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The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is proud to announce that Antonio Mora, anchor of CBS 2 News (Chicago), and Gloria Campos Brown, news anchor for WFAA-TV (Dallas), will host the 22nd Annual Noche de Triunfos Journalism Awards Gala on October 4, 2007 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. Click here for ticket & sponsorship information
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September 11, 2007
NAHJ Announces the Winners of 2007 ñ and Journalism Awards
Awards Salute Leadership, Outstanding Coverage of Latinos, Immigration
September 7, 2007
Calling all Photographers and Videographers!!
This is the last chance to get your work from 2006 recognized by your colleagues in NAHJ and the general community. You have until next Friday, September 14, 2007 to submit your best work of 2006 for the NAHJ Journalism Awards.
August 20, 2007
NAHJ Mourns the Passing of John Gutierrez-Mier
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists mourns the passing of John Gutierrez-Mier, who died Friday after undergoing heart surgery earlier in the month. He was 43.
August 20, 2007
Call for Sessions: Submit Your Ideas to UNITY ’08 Programming Committee
UNITY Journalists of Color is currently accepting workshop proposals for the 2008 convention to be held in Chicago, July 23-27, 2008. The deadline to submit proposals is Thursday, August 30, 2007. Don’t miss your chance to influence programming at this unique event.
August 8, 2007
NAHJ Mourns the Loss of Chauncey Bailey
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists condemns the shooting of Chauncey Bailey, the Oakland Post newspaper editor, killed Aug. 2 apparently for his journalistic work. Bailey was 57.
July 31, 2007
NAHJ Announces New Region Directors and Student Representative
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists certified the election of its new region directors and student representative to the board of directors on July 31.
July 28, 2007
NAHJ Mourns the Loss of Four Killed in Mid-air Copter Crash
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists joins our colleagues of Phoenix stations KNXV ABC 15 and KTVK Channel 3 in mourning the loss of four staff members killed in a mid-air collision of two of their helicopters while covering a police chase. The collision Friday afternoon caused the news stations’ helicopters to crash in a park, killing all four people on board.
July 17, 2007
NAHJ Congratulates Member on Winning Cabot Prize
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists extends its congratulations to NAHJ member Alfredo Corchado on winning the 2007 Maria Moors Cabot Prize for outstanding reporting on Latin America and the Caribbean.
July 10, 2007
NAHJ Statement on Journalists Getting Involved with Sources
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists finds it unacceptable for
journalists to get involved with sources. This issue comes to light after a relationship between Los Angeles Telemundo anchor Mirthala Salinas and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was made public.
NAHJ Code of Ethics
June 21, 2007
NAHJ Mourns The Passing of Richard Ramirez
June 6, 2007
25th Anniversary NAHJ Convention Makes News, Honors Founders
Sights and Sounds from the Latino Reporter Digital
NAHJ's 25th Anniversary Commemorative Book
Convention Sponsors
June 6, 2007
NAHJ Seeks Nominations for 2007 Awards Contest
NAHJ seeks nominations for its 2007 Journalism Awards contest which honors journalists who have brought awareness to issues affecting Latinos, or Hispanic journalists that have achieved excellence through their chosen media.
June 6, 2007
Gov. Schwarzenegger; LAPD Chief Bratton at NAHJ Convention
Gov. Schwarzenegger and Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton among speakers who will tackle hot topics such as families split by deportations, police clash at rally, and hate-crime violence at the 25th Anniversary NAHJ Convention and Media & Career Expo to be held June 13-16 in San Jose, California.
Convention Programming
NAHJ Convention Sponsors
May 17, 2007
NAHJ Inducts Pioneers Cecilia Alvear, Rigo Chacón and George Ramos into its Hall of Fame
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists will induct three award-winning pioneers in California, Cecilia Alvear, Rigo Chacón and George Ramos, into the association’s Hall of Fame during its 25th anniversary convention in San Jose, Calif.
May 2, 2007
NAHJ Protests LAPD's Use of Force Against Press During Rally
NAHJ calls for an immediate investigation of the LAPD officers' actions against the press during an immigration rally in Los Angeles Tuesday.
LA Daily News Story Regarding LAPD Incident
Blog from Los Angeles by Daniel Hernandez
May 2, 2007
NBC/NAHJ Seek Two Students for NY Fellowship
NBC Universal and The National Association of Hispanic Journalists are offering two students the opportunity to become NBC fellows in New York.
April 16, 2007
NAHJ Congratulates Member Elliott for Pulitzer Prize
NAHJ extends its congratulations to member Andrea Elliott of The New York Times for her Pulitzer Prize in feature writing.
April 11, 2007
PBS Reverses Position: Will Include Latinos in Burns WWII Documentary
PBS informed the Defend the Honor Campaign of their decision to reverse their position and include the Latino experience in Ken Burns’ forthcoming World War II documentary, The War.
