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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 25d

Initially introduced as a week-long celebration in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was expanded to 31 days in 1987 to honor Latine culture, history, and achievements.

In recognition, we will highlight a journalist, resource, or fact each day. Be sure to follow so you don’t miss anything!

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 1d

The National Hispanic Media Coalition is a woman-led nonprofit organization founded to eliminate discrimination and racism toward Latino communities.

@nhmc.bsky.social works to increase Latino visibility in policy and advocates for better representation in the media.

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NHMC - National Hispanic Media Coalition

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 2d

Federal Reserve officials showed a willingness to lower interest rates further this year, but many expressed caution driven by concerns over inflation at their policy gathering last month

Fed Minutes Show Caution Over Inflation Even as Officials Cut Rates

Federal Reserve officials showed a willingness to lower interest rates further this year, but many expressed caution driven by concerns over inflation at their policy gathering last month.

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 2d

From color TV to the first oral contraceptive pill, Hispanic inventors’ work has changed the world.

Here are just some of the men and women who have left their mark on the world:

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#HispanicHeritageMonth #ArticleHighlight

8 times Latinos and Latin Americans changed the world with new inventions - Pulso

May is National Inventors Month — and we couldn’t be prouder to highlight these amazing Latino and Latin American inventors. With their brilliant minds and unrelenting passion, their innovative ideas ...

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 3d

Overall, it’s estimated that Bad Bunny's recent residency generated $400 million for Puerto Rico's economy and supported countless small businesses across the island.

Sign up for our free newsletter to read more!

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“De Puerto Rico al Mundo”

Have you visited Puerto Rico recently?

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 3d

There are 600+ #LatinoNews media outlets across the US & Puerto Rico

The industry’s biggest players like Univision & Telemundo are owned by non-Latino corporations or private equity funds, smaller independent outlets are often Latino-owned.

thelatinomediareport.journalism.cuny.edu/the-industry...

The Industry at a Glance | The State of Latino News Media

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 4d

Steve Padilla has worked with @latimes.com for 30+ years on a range of topics, including presidential politics, higher education & religion. He was inducted into the NAHJ Hall of Fame in 2024.

His recent work covers trade talks between the U.S. & Mexico:

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New Trump tariffs on Mexico delayed 90 days as trade talks continue

The delay of tariffs set to take effect Friday came after a phone call between President Trump and his Mexican counterpart, President Claudia Sheinbaum.

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 4d

The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent nonprofit that promotes press freedom worldwide.

It offers many resources, including a toolkit for how journalists can stay safe while covering protests.

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@pressfreedom.bsky.social #ResourcesForJournalists

Resources for journalists covering protests - Committee to Protect Journalists

Protests and other crowded gatherings are dynamic situations that can quickly turn dangerous or violent. It is important for journalists to understand the protest environment they are reporting in and...

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 4d

“We found that Latino workers were the only racial or ethnic group that was overrepresented in high-risk occupations,” said Citlali Tejeda from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute.

Learn more about Arizona’s labor force at the link below.

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Latino workers in Arizona face the highest risk of job automation, report finds

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 7d

The @morelatinosinnews.bsky.social Hall of Fame honors trailblazing journalists who've made an impact & paved the way for Latinos in the industry.

This year Alina Falcón, Mercedes Olivera, Janelle Rodriguez & Damian Trujillo were inducted for their valuable contributions.

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NAHJ announces 2025 Hall of Fame inductees – National Association of Hispanic Journalists

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 8d

Cecilia Vega is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and 60 Minutes correspondent. She has covered a large variety of topics, including numerous elections.

She was chosen as the 2024 National Latina Journalist of the Year by the CCNMA & @morelatinosinnews.bsky.social J.

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Conflict between China, Philippines could involve U.S. and lead to a clash of superpowers

The U.S. could be drawn into a conflict between China and the Philippines that's been roiling the South China Sea.

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 9d

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation provides education programs, workforce development and more to support and empower students and professionals.

Some of the resources available are resume and interview prep, financial education, and even coding classes.

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Our History - Hispanic Heritage Foundation

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing education, workforce development, societal impact, and leadership, with c

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 10d

Thank you for highlighting the Barlett and Steele Awards!

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Talking Biz News @talkingbiznews.bsky.social · 10d

@businessjournalism.org names annual Barlett & Steele award winners: talkingbiznews.com/media-news/p...

ProPublica, STAT News among the Barlett & Steele winners - Talking Biz News

The winners of the 19th Annual Barlett and Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism highlighted the variety of ways and the extent to which the public’s health is impacted – oftentimes nega...

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 10d

The Young Journalist Award goes to Alexa York @toledonews.bsky.social for an investigation that uncovered contaminated groundwater near an old Cold War weapons site

The judges described her commitment to overcoming barriers in pursuit of the truth as outstanding

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 10d

Bronze (Regional) goes to @pubhealthwatch.bsky.social for “Fumed,” following two citizens as they fight local petrochemical industry abuses.

From the judges: "This powerful reporting shows not only the impact of grassroots activism but of investigative reporting."

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 10d

Silver (Regional) goes to @kare11.bsky.social’s “Recovery Inc" investigation into corruption lurking in MN addiction recovery treatment centers.

From the judges: “This rigorous reporting brought about immediate results," including the enactment of critical reform laws.

www.kare11.com/recoveryinc

The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 10d

Gold (Regional/Local) goes to @sfchronicle.com for highlighting the systemic use of a flawed insurance estimator tool

From the judges: “5 states announced an unprecedented probe into underinsurance following wildfires – a direct result of this stellar reporting”

www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...

The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 10d

Bronze (National) goes to @reuters.com for “Fentanyl Express” which reveals the intricacies of the fentanyl supply chain network bringing the drug into the U.S.

From the judges: “This methodical work paints a picture both of the epidemic & the system that fuels it"

www.reuters.com/investigates...

The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 10d

Silver (Global/National) goes to @statnews.com for the “Health Care's Colossus” series.

From the judges: “This impactful series caught a company paying itself higher prices, executives intentionally padding results, and exposed a bait-and-switch of massive scale.”

www.statnews.com/2024/07/25/u...

The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 10d

Gold (Global/National) goes to @propublica.org for a stunning investigation into the exploitative pricing tactics used on life-saving medications.

From the judges: “The stories featured both shocking numbers and crisp, clear and compelling writing."

www.propublica.org/article/zolg...

The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 10d

We're proud to announce the winners of the Barlett and Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism!

Each investigation shed light on a systematic abuse that has left Americans disadvantaged in the face of corporate power. See comments for more.

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 10d

From bookstores to beauty brands and beyond, here is a list of over 100 Latino-owned businesses you can cover.

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#HispanicHeritageMonth #ArticleHighlight

101+ Latino-owned businesses to support year-round

We rounded up Latino- and Latina-owned brands we think you should know about during and after Hispanic Heritage Month — and what present realities mean to them.

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 11d

Curious how the U.S. labor market is shifting?

Quỳnh Lê shares three metrics that provide some insight, including the quit rate.

Read more at businessjournalism.org/2025/09/quit...

The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 11d

The 2024 SOLE Report shows Latino business owners are more likely to offer employees pathways for growth compared to their White counterparts.

While 89% of Latino-owned businesses provide employer-paid benefits, just 75% of White-owned ones do the same.

www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-rese...

2024 State of Latino Entrepreneurship

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 12d

Brittny Mejia is a Metro reporter for @latimes.com.

She was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2021 for an investigation that exposed failures in LA County’s safety-net healthcare system. Last year, she was recognized as one of the most influential Latina journalists in CA by CCNMA and NAHJ.