CALLING ALL MEMBERS — It’s time to nominate someone for the 2024 NAHJ Hall of Fame! 🏆 The Hall of Fame gala will be held during the
#NAHJ40th
Anniversary Conference & Expo on Saturday, July 13 in Hollywood, CA.
Get more info ➡️
NAHJ encourages
@FLOTUS
& her communications team to take time to better understand the complexities of our people & communities.
We are not tacos.
Our heritage as Latinos is shaped by various diasporas, cultures & food traditions.
Do not reduce us to stereotypes.
By harassing
@Acosta
for simply doing his job & deeming him as the 'enemy of the people', President Trump is engaging in a calculated effort of putting a target on this journalist’s back.
#PressFreedom
#MoreLatinosInNews
Congratulations to
@GioBenitez
on being named
@GMA
Weekend Anchor. 👏
#MoreLatinosInNews
Gio Benitez will join “Good Morning America” Saturday and Sunday broadcasts alongside current co-anchors Whit Johnson and Janai Norman.
The national board will ask newsrooms to stop labeling POCs as ‘minorities.’ Accurate terms depend on the context or group that is being referred to; these could include communities of color, marginalized, underprivileged, or emerging majority when referencing statistics and data
If you're frantically trying to book a contributor of color on a show — that's a problem
If you're suddenly wishing a black or Afro-Latino/a journalist was on staff for advice — that's a problem
If you're relying on a colleague of color to educate you on systemic racism — stop.
On behalf of
@NAHJ
, we would like to congratulate Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews on being named president of
@CBSNews
. 👏
Ciprian-Matthews is the first Latina to hold this position and will now oversee all CBS News programs.
Read more:
#MoreLatinasInNews
🙌
This apology is not enough & does not take into account the difference of treatment between a white male correspondent & a black male correspondent — one permitted to remain in the area & the other arrested
We will be issuing a statement to further address the events unfolding
The good news keeps coming! We're proud to share another major win for
#MoreLatinosInNews
! 👏
Eva Rodriguez will begin her role as
@NPR
’s Vice President & Executive Editor on September 11. She will be the first Latina to hold this position! 🙌
Read more:
"As a journalism organization, championing the fair and accurate treatment of Hispanics, Latinos in newsrooms and news coverage – we cannot allow others to shelf lies under the pretext of exercising their First Amendment right."
-
@HugoBalta
#MoreLatinosInNews
#EIJ19
NAHJ condemns comments made by President Trump tonight that glorified police attacks on members of the press while working to cover protests over racial injustice. It is disturbing to hear the president continue to incite violence against the cornerstone of American democracy.
The NAHJ national board has published an open letter to
@DrPatSoonShiong
addressing the pay discrimination claim by restaurant critic
@piescarcega
. NAHJ calls on
@latimes
leadership to address these concerns in a fair and timely manner.
As the tragic story of Valentina Orellana Peralta continues to unfold, NAHJ urges reporters & editors to verify how people of Latin heritage use their last names. The Orellana case is an example of the importance of addressing cultural and linguistic representation in newsrooms.
#CincoDeMayo
guide:
Don't bring out a sombrero & little black mustache
Do celebrate Mexico's contributions to the U.S.
Do subscribe to a local paper & read about the Battle of Puebla
Do feel free to enjoy una 🍺 bien fría, tequila y mezcal
Gracias por venir a nuestra Ted Talk.
We have updated this statement to include NAHJ President
@HugoBalta
's response to this evening's announcement by the WH to revoke
@Acosta
's credentials. The reason given by the Press Secretary is a blatant lie and an attack on Acosta's character ->
This morning, Correspondent Omar Jimenez was arrested by MN state police live on air while covering protests over the killing of
#GeorgeFloyd
We will continue to update members and stand by Omar & all working on behalf of the public for their right to information.
#PressFreedom
"To call them lazy ... is an insult to them. It's an insult to these young people who really go out of there way -- they go above and beyond to be model citizens," says journalist María Elena Salinas about John Kelly's 'lazy' remark
We mourn the loss of journalism luminary and NAHJ lifetime member, María Emilia Martin, who died peacefully this morning.
An NAHJ Hall of Fame inductee, María dedicated her life to amplifying Latino voices. As a champion for diversity in media, her impact resonates globally. 🕊️
It’s hard to believe the violence police have committed recently against journos in California unless you see the evidence for yourself.
@CAgovernor
@GavinNewsom
can help stop this by signing
#SB98
. His deadline is this week (THREAD)
WARNING: Graphic images of police violence
Our new Cultural Competence Handbook communicates the intersection of diversity, equity, & inclusion across all communities. The nonpartisan guide is readily available to newsrooms, media, students, j-schools, & the public.
Are you choosing to be
#CulturallyCompetent
?
NAHJ National Board condemns a recent podcast by
@nytimes
The Daily, which included a manufactured border crossing by the correspondent and the producer of the show.
