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Congratulations to our own Jorge Mújica Murias who was honored for his immigrant worker social media education work!
From his acceptance speech:
"There are hundreds of thousands of undocumented workers in Chicagoland, eager to listen for some words of hope, instead of the regular message of “be afraid”, “they are coming for you”, “run and hide”, and the like.
We have done that. We offered resources, education, tools, and preparedness. With the spirit of Studs Turkel, we will keep doing that, offering hope by organizing, by resisting, by fighting back."
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Ready to launch or advance your freelance career? Join the Institute for Journalism & Racial Justice for a FREE Freelancing Bootcamp. Friday, May 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Institute is hosting a full day of skill-building and networking with Chicago’s hyperlocal, independent media.

Here’s what you’ll gain:
Morning Skills Sessions (10 AM – 3 PM):

- Reporting Basics Reboot: AP Style, vetting sources, fact-checking
- Active Listening & Interviewing Techniques
- Photojournalism: Taking the Best Photo
- Covering Government & Public Policy
- Reporting Through a Racial Equity Lens
- Tools for Audience Engagement

Afternoon Networking (3 – 4:30 PM):
Networking with Chicago's independent media community

- The Chicago Reader
- Harvey World Herald
- Cicero Independiente
- Chicago News Weekly
- Reparations Media

This event is open to DePaul students/alumni, freelance journalists, and community storytellers. Don’t miss your chance to learn, grow, and connect!

Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments provided.

RSVP is required.