NAHJ President Dunia Elvir will run again, could become longest-serving president
The group’s bylaws were changed in 2024 to allow the president to run for a second consecutive term.
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How Cecilia Vega’s life flipped in one minute and 48 seconds
Cecilia Vega reflects on her firing from 60 Minutes; uses her over two decades of experience in the news industry to inform new generations
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NAHJ brings a little New Orleans soul to members with a second line
Decked out in red and gold sequins, a member of the Mardi Gras Indians bounced to the boom of drums
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New Orleans is a city of stories. Some are worth believing, others come with a price.
Vodou, Bourbon St., Mardi Gras beads, powdered sugar spilling from beignets, and a jazz track. New Orleans is synonymous with
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Gente de NAHJ: Romon Granger is just a country boy, and he likes it that way
At the towering Marriott in downtown New Orleans, Romon Granger can be seen wearing a slick blue button up shirt,
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NAHJ inducts four Latino trailblazers into Hall of Fame at 2026 national conference
The Hall of Fame is NAHJ’s highest honor for journalists who helped pave a path for Latinos in the media industry.
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Gente de NAHJ: Brandon Pellerin wants New Orleans visitors to know the history of coffee and calas
“This is the best coffee in Louisiana.” That’s the first thing Brandon Pellerin tells visitors when they step into Calas
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Gente de NAHJ: Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez’s lasting legacy
In 1998, Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez found herself working long days inside the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, racing against deadlines to produce
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Mi Gente: Cheryl Aguilar, raises awareness of mental health for journalists
Cheryl Aguilar guides journalists through a meditation in the early morning before starting another day of the NAHJ conference.
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New Orleans is known for its French influence. But its Spanish roots hide in plain sight
New Orleans is widely known for its French and African roots, but its Spanish past is just as significant. Historian
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Gente de NAHJ: In New Orleans, jazz can be heard in every corridor
There’s nothing that screams New Orleans quite like jazz, and it’s always blaring throughout Café du Monde. Born and raised
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Reuniting with NAHJ familia: members share their favorite moments from New Orleans
Seasoned reporters, communications professionals, aspiring journalists, and media recruiters converged on the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Conference and Expo
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From the first to the second Trump administration: journalists share their experiences covering immigration
President Trump’s immigration priorities have changed during his first and second term in the White House. Journalist Cecilia Vega says
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Novice photographer beats Pulitzer-winning photojournalists in NAHJ contest
With two cameras strapped across her torso, Abigail Segoviano stood outside a bustling conference room at the Marriott New Orleans.
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Gente de NAHJ: Un viaje de dos horas a New Orleans, para comer un ceviche que cura el corazón
Imagínate montarte en el carro y guiar por dos horas, de Mississippi a New Orleans para comer ceviche, todas las
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How Laura Rodríguez Presa went from journaling to Pulitzer journalism
For Laura Rodríguez Presa, the prize also represents a shift in the public conversation surrounding the Latino community
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Fewer sponsors, exhibitors create financial crunch for NAHJ as media industry contracts
The organization is financially healthy, its director said, but layoffs, budget cuts and financial uncertainty are shrinking the group’s corporate revenue.
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Spanish broadcasters reflect on the importance of their work
New Orleans Saints Spanish language broadcasters, Juan Carlos Ramos and Mario Jerez, connect the city’s rowdy football culture with latinidad.
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Gente de NAHJ: ‘All the abuelitas’ know FOX 8 New Orleans journalist Andrés Fuentes
Andrés Fuentes is one of two bilingual journalists at FOX 8 New Orleans, and after 5 years on the job,
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Gente de NAHJ: Cecilia Méndez Comas, una nómada en busca de nuevas historias
La paradoja de su infancia se convirtió, con los años, en su mayor cualidad.
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Jackson Square artists celebrate the culture that brings New Orleans together
In the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, Jackson Square street artists share their passion for painting, writing, and music
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