Society of Professional Journalists Votes to Drop the I-Word
by Mónica Novoa on October 4 2011, 9:45AM
Thanks to SPJ’s diversity committee, we’re on our way to accurate coverage of undocumented immigrants in the media.
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What Would Your Immigrant Ancestors Think of the I-Word?
by Mónica Novoa on September 10 2011, 10:47AM
In this video, Colorlines.com hits the streets of NYC to find out what people know about their families’ immigration history.
Topics: 9/11 Anniv., Drop the I-Word, Drop the I-Word News, Immigration
Jay Smooth to Gov. Rick Perry: Superman Was Undocumented
by S. Leigh Thompson on September 9 2011, 9:34AM
Superman fought for truth, justice and the American way. Perry? Not so much.
Topics: Drop the I-Word, Drop the I-Word News
Tired of Hateful Jokes? Here Are Five Comedians of Color to Watch
by Mónica Novoa on September 1 2011, 10:09AM
From Margaret Cho to W. Kamau Bell, here are five comedians who don’t bank on fear to get laughs.
Topics: Drop the I-Word News
Antonio Diaz Chacón’s Heroism Shows Lunacy of Hateful Rhetoric
by S. Leigh Thompson on August 25 2011, 9:26AM
The man lauded as a hero came out as undocumented. And that’s even more reason to applaud his bravery.
Topics: Drop the I-Word, Drop the I-Word News
Families Fight for Human Rights Over ‘Crimmigration’
by Mónica Novoa on August 23 2011, 9:52AM
Manisha Vaze, an organizer for immigrant rights organization Families for Freedom, talks about the group’s approach to meaningful reform.
Topics: Drop the I-Word News
Kennewick, WA Candidate Says Undocumented Immigrants Should Be Shot
by Mónica Novoa on August 18 2011, 8:22AM
Loren Nichols, a candidate for Kennewick city council in Washington state, shows that hateful speech and politics can make for a frightening reality.
Topics: Drop the I-Word News
Why We Should Applaud Baseball’s Bruce Bochy for Calling Out Hate
by Mónica Novoa on August 11 2011, 9:48AM
Fox Sports radio host Tony Bruno took a cheap shot at Giants pitcher Ramon Ramirez by calling the Dominican-born pitcher an “illegal alien.” Giants manager Bruce Bochy wasn’t having it.
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Students in Charlotte, NC Claim a Win for Drop the I-Word
by Mónica Novoa on July 29 2011, 10:39AM
The Latin American Coalition’s youth group, United 4 The DREAM (U4TD), has achieved a nice victory with the local Drop the I-Word campaign in Charlotte, North Carolina. Thanks to their tireless efforts, Mike Collins, host of “Charlotte Talks” at WFAE,…
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FOX News Still Can’t Decide Whether to Respect or Hate Latinos
by S. Leigh Thompson, Monica Novoa on July 14 2011, 2:00PM
One site targets Latino viewers and uses the word “undocumented.” The other, of course, doesn’t. What gives?
Topics: Drop the I-Word, Drop the I-Word News, Media
Rep. Hansen Clarke and 3 Facts About Undocumented Immigration
by Mónica Novoa on July 13 2011, 10:08AM
One lawmaker makes a bold admission that sparks discussion of our country’s history of undocumented immigration.
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Drop the I-Word: I Am Taking Action in Georgia
by Mónica Novoa on July 6 2011, 10:16AM
My name is Dulce. I am undocumented and I am no longer afraid. I am taking action.
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Jose Antonio Vargas Came Out as Undocumented, NOT “Illegal”
by Mónica Novoa on June 23 2011, 9:43AM
So why do so many of his journalism colleagues still insist on using the slur to describe him? Monica Novoa explains why it is long past time for news media to Drop the I-Word.
Topics: Drop the I-Word, Drop the I-Word News, Immigration, Media
Donate $10 and Help Me Edit Anti-Immigrant Slurs Out of News Media
by Kai Wright on June 10 2011, 10:11AM
I don’t use the word “illegal” because, as a journalist and a writer, I know my words matter. Help me convince my colleagues not to use it either.
Topics: Drop the I-Word News, Editor's Blog
I Am a Human Being and I Will Fight for My Right To Exist
by Mónica Novoa on May 25 2011, 11:51AM
My name is Nancy Meza and I am undocumented and unafraid.
Topics: Drop the I-Word News
Drop the I-Word: I Am Undocumented, and I Own My Humanity and Power
by Mónica Novoa on May 23 2011, 10:20AM
I stand with the undocumented youth across the states because we are beautiful amazing leaders.
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Drop the I-Word: I Am…Rising to the Challenge
by Mónica Novoa on May 20 2011, 10:02AM
I’m just a student without papers, but I’m organizing to get them. Do you think you can use “undocumented student” instead? Or call me David?
Topics: Drop the I-Word News
Drop the I-Word: I Am…Home, Both Here and There
by Mónica Novoa on May 19 2011, 10:05AM
I value New York City and Brooklyn in particular, because I feel at home amongst so many people who claim home both here and elsewhere, just like I do.
Topics: Drop the I-Word News
Drop the I-Word: I Am…an Ally, Activist and Friend
by Mónica Novoa on May 18 2011, 9:02AM
My family’s history represents the painful stain of injustice in the U.S. says Karume James in explaining why he has joined the movement.
Topics: Drop the I-Word News
La Juventud de Charlotte, NC. Consigue apoyo a Ningún Ser Humano es Ilegal
by Mónica Novoa on May 5 2011, 1:30PM
En pocas horas, estudiantes colectaron mas de 1,200 firmas de personas prometiendo no llamarle “ilegal” a ningún ser humano e instando que los medios y políticos prometan igual.
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