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Hispanics and the Media

Panel Objectives:

• Understand how Hispanics in the United States are viewed by the media in the United States, Spain, and Latin America.
  
• Understand the role the media can play in supporting social progress and economic growth for Hispanics.
  
• Promote opportunities for collaboration between these countries’ media sources in order to improve relations with Hispanics.

Speakers:

• Juan Manuel Benítez – Host, Pura Política NY1 Noticias
• David Alandete – El País, Washington
• Kristin C. Moran – Associate professor, Chair, Communication Studies University of San Diego
• John Trainor – General Manager Hoy Chicago
• Alejandro Escalona – Chicago Sun Times contributing columnist & former Editor of Hoy Chicago

Moderator:

• Gerardo Cárdenas - Senior Manager – Communications AARP Illinois and Editorial Director of Contratiempo Chicago