

A Chicano Broadcast Pioneer Talks Politics, Adelita Grijalva and Community Empowerment
Ra ú l Aguirre's five decade career spans being a college campus activist, a bilingual radio talk show host, a TV producer, and now a business owner. Along the way, he's been an advocate for the Chicano/Latino communities of southern Arizona. Ra ú l Aguirre, President & CEO of REA Media Group. A look into Ra ú l Aguirre's professional accomplishments is also a glimpse into Tucson's civil and human rights history. He's helped found and co-found numerous groups dedicated to gai
5 days ago


The late Susan Carroll's Journalistic Legacy Shared and Explored
Susan Carroll left behind a rich mosaic of stories that humanized her subjects, exposed wrongs, which sometimes led to regulatory change, and brought to light financial malfeasance. Three colleagues share their memories of her. Susan Carroll Award-winning journalist Susan Carroll stories exemplified the role of the media in a well-functioning democracy. Whether it was exposing wrongs, bringing to light dangerous trends that in some cases led to regulatory change, or humanizin
Oct 26


ALMA: Working for Diversity in the Media and Journalism since 1997
The Arizona Latino Media Association has been helping youth become journalists for 27 years and supporting media professionals since the organization was formed in 1997. Two longtime board members discuss the successes and challenges over the years. Al Macias, ALMA president, and Anita Luera, ALMA board member and High School Workshop leader . For many Arizona Latino journalists, the Arizona Latino Media has been a strong source of support, both for the networking and provi
Oct 21


First Things First: Tackling the Readiness Gap for Our Youngest
The state agency First Things First aims to get infants, toddlers and preschoolers ready to learn. First Things First's Angela Rabago shares what parents, child care professionals and policymakers can do to boost that readiness. Angela Rabago, Chief External Affairs Officer for First Things First. In 2006, Arizona voters approved an initiative that led to the creation of First Things First, the state's first publicly funded agency dedicated to early childhood development. An
Oct 14


U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Profiling a 'Bad Omen'
David L ó pez, a civil rights and labor lawyer, discusses how the court's decision earlier this month from its 'shadow document' will...
Sep 17


Using GIS as a Tool for Social Justice
As a demographer, Jesus Garc í a puts his faith in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a technology tool to change the world (or...
Sep 15


In our own voice: journalists speak
As the Executive Director of Investigative Reporters and Editors, Diana Fuentes is helping journalists here and abroad hone their craft...
Aug 26


In our own voice: journalists speak
Welcome to the second installment of plat í cas with accomplished National Association of Hispanic Journalists members Gilbert Bail ó n,...
Aug 18


In our own voice: journalists speak
A platíca con Mireya Navarro, Editor-n-Chief of Brennan en Español.
Aug 9


ALMA Awards $5K in Scholarships
Scholarship recipients (L to R): Daniela Cazares, Nicole Garibay Macias, Susan Barnett, Isabela Gamez, and Lexus Matos. The Arizona...
Jan 21, 2024


ImpactoAZ is back!
After a lengthy hiatus, ImpactoAZ.com is back and ready to serve our readers with news and commentary on our large and growing Latinx...
Nov 14, 2023


CPLC Opens Women's Business Center
CPLC celebrates opening of its Women's Business Center, which will provide support to women entrepreneurs.
Nov 5, 2021


Rising Home Prices, Unit Shortages Hurt Latinx Ownership
Housing experts participate in panel at DATOS 2021 event.
Nov 3, 2021


Community Leaders: Pass Build Back Better Bill
Unidos US press conference of Latinx leaders push for passage of Build Back Better bill.
Oct 29, 2021


Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's approval ratings dip among likely voters in a Democratic primary
U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema
Oct 19, 2021


Latinx legal cases fight educational segregation
First grade class of Lemon Grove students in the 1930s
Oct 11, 2021


Comprehensive Immigration Reform - It's Past Time
Jonathan J. Higuera, Editor in Chief of ImpactoAZ.com
Jun 28, 2021


Targeted COVID vaccination event set for Sat., May 22
The Arizona Department of Health Services partners with community groups for an outreach event for vaccine pop-up clinic in underserved...
May 20, 2021


Former Phoenix Councilman Rosendo "Rosie" Gutiérrez passes away
He was the sixth Latino to serve on the city council when won election in the 1970s Rosendo "Rosie" Gutiérrez, who served on the...
Apr 23, 2021


Chauvin verdict a step closer to true police accountability
Although the broad impact remains to be seen, verdict may represent an opening to needed police reform This week’s verdict in the Derek...
Apr 22, 2021



