Salcedo Elected NAHJ President
Michele Salcedo bested opponent Hugo Balta for president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalist’s board of directors, in a heated race that involved heavy social media campaigning and charges that the organization would fail if change did not occur. Continue »
Elusive journalism jobs exist
Despite a tight job market because of layoffs, job furloughs and the closing of major newspapers, many journalists continue to job hunt, even if it means a decrease in salary. Continue »
NAHJ Calls for Block on AZ Law
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists issued a call the US Justice Department to block Arizona’s Senate Bill 1070 in a statement released at the organization’s annual convention in Denver on Friday Continue »
Slideshow: El futuro del periodismo
Fotos y audio de la Convención de NAHJ 2010 Continue »
The State of Bears in Colorado
From afar, the 8,000 to 12,000 black bears that roam the Colorado wilderness can seem like cuddly, furry animals. But, they can turn deadly in an instant. However, this year with the help of Mother Nature and educational programs, the number of the bears invading homes has drastically reduced. Continue »
Board: NAHJ not in the red — yet
NAHJ board members are assuring members that the organization is not in the red, despite raiding the scholarship and reserve funds to make ends meet. The board is calling on members to raise money to keep the organization in the black. Continue »
Campos, Suarez, New Hall of Famers
By Salvador Rodriguez Latino Reporter Gloria Campos, an anchor at WFAA-TV in Dallas, and Ray Suarez, a senior correspondent for PBS’ “The NewsHour,” will become the 26th and 27th members of NAHJ’s Hall of Fame Saturday night. The hall’s members include pioneers and giants in journalism who made an impact in their community, said Ivan Roman, executive director of NAHJ…. Continue »
Rocky times sank local paper
Reporters cried. Embraces were exchanged. Awards, family photos and old newspaper clippings were packed into boxes. The Rocky Mountain News had folded. Continue »
Denver’s “wise...
Denver’s Polly Baca and Patricia Rivera have enjoyed a lifetime of community activism and civic achievement, Baca mainly in politics and Rivera in business. Continue »
A rich brewing history in Colorado
The Boulder and Denver area has long been associated with beer and remains the capital of home and craft brewing. Continue »
Salcedo Elected NAHJ President
Michele Salcedo bested opponent Hugo Balta for president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalist’s board of directors, in a heated race that involved heavy social media campaigning and charges that the organization would fail if change did not occur. Continue »
Slideshow: NAHJ Gala 2010
NAHJ’s 2010 gala featured election results, new Hall of Fame inductees and Disney characters. The organization’s 2011 conference will be held in Orlando, Fla. Continue »
The Un-conference: By popular demand
NAHJ launched the “Un-conference” at this year’s convention, in which convention-goers picked the session. Continue »
Radio Onedas: Drug wars
The drug war along the U.S.-Mexico border has intensified. The National Association of Hispanic Journalists hosted a session Thursday to talk about reporting from in and around Mexico and how the issue is underreported. Radio Onedas’ Bryan Muñoz. Listen: Continue »
Q&A: What changes do you want to...
The Latino Reporter asks convention-goers what changes they want to see NAHJ make. Continue »
Becoming your own boss
Going into business for yourself is always risky, but independent journalists in the digital age have a plethora of options at their fingertips. Continue »
Radio Onedas: Covering Latino athletes
For years, sports journalists struggled to appeal to a Latino audience beyond sports such as baseball and soccer. Radio Onedas’ Ricardo Lopez talks to two panelists from print and online about how their media have attempted to profile more Latino athletes. Listen: Continue »
Foreign Workers Targets of Scams
Listen: Guest workers are legally allowed to work in the United States, but they’re sometime victimized, Radio Ondas’ Nancy Valerie Bulacio reports. Continue »
Q&A: What did you find most...
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Reinventing yourself in a multimedia...
The changing face of media means keeping up with the times and evolving Continue »
Deal on Wheels: Bike-sharing takes off
Denver’s B-cycle is the nation’s first large-scale bike-sharing program. Members mostly use it on nights and weekends for leisure, but commuters are starting to also adopt it. Continue »
Deal on Wheels: Bike-sharing takes off
Denver’s B-cycle is the nation’s first large-scale bike-sharing program. Members mostly use it on nights and weekends for leisure, but commuters are starting to also adopt it. Continue »
The latest, greatest tools for...
It’s hard to excel in journalism without being up-to-date on the latest apps or tools to improve your work. Find out what free tools are essential. Continue »
Denver: Laid-back, lots of culture
Denver is truly two different worlds: A metropolitan district with a rural feel. A laid-back Western town with a thriving cultural hub. Continue »
Mile High City offers must-see freebies
Beer, entertainment, and adventure can drain a traveler’s wallet, but in Denver, tourists can see plenty for little to no cost. In fact, some of these free activities are among the “must-sees” of the Mile High City, nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountains. Continue »
City has haunting reputation
Surrounded by the magnificent Rocky Mountains, the historic city of Denver is known not only as a popular tourist getaway but also as one of the nation’s most haunted cities. In a city crawling with reports of haunted mansions and mysterious ghosts roaming its streets, Denver’s residents and tourists alike can testify to vivid paranormal experiences. Continue »
World Cup frenzy afoot in Denver
The fans chanted, booed and yelled at each play. A woman with a painted face pulled out a red card with a snarl because she felt the referee missed a call. Inside downtown Denver’s Zocalo bar, the madness reflected the locura that is the World Cup, where every fan roots for their own flag and emotions always run high. Continue »
NAHJ Rejects El Paso as Convention Site
The board of directors this week narrowly rejected a proposal to hold the 2013 NAHJ National Convention in El Paso, Texas, because of concerns that the city could not accommodate a group of the association’s size. Continue »
NAHJ moves deeper into the red
NAHJ is in the red, the Denver convention won’t make a profit, and the organization is asking its members for another $25,000. Continue »
Campaign aims to erase graffiti
Next month, Denver Partners Against Graffiti, will unleash its latest weapon aimed at taggers: television advertisements calling for more volunteers to adopt neighborhood spots and help keep them clean. Continue »
