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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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Valeria Fernández @valeriafernandez.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new @altavozlab.bsky.social community journalists!

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Histórico. Necesario. Merecido. NotiVisión Georgia en los Premios Rubén Salazar 2026 con “Morir en Prisión.” Único medio de GA reconocido. Felicidades becaria Mónica Pirela & Rafael Navarro. 🙌🏽 Historic. Necessary. Deserved. Only GA outlet recognized. Congrats Mónica Pirela & Rafael Navarro. 🙌🏽

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

✨ Journalists rooted in your community: apply for Altavoz Lab’s 7-month fellowship. Grants $3–8K, mentorship (English & Spanish), workshops, editorial & audience support. 👉 Learn more & apply: altavozlab.com/2026-community… #AltavozLab #JournalismFellowship #CommunityJournalism #Storiesthatmatter

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Nick Oza spent decades documenting our communities with care. This campaign helps new photojournalists continue that work, with mentorship, tools, and stipends that make community journalism possible. 📅 Dec 17 🔗 Donate Now: tinyurl.com/NickOzaVisua... #AltavozLab #NickOzaVisualFellowship

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Valeria Fernández @valeriafernandez.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Made it to DC and I look forward to the conversations with colleagues and students at #MediaFest. Grateful for the recognition but most importantly for a chance to amplify what we are building at @altavozlab.bsky.social.

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Heading to #MediaFest25 in D.C.? Don’t miss: “Journalism today and tomorrow: Perspectives and predictions from SPJ’s 2025 Fellows” 🗓️ Fri, Oct 17 | 11AM 📍Grand Hyatt DC – Independence Ballroom 5B 🎙️ Featuring @valeriafernandez.bsky.social, @kattenbarge.bsky.social, Dean Baquet #SPJ25

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Ruxandra Guidi as Altavoz Lab’s new Fellowship Impact & Engagement Manager! 🎉 She’s been with us since the very beginning — a founding mentor who brings heart, clarity, and fierce commitment to community-rooted journalism. 💜 #AltavozLab #JournalismThatServes

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Altavoz Lab Alum Feature: Valeria María Torres Nieves! As a fellow, she helped expose the systemic neglect of pregnant students at UPR, and her reporting led to real policy change. Now at El Nuevo Día and Primera Hora, she’s still holding power to account. Subscribe: altavozlab.com/newsletter

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

💸 Freelance smarter, not harder! 🧾 Join our powerhouse panel on how to set your rates and negotiate with confidence. 🎙️ Featuring: Alma Campos Zaydee Sanchez Katherine Reynolds Lewis 🎤 Mod: Valeria Fernández 📅 Wed, July 9 | 11 AM 📍 Willford B, Hilton Hotel, Chicago #freelance #NAHJ25 #journalism

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Valeria Fernández @valeriafernandez.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Una oportunidad muy buena para personas en medios en español.

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🚨 Applications open! Altavoz Lab is offering up to $8K + mentoring for journalists reporting in/for underrepresented communities. 🌎 English or Spanish 📍 U.S. and Puerto Rico ⏳ Deadline: July 18 🔗 altavozlab.com/community-jo... #JournalismFellowship

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Amanda Zamora @amzam.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Join me, @erkabettycarlos.bsky.social, @valeriafernandez.bsky.social & @ric02sp.bsky.social to explore: 🤝 Building trust and non-extractive relationships 📝 Concrete strategies for community-first reporting 📣 Collaborative partnerships and service journalism 📅 Details: bit.ly/nahj25-immig...

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Valeria Fernández @valeriafernandez.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I’m really honored to me in the company of these colleagues. Thank you. I can’t help to think about every single mentor I’ve had.

