How can including diverse and inclusive images in the media inspire individuals and even entire communities to work together to strengthen our democracy? Maria Hinojosa, Executive Producer & Host of NPR’s Latino USA and winner of several of the most prestigious journalism awards, describes in very personal terms how her experiences as a MexicanAmerican sparked her desire to become a journalist committed to valuing and covering all American experiences in the media.

For 25 years, Maria Hinojosa has helped tell America’s untold stories. In April 2010, Hinojosa launched The Futuro Media Group. She is the first Latina to anchor a Frontline report. Hinojosa interviewed dozens of notable Latinos for Timothy GreenfieldSanders’ “The Latino List.” As the anchor and executive producer of her own longrunning weekly NPR show, Latino USA, and anchor of the Emmy Award winning talk show Maria Hinojosa: OneonOne from WGBH/ La Plaza, Hinojosa has informed millions of Americans about the fastest growing group in our country. Previously, a Senior Correspondent for NOW on PBS, a Correspondent on CNN, and currently, a rotating anchor for Need to Know, Hinojosa has reported hundreds of important stories. She was born in Mexico City, raised in Chicago, and received her BA from Barnard College. She is married to the artist German Perez. They live with their son and daughter in Harlem, New York City.

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