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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
Jonathan Higuera
4 days ago1 min read


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
Jonathan Higuera
Oct 261 min read


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
Jonathan Higuera
Oct 211 min read


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...
Jonathan Higuera
Aug 261 min read


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,...
Jonathan Higuera
Aug 181 min read


In our own voice: journalists speak
A platíca con Mireya Navarro, Editor-n-Chief of Brennan en Español.
Jonathan Higuera
Aug 92 min read


ALMA Awards $5K in Scholarships
Scholarship recipients (L to R): Daniela Cazares, Nicole Garibay Macias, Susan Barnett, Isabela Gamez, and Lexus Matos. The Arizona...
Jonathan Higuera
Jan 21, 20241 min read


Two AZ Republic reporters move on
A K-12 education reporter and a social media producer/reporter find roles in out-of-state newsrooms. Two reporters for the Arizona...
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Mar 21, 20211 min read
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