In this issue:
The National Hispanic Media Coalition, NHMC, is promoting the documentary Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness because it addresses the growing problem of anti-immigrant violence in communities nationwide. Thedocumentary tells the story of a town standing together to take action after a hate crime killing devastates their community. Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness debuts Wednesday, September 21 at 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings). Watch the trailer.
Come watch with us
Join NHMC for a screening and public discussion of a new PBS documentary, Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness. This screening will take place on September 20, 2011 at 6:00pm at the Western Justice Center located at 55 South Grand Ave, Pasadena, CA. Please RSVP with Nilda Muhr at nmuhr@nhmc.org or (626) 792-6462.
The National Hispanic Media Coalition, NHMC, held last week its 9th Annual Local Impact Awards last week in Pasadena, California. Two hundred Latino leaders came together this morning to commemorate the achievements of Local Impact Awards’ recipients. The Local Impact Awards honors individuals and entities whose work have greatly benefited the Latino community in California.
Danny Romero (KABC), Gabriela Teissier (KMEX), and Kathy Vara (KNBC) were awarded the Impact Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism. Radio Bilingüe was awarded in the Outstanding Service to the Latino Community in Radio Broadcasting category, and Congressman Esteban Torres (Ret.) received the Outstanding Service and Commitment to the Latino Community Impact Award.
"Committed Latino professionals are key in the promotion of positive Latino images in the media, NHMC is proud to recognize their outstanding contribution to the community," states Alex Nogales, NHMC President and CEO.
KPWR’s Big Boy and KNBC’s Ana Garcia served as Masters of Ceremonies. The 9th Annual The 9th Local Impact Awards Luncheon was sponsored by Google, Univision, NBC 4, Telemundo 52, and the Walt Disney Company.
See photos of the event here.
Hispanic Lifestyle is an independently produced television program that profiles positive images of the Latino community, highlighting the achievements of community leaders, organizations, business owners, with segments on health, travel, food and entertainment. Hispanic Lifestyle is broadcasted on PBS and independent television stations in California, Houston, and Texas. Check them out online:www.hispaniclifestyle.com
The Federal Communications Commission is accepting applications from graduating law students and current judicial clerks for its Fall 2012 Attorney Honors Program. Applications must be received by September 23rd. More information, eligibility criteria, and application instructions are available athttp://www.fcc.gov/attorneyhonorsprogram.
Media Jobs
Check out NHMC’s media jobs and internship listings:www.nhmc.org/joblistings
