ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) launches St. Louis chapter.
The NAHJ was founded in 1984 and works to increase the presence of Latino journalists in media.
According to a press release from the St. Louis chapter, it will focus on advocacy and education and promote a coverage for Latino communities that is “nuanced and fact-driven.”
The chapter plans to hold networking events, host trainings and public forums for students, reporters, editors and community members.
“Latino stories are St. Louis stories,” said Justina Coronel, NAHJ St. Louis chapter president. “Our goal is to not only empower Latino journalists in the region, but also to make sure that newsrooms reflect the full diversity and complexity of our community.”
Avery Martinez, First Alert 4, water agriculture and environment reporter, is serving as the chapter’s first secretary. Martinez has a long history of covering topics crucial to Latinos, including immigration, health care, the court system and Texas legislature.
“It’s crucial that we all have a local community, and that community is seen actively covering news. In my time across newspapers, radio and TV — it’s clear to me that we need to see Latino faces and experts on local issues to better serve the whole community,” Martinez said, “We can help add context, take stories beyond border headlines — and make sure Latinos and Hispanics feel at home and heard — in a constantly changing Midwest.”
The releases states that the chapter will serve to share strategies to counter stereotypes , center accuracy, equity, respect and strengthen community engagement when it comes to Latino issues.
Membership is open for media professionals, educators and students.
Learn more through the chapter’s Instagram page or by email at nahjstl@gmail.com .
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