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Join thousands of journalists worldwide on ICFJ's International Journalists' Network (IJNet). Take part in this week's discussion question, which asks: "Does family or religion ever lead you to self-censor?"
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Click here to watch a slideshow of our immigration participants during their visit to Washington, D.C.
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The Scripps Howard Immigration training program has brought together 10 journalists from the U.S. Spanish and English-language media for a week-long training on how to cover immigration issues.
The conference and training workshop include a few days for immigration reporting; panelists will include key immigration policy makers, researchers, and representatives of pro and anti-immigration groups as well as leading editors and reporters from the U.S. and Latin America.
The program will help journalists understand the legal, social, economic, and political impact of the immigration debate while providing new skills on how to cover this complex issue.
The program result will be more accurate, engaging and responsible reporting for immigrants, while expanding immigrants’ knowledge and civic engagement. An additional benefit will be lasting ties between Spanish and English-language media in the United States that will enable cooperation on stories long after this program ends.
News from the Program
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 Covering immigration is not easy. It often requires an understanding of public policy and immigration law, an appreciation of U.S. history and our social dynamics, and an ability to convey in a compelling, even-handed way the everyday stories of immigrants. It is important not to stereotype, sensationalize or oversimplify the issues and the lives of the people you interview. While writing about illegal immigrants, for example, it is important to earn their trust and also make sure they understand your role as a journalist and not as an advocate. There may be language barriers, and it is important that you translate accurately or work with a translator who can assist you.
This manual will help you cover immigration in a fair and meaningful way.
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Join us on Monday, July 13, at 3:45 p.m. EST for a live video discussion on the language of immigration. USA TODAY immigration reporter Emily Bazar will describe the term illegal immigrants, and why we use such terms. This event will be live streamed and you can participate by posting or e-mailing questions ahead of time.
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Lanaea C. Featherstone
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Johanna Carrillo
Program Director
jcarrillo@icfj.org
International Center for Journalists
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Washington, DC 20006
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