#MoreLatinosInNews
Remarks made by Rita Moreno last night are unacceptable. There is no time to wait.
The Latino community cannot dismiss colorism and must actively fight anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism.
We must demand visibility now.
NAHJ is committed to assisting journalists affected by recent layoffs across newsrooms in the US by waiving membership fees & offering use of our Career Center.
Learn more about membership assistance:
#BREAKING
: Mexican journalist Emilio Gutierrez Soto has been released from detention after 8 months.
Thank you to his legal team, our partners & all of those who were fighting with us. It is a testimony to the importance of solidarity in difficult times.
NAHJ,
@aaja
@nabj
@naja
and
@spj_tweets
are outraged over reports on Tuesday that the Minnesota state police threatened to arrest journalists covering the protests if they did not leave. This growing nationwide trend among law enforcement agencies is unacceptable.
#PressFreedom
“We are proud to see
@CeciliaVega
rise to this role
@ABC
. As someone who has demanded visibility for the Latino community, especially during the Trump administration, Vega has experience, professionalism & tenacity to continue her exceptional coverage..”
@nlopez10
, NAHJ President
Authorities must conduct an immediate investigation of the assault on
@johnminchillo
. Documented by
@JulioCortez_AP
, John was attacked on Wednesday, threatened & dragged by pro-Trump rioters:
NAHJ commends John & Julio for their professionalism & courage.
News of the unexpected loss of Pedro Gomez devastates our NAHJ community. The son of Cuban refugees, Pedro was an exceptional journalist with a great passion & love for life. NAHJ extends our deepest condolences to Pedro's family.
#QEPDPedro
There are zero Latino exec producers at major broadcast networks and no Latino anchors at single-anchor cable news shows though
#Latinos
make up 19% of the U.S. population: Latinos in Journalism Report from
@LDCLatino
& NAHJ
#journalism
#diversity
🔗:
1/5
The original week-long NAHJ Student Project has been re-designed into a 9-month Student Fellowship beginning in March.
Applications for the 2020 cohort are now open!
#MoreLatinosInNews
#NAHJNextGen
Once again,
@UniNoticias
anchor
@iliacalderon
has made history! Ilia, se convierte en la primer Afro-Latina en moderar el debate demócrata de
@CNN
y Univision.
¡Felicidades! Estamos orgullosos de todos sus logros y representación de los Latinos.
#DemDebate
#MoreLatinosInNews
While it's important to address long-standing newsroom inequalities, and it is imperative that leaders in power help hold news organizations accountable, NAHJ does not condone restricting press access based on a journalist's race/ethnicity.
NAHJ is deeply troubled by the treatment
@LoriLizarraga
& her colleagues described. We are requesting to meet w/
@TEGNA
to address these issues, in addition to a report that outlines how many Latino news leaders & journalists work for the company in Denver & across the country.
As the NAHJ remembers the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting seven years ago in Orlando, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the human rights of our LGBTQIA+ communities in honor of those who died. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Read the full statement:
See thread (1/6)
The
@NAHJ
Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Yaneth Guillen-Diaz will serve as the journalism nonprofit's new executive director as we embark on our milestone
#NAHJ40th
anniversary year in 2024.
Read more:
#MoreLatinosInNews
@YanethGuillen_D
NAHJ &
@NABJ
are looking forward to a successful convention partnership! We are hopeful to see everyone safely together in Vegas this coming August 💥
#NABJNAHJ22
#RepresentationMatters
Newsrooms leaders covering the Uvalde school shooting: prioritize coverage by local & regional Latino producers, on-air reporters, & commentary by bilingual Latino journalists, contributors & experts. Compassion & connection to this community matter in how we report this tragedy.
"When I heard about the Latino workers who lost their lives in the Baltimore bridge collapse, I asked, 'who is going to tell their stories?'"
@YCabreraOC
emphasizes the importance of diverse newsrooms while accepting a "Sheroes in Media" award from the
@MMCADC
NAHJ is disturbed and concerned over a recent tweet by
@AP
, which thrust a graphic image from the border into social media feeds, without discretion for viewers or the migrant family the news organization exploited
#MoreLatinosInNews
#JournalismEthics
Another day of news when we are extremely appreciative of
#FactsFirst
Some wise words from 2017 Presidential Award recipient
@CNN
Senior WH Correspondent
@Acosta
to keep us motivated
#MoreLatinosInNews
A true loss for NAHJ, our industry and for the Latino community all over the world.
@CBSNews
Foreign Editor for Prime Time, a champion of ‘Diversity & Inclusion’, and most of all our dear friend:
Ana Real, thank you. 💙
#MoreLatinosInNews
#QEPDAna
... when the news breaks that the NAHJ community officially has over 2,800 members! 🎊 An all time high in the history of the association
Thank YOU, muchas gracias a todos
#MoreLatinosInNews
#Comunidad
35 years of advocating for fair and accurate representation of Latinos in news coverage.
