Advancing Our Mission, Securing the Future.
Some organizers and founding members gathered for a picture in 1982. Bottom row (L-R): Teresa Abate Rodriguez, Guillermo Martinez, Elisabeth Perez-Luna, Maria Elena Salinas and Juan Gonzalez. Top row (L-R): Frank Newton, Charlie Ericksen, Manuel Galvan, Jesús Dávila, Henry Mendoza, Gerald Garcia, Victor Vazquez, Julio Moran, Phil Sisneros and Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez.
For 40 years, NAHJ has provided a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists.
This year, we celebrate our 40th anniversary at a critical moment in U.S. history, and honor our trailblazers while looking forward to the next generation of Latino journalists.
Since 1984, NAHJ has grown into a national network of 23 Professional Chapters, and 28 Student Chapters including working journalists, journalism students, other media-related professionals and journalism educators in 17 states, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Our HistoryThe beginnings of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) can be traced back to a 1982 convention in San Diego. Read more
Hall of Fame and Lifetime MembersNAHJ is incredibly proud of our lifetime members and our distinguished Hall of Fame class.
Support NAHJ
As we prepare to celebrate our milestone 40th anniversary in 2024, we’re calling on all members and friends to join us for a special fundraising campaign.
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