6 Journalists Defending the Community

• Best Hispanic Journalists.
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Hispanics in the USA: 6 journalists who champion the community with their journalistic endeavors on Spanish-speaking television.

They are: Jorge Ramos, María Elena Salinas, María Celeste, Jose Díaz Balart, Ilia Calderón, and Satcha Pretto.

All share something in common: They are a source of pride for Hispanics and serve the community honorably from their professional positions.

Their names have been present in the most significant Spanish-language news coverages around the entire world.

Best Hispanic Journalists

Jorge Ramos, María Elena Salinas, María Celeste, Jose Díaz Balart, Ilia Calderón, and Satcha Pretto are making history in the U.S.

These six journalists, from various parts of the world, shape history with their journalistic careers on Spanish-speaking television.

They have set a precedent for the new generation of Hispanic journalists in the United States.

Alongside their roles as journalists, they are also staunch advocates for the rights of Hispanics in the U.S.

Jorge Ramos

Mexican journalist and writer Jorge Ramos is one of the most pivotal figures in Spanish-language journalism.

Ramos has been the anchor of Univision’s news since 1986, which is the most important newscast for Hispanics.

According to his official biography, Jorge is among the top 25 most influential Hispanics in the United States.

Ramos was also chosen as one of the 100 most influential people worldwide by TIME magazine in 2005.

María Elena Salinas

American María Elena Salinas has over 37 years of journalistic experience on Spanish-speaking television in the USA.

Salinas led the Univision News from 1987 until 2017 when she left the network.

María Elena is now an independent journalist and producer for major outlets. She has won several Emmy Awards.

After leaving Univision, her most notable role has been as a contributor to ABC News.

María Celeste

Puerto Rican María Celeste Arrarás is one of the most prominent women in Spanish-language television in the U.S.

María Celeste’s journalistic career is backed by years of experience at Telemundo and Univision.

Arrarás is a notable writer with books such as «El secreto de Selena» (1999), based on the murder of Selena Quintanilla.

María Celeste was laid off from Telemundo in August 2021 after many uninterrupted years with the network.

José Díaz Balart

American José Díaz Balart is currently one of the most influential journalists on Telemundo and NBC screens.

Díaz Balart, of Cuban descent, hosts Noticias Telemundo and José Díaz-Balart Reports on NBC.

José has won seven Emmy Awards since starting his journalistic career in 1983, as reported by Georgetown University.

He has also interviewed every U.S. president since Ronald Reagan’s term.

Ilia Calderón

Colombian Ilia Calderón is making history as the most prominent Latina currently in journalism in the U.S.

Calderón will soon moderate the 2nd Republican debate of potential presidential candidates for the 2024 elections.

Ilia is the first Afro-Latina to anchor an evening news program for the major network, Univision, as reported on her official website.

She currently anchors Univision’s Evening News and the news show «Aquí y Ahora» on the network.

Satcha Pretto

Honduran Satcha Pretto stands out in Spanish news with her professionalism and journalistic ethics on Univision.

Pretto is currently one of the main hosts of «Despierta América.» She focuses more on the news aspect of the show.

Satcha is one of the staunchest advocates for Hispanics in the U.S. In her role as a journalist, she speaks up for the Hispanic community.

She was honored with an Emmy Award in 2007 for her coverage of the Rose Parade, as reported by Univision.