Advertise with CCNMA
write to ccnmainfo@ccnma.org

ANNUAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Scholarship applications available
Jan. 5, 2009


Ruben Salazar
Journalism Awards
deadline:
March 13, 2009

CCNMA's mission is to promote diversity in the news media by providing encouragement,
scholarships and educational programs
for Latinos pursuing careers in the news media, and to
foster an accurate and fair portrayal of Latinos in the news media,
and promoting the social,
economic and professional advancement of Latino journalists.

Job links are listed at bottom


Please Donate Now

Like other industries, the news media continues to suffer during our ailing economy with many of our colleagues losing their jobs or taking buyouts. CCNMA’s financial support from media companies and non-media corporations is decreasing as the economy worsens.
But CCNMA remains committed to continue helping create a news media that looks and sounds like the communities they serve.
While CCNMA, too, has had to cut back on its expenses, we will continue to put on our programs, including scholarships for talented high school and college students, career development through our annual Journalism Opportunities Conference, and recognition of outstanding work that contributes to a better understating of Latinos through our Ruben Salazar Journalism Awards.
  
We know that the economy is causing most people to limit their spending, but if you are looking for a year-end opportunity to make a tax-deductible contribution to a worthy charitable cause, please consider donating to CCNMA, now in its 36th year.
A donation of any amount has a significant effect on our success. Please click here for a donation form or call the CCNMA office at (213) 437-4408.
Thank you for your support.



 EVENTS

Freelancing Workshop Nov. 15 at Los Angeles Times

AAJA-LA's sponsors the freelance workshop on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 .m. at the Los Angeles Times building, 202 West 1st Street, downtown Los Angeles. Panelists in print and broadcast will talk about the demands, the difficulties and the rewards of freelance journalism. Learn about finding the best media outlets for your stories, pitching ideas effectively and maintaining relationships with editors and producers. A list of freelancing resources and contacts will be provided. Refreshments will be provided. Free, but must RSVP by Nov. 12 to: michelle@koreamjournal.com

 N E W S

CENTRO TV and Radio Featured in the Los Angeles Times

The seven-month vocational training program for students pursuing careers in television and radio broadcasting that don't necessarily fit the profile of those at established college programs is run by KMEX-TV morning anchor Rolando Nichols and former KWHY-TV anchor Ofelia de la Torre. Students have interned at Fox Sports and ESPN. Read The Times story here. For more information on the center visit www.centrotvandradio.com


RTNDA: Percentage of Journalists of Color in Broadcasting Inches Up

The percentage at non-Spanish Language TV stations increased to 20.1 percent in 2007, up from 19.4 percent in 2006. (Including Spanish-language stations, the percentage increased to 23.6, up from 21.5 in 2006.) The percentage of Latinos at non-Spanish language TV stations was 6.2 percent. Comparing TV broadcasting with newspapers, the percentage of journalists of color in print is 13.5 percent, and the percentage of Latinos is 4.5 percent. The percentage of people of color in radio is 11.8 percent, with Latinos making up 3.6 percent. None are close to parity with the percentage of the nation's population of people of color, which is about 34 percent. See the complete report at RTNDA's website by clicking here.


  BOOKS

Frank del Olmo:  Commentaries on His Times


As a Los Angeles Times columnist, Frank del Olmo was known for his clear-headed analysis of hardball issues: politics, education, labor, immigration, as demonstrated in this book. Then, in the final decade of his life, a new dimension emerged in his columns: The compassionate father of a young son, Frankie, dealing with autism. Del Olmo, a CCNMA founder and a board member for more than 30 years, died of a heart attack in 2004. In addition to his role as a columnist, he was the first Latino to be promoted to the Times’ masthead. This book offers 90 of his most memorable columns,  including his 1994 commentary in which he dissented from the Times' reelection endorsement of Pete Wilson, citing the governor’s “cynical” use of divisive Proposition 187. A selection of photos features some early CCNMA events.Through a generous donation by the Los Angeles Times of the remaining books, the book is now available through the CCNMA office. Proceeds of sales benefit the Frank del Olmo Memorial Scholarship Fund. Your donation may be tax deductible.
Donation: $30 hard cover, $20 soft cover. Call (213) 437-4408 or click here for an order form online, or to download.

Latino Writers
"Latino Writers and Journalists" by Jamie Martinez Wood


The book profiles more than 150 writers and journalists who have worked to advance the role of Latinos in the United states and abroad. Click here to read the author's story about why she wrote the book.



 



CCNMAUSC Annenberg School of JournalismOne California Plaza
300 S. Grand Ave., Suite 3950
Los Angeles, CA  90071-3175
Ph: (213) 437-4408Fax: (213) 437-4423
Email:  ccnmainfo@ccnma.org
Copyright © 2008 CCNMA


rollator