Holding the Mic Puerto Rico: Journalism Under Attack
Holding the Mic in Puerto Rico
Journalism Under Attack: Court Rulings, New Laws & Efforts to Kill Stories
October 1 | 6 p.m. | Piloto 151 Venues
Address: 1250 Av. Juan Ponce de León, 2nd Floor, San Juan, PR 00907
(Frente a Cine Metro)
Summary:
Journalism in Puerto Rico is navigating an increasingly difficult landscape. New laws, court and government decisions, barriers to public information and efforts to stop stories before they are published are raising serious questions about press freedom and government accountability.
Where is journalism headed, and how should the press respond?
Bajo ataque el periodismo: decisiones judiciales, nuevas leyes e intentos por matar historias
El periodismo en Puerto Rico atraviesa un panorama cada vez más difícil. Nuevas leyes, decisiones judiciales y gubernamentales, barreras al acceso a la información pública y esfuerzos por detener historias antes de que sean publicadas están generando serias interrogantes sobre la libertad de prensa y la rendición de cuentas del gobierno.
¿Hacia dónde se encamina el periodismo y cómo debe responder la prensa?
Moderator
Harvey Cabassa
NAHJ Region 1 Director
Panelists
Carla Minet
Executive Director, Center for Investigative Journalism
Jay Fonseca
Journalist
Bárbara Figueroa
Jay Fonseca PR
Oscar Serrano
Lawyer and Journalist, NotiCel
Agenda
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Registration & Welcome
The evening begins with light bites and drinks in a relaxed setting, offering a chance to connect, catch up with colleagues and meet other professionals from the journalism community.
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Holding the Mic: Journalism Under Attack
Journalists and industry leaders will share real-world experiences and discuss court rulings, new laws, access to public information and other challenges affecting journalism and press freedom in Puerto Rico.
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Cocktails & Networking
Continue the conversation over cocktails and connect with fellow journalists and media professionals from across the community.
Register now by clicking here.