(Photo Courtesy/Alberto Mendoza) The Envisionment of Palabra It is a platform that has created opportunities for freelance journalists by allowing them to publish their work and by paying them a competitive rate. After six years leading the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Alberto Mendoza quit his job as executive director in April, ending a tenure punctuated by record-breaking growth and a string of controversies. For more information please visit NAHJ.org or follow on Twitter @NAHJ. Alberto B. Mendoza comes to NAHJ with over 25 years of non-profit/corporate leadership and community activism experience. But dont have much of [a] staff to speak of, Barrow said. Filed Under: People, TV & Radio Tagged With: Samuel Rivera, Univision Tampa, WVEA. Mendoza se va en un momento en que la membresa de la NAHJ ha alcanzado niveles rcord en los ltimos aos. We dont have the capacity to grow as fast as the demand is right now, said Mendoza. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Latino Reporter is a student digital news site that covers the National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference news relevant to journalism and the Latino community. I left the NAHJ board and became disgusted that nothing was addressed. As he has explained to me and as hes written in the recent past the last few years for him have been years of significant changes. Her most recent story. I had envisioned a platform like palabra. .. Three attempts to reach Mendoza via email for this story were unsuccessful. Others, like him, were still working out how to describe the horror that they had just lived. $12 million Global Fact Check Fund opens applications for first grants, News Director (Sports & Digitial) - Bellefontaine, OH (43311), Florida Government & Politics Reporter, PolitiFact - Saint Petersburg, FL (33701), Videographer / Producer - Richland, WA (99354), Regional Advertising Director - Yakima, WA (98901), Yale University - Communications Officer (Writer) - New Haven, CT (06520), Media Relations Specialist - Washington, DC (20036), Political Reporter - New Orleans, LA (70130), Education Reporter - New Orleans, LA (70130). Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata is a first-generation student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Shes sold every[thing] conceivable, he said. While more than 40 percent of the respondents said they intend to remain in the profession, another 32 percent are not sure. The conference closed with a new president Hugo Balta of ABC and ESPN, the first NAHJ leader to serve in the role twice. Hispanic media and entertainment contributor to Forbes. In connecting this team to Mitras proven programming prowess, we are uniting the act of programming with the assignment, reporting, writing and editing processes on some of our biggest stories. . Now the managing director for the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, he shares his path from high school journalist to nonprofit entrepreneur in the second episode in our MTC Journeys series sponsored by the Media Transformation Challenge at the Poynter Institute. Born in Mexico, Alberto was raised in Puerto Rico and San Diego, in the late 80s Alberto moved to the Los Angeles area where obtained his bachelors degree in behavioral sciences from California Polytechnic University, Pomona. The latest newsroom diversity figures are here. He stepped into the role at a time of upheaval the organization was furnishing a strategic plan to guide them into the future as the journalism industry continues to morph. What is a successful and purposeful leap for Marqus and the Pulitzer Prize Board, may well be a small step for all making their way toward increasing diversity in positions of leadership across the nation, and not only in the realm of journalism. The shooting changed many things about their lives, Latino journalists are dissatisfied with their current salaries, limited options to increase them and a lack of opportunities for training and promotion in the nations newsrooms, Presentation by UTEP Prof. Dino Chiecchi to NAHJ Board of Directors on national Latino journalists survey. A board-led probe, which was announced on June 22, 2018, ahead of that years national conference, focused on sexual misconduct accusations that spanned years and involved a number of different members. Pollard said his goals included responding to concerns expressed in a membership survey, expanding freedom of the press in Indian Country, relaunching the NAJA website, increasing membership by 10 percent and convening tribal media annually, beginning in 2020. The JSK Fellowships recently announced it is expanding its support of journalism that serves local communities of color by offering Community Impact Fellowships for a second year. Now we have a fourth year of that analysis, this time looking at the makeup of the sources that NPR used in five online blogs during the 2016 fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2015, through Sept. 30, 2016). In addition to his work with NAHJ, Mendoza has been a coach this year in the Facebook Sustainability Accelerator program, mentoring four of