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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 8h

Some photographs ask us to stop. Not because they're loud, but because they're quiet. This image by photojournalist Nick Oza reminds us every frame holds layers, people and stories waiting to be noticed. Learn more: altavozlab.com/nickoza-art #BeSeen #CommunityJournalism #Photojournalism #NickOza

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Independent journalist Lixandra Díaz, who reports with Centro Integral de la Mujer Madre Tierra, is investigating how immigration status and health care shape pregnancy and infant loss for Latino migrant families in Philadelphia. Read the Q&A on Altavozlab/News #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Meet the new Altavoz Lab logo In true Altavoz fashion, we asked illustrator and journalist Roxsy Lin to dream with us. Our new logo reflects how we hope to show up: an embrace, but also amplification, helping community voices travel further. #AltavozLab #CommunityJournalism #NewLogo #Branding

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What happens when photojournalism meets us where we live? Be Seen brings Nick Oza's images of migration, joy and resilience into public spaces. How does it feel to be seen? 📅 Nov. 5 | 5:30–8:30 PM 📍 Maryvale Community Center #BeSeen #NickOza

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

At LION Summit in San Diego, Altavoz Lab’s Valeria Fernández joined Mónica Pirela, Laura M. Quintero Rodríguez and Diana Oliveros Martínez for a conversation on community-centered immigration reporting. As Laura shared “We don’t just cover subjects. We build relationships.” #AltavozLab #LIONSummit

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

📣 Periodistas: únete a nuestro taller gratuito con Mago Torres para aprender cómo usar Gemini Notebook y herramientas de IA para fortalecer tu investigación periodística. 📅 21 sept | 🕔 5 ET / 2 PT 🔗 Registro: us02web.zoom.us/j/86013035652 #Periodismo #IA #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today, we celebrate the life of Nick Oza’s life and legacy. As you read the messages in the graphic, we invite you to add your own birthday wishes or a few words about what Nick’s life and work have meant for you. 💌 Happy Birthday, Nick! #AltavozLab #Photojournalism #NickOza

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Meet our Altavoz Lab community engagement coaches! ✨ Wendy Selene Pérez, Claudia Yaujar Amaro, Camille Padilla Dalmau, Johanna Bejarano & Ruxandra Guidi help fellows center community throughout the reporting process. 👉 altavozlab.com/our-mentors-coaches/ #EngagedJournalism #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

“Nick was celebrated for his stunning way of seeing the world and his intimate access with everyday people.” — James Gregg Support the Altavoz Lab Nick Oza Visual Fellowship: fundrazr.com/NickOza2027 Thanks to The Arizona Republic for helping honor Nick's legacy through his photography.

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We’re excited to join #LMS26 at Newmark J-School on Oct. 15! A gathering of journalists, creators, researchers & media leaders building the future of Latino media in the U.S. Join the conversation: www.journalism.cuny.edu/latino-media-summit-2026/ #AltavozLab #LMS26

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Independent journalist Stephanie Casanova is partnering with CALÓ Arizona and Somos Tucson to create a bilingual guide that helps migrant families navigate Arizona's immigration detention system. Read our Q&A: altavozlab.com/stephanie-ca... #CommunityJournalism #AltavozLab #Immigration

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

How do we report on immigrant communities with care, context, and trust? Altavoz Lab’s Valeria Fernández joins Laura Quintero, Diana Oliveros Martínez, and Mónica Pirela at #LION26 to discuss community-centered immigration reporting and building trust. #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

📣 Free workshop for journalists! Join Mago Torres, Google News Initiative Trainer & AI consultant, to explore Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) and learn how AI tools can support research workflows. 📅 Sept. 22 🕔 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

📣 Explora Gemini Notebook (antes NotebookLM) con Mago Torres, capacitadora de Google News Initiative y consultora en IA. Aprende cómo la IA puede fortalecer tu investigación periodística. 📅 22 sep. | 🕔 5 p. m. ET / 2 p. m. PT 🔗: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Thank you to our first supporters of the #NickOzaVisualFellowship! 📸 Your generosity is helping us move toward our $50,000 goal to support the next generation of community-rooted visual storytellers across the Southwest. Join us: fundrazr.com/62i5xc?ref=c... #VisualJournalism #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🌵 Arizona, ¡nos vemos el 27 de agosto! Altavoz Lab estará presente en ¿Cómo nos cuidamos?, un evento gratuito en español. Valeria Fernández moderará un panel sobre migración y derechos. 🕠 5:30 p.m. (AZ) 📍 ALAC Más información: carlaparola-counseling.com/impacto-migr... #AltavozLab #Phoenix

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Become a Nick Oza Visual Fellowship Fundraising Champion. 📸 Create your own fundraising page, share it with your community, and help support the next generation of documentary photographers. Every donation is matched, doubling your impact. 🔗 fundrazr.com/62i5xc?ref=c... #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Lion Publishers Community Member of the Year finalists: Valeria Fernández, Claudia Yaujar-Amaro, John Adams, and Mia Warren. We're proud to celebrate both our founder and an Altavoz Lab alumna among this inspiring group! #AltavozLab #LionPublisherAwards #Journalism

