Compiled by the El Reportero‘s staff
Board Member Gina Baleria, author of The Journalism Behind Journalism, will be speaking at the SFPL to discuss issues related to bias and objectivity in the journalism field, as well as how our media landscape can better address issues of power, equity and addressing the needs of news audiences.
The who, what, when, where, and why of intangibles — Cultivating curiosity : the foundation of exceptional journalism — Empathy, solidarity, & compassion : covering subjects fairly & countering echo chambers — Good stewards : facing our implicit & unconscious biases — The intrepid journalist : tapping into tenacity, doggedness, & resourcefulness — Community engagement : identify, connect, & engage (but don’t pander!) — Inclusive writing & storytelling : speaking the language of your communities — Speaking truth to power : embracing the journalist’s accountability role — The importance of stepping away : managing safety, trauma, & self-care in journalism — Navigating & understanding the journalism industry & operationalizing your passion.
Register here: https://sfpl.org/events/2021/12/07/author-gina-baleria-transforming-media-landscape
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Spanish Harlem Orchestra concert
The event will take place in the Serra Ballroom, the biggest space in the Monterey Conference Center. Ticket-buyers have the option of purchasing VIP (table seating at the very front of the room), Reserved (behind the VIP section), and General Admission tickets.
There will be a large dance floor in the middle of the ballroom! MP is also organizing a “SHO Salsa Caravan” from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the two-time Grammy winning Salsa and Latin Jazz band, sets the standard for excellence for authentic, New York style, hard core salsa. Live or recorded, it doesn’t get any better.
With four albums, and as many Grammy nominations, this Latin Jazz powerhouse knows it is crucial to continually push themselves and raise the bar. They recently released their fifth album, featuring two of America’s great jazz icons, Chick Corea & saxophonist Joe Lovano. Oscar Hernandez and Spanish Harlem Orchestra continue to raise the bar of excellence in their music. at the Monterey Conference Center, scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 2021.
http://www.spanishharlemorchestra.com, San Jose, CA. Doors open at 7 p.m.
