NAHJ Visits Seton Hall University

I was a guest speaker at my alma mater Seton Hall University in February.


I gave a lecture about the changing image of Latinos in the United States from the 1950's to today.

Here is the presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mDAXATNsc0xchm2_xkl-0Dvp0ZXMYS4Fusrr7hAFtrY/edit?usp=sharing

From left to right: Anthony DePalma, Writer-in-Residence, Denisse Oller, Director of the Joseph A. Unanue Institute, Dr. Joseph Lopez, Asst. Prof. of Physics

NAHJ participa en programa de la radio sobre la importancia de aumentar las voces Latinas

"Los medios de comunicación están cambiando por tecnología y el aumento en el numero de personas que pueden participar en conversaciones al nivel nacional.  

Desafortunadamente, no se ha visto un aumento de la diversidad en los medios de comunicación convencional ni en noticia que sale de América Latina. 

En este programa hablemos sobre lo importante que es que haya mas latinos en nuestros medios de comunicación y da un resumen de la situación de periodismo en América Latina": .http://cytunidos.com/2014/02/13/voces-de-latinos-en-periodismo/

NAHJ on the lack of minority voices on Sunday morning political news

"A Media Matters review of the Sunday morning political talk shows finds that white males largely dominated the guest lists in 2013."

Article: http://mediamatters.org/research/2014/01/30/report-the-demographics-of-the-sunday-morning-p/197783

In 2014, White Men STILL Dominate TV News

HuffingtonPost segment: http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/in-2014-white-men-still-dominate-tv-news/52ea9ca62b8c2a6638000390

NAHJ joins Latino Leadership Conference to discuss the Latino identity

NAHJ joins the US Census and the Pew Research Center to discuss Latino identity. NAHJ presentation at 36 mins in: http://youtu.be/2CLuFr11r4g

I am very grateful to the Montgomery Community Media team for the invitation to represent NAHJ at the leadership summit in February.

As you can see from the discussion, media has a great influence in shaping people's view of Latinos. The issue is that much of what is projected feeds historical stereotypes, but that is changing.

Latinos in the U.S. are more diverse than what the government or most media projects this community to be.

In fact, they are changing the face and culture of what traditionally has been accepted as USA!

NAHJ Nevada Chapter Fundraiser

The NAHJ Nevada chapter held its second annual fundraiser benefiting student internships in February.

Local photographers donated their work for the event.

Congratulations to president Luz Gray, Region 7 director Michelle Rindels and the local chapter leadership.

My sincerest thanks to the artists and guests who donated their time, talent and money.

Hugo

NAHJ Nevada Chapter Board

Michelle Rindels, Luz Gray

Luz Gray, Megan Telles

NAHJ Joins Google for Journalism Summit in Miami Beach

The NAHJ South Florida chapter partnered with Google on the "Google For Media" summit held at the Fountainebleu Hotel in Miami Beach this January.

The day-long conference focused on the continuing evolution of social media and how it is increasingly a powerful tool for journalists.

with Pilar Portela-Webb & Christine Armario 

NAHJ NYC Chapter Holiday Party

The NYC Chapter celebrated the holidays with a wonderful event at the Mexican Festival Restaurant in Manhattan.

NYC Chapter leadership - December 2013

Jacqueline Baylon, Ivette Davila, Geraldine Azocar

Brenda Kessler (far right)

Washington DC Chapter Hosts Meeting at the White House

outside the White House, October 2013

The meeting at the White House was focused around the new health insurance program launched by president Obama's administration.

More than 30 percent of Latinos – lack health care coverage. A majority of Latinos indicate support for the Affordable Care Act.

But many felt left out because of the massive glitches in the Spanish language website designed to assist them.

White House staff

NAHJ DC chapter president Brandon Benavides

NAHJ Board Votes to Leave UNITY Journalists For Diversity

After much discussion and debate, the national board of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists voted to formally leave UNITY Journalists for Diversity.

Here are some articles written about the decision:
Vote went 13-2 in favor of leaving journalism diversity coalition:
http://www.thewrap.com/national-association-hispanic-journalists-leaves-unity/

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is the second group to leave UNITY since 2011, raising questions about whether it can survive:
http://www.cjr.org/minority_reports/nahj_leaves_unity.php?page=all

NAHJ leaders cite Unity’s ‘financial disorganization,’ ask board to vote to leave:
http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/mediawire/225312/nahj-leaders-cite-unitys-financial-disorganization-ask-board-to-vote-to-leave/