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 providing professional development opportunities.

And for the past 27 years, ALMA has also played a key role in attracting youth to the field of journalism through its annual High School Workshop. More than a few of those high school students have gone on to meaningful careers as journalists and in other media-related fields.

Anita Luera, who has guided the group's successful High School Workshop from the beginning, and Al Macias, current ALMA president and a founding member, shared some of the success stories and challenges that the group has faced over the years.

Click this link to see ImpactoAZ's podcast interview with these two ALMA leaders.