VALENCIA, Venezuela, 7 October 2009 — I address students, faculty and local journalists at the Arturo Michelena University in Valencia, Venezuela. The main theme is investigative journalism in difficult situations. During a presentation of my still photojournalism as well as documentary work, I discuss backpack journalism as part of the future. Myself and colleague Ana […]
MARACAIBO, Venezuela, 6 October 2009 — I’m addressing a group of students at the Venezuelan-American Center of Zulia (CEVAZ). Also above, colleague Ana Arana and I discuss the state of the media during an interview with Juan Carlos Fernandez of the “A Punto” television studio in Maracaibo. Ana and I were invited by the U.S. […]
MARACAIBO, Venezuela, 5 October 2009 — Ana Arana and I speak with students at the Rafael Belloso Chacin University (URBE) in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Ana is an investigative journalist, friend and colleague since the 1980s when we covered the conflict in El Salvador. We were invited by the U.S. State Department to address students at universities […]
NEW YORK, 21 September 2009 — Though we didn’t win an Emmy, it was a good night for those of us with ties to American University. The award ceremony was hosted in part by David Gregory, an AU alum and host of NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Also present was Alexandra Garcia, a former student of […]
The next Backpack Journalism Workshop With NOW on PBS will be held December 10-13. Registration ends November 6. See http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/440/Journalism-Workshop.html
WASHINGTON, 13 September 2009 — Following is Part II of yesterday’s post, The Future of Backpack Journalism. PART II: The utility and effectiveness of the backpack journalism model apply to the local level, as well. Especially for character-driven feature pieces on which the journalist has the luxury of some time, it is a powerful, liberating […]