Event Recap: Sharing Personal Connections Through Letters to the Editor

Community members across the nation joined HECHO on Wednesday to participate in the Advocacy Training Series to learn about Letters to the Editor (LTE), and why they are an essential advocacy tool in having our voices heard on issues from racial inequity to the protection of our public lands. Speakers included the HECHO team, Elvia Diaz, Editor of La Voz Arizona, and Frank Moraga, journalist, publisher, and editor of AmigosNAZ.  

Participants learned about tips and strategies for getting published, and why LTEs are a tool to strengthen our voice and visibility as advocates, followed by a Q&A with industry experts, Elvia Diaz and Frank Moraga. Together, event attendees drafted an LTE regarding the importance of accessing open spaces during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.  

The event encouraged community members to write LTEs on topics they’re passionate about, staying active in advocacy issues that are important. This event is the second in a series of trainings teaching the importance of social media and letters to the editor as advocacy tools.  

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To catch a recap of the event, view the video below: