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September 1, 2026 · HABJ Staff

‘Latinos are lost. Latinos are back.’ Why some say election coverage misses the bigger story

As journalists prepare to cover the 2026 midterms, researchers studying Latino voters are challenging a familiar election narrative: that changes in voting patterns necessarily signal a dramatic partisan realignment.

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August 22, 2026 · HABJ Staff

When the forecast is extreme, but the headline shouldn’t be: Covering El Niño without the hype

A potentially record-breaking El Niño is strengthening in the Pacific, and climate scientist Daniel Swain has a message for journalists covering it: the story is serious enough without making it scarier than the science supports.

Community
August 16, 2026 · HABJ Staff

Beyond the Border: The immigration story rural America is telling

Some of the consequences of changing immigration patterns are unfolding hundreds of miles away — in small towns where newcomers have become workers, business owners, students, caregivers and neighbors. That was the focus of a recent American Community Media briefing that challenged journalists to look beyond national political battles and examine immigration through the communities experiencing its effects firsthand.

Community
August 10, 2026 · HABJ Staff

When fear outpaces the facts: Public charge changes raise stakes for trusted information

As a broader federal public charge policy approaches its Sept. 18 effective date, immigration and public health experts are warning that its impact may extend far beyond the people directly affected by the rule.

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July 31, 2026 · nakiacooper

Beyond traditional sources: Amazon briefing challenges journalists to rethink whose expertise counts

Today, scientists are increasingly studying knowledge those communities have carried for centuries—raising an interesting question for journalists: Whose expertise do we recognize when we tell a story?

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July 26, 2026 · HABJ Staff

Trusted voices save lives: Houston panel highlights community media’s role in disaster preparedness

Emergency management leaders say today's challenge isn't a lack of information—it's ensuring people recognize and act on trusted information amid the constant flow of messages competing for their attention.

NABJ News
July 25, 2026 · HABJ Staff

NABJ Addresses 2027 Convention Date Change

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has released a statement explaining its decision to move the dates of its 2027 Convention & Career…

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July 21, 2026 · HABJ Staff

Changing the Climate Conversation

During the briefing, "Climate Change: The Issue That Dropped Off the Political Radar," climate scientists and community leaders discussed why public conversations about climate have changed in recent years and how personal experiences can help people better understand an issue often explained through technical language and scientific measurements.

Community
July 13, 2026 · HABJ Staff

Rep. Penny Morales Shaw: Community Journalism Is a Two-Way Road

Community journalists do more than report the news—they help lawmakers understand what families are experiencing and ensure important policy decisions reach the communities most affected, according to State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw.

Community
June 23, 2026 · HABJ Staff

Who cares about our youth? Rep. Jolanda Jones calls on community media to continue the conversation

"Print articles about it." That was State Rep. Jolanda Jones' response when asked how ethnic media organizations can help families better understand the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence and social media present for today's youth.

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