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🎉 El documental inspirado en el reportaje de 9 Millones fue seleccionado para el Puerto Rico Film Festival. Es parte de Una misma tierra, una serie de 3 documentales y 3 reportajes bilingües sobre migración en Puerto Rico. ¡Felicidades al equipo y a nuestro becado Carlos Berríos Polanco! 🎬

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

How do you report on environmental justice when immigration fears shape daily life? Altavoz Lab Community Journalism Fellow Leslie Hurtado shares how trust, community engagement and local journalism are more important than ever. Read the Q&A: altavozlab.com/leslie-hurta... #AltavozLab #Cicero

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Your $20 becomes $40. Every gift to the Nick Oza Visual Fellowship is matched, doubling your impact and helping trusted documentary photographers tell the stories their communities need. Donate today: fundrazr.com/62i5xc?ref=c... #AltavozLab #VisualJournalism #NickOza

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Proud to see the Altavoz Lab community represented at #NAHJ26! 👏 Alumna Claudia Amaro highlighted people-centered immigration reporting, while executive director Valeria Fernández moderated Mastering the Solo Hustle on independent journalism. #AltavozLab #NAHJ2026 #NewOrleans #Journalism

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Nick Oza's legacy lives on through the journalists he inspired. Help make the Nick Oza Visual Fellowship permanent. Special thanks to The Arizona Republic for supporting this campaign and honoring Nick's legacy. Donate: fundrazr.com/NickOza2027 #AltavozLab #NickOza

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🛡️ ¡Recordatorio! Acompáñanos para conocer estrategias prácticas de seguridad para periodistas que cubren los entornos informativos de hoy. 📅 20 de julio | ⏰ 2 PT / 5 ET 👤 Facilitado por IWMF 🔗 ¡Regístrate hoy! tinyurl.com/IWMFALTAVOZL... #Periodismo #AltavozLab #LibertaddePrensa #IWMF

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🛡️ Toda cobertura comienza con la preparación. Únete a Seguridad en Coberturas Periodísticas y aprende estrategias prácticas de seguridad para periodistas que cubren los entornos informativos actuales. 📅 20 de julio | ⏰ 2 PT / 5 ET 🔗 tinyurl.com/IWMFALTAVOZL... #Periodismo #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🛡️ Reminder! Registration is still open for Staying Safe on Assignment. Join us for practical safety strategies for journalists covering today's reporting environments. 📅 July 21 | ⏰ 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET 🔗 Register today! tinyurl.com/IWMFALTAVOZL... #Journalism #PressFreedom #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

📸 Honor Nick Oza's legacy by supporting the next generation of community-rooted visual storytellers. Every gift is matched up to $15K through Dec. 31: fundrazr.com/NickOza2027. Special thanks to The Arizona Republic for supporting this campaign. #AltavozLab #VisualJournalism

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🛡️ La seguridad también es una habilidad periodística. Acompáñanos el 20 de julio a Cómo mantenerse seguro al reportar por Jeff Belzil de IWMF. Aprende sobre cobertura de protestas, ICE, seguridad digital y más. Inscríbete: tinyurl.com/IWMFALTAVOZL... #SeguridadPeriodística

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

👀 Expect something special this July. We're getting ready to honor Nick Oza's legacy through community-rooted visual storytelling. 📸 Special thanks to The Arizona Republic for supporting the Nick Oza Visual Fellowship fundraising campaign #NickOzaVisualFellowship #AltavozLab #NickOza

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Altavoz Lab Fellow + reporter for LOOKOUT Publications Lorenzo Gomez is reporting on marriage equality in the Navajo Nation—centering sovereignty, history, and LGBTQ+ Diné voices. 🔗 altavozlab.com/marriage-equ... #AltavozLab #IndigenousVoices #LGBTQ #Journalism

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📢 Journalists: Ready to report safely in the field? Join us July 21 for Staying Safe on Assignment with IWMF Security Director Jeff Belzil. Learn about protest coverage, police & ICE interactions, digital security, and risk assessment. 🎟️ Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

What does it look like when storytellers are given time, trust, and support? Read Gabriela Campos, inaugural Nick Oza Visual Fellow with Altavoz Lab, documenting women in New Mexico’s lowrider culture in AZ Luminaria latest feature: azluminaria.org #NickOzaFellowship #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Meet Tonya Abari 📍 Nashville 2026 Altavoz Lab Fellow Stories rooted in care, culture & community. Reporting for The Nashville Banner 🎥 Intro video | Mentored by Lottie Joiner #MeetTheFellow #AltavozLab #Juneteenth #Nashville

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Meet Lorenzo Gómez 📍 Phoenix 2026 Altavoz Lab Fellow Reporting on politics, culture & community for LOOKOUT News Publications. 🎥 Watch his Intro video | Mentored by Cindy Carcamo #Meetourfellows #Arizona #CommunityJournalism

