BROWNOUT REPORT:
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists has delayed the release of its sixth annual Network Brownout report due to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. No date has been set to release the study.
The NAHJ has posted on its Web site (www.nahj.org) stories written and reported by Latino journalists covering the tragedy. Included on the site are links to articles written by New York Daily News columnist Juan González and The Arizona Republic's Ricardo Pimentel, and a first-person account from CNN Producer Rose Arce.
PARTING SHOTS:
In her parting statement Sept. 7, former commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission Gloria Tristani called on the FCC to work to overturn a court decision striking down the equal employment opportunity regulations.
I was very disappointed by the recent court decision striking down the FCC's EEO rules. The various options embodied in these rules are essential to ensuring that broadcasters take steps to recruit minority candidates. I hope the commission will appeal the D.C. Circuit's decision and obtains a reversal from the Supreme Court. I firmly believe that minority participation
in all levels of broadcasting companies will increase opportunities in front of and behind the camera.
CCNMA:
The California Chicano News Media Association will host its 23rd annual Journalism Opportunities Conference at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles Oct. 4 - 6. The JOC attracts more than 100 news media recruiters representing about 75 companies. Cost of on-site registration is $50 for students and $65 for professionals. Visit CCNMA's Web site at www.ccnma.org or call (213) 740-5263.