the 20 members, leaders of journalism organizations owned and led by people of color from across the United States serving historically marginalized communities. Rates differ for individuals and provide access to media and career resources as well as access to the NAHJ career center. Mendoza thought of ways in which Latinos in the newsroom could go from just reacting to the disparity of Latinos in the industry, and he created. The same panel heard shocking first-person stories of unpunished violence against journalists, told by female reporters from Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia. Its alarming that so many say they plan to leave the profession in five years when the industry is in dire need of more Latinos in leadership and editorial positions to ensure proper coverage of Hispanic issues, especially politics and immigration.. Shes been a Tupperware lady. Fifty seven percent of respondents were women; 61 percent work for legacy media and 33 percent work for Latino-oriented media. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He comes with decades of non-profit experience, exceptional organizational skills, sponsorship building and a history of elevating organizations to the next level, Medina at the time said in a statement to Media Moves, a website that tracks Latinos in the media industry. . . . But, he said, his drive to work hard remains the same. During Mendozas tenure, NAHJ was the subject of several controversies that rocked some members faith in the organization. I think the pandemic has taught us that we dont have to be there physically at everything, Lopez said. As the executive editor of the Miami Herald, Marqus led the organization in being a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and five-time finalist, as well as the recipient of numerous other awards for their relevant local and international news coverage. [I]f were serious about increasing newsroom diversity and the variety of opinions and wider coverage that comes with it we need to look more closely at where it all begins: student newspapers, Times Up and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on Wednesday said it would be launching a database containing the names of entertainment journalists and critics from underrepresented groups, recent study that found a lack of racial and gender diversity among film reviewers, WHYY-FM is now undertaking several projects to better understand itself and its audiences so that it can expand its reach to people of color, waging a battle to control what their people see and hear, with the goal of limiting dissent and heading off more people power takeovers, Like Richard Princes Journal-isms on Facebook, View previous columns (after Feb. 13, 2016), February 2018 Podcast: Richard Dick Prince on the need for newsroom diversity. A Latino Reporter special project. With this fellowship we show our commitment to fostering equal opportunity and to increase. NAJA registered 150 people in Miami, NAHJ President Brandon Benavides told the Latino Reporter, NAHJs student-written conference news organ. We do not want to give the impression that the only value of our content is if its shared or republished, said Mendoza. Additionally, as a member of the Pulitzer Prize board since 2012, Marqus has every understanding of what makes news award-worthy, which is sure to lend her expertise for great impact as the new co-chair of the Pulitzer Prize board. http://latinoreporter.org/author/brandy-ruiz/, Gen Z redefines what it means to be Latinx on TikTok, Gente de NAHJ: Raquel Villatoro worked to diversify her schools newsroom, PAW'LANTE: Meet the pets of the Latino Reporter newsroom, DEMOCRACY IN PERIL? Britany Jacobs should not have parked without a permit in a handicap parking space, even if her three young kids were in the car and her boyfriend was just running into the store to buy chips and drinks. Total revenues $1,796,973 And Jacobs boyfriend, Markeis McGlockton, should not have come out of the store and shoved Drejka to the ground. In an announcement by the Pulitzer Prize Board, the executive editor, president, and publisher of the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald has been appointed as a co-chair of the Pulitzer Prize Board, making her the first Hispanic journalist to serve as a board chair. In June, the Latino Reporter requested copies of Mendozas employment contracts, sponsorship deals and any disciplinary records. Most recently he served as the Regional Vice President with Jumpstart: Children First where he led the operations in California, Texas and Washington which served over 3300 children from low-income communities in partnership with 1100 college students from 17 universities. Ive dodged a lot bullets over the years, and I just couldnt dodge this one., In its heyday, The News was a staple publication of the citys working class, an elbows-out tabloid that thrived when it dug into crime and corruption. Support responsible news and fact-based information today! Its a high-pressure job, but Pea said it pales in comparison to what his family has endured. At NAHJ, he launched several new initiatives, including several