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Most coverage of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities is built without listening. Queer and trans lives are more than crisis or controversy. 👉 Ask your newsroom: who is missing from the room? #AltavozLab #NewsroomDiversity #InclusiveJournalism

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Meet Jennie Trejo📍 Dallas TX. 2026 Altavoz Lab Fellow. Working where community, education & local news meet. Jennie reports for Dallas Free Press. 🎥 Intro video | Mentored by Mago Torres. #AltavozLab #MeettheFellow #Dallas

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Una misma tierra documents immigrant communities in Puerto Rico through nuance, memory, and lived experience. 📖+🎥: altavozlab.com/news & tinyurl.com/9millones 🇵🇸 Stay tuned for Palestinian story + updates. Produced by 9millones with the support of Altavoz Lab. #AltavozLab #CommunityJournalism

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Meet Ethan Bakuli 📍 Detroit reporting for @planetdetroit.org 2026 Altavoz Lab Fellow Journalist reporting on climate, health & communities. 🎥 Intro video Mentored by Brentin Mock #CommunityJournalism #AltavozLab #PlanetDetroit #climate #health #BrentinMock #Fellowship #communities

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Making social video is less technical than most people think 🤳 Next Tuesday Jimena Sandoval will be hosting a FREE workshop with Altavoz Lab on mobile storytelling for journalists & creators. 📅 June 2 — 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET 🔗 TINYURL.COM/VIDEOSFORSOCIAL101WKSHOP #MobileJournalism #Storytelling

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Meet Stephanie Casanova 📍 Tucson. Reports for Somos Tucson and CALÓ News (Border collaboration) Stephanie is focusing in creating a bilingual immigration detention, and visitation resource guide to navigate the detention system. Mentored by Mónica Ortiz-Uribe #Fellowship #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

No necesitas equipo profesional para crear videos que conecten. 📱🎥 Este 1 de junio estaremos impartiendo un taller virtual gratis sobre storytelling, hooks, video vertical y edición básica para redes junto a Altavoz Lab. Regístrate ya: 🔗 tinyurl.com/TallerVideos... #PeriodismoVisual #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

2/2 Help us celebrate and uplift these incredible leaders shaping the future of journalism. Cast your vote and support your favorite nominee here: lionpublishers.com Every vote helps recognize the power of community-centered, independent reporting. #Journalism #LocalNews #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

1/2 Huge congratulations to all six nominees for LION Publishers' 2026 Community Member of the Year Award Extra love to our founder Valeria Fernández and Altavoz Lab alumna Claudia Yaujar- Amaro and ally and our ally and collaborator Mia Warren. #Journalism #LocalNews #AltavozLab

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Meet our 2026 Altavoz Lab Fellow Luis León, from Louisville, KY. reporting for La Esquina Kentucky. Luis is a journalist exploring Latino communities & migration. 🎥 Watch his intro video. Luis is mentored by José Luis Castillos, founder of @laesquinatx.bsky.social, & alumni of Altavoz Lab.

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

🎥 Stories That Move: Video for Socials 101 is here! Join us June 2 for a hands-on FREE virtual workshop on mobile storytelling, editing, and creating scroll-stopping social video with just your phone. 📲 Register: tinyurl.com/VideoforSoci... #VideoForSocials #Journalism #DigitalStorytelling

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Meet Roberto “Bear” Guerra 📸 Mentor of the Nick Oza Visual Fellowship Photographer & visual editor at @highcountrynews.org, focused on people, place & the natural world. 💛 Donate: fundrazr.com/62i5xc?ref=c... #NickOzaVisualFellowship #AltavozLab #VisualJournalism #HighCountryNews

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🎥 ¿Listx para elevar tu storytelling en redes sociales? Únete el 1 de junio a este workshop virtual GRATUITO práctico para aprender a crear video social impactante usando sólo tu celular. 📲 Regístrate: tinyurl.com/TallerVideos... #VideoParaRedes #Periodismo #NarrativaDigital #Storytelling

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Meet our 2026 mentors ⭐ Dagmar Thiel, Mónica Ortiz Uribe, José Luis Castillo, Perla Trevizo, Brentin Mock, Cindy Carcamo, Mago Torres, Lottie Joiner Supporting community journalism. #AltavozLab #communityjournalism #journalism #mentors

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We launched the Nick Oza Visual Fellowship, named Gabriela Campos as our inaugural fellow. Help us raise $50K to make this a permanent program, supporting photojournalists rooted in their communities. 🔗 Donate: fundrazr.com/62i5xc?ref=c... Support Visual Journalism! #VisualJournalism #fundraise

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Meet Lixandra Díaz Portuondo 📍 Philadelphia. 2026 Altavoz Lab Fellow. Afrocuban journalist reporting on migrant women & public policy for Centro Integral de la Mujer Madre Tierra. 🎥 Intro subtittled video Mentored by Dagmar Thiel. #AltavozLab #MeetOurFellows ##CommunityJournalism

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