For the past 10 years, Teresa Puente has been engaged in preparing her students to take on the roles and responsibilities of journalists critical to the functioning of a thriving democracy. Teresa Puente, journalism professor at Cal State-Long Beach. As a Cal State-Long Beach journalism professor, Teresa Puente has been on a mission to develop and train students to become culturally competent journalists with a strong desire to cover underserved communities. The program she's

As an independent journalist, Elvia D í az has covered ICE raids around Phoenix and attended a contentious council meeting on a proposed ICE detention center in Surprise, AZ Elvia D í az, independent journalist and former editorial page editor of the Arizona Republic. When Elvia D í az received a tip that ICE had plans to raid a sports bar and restaurant in central Phoenix, she jumped in her car and headed to the eatery. She arrived even before the ICE agents. She watched the

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance was an important moment in acknowledging that Latinos and Latinidad has been part of this country and continent's experience from days immemorial. Jonathan Higuera, Editor-in-Chief, ImpactoAZ.com , host, ImpactoAZ podcast I wanted to put down my thoughts on the Bad Bunny halftime performance before I opened a single story from any other scribe, critic or talking head. In the moment, I can say I felt more validated as a Latino in th

As head of housing initiatives for Chicanos Por La Causa, Patricia Garcia-Duarte says the situation is getting worse for low- and moderate-income people who want to become homeowners Patricia Garcia-Duarte, executive vice president of Chicanos Por La Causa. Patricia Garcia-Duarte has spent most of her professional life helping low- and moderate-income people become homeowners. In those 38 years, the current situation may be as bad as ever. The opportunities for home ownershi

Eileen Higgins' victory is being touted as a breakthrough for Democrats as voters sour on Trump. But Carlos Miller says despite the hype, it may not translate into a clean sweep for Florida Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections Carlos Miller, freelance journalist and native Miami resident. Eileen Higgins became Miami's first Democrat mayor in 29 years -- and first female in the post ever -- earlier this month. But Miami journalist Carlos Miller says it may not portend a cle