La Voz: Journalist Mariel Fiori Live from the 2019 Excellence in Journalism Conference in San Antonio, TX

This week in La Voz en Breve, Journalist Mariel Fiori is broadcasting live from the 2019 Excellence in Journalism Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

We spoke with Hugo Balta, President of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, NAHJ, and with its Executive Director, Alberto Mendoza.

There was a controversy over the sponsorship of Fox News and Balta explained why it was important to do something now against xenophobia and racism against Hispanics. Mendoza said what is news about the conference and talked about the new program for young aspiring journalists.

We also met Monica de Anda, a brand-new reporter for Channel 5 KRGV in Rio Grande, and Grace Treviño