multi-million dollar . No one did the right thing in the latest stand your ground case that occurred Thursday in a convenience store parking lot in North Pinellas. Out of 17 members, 11 voted yes. The rest did not cast ballots. Born in Mexico, he grew up in Puerto Rico and San Diego. Washington, D.C. Today, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) celebrates yet another remarkable stride in leadership by Aminda Marqus Gonzlez. They didnt know what to do, so they opted to postpone the election. There were, you know, issues that came up during the campaign that we asked about at our first meeting of the board and on our board retreat, Lpez said in an interview in June. Five years is a really long time in the nonprofit world, said Arelis Hernndez, NAHJs vice president for print. He has served as executive director for the National Hispanic Business Association and the Hispanic Dental Association, president of the college and universities program at the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, and president of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. A joint effort with NABJ & NAHJ student newsrooms. Palabra. Chiecchi said the last person to have the job as long as Mendoza was Frank Newton, NAHJs first executive director who spent a little more than a decade running the organization in the 1990s. Ed OKeefe, who now reports for CBS News, said that when he was at the Washington Post he asked a black editor for advice, since he had no Latino peers there. Those were just two aspects of the NAHJ conference last week in Miamis skyscraping Intercontinental Hotel on the Miami River waterfront. The association's regional conference,. ., In a discussion of Latinos & the White House: The Unique Challenge of Covering the Trump Administration, Cecilia Vega of ABC News recalled Thursday that her mother asked why she would want that assignment: Youre Mexican, a journalist and a woman, the three things he hates.. NAHJ is also hoping to offer administrative support for its freelance members connected to palabra. 833-847-2331 palabra. and how it serves as a resource to NAHJ members on April 1, 2020. Follow Richard Prince on Twitter @princeeditor. Why Its Newsworthy: Georgia is home to nearly 1 million Latinos; this is 9% of the states population. The sourcing project, as it is known internally, is designed to give NPRs newsroom employees a baseline understanding of the gender, geographic and racial and ethnic diversity of its sources and ultimately push the newsroom to better reflect the diversity of America. It is overseen by Keith Woods, NPRs vice president for newsroom training and diversity. Your email address will not be published. Photographer Enid Alvarez, who is Latina, was identified as among the casualties, as were Rob Ng, a sports copy editor, andDaniel Johnson-Kim, audience engagement editor, who are Asian American. The EIN for the organization is 59-1630423. Im delighted to have Alberto join the JSK Fellowships at this important time in our fellowship and in journalism, Garcia said. Hugo Balta, a former NAHJ president who worked closely with Mendoza during his second term at the helm of the organization, said that before he met Mendoza during the interview phase of the hiring process, he had some reservations. According to NAHJ records, the previous all-time high was just above 2,500 members. Why doesnt the Supreme Court have a formal code of ethics? Sep 18th, 2022 The board hopes to establish and maintain an internal filing system to ensure easy access to internal documents and a smoother transition for future leaders. Ta-Nehisi Coates is leaving his position as a national correspondent for the Atlantic, a publication where he has emerged as one of the countrys top reporters and thinkers, Erik Wemple reported Friday for the Washington Post. But, Lpez said, the concerns were resolved after speaking to Mendoza, who explained to her that the contract for the airline voucher had not been renewed. More than 600 Latino journalists from the United States and Latin America were present, according to Alberto Mendoza, NAHJ executive director, as the organization celebrated its 35th anniversary. After all, I, too, am a [product] of NAHJ student programs. Benjamin Wagner is a consultant and coach, author, speaker, filmmaker and musician with 30 years of experience as a technology and media executive, award-winning journalist, All Rights Reserved Poynter Institute 2023, The Poynter Institute for Media Studies, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3. Fishbowl Interview With the Fresh Prince of D.C. NABJ to Honor Columnist Richard Prince With Ida B. Alberto was also the founding Regional Executive Director for the Drug Policy Alliance- Southern California office and also led programs for Girl Scouts USA, Public Counsel and AIDS Project Los Angeles. She had set a fast pace for newsroom innovation, early on at the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Newsday and the Associated Press, and then as executive editor-at-large and ideas editor at Quartz, Ken Doctor reported at the time for Politico Media. Robert Hernandez, a former board member, said, however, he