LatinaLista — When future generations look back at how the immigrant rights movement flourished during this time in our history, they won’t have to resort to print to read about it. They’ll be able to witness it for themselves via all the great documentaries that have been produced about the issue. They’ll learn that this [...]
New magazine gets a headstart helping immigrants come out of the shadows
LatinaLista — Immigration reform is going to happen. That’s a given. What’s still up for debate is the details. Yet, one thing is certain — undocumented immigrants will be brought out of the proverbial shadows. While many of the 11 million waiting for the bill to be passed have called the US home for years, [...]
Sunday Thoughts: The future of media depends on the new media consumer who is defying stereotypes and expectations
In August, a study was presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association that found homeless people were turning to social media sites because it was the one place where they felt everyone was truly equal and they could interact with others without fear of being judged. It’s that same inclusive opportunity that [...]
Guest Voz: Media adapts to growing English-speaking Hispanic audience
By Abraham Morales SE2 The Megaphone I recently shared with a fellow Hispanic marketing professional this NPR story about how Hispanic media outlets are adapting to serve a Latino audience that is increasingly bilingual and bi-cultural. She responded, “Well, I think my years in this industry are numbered.” She was reacting to some of the [...]
Petty media continues using term “illegal” as synonym for undocumented immigrant
By Juan Miret Hispano de Tulsa It is only small-minded reporters who are out of touch and have only a single neuron spinning in a vastly hollow head, who would use the insulting word “illegal” as a synonym for an undocumented immigrant. This is socially reprehensible, given that no human being is illegal. It is [...]
Mexico — Mexican students demand media help them make an informed vote in upcoming presidential elections
By Martha Ramos LatinaLista MEXICO CITY — Just when the presidential campaign was getting as boring as it can be, a bunch of university students raised their voices. What exactly happend? Enrique Peña Nieto, candidate of the PRI party, the one that ruled Mexico for decades until 12 years ago, went to the Iberoamericana University, [...]
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