Last week to apply for 2024 Ñ Awards

Enter our raffle for a chance to win a free full convention registration (up to a $599 value) for our 40th Anniversary Conference & Expo in Hollywood, July 9-13th. Raffle tickets are $25. Purchase at least two and you'll also receive an NAHJ 40th Anniversary lapel pin, identifying you as a supporter of our 40th Anniversary fundraising campaign. Enter the raffle

We have extended the deadline to apply for the 2024 NAHJ Ñ Awards, including the University of Florida Award in Investigative Journalism ($5000 cash prize) and Top Tier awards! This year, the awards will be presented during the annual conference on Friday, July 11 in Hollywood, CA. Deadline to apply is this Friday, April 5 - 11:59 p.m. Apply here

Have you ever held a leadership position within NAHJ? We want to celebrate all past and present leaders of our organization at every level during our milestone 40th anniversary year. Let us know if you will be attending our 2024 Conference & Expo in Hollywood, CA. Fill out the form

Advancing Our Mission, Securing the Future

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists has launched a campaign to raise $250,000 on our 40th Anniversary. Listen to Gadi Schartz describe how NAHJ helped shape his career. Can we count on you to join us? Make a donation

The campaign is called Advancing Our Mission, Securing the Future. Donate $40 or more and receive a NAHJ 40th Anniversary lapel pin to proudly show your support. Learn how you can become a sponsor during our special year.

By donating to our 40th Anniversary campaign, you will also help us create more opportunities and allocate resources for journalists facing layoffs.

In addition, each person that donates $1,500 or more will be recognized as being part of the President’s Club Donor and automatically become a Lifetime Member of NAHJ. Become a Lifetime Member

Thank you to those who have already donated!

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President's Club

Andrew Sherry, Darrell Rocha, Yaneth Guillen

Amigos de NAHJ

Aaron Fernandez-Wisch, Amanda Santana, Angelica Sanchez, Anita Favela Luera, Anne Brennan, Cindy Rodríguez, Cristina Fernandez, Cynthia Izaguirre, Dora Tovar, Efrain Hernandez Jr., Elio Leturia, Elizabeth Aguilera, Erika Angulo, Flora Charner, Frances Robles, Gabriel Rosa, Geraldine Cols Azocar, Hector Cantu, Holly Rose, Iván Briones, James Wagner, Jennifer Marcial Ocasio, John Lucero Jr., Jose Baltierra, Kathryn Styer Martinez, Kevin Olivas, Laura Castañeda, Leslie Anne Dingle, Manny Ramos, Mariel Fiori, Mario F. Velasco, Maximillian Alvarez, Melissa Taboada, Michelle Valles, Mirta Ojito, Nancy San Martin, Rafael Suarez, Ricardo Sandoval-Palos, Rudy Murrieta, Sandra Lilley, Sayda Castaneda, Sid Garcia, Stella Chavez, Steven Padilla, Stephen Merenes, Tony Marcano, Vanessa Mobley, Veronica Villafane, William Freebairn, Yolanda Martinez, Yunuen Bonaparte, Zita Arrocha

(As of April 3, 2024)

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Convention & Anniversary News

The Hollywood Loews Hotel is now sold out. Please contact A Room With A View for information about the official designated NAHJ overflow hotel. This is a free service for all NAHJ attendees. More info

Looking to split a hotel room during the NAHJ 2024 Conference & Expo? We are assisting those seeking budget-friendly travel accommodations through a newly announced roommate search. Find a roommate

NAHJ is seeking volunteers for our 40th Anniversary Conference & Expo. Volunteers will receive free admission to the event(s) they assist in or the equivalent of a one-day conference pass. Learn more

NAHJ will hold a Silent Auction during the 40th Anniversary Conference & Expo. Proceeds will benefit the Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund. Consider donating in-kind items or experiences to help us raise funds for our 40th Anniversary campaign initiative. Learn more

Do you have a special NAHJ tale to share, an experience that opened the door to journalism for you or an NAHJ mentor who changed your career? We’d like to hear from you for the 40th anniversary commemorative edition that will be shared during this year’s convention. Please send tidbits, photos or ideas to Ricardo Sandoval Palos and Nancy San Martin at ricardo_palabra@nahj.org and nancysanmartin@gmail.com.

Resources & Updates

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Student Project, Internships, and Scholarship recipients. Through these initiatives, NAHJ continues to nurture and empower the next generation of diverse voices in journalism, fostering a more inclusive and representative media landscape. See full list

NAHJ is excited to announce the appointment of Diana Maltez as our new Director of Development. With over a decade of experience in national partnerships, program management, marketing, and event coordination, Diana brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our mission. Her extensive experience in creating national partnerships, managing programs, and marketing campaigns will play a crucial role in enhancing NAHJ's fundraising efforts. Read more

The NAHJ Latina Leadership Program wrapped up its Phase 2, which boasted 5 days of virtual sessions on being a Latina leader in the industry. Led with humanity and wit by Lori Montenegro, Telemundo's D.C. bureau chief, and featuring groundbreaking speakers such as Stephanie Valencia, Natasha Alford, Amanda Zamora and Eva Rodríguez, who shared powerful ideas from their personal and professional journeys. And skill-building sessions with José González and Gorki de los Santos. Our cohort will continue their journey until July, with two more phases to go as they develop a project with the guidance of their mentors.

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