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Observations on the Potential and Paradox of Latinos in Journalism

Progress provides seats at morning story meetings, but doesn’t lessen the challenges.
June 15, 2001
Using a Cultural Icon to Explore a People’s Heart

Using a Cultural Icon to Explore a People’s Heart

A photographer invites community members to help create new images.
June 15, 2001

Speaking the Language of Understanding

Spanish helps in reporting Latino stories, but it isn’t enough.
June 15, 2001

Daring to Write Our Secrets

Latino journalists don’t serve their communities by failing to probe for stories.
June 15, 2001

When the Public Speaks, Do Journalists Listen?

‘I don’t recognize myself or anyone I know in your newspaper.’
June 15, 2001

The Pursuit of Truth Can Be Elusive in Africa

Independent journalists are branded unpatriotic and anti-government.
June 15, 2001

Retaining Independence Isn’t Easy for Journalists

But protection of sources can cheat the public and betray the truth.
June 15, 2001

It’s Not Easy Escaping Ethnic Labels and Expectations

In cultural journalism, Latino critics confront a double-edged sword.
June 15, 2001

Making Truth an Idea That Journalists Can Believe in Again

‘Every journalist knows that truth can make nonnegotiable demands.’
June 15, 2001

Press Failure to Watchdog Can Have Devastating Consequences

Every news organization should monitor the powerful in the public interest.
June 15, 2001