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Christopher Chavez

@cchavez4.bsky.social
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Professor at the University of Oregon. Media, culture, globalization

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The Latinx Project @latinxprojnyu.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
New on Intervenxions—The Political Economy of Covering ICE “The importance of the Latinx press becomes evident [when] there are . . . efforts to antagonize Latinx communities.” By Christopher Chávez (@cchavez4.bsky.social) www.latinxproject.nyu.edu/intervenxion...
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Christopher Chavez @cchavez4.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
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If Cuba falls, the Global South is to blame, too
As the United States tightens the screws, Cuba’s supposed allies respond with empty gestures and selective solidarity.
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Christopher Chavez @cchavez4.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
While doing research on the @latimes.com, I came across the work of two Latinx illustrators, who worked at the paper in the 20s. Here’s a cool example of a Latinx artist rendering Latina bodies visible in a mainstream newspaper. Lots to unpack here.
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Current @current.org · 09/01/2026
"NPR’s audience remains older and whiter than the country in general," writes @cchavez4.bsky.social. "Unless the network pivots, it will be further out of touch with the public it purports to serve." current.org/2026/01/opin...
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Opinion: Lessons from NPR’s past efforts to reach minority listeners
Rather than working to maintain the status quo, this could be the moment for NPR to reimagine its mission by broadening its listener base beyond an elite few.
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Christopher Chavez @cchavez4.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Such an honor to meet the community at Universidad Carlos III and Saint Louis University Madrid this week. Looking forward to future collaborations
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Christopher Chavez @cchavez4.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
It was such a joy to finally present my research from “Isle of Rum” to the Oregon community. Thanks to the folks at CLLAS @uosojc.bsky.social and @rutgersupress.bsky.social
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Christopher Chavez @cchavez4.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
New publication alert. My piece about Lionsgate’s ongoing effort to cultivate a lucrative Latinx audience @uosojc.bsky.social
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Cracking the Code: Lionsgate Studio's Ongoing Pursuit of the Latinx Audience - Christopher A. Chávez, 2024
Within film industry discourses, U.S. Latinxs are said to be important to the future of Hollywood due to their sheer size and buying power. However, Latinxs rem...
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Christopher Chavez @cchavez4.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Excited to be working with a dedicated group of @uosojc.bsky.social students, faculty and staff working to moving the university toward becoming a Hispanic Serving institution. An important step for our community
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Christopher Chavez @cchavez4.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Todays gift from the universe
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Rutgers University Press @rutgersupress.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
It was an amazing #nca2024! Dropping some award winners here. @aspield.bsky.social
Diana Léon boys holds here award plaqueAndy Spieldenner holds a copy of his book.Authors are holding copies of their books.
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