The COVID-19 pandemic has surfaced societal issues and how they affect the Hispanic communityThe mental health of young Hispanics in the US, which is already at risk due to religious and cultural stigma and inequalities in health…May 7, 2021May 7, 2021
Cultural, Religious, political factors play into the increase in mental illness in Young hispanic…Between religious and cultural stigma and inequalities in health care, the Hispanic immigrant community encounters constant roadblocks in…Apr 2, 2021Apr 2, 2021
Five lessons for Snapchat news showsSocial media have changed the journalism game. They have made it easier to reach audiences and to inform them of developing news, however…Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 2020
COVID-19 becomes a surprising advocate for social issues in the USHealth insurance coverage, minimum wage, access to basic commodities: all are issues being forced into the limelight by the coronavirus…Apr 19, 2020Apr 19, 2020
Journalists need to follow their audiences (not literally, of course)Social media and audiences will continue to change, journalists need to keep up to date with the trends and meet audiences where they are.Apr 3, 2020Apr 3, 2020
How and why‘ fake news’ is spreading on social mediaIn recent years, the term fake news has plagued social media, news outlets and everyday conversations; but how did we get here? And, why…Feb 27, 2020Feb 27, 2020
The unheard: people living on the streets of Houston share their experiences with shelters.As Houston completes the annual Point-In-Time (PIT) count late January 2020 and Mayor Sylvester Turner starts his second term and pledges…Feb 20, 2020Feb 20, 2020
The snowball effect of journalist-audience relationshipsFor ages the relationship between journalists and their audiences was the same: a one way path of communication where the journalist would…Feb 13, 2020Feb 13, 2020
Social media and their effects on journalismSmartphones and social media are changing how journalists produce stories and where the public is able to read those stories.Jan 28, 2020Jan 28, 2020
Published inValenti VoicesThe Holidays in an Animal Shelter: a Double-edged SwordHow the holidays affect animal shelters all over the United States.Dec 16, 2019Dec 16, 2019