35 years of developing more Latinos in the news industry.
35 years of putting more Latinos in newsrooms.
Thank you for standing with us.
#MoreLatinosInNews
SAVE THE DATE — We're so excited to celebrate our
#NAHJ40th
conference & expo with everyone in Hollywood, CA on July 9-13, 2024. 👏
Early registration will launch on September 1, 2023.
Sign up for our newsletter for more updates:
NAHJ strongly condemns the threats made against members of the press and calls on our affiliate organizations to join us in denouncing the attacks on journalists during the siege in Washington.
#PressFreedom
Terrible news today w/ NY Daily News laying off half of staff: we are offering one year free memberships to our journalists that also includes access year round to our Resume Bank in the NAHJ Career Center portal. Please email yaneth
@nahj
.org for more details
#MoreLatinosInNews
NAHJ stands with
@AAJA
in condemning anti-Asian racism and challenging newsrooms to prioritize coverage of anti-Asian violence
Read AAJA's full statement here:
@wweek
it's disappointing to see you continue referring to a nationality when your own reporter explains how it's not clear how many dealers are actually Honduran from arrest records. Aside from violating AP style, this article is dangerous and irresponsible journalism.
#DoBetter
The term minority minimizes historically marginalized populations & promotes erasure in an increasingly polarized environment. Words matter & representation matters.
NAHJ asks newsrooms to drop the use of “minority” when referencing communities of color
The term minority is acceptable as an adjective in broad references to multiple races other than white in the United States. For example: We will hire more members of minority groups. (1/3)
NAHJ urges all newsrooms to place immediate focus on the rise of anti-Asian violence & crisis across our country. It is imperative to identify & challenge racism and to include AAPI experts in news programming.
We also recommend sharing these resources collected by
@AAJA
:
To our journalists
@ExpressNews
who were recently laid off & all other colleagues in the past six months... we are offering a free NAHJ membership and
#NAHJ18
registration.
Please email:
@yaneth
@nahj
.org
Training. Networking. Familia.
The NAHJ Investigative & Data Journalism Task Force is working in solidarity w/ a group of affinity journalism orgs on ways to increase the diversity of newsroom investigative reporting teams & among investigative editors.
Read more about the task force strategic plan ⬇️
“However hard it is, we will get the job done,” says Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on reuniting families who were separated at the border under the Trump administration. “The cruelty of the prior administration has come to an end.”
NAHJ calls on the news media to augment the paltry coverage of events in El Salvador, Puerto Rico and Colombia -- all of which looms large in the lives of many U.S. residents and immigrant communities.
#MoreLatinosInNews
#PressFreedom
With respect to Mr. Rather, we’d like to remind everyone that Puerto Rico is part of the United States.
Long overdue.. tonight we’re ecstatic to see a diverse representation of our Latino community!
🇵🇷🇺🇸🇨🇴
#RepresentationMatters
#WordsMatter
#PorFin
#MoreLatinosInNews
Nice try
@TheEconomist
, but despite changing the subheadline from “useless” to “frustrated” workers - you still got it wrong.
Your main headline still plays into the racist stereotype of lazy Latinos. It’s harmful and bad journalism.
The NAHJ community grieves another horrible, senseless shooting targeting a community that is overwhelmingly Latino. While we don't yet know the motive for the shooting in Uvalde, another mass shooting event hits close to home. If you're covering this story, cuidense.
Registration is NOW open to the first-ever
#NABJNAHJ20
Virtual Convention and Career Fair! Join us for an extraordinary gathering as we come together to make history.
¡Registrate AHORA para la primera Convención Virtual de NABJ y NAHJ!
NAHJ stands with
@aaja
and member Josie Huang.
Authorities treatment of the press continues to fail our constitutional right as journalists and the public’s right to access.
#PressFreedom
Last night I was arrested and charged with obstructing a peace officer by
@LASDHQ
after videotaping their interactions with protesters in Lynwood. This is what I remember and what I have on video and audio.
As protests over the killing of Adam Toledo in Chicago grow, NAHJ calls on the CPD to protect the First Amendment freedoms and rights held by journalists, in order to properly cover the events that occur in the aftermath of the fatal police shooting.
#PressFreedom
NAHJ is proud to stand alongside the nation’s leading journalism & press freedom organizations today to call on law enforcement, mayors, and governors across the country to halt the unprecedented assault against journalists in the field covering the protests for social justice.
NAHJ is stunned by the loss of our community member
@DaxTejera
. Dax was a trailblazing journalist & leader who was unwavering in his commitment to Latino representation in news. Our deepest condolences go out to his wife, children, & the
@ABC
News family.
Opinion pieces should provide a fair viewpoint rather than one that incites violence or spreads propaganda.
It is irresponsible
@nytopinion
chose to publish a piece that fuels an already hostile environment for press.
We stand w/ black
@nytimes
journalists.
#BlackLivesMatter