PBS' Letter to the Defend the Honor Campaign
Response to PBS from the Defend the Honor Campaign
Read NAHJ's Initial Letter to PBS
April 9, 2007
NAHJ Condemns Radio's Imus for On-Air Remarks
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists joins the National Association of Black Journalists in condemning radio broadcaster Don Imus for the indefensible remarks he made on April 4.
April 3, 2007
NAHJ Region 5 Held Conference in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists hosted the successful 2007 NAHJ Region 5 Conference March 30–31.
March 27, 2007
NAHJ Disappointed with ASNE Census Results
NAHJ is once again disappointed with the findings of the 2007 ASNE newsroom census. Minority representation in newsrooms slipped by 0.25 percent, to 13.62 percent and Latino journalists dropped from 4.51 percent to 4.41 percent.
March 27, 2007
NAHJ/NAHP/Ford Motor Co. Fund Internship
NAHJ and the National Association of Hispanic Publications Foundation kick off the second year of their internship program to support Latino journalism students interested in careers at Hispanic or Spanish-language media publications.
En español - Descargue solicitud
Students - Apply Here
March 19, 2007
Convention '07: Early Bird Registration Ends 3/30
Save money by registering for NAHJ's 25th Anniversary Convention before March 30. After this date, registration rates will go up. NAHJ's 2007 Convention will be held in San Jose, Calif., June 13-16.
March 14, 2007
NAHJ Seeking Nominations for its Hall of Fame
NAHJ is seeking nominations for its Hall of Fame. Honoree will be inducted at NAHJ's 25th Anniversary Convention in San Jose, Calif. Deadline to submit a nomination is April 16.
March 9, 2007
Scholarships/Convention Projects Deadline is 3/30
The deadline to apply for NAHJ student scholarships and convention student projects has been extended to March 30.
March 7, 2007
Amanpour Addresses NAHJ Banquet in NYC
Christiane Amanpour called on the press to be vigilant of those in power and urged young journalists to help their communities at NAHJ's 18th Annual Scholarship Banquet in NYC on March 1.
Listen to Christiane Amanpour's Keynote Address
February 19, 2007
PBS Documentary Excludes Role of WWII Latinos
In a letter to Paula Kerger, President and CEO of PBS, NAHJ calls on the network to reexamine the September airing of a World War II documentary that fails to include the war contributions of U.S. Latinos. The documentary is by filmmaker Ken Burns.
Read PBS' Response
February 16, 2007
FCC Public Hearing in Harrisburg, Pa. on Feb. 23
The FCC is holding its third official public hearing on media ownership issues in Harrisburg, Pa., on Feb. 23. The hearing will feature a panel presentation and public comments. A free bus will leave from Philadelphia for those interested in attending.
Ride the bus (en español)
February 6, 2007
Former NAHJ Prez Alvear Honored in Los Angeles
Former NAHJ president Cecilia Alvear was honored by the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors on Feb. 13 for her 30 years of service to broadcast journalism and to the city of Los Angeles.
January 26, 2007
Read the Transcript from FCC Hearing in NYC
Read the transcript from the FCC public hearing on diversity in the broadcast industry that took place in New York City on Oct. 19, 2006. FCC commissioners Adelstein and Copps participated in the hearing that drew many Latino community members.
January 22, 2007
NAHJ's Parity Project Launched in San Jose, Calif.
NAHJ and the San Jose Mercury News hosted a town hall meeting Jan. 9. The San Jose meeting gave area Latinos a chance to voice their opinions on the paper's coverage of local Hispanics.
January 18, 2007
NAHJ Denver Chapter Awards Scholarship
The Denver chapter of NAHJ, in partnership with Hispanic Annual Salute (HAS), awarded its first-ever scholarship to Ashleigh Schmidt-Vigil of Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth, Colorado.
January 17, 2007
NAHJ Mourns Journalist and Activist Esther Renteria
NAHJ mourns the passing of Esther Renteria, a journalist and activist who worked to increase the number of Latinos in news and other programs. She was 67.
January 5, 2007
NAHJ/NY Times Student Journalism Institute
Visit the Web site of the New York Times Student Journalism Institute, a collaborative training program by NAHJ and the New York Times for Latino journalism students.
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News Archive
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists awarded $100,000 in scholarships this fall to 35 students pursuing a career in journalism, totaling $1.4 million given to students since its first scholarship checks were issued 20 years ago.
NAHJ urges Dallas' KDFW-TV Fox 4 to reinstate reporter Rebecca Aguilar immediately. Aguilar was suspended after interviewing a 70-year-old man who shot and killed two burglars at his business. She was suspended after a deluge of calls and criticism by bloggers. 
