

ASU Law Professor Talks Bad Bunny, Linguistic Diversity and the NFL's Global Dreams
Civil rights lawyer David Lopez has some illuminating thoughts on why Bad Bunny is a perfect choice by the NFL to be its Super Bowl halftime entertainer. Hint: think globally. The National Football League's decision to feature Bad Bunny as its 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer has generated backlash from some quarters - mostly because he unapologetically performs using his native Spanish language. Arizona State University law professor David Lopez shares his thoughts on why
Jonathan Higuera
1 day ago1 min read


Meet the New Arizona Democratic Party Chair -- Charlene Fernandez
As the new Chair, she has plans to make Arizona Democratic candidates strong and viable choices for voters in the 2026 midterm elections When Charlene Fernandez was the House Democratic Leader in the Arizona Legislature from 2019 to 2021, the Democratic caucus grew to 29. It was the closest Democrats had come to reaching parity with the GOP majority in decades. Now she has her sights set on getting there and beyond as newly elected chair of the Arizona Democratic Party. "So w
Jonathan Higuera
6 days ago2 min read


A Chicano Broadcast Pioneer Talks Politics, Adelita Grijalva and Community Empowerment
Ra ú l Aguirre's five decade career spans being a college campus activist, a bilingual radio talk show host, a TV producer, and now a business owner. Along the way, he's been an advocate for the Chicano/Latino communities of southern Arizona. Ra ú l Aguirre, President & CEO of REA Media Group. A look into Ra ú l Aguirre's professional accomplishments is also a glimpse into Tucson's civil and human rights history. He's helped found and co-found numerous groups dedicated to gai
Jonathan Higuera
Oct 311 min read


The late Susan Carroll's Journalistic Legacy Shared and Explored
Susan Carroll left behind a rich mosaic of stories that humanized her subjects, exposed wrongs, which sometimes led to regulatory change, and brought to light financial malfeasance. Three colleagues share their memories of her. Susan Carroll Award-winning journalist Susan Carroll stories exemplified the role of the media in a well-functioning democracy. Whether it was exposing wrongs, bringing to light dangerous trends that in some cases led to regulatory change, or humanizin
Jonathan Higuera
Oct 261 min read


ALMA: Working for Diversity in the Media and Journalism since 1997
The Arizona Latino Media Association has been helping youth become journalists for 27 years and supporting media professionals since the organization was formed in 1997. Two longtime board members discuss the successes and challenges over the years. Al Macias, ALMA president, and Anita Luera, ALMA board member and High School Workshop leader . For many Arizona Latino journalists, the Arizona Latino Media has been a strong source of support, both for the networking and provi
Jonathan Higuera
Oct 211 min read