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Altavoz Lab @altavozlab.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

🌟 The 2025 Altavoz Lab Fellowship is open! Are you a community journalist with a powerful story that needs support? 📰 Up to $8K for your reporting 💥 Up to $3K for engaging your audience 🌍 Focused on journalists in disinvested areas altavozlab.com/community-jo... #AltavozLab

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Valeria Fernández @valeriafernandez.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Sigue el enlace y elige en qué idioma quieres el boletín de @altavozlab.bsky.social. Así tendrás acceso a info de nuestras becas, otros recursos y leer los reportajes de otros colegas. Si quieres que destaquemos tu trabajo envíanos un email a info@altavozlab.com. altavozlab.com/subscribe-to...

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Valeria Fernández @valeriafernandez.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Gracias a Beatriz Limón por invitarnos a la Hora del Cafecito de @conectaarizona.bsky.social para hablar de cómo estamos creando una beca para fotoperiodistas en honor de Nick Oza. Si aún no donaron pueden hacerlo aquí. Quedan 10 días! fundrazr.com/ozafellowshi...

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Help us Create the Nick Oza Visual Fellowship

Visual storytelling is a gift to future generations. Pulitzer Prize winner Nick Oza told Arizona’s immigrant stories with heart. Help keep his legacy alive and support an Altavoz Lab fellowship for co...

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Valeria Fernández @valeriafernandez.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Our journalist peers are our mentors too. In this profession humanity matters and Nick Oza reflected it in his images. Help us create more opportunities for photojournalists like him, passionate and rooted in their communities. DONATE today, share, join us. @altavozlab.bsky.social

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Valeria Fernández @valeriafernandez.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Join us and became part of these peer groups at a time that we need each other the most. Let’s get together!

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Valeria Fernández @valeriafernandez.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Please read this story and the words of photojournalist Kaoly Gutierrez. How we rebuild, how we grieve and how we understand those we love that have been impacted by tragedy.

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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I'm wrapping up my week at the #KnightMediaForum in Miami, where @fi2w.org alumni and collaborators @martinaguzman.bsky.social , @valeriafernandez.bsky.social, @maritzafelix.bsky.social, and Alfredo Corchado were showing up for immigrant journalism.

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𝚙𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚋𝚛𝚊. @palabranahj.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

NYC’s deliveristas keep the city moving, but they’re facing new challenges. #LosDeliveristasunidos is fighting back against a bill that could add costs & risks for delivery workers—many of whom are immigrants. www.palabranahj.org/archive/the-...

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𝚙𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚋𝚛𝚊. @palabranahj.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Journalists of color often cover traumatic stories without the support they need, leading many to leave the industry. @tinavasquez.bsky.social explores this in a new @palabranahj.bsky.social story. Help us better understand these challenges, fill out our anonymous survey: forms.gle/31uzvXzotVmX...

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𝚙𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚋𝚛𝚊. @palabranahj.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

.@rubengallego.bsky.social made history as Arizona’s first Latino U.S. Senator after years of grassroots organizing. His journey, shaped by his service as a Marine and work in Congress, reflects Arizona’s shifting political and demographic landscape.@coracervantes.bsky.social @url-media.bsky.social

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Valeria Fernández @valeriafernandez.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

In Chicago there’s a push to organize to support immigrants ahead of the new Trump administration. This story by Alma Campos in partnership with MindSite News showcases creative new and old ways to provide that assistance. www.palabranahj.org/archive/chic...

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Chicago Advocates and Clinicians Come Together to Support the Mental Health of Immigrants — palabra.

At a time of dire threat, activists reignite a movement to provide healing through "radical hope" and vow to organize and protect those most vulnerable.

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𝚙𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚋𝚛𝚊. @palabranahj.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Any dollar you give to support our work is being matched by #NewsMatch up to $1,000. We have until 12/31 to reach $18,000. We’re only at 8% — can you help support sustainable, latino journalism? Donate here 🔗 bit.ly/3UKOivg

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Valeria Fernández @valeriafernandez.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Hi, Bluesky community. I’m an immigrant from Uruguay, a storyteller, a journalist. The managing editor @palabranahj.bsky.social and I invite you to visit our powerful outlet. We work with BIPOC freelancers, we challenge our own narratives. We learn, we grow, we believe in the power of journalism.

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