Immigration reporting panel
Event Information
Description
What: The scope of the Society of Professional Journalists Georgia pro chapter immigration reporting panel is to begin a discussion on issues involved with immigration reporting and offer tips and best practices to reporters covering the often sensitive issues associated.
Where: WSB at 1601 West Peachtree Street in Atlanta
When: Saturday April 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A light lunch will be provided starting at 11 a.m. The panel will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by time for questions and discussion.
Who: Our moderator, Curt Yeomans, who is a member of the SPJGA board and a reporter for the Gwinnett Daily Post, will cover topics related to immigration reporting and legislation.
Panelists:
State Rep. Pedro Marin
Mario Guevara, the reporter with Mundo Hispanico who first discovered immigration raids on a national level
Luis Eduardo Estrada of Telemundo
Charles H. Kuck, managing partner at Kuck Immigration Partners LLC
Organizer SPJ Georgia
Organizer of Immigration reporting panel
The Society of Professional Journalists is one of the oldest journalism organizations in the United States. It was founded in 1909 and supports journalists across the country. The Georgia chapter of SPJ, which represents members across the state, was officially established in 2014.
