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Posted by admin Tue Nov 30, 1999 00:00:00 PST
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Hola, MÁS readers!

My name is Ebony Villaseñor, and I am interning as a writer at MÁS for the summer.

So you can get to know me better, I thought I would share a little about myself.

I am going into my fourth and final year at California State University, Bakersfield. Although an internship is not required for my degree in communications, I wanted to get some experience in the field I chose as my career.

I decided to intern with MÁS because it targets the Hispanic/Latin American community.  Being that I am Mexican American, I felt MÁS would fit perfectly with my culture, zealousness and future career goals.

What set my desire to become a journalist was the movie “Hotel Rwanda.” The film focuses on the Rwandan genocide that occurred in 1994. I was completely disturbed by the fact that, instead of being focused on the genocide, most Americans were caught up with the O.J. Simpson trial. This movie put a strong desire in me to investigate issues of concern here in the United States and internationally as well. 

Some domestic issues I would like to address while I am here at MÁS are: our educational and socioeconomic status; our importance in the upcoming presidential election; and how language barriers affect our children and their education. 

Some international issues I would like to write about are: education, human trafficking and poverty in Latin America. I believe journalism is the key to raising awareness throughout our nation, and ultimately lead to change.

If you have any story ideas or anything to add, you can contact me at 716-6837 or e-mail me at: evillasenor@bakersfield.com

 

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Comment From: olga

The topics you have choosen are not very well known in our community and should be emphasized. Thoughtful choices. Olga