Yellow journalism was a style of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts. During its heyday in the late 19th century it was one of many factors that helped push the United States and Spain into war in Cuba and the Philippines, leading to the acquisition of overseas territory by the United States.

Blue journalism is a term that is used to explain the media's tendency to report unverified news. By doing so, they deviate from their ethical standards of independent and fair reporting.

NABJ – The National Association of Black Journalists.