Holding The Mic
Schedule
Sat Mar 28 2026 at 09:30 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes | Los Angeles, CA
About this Event
The words journalists choose matter. In public discourse, the term “immigrant” is often incorrectly used as a synonym for “undocumented,” reinforcing misconceptions and shaping how communities are perceived. Responsible reporting requires precision, context, and a clear understanding of the language used to describe immigration.
Join the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Los Angeles for a panel discussion exploring the importance of accurate terminology in immigration coverage. Our speakers will examine how linguistic shortcuts can contribute to misinformation, the impact of media narratives on immigrant communities, and how journalists can report on immigration with greater clarity and responsibility.
The conversation will bring together journalists, advocates, and legal experts to discuss best practices for covering immigration stories and the role of the media in informing the public.
Moderator
Cristy Fajardo, Region 8 Director, Fox LA
Panelists
Camila Bernal, NBC News
Angelica Salas, Executive Director, CHIRLA
Gustavo Mora, Immigration Attorney
Edgar Muñoz, Telemundo Network Correspondent and author of Los Nadie, a book documenting the stories of migrants who died crossing the border and whose identities were never known.
Where is it happening?
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 North Main Street, Los Angeles, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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