The Chicano Moratorium, 50 years later: Legacies of struggle and the future of Latino journalism

Join USC Annenberg for a panel about the historic events of August 29, 1970 — the march and the L.A. County Sheriff killing of L.A. Times journalist Ruben Salazar — to explore its legacy in the contemporary moment, from Latino reporting and journalism education within USC Annenberg and the newly launched Latino Caucus and #SomosLAT movement within the Los Angeles Times.

Panelists:

• Esmeralda Bermudez, L.A. Times
• Gustavo Arellano, L.A. Times
• Laura Castañeda, Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism
• Félix Gutiérrez, Professor Emeritus of Journalism

Moderator:

• Josh Kun, Professor of Communication and Journalism

Introductions:

• Hector Amaya, Director of the School of Communication.