Coming into this project, I wasn’t fully sure what to expect regarding how our team would convey the challenges and successes Latinas in southern California face. I also struggled at the very beginning of this project, wondering if I was worthy to tell these stories. But throughout this project, I was reminded of the importance of getting to know people from different backgrounds and understanding racial issues going on in society. As my writing progressed throughout this project and I interviewed more journalists, I began to fall in love again with hearing other people’s experiences and upbringings. It was fascinating to learn about the different career paths women in journalism can take, who has influenced them, and how they have had success reporting on different topics throughout California. I am pretty proud of our overall project and I hope that people from all different backgrounds and cultures will take the time to view our research, because I think there is something in it for everyone to appreciate.
Some background information that may be useful before reading my piece: