Wednesday, September 25, 2013

NAHJ is outraged by Fox News Segment with Chris

Fox anchor, Chris Wallace summarized a recent survey by Los Angeles County estimating that undocumented parents would receive $650 million in government assistance this year. The report aired on Fox News’ “Special Report,” on September 19th according to Media Matters.
Instances like these are always disappointing.

There were many things wrong with this segment, beginning with the use of the derogatory term “illegal immigrant” and undocumented in the same breath as if these terms are interchangeable – of course they’re not.

Here's a full statement I authored on behalf of NAHJ:
http://www.nahj12.com/nahj-news/nahj-is-outraged-by-fox-news-segment-with-chris-wallace/

NAHJ joins NHMC in demanding that Fox News Channel apologize for its insensitive categorization of American children of undocumented parents as "Children of the Corn". And furthermore that it issue a memo to all staff urging them to refrain from anti-immigrant rhetoric. 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alex-nogales/open-letter-to-roger-aile_b_4017113.html

Latino Journalists' Group Blasts Fox News Over Undocumented Immigrant Smear
Other articles once NAHJ filed a statement: 
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

NAHJ al Presidente Obama: No Te Olvides De Los Latinos

President Obama spoke to the nation last week about what he feels is the best course of action to take in the Syrian crisis.
Like thousands of families, the loved ones of the more than 157,000 Latino active-duty military servicemen and women listened with great interest.
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) urges Mr. Obama to be sensitive and sensible of the 38-million families who speak Spanish at home. It is in the best interest of the community that the President provide the same type of access to Spanish language media as he does with English language media.
Here's an Op-Ed I wrote for Fox News Latino:
Señor Presidente: We Latinos Care About A Syria Strike Too
Read more: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/opinion/2013/09/10/senor-presidente-latinos-care-about-syria-strike-too/#ixzz2fJJVpg9M


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Excellence In Journalism 2013

Newsmaker Luncheon sponsored by ESPN, ABC News and Fusion
The Excellence In Journalism (EIJ13) national conference was a great success. I am eternally grateful to the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) for inviting NAHJ to join them at the event. It was a wonderful way to celebrate a year that has seen much growth for our association.

As I walked the conference, it was great to see so many NAHJ members networking, getting training, participating in sessions and celebrating. Members genuinely having a good time supporting each other. And that’s what has stayed with me the most. The national board, staff, volunteers have worked very hard to help lift NAHJ to greater heights.

There were also many “firsts” at this year’s convention, including the presentation of the first “Si Se Puede Excellence in Leadership” awards recognizing the hard work of NAHJ's local chapters.

Chapter presidents Vicki Adame, Pia Malbran and Brandon Benavides
We all have much to be proud of. NAHJ is helping members find jobs, producing high quality programming, championing causes for journalists and the community we serve and represent. The national board is nurturing relationships with local chapter leaders to better serve members year round.

with lifetime member Yvonne Latty and region 2 director Ivette D'avila
 



NAHJ is in good financial standing, strengthening partnerships with sponsors and making new ones in achieving mutual goals.

Yes, there is much to be proud of.

Hugo

M. Murdocco, I. D'Avila, B. Gonzalez, R. Aguilar



with ESPN VP/Human Resources Monica Diaz

with president's award recipient Joanna Hernandez


L.A. chapter president Cesar Arrendondo 


with Bay Area chapter president Vicki Adame
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