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LatinX Voices is the first undergraduate textbook that includes an overview of Hispanic/LatinX Media in the U.S. and gives readers an understanding of how media in the United States has transformed around this audience. Based on the authors’ professional and research experience, and teaching broadcast media courses in the classroom, this text covers the evolving industry and offers perspective on topics related to Latin-American areas of interest. With professional testimonials from those who have left their mark in print, radio, television, film and new media, this collection of chapters brings together expert voices in Hispanic/LatinX media from across the U.S., and explains the impact of this population on the media industry today.

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LatinX Voices lends context to the fruits of Hispanics in American media. This carefully crafted book allows us to palpate the heartbeat of immigration, contemplate the seeds of generational efforts, and smell the rising dough of a media environment fueled by its diverse and tireless soul. -Julián Rodríguez, University of Texas at Arlington, USA

LatinX Voices lends context to the fruits of Hispanics in American media. This carefully crafted book allows us to palpate the heartbeat of immigration, contemplate the seeds of generational efforts, and smell the rising dough of a media environment fueled by its diverse and tireless soul. -Julian Rodriguez, University of Texas at Arlington, USA

LatinX Voices lends context to the fruits of Hispanics in American media. This carefully crafted book allows us to palpate the heartbeat of immigration, contemplate the seeds of generational efforts, and smell the rising dough of a media environment fueled by its diverse and tireless soul. -Julian Rodriguez, University of Texas at Arlington, USA

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Katie Coronado, M.A., is a journalist and associate instructor of broadcast journalism, radio-television and Hispanic Media. After working in both English- and Spanish-language media more than 13 years, NSC appointed her to the instructor position in 2011. She currently teaches news writing as well as on-air delivery. As part of her commitment to educating the next generation of journalists, she launched the university’s first Spanish-language course. Knightly Latino, which offers students an outlet to cover issues of interest to the Latino community in both English and Spanish. She has also helped pave the way with the School’s Hispanic Media Initiative which includes the first Hispanic/Latino Media Certificate to help introduce students to work on air and behind the scenes in a multicultural environment. Coronado is also a NATPE fellow. Additionally, she participated and coordinated in the Broadcast Education Association’s first ever ""Air Check en Español"" panel at the NAB/BEA convention. She continues to work as a bilingual freelance reporter which helps her bring real-world experience into the classroom. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to new places. Erica Rodríguez Kight, Ph.D., teaches courses in journalism, radio-TV and Hispanic media at the University of Central Florida Nicholson School of Communication. She is also part of the UCF NSC Hispanic Media Initiative. Kight previously worked as a newspaper reporter, TV news assignment editor and TV news reporter. Kight completed her undergraduate studies in English Literature at Florida State University and later earned graduate degrees in Mass Communication from the University of Florida. As a journalist, she won several awards for her work, including recognitions from Florida AP Broadcasters, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association. In her free time, Kight enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

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