By Bill Gentile
WASHINGTON, DC, 19 April 2018 — American University has launched a chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), the leading organization of its kind in the United States.
The organization’s mission:
“The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. Established in April 1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists.
NAHJ is governed by an 18-member board of directors that consists of executive officers and regional directors who represent geographic areas of the United States and the Caribbean. The national office is located in Washington, D.C.
NAHJ has approximately 2,000 members, including working journalists, journalism students, other media-related professionals and journalism educators.”
The launch of this chapter is part of American University’s continued efforts to establish our institution as a leader in diversity and inclusion across the United States.
Students do not have to be Hispanic to join the NAHJ. Nor do they have to be journalists or journalism majors. Staff may join as students.
I am serving as faculty advisor, and will announce planning sessions and official launch event as soon as possible.
Bill Gentile
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