Happening now: Latinas in #Journalism panel sponsored by @UA_NAHJ at @UAJschool with @RebeccaAguilar @BermudezWrites @DiannaNanez

@spj_tweets President @RebeccaAguilar: Latinas in newsrooms are MIA, even today. When I saw newsrooms weren’t doing it for us, I started Latinas in Journalism on Facebook.

@DiannaNanez of @azcentral: Diversity, equity and inclusion are not separate from journalism. It’s part of what journalism is. You do not have accuracy unless you have equity in coverage and in newsrooms.

@BermudezWrites describes the hard conversations about accountability and results on diversity, equity and white supremacy that stakeholders at @latimes have had - and the progress that came from it. #journalism @LATLatinoCaucus

@DiannaNanez talks about the joy of being able to share stories and hold power to account. And "if we don’t speak truth about our communities, we’re not doing our job." That led to statement that @azcentral newsroom lacked equity … and revised the paper's priorities. #ReflectAZ

@RebeccaAguilar says she’s been called a rebeldona for standing up. Fortunately, Latinas are tight and stand up for each other. Remember, when you get fired, they take away 1 job … they can't take away your love for #journalism. @spj_tweets

Great dialogue of panelists and attendees exploring #LatinasinJournalism

@BermudezWrites reminds #journalism students and journalists that they should use #socialmedia to amplify your stories and the stories of your community. Talk to people directly. #LatinasinJournalism

... which leads to a great dialogue raised by @RebeccaAguilar about the #socialmedia limits placed on journalists by their newsrooms. Do reporters walk a line between engaging the community and newsroom policies? #LatinasinJournalism

@DiannaNanez: Whatever stage you’re at in your #journalism journey, don’t limit yourself. Your voice is valuable. #LatinasinJournalism

@DiannaNanez: We’re getting opportunities now because of a reckoning that should have been done 100 years ago. That's another whole conversation. And look into the Chips Quinner Scholars Program: https://www.facebook.com/Chipsquinn/community
#LatinasinJournalism

@RebeccaAguilar: Develop your skills, start your youtube page, always be curious, make a difference. Go kick ass and show people you’re unstoppable! #LatinasinJournalism @spj_tweets

@DiannaNanez: Before you start thinking about story ideas, spend time with a community – especially if it’s not yours. #LatinasinJournalism #privilege

Thank you to @jretis and @UA_NAHJ for gathering these remarkable journalists in a compelling dialogue! #LatinasinJournalism