We are launching a new series called #GetToKnowACommunicator. Think “Humans of New York”, DFWHispanic edition. We want our members to get to know each other and what better way to start learning about your fellow member then through social media. We will be posting these series in our Instagram account each Monday morning by 10 […]
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April 25, 2017 – Univision News, the award-winning news division of Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America, has partnered with Harvard University’s Nieman Journalism Lab, the nation’s foremost online publication dedicated exclusively to covering the evolution and future of digital news media in an effort to help news organizations navigate the transition
Results of a research project between students at University of Texas at Arlington’s News en Español and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ). The project to seek insights from members of Spanish-language organizations was led by HCDFW member Julian Rodriguez, a lecturer in the Department of Communication at UTA.
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A message from NAHJ President Brandon Benavides Dear NAHJ Familia, I write to you with a heavy heart. Former President of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Cecilia Alvear passed away yesterday afternoon. She was my mentor and advisor, but most importantly she was my friend. She helped me from the moment I joined NAHJ
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Hispanic Communicators DFW Meeting Minutes November 13, 2016 Opening The regular meeting of the Hispanic Communicators DFW was called to order at 10:18 a.m. on November 13 in Univision by HCDFW Board. Present Karina R., Brenda L., Samuel B., Lourdes V Approval of Minutes All in favor of approval previous meeting: Unanimous Open Issues Committee
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Hispanic Communicators DFW Meeting Minutes October 9, 2016 Opening The regular meeting of the Hispanic Communicators DFW was called to order at 1:29 p.m on October 9 in Univision by HCDFW Board. Present Karina, Samuel, Jessica, Olmar. Brenda, Lourdes Approval of Minutes All in favor of approval previous meeting: Karina, Samuel, Olmar. Brenda, Lourdes Open Issues Committee Update Finance Cash $120 Paypal $2,753.55 Comerica Bank online banking is frozen, Karina will contact Comerica and get statement from P.O. Box Motion to explore other banking options (Chase, Bank of America, TX Credit Union and Frost Bank) We need a bank that has longer hours and weekend hours. Process to be established for reimbursement, Lourdes will develop form to be presented at next board meeting Need to find a CPA possible organizations to help Executives in actions and Wings Membership Confirm members prior to workshops/events Membership list doesn’t reflect new members/all members in DFW (we need to get new members to indicate they are part of the DFW NAHJ chapter) Brenda & Olmar to develop a tutorial to show how to sign up as NAHJ member and select DFW chapter. For workshop two linesmembers and nonmembers Once a quarter send Karina to include a reminder in newsletter to become a member and the perks you get (i.e. workshops, nahj benefits, events, etc.) Volunteer opportunity Gustavo Bujando asked if we could or would like to volunteer to build a playground downtown in Nov. Board will be volunteering for Mary Kay’s domestic violence event on Nov. 2 Discussion was we should foster and grow our sponsors relationship particularly volunteer opportunities. Taller en Español Panelist Samuel Awaiting confirmation from one panelist Target audience: anyone working in Spanish media, headline writers, advertising and digital personnel Food Sponsors Lulu El Felix will donate $25 gift card Raising Canes will donate beverages/menu (will promote a thank you tweet for their donation) Will reach out to grocery stores for contribution
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Mario Montalvo is originally from South Texas. He graduated from Texas Christian University in 2015 and is a two-time Hispanic Communicator DFW Scholarship winner (2014 and 2015). During college, Mario was an editor for the Tarrant County College Collegian newspaper. He also interned at the Fort Worth Weekly, and worked as a production assistant at
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Hispanic Communicators DFW Meeting Agenda August 28, 2016 10 a.m. Type of Meeting: Board Meeting Meeting Facilitator: HCDFW Board Invitees: Lourdes Vazquez, Brenda, Karina, Olmar and Samuel Call to order Roll call Approval of minutes from last meeting- approved Committee Reports Social Media-Gary Pina added to the website, will providing articles, we need more visibility Membership-I
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HCDFW August Meeting Agenda August 13, 2016 10 a.m. Type of Meeting: Board Meeting Attendees: Karina-president, Samuel-spanish language vp, Brenda, Olmar Guest: Rebecca, Magda Absent-Eden Call to order 10:06 Roll call Approval of minutes from last meeting-meeting minutes approved New business NAHJ Convention Recap HCDFW received Chapter of the year. Scholarship in Jay’s honor was announced
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By Samantha Schmidt, The Washington Post There was the freelance writer, slain at a carwash. Then, the columnist that was shot twice as he left a restaurant with his wife and son. And on March 23, a 54-year-old journalist and mother of three, Miroslava Breach, was fatally shot eight times outside her home while she was in her