thought Mendoza restored the organizations reputation and brought a certain swagger and energy to NAHJ. He defended the boards decision to make changes to the election. Your email address will not be published. The board also made a recent move to place spending limits on Pea and any future executive directors following criticism that the former board allowed Mendoza to overspend on travel, Lopez said. .. . . As founder of palabra., Mendoza said his platform is where the Latino community reclaims its narrative knowing that what is out there does not reflect the diversity of voices included within it. You can view The Poynter Institutes most-recent public financial disclosure form 990. We have a legacy of great executive directors and I welcome David Pea to the family, and well see how he does, Hernandez said. Onward and upward, the librarian tweeted. is the attention its contributors receive once their work is featured on the platform. In addition he was the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Floe Financial Partners and served as the board chairman for AIDS Service Center, a $3.5M organization in Pasadena, CA. . Pea credits his mother, who knows how to hustle. and a journalism guidebook on the culturally appropriate terminology to use when reporting about diverse communities. Alberto B. Mendoza is a managing director for the world renowned John S. Knight Journalism (JSK) Fellowships at Stanford University. NAHJ. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All content for Grady Newsource is crafted by journalism students, Vicki Adame was a freelance journalist working in Mexico City before the pandemic and was able to tell stories that were happening in that community through. Required fields are marked *. Alberto B. Mendoza is the new managing director for the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford. She has also reported from Bosnia, Iraq and Haiti. Alberto goes deep into how personal and professional experiences informed the launch of Palabra, an innovative media platform designed to represent and advocate for NAHJ journalists and the. Above is a recording of the Robocall. . But in the wake of his departure, questions remain about his role in a string of controversies, including NAHJs handling of an investigation into sexual misconduct among its members and the organizations decision to cancel the 2020 board elections, which led to the most contested race in recent memory. , nine of those have been hired to do full-time work. About the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ). Richard Prince is a veteran journalist who writes Richard Princes Journal-isms, the news column on diversity issues in the news media. . Late last year, the NAHJ board of directors began to develop a strategic plan a guiding document meant to establish plans for future programs, fundraising and outreach. Multiple commencement addresses will be given by industry leaders in the field to share advice and words of inspiration to the Class of 2020. . Alberto served a great purpose for the board. So What Do You Do, Richard Prince, Columnist for the Maynard Institute? Managing Editor Ricardo Sandoval. Send tips, comments and concerns to Richard Prince at. JSK created this special remote model last spring in response to the coronavirus pandemic. I am also a lifetime member, a category that is not listed.. . Established in April 1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists. Established in April 1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists. Kalita joined CNN in June 2016 after a year at the Los Angeles Times. Adame said that before publishing A Plastic Polemic, she focused on bringing in a worldview that would resonate with readers. is very intentional regarding who it chooses to partner with and does not want to depend solely on partnerships in the future. widely by blog, from 85 percent white for The Salt and 82 percent white for The Two-Way to 39 percent white for Code Switch. "It is a necessary response to a new reality in our business and in our association," Alberto B. Mendoza, NAHJ executive director and publisher of palabra, tells Remezcla. She is a longtime student of Russia, and served in Moscow for Time Magazine before joining the LA Times and moving to Africa to work as bureau chief in Nairobi and Johannesburg. I did. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users We kept an eye out for when the landowner would be coming in the distance and all the kids would get off the field.. After an exhaustive search across the country, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) board of directors has selected Alberto B. Mendoza to Skip to content Sun. The work I submit to palabra. Sitting in a conference room this week at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas strip, wearing a suit and tie, Pea reflected on his childhood. They acknowledged that they feel personally Trumps attacks on immigrants and Mexicans and journalists. . As founder, Mendoza said that palabra. She recognizes that this story if pitched to another outlet, would be rejected. 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