Two Tampa Bay latina public relations pros have formed a new outlet to discuss Hispanic political influence. The Hispanic Vision Forum is now up and running with discussion forums and a blog. One sample post:
When we report "Hispanics" or "Latinos," who are we really talking about? Roberto Suro, for one, thinks journalists may not have a clear idea. Suro, a professor at the University of Southern California and former director of the Pew Hispanic Center, says the first and foremost, remember the characteristic about this population: It is diverse, dispersed, and growing and changing all the same time.
The HVF is the brainchild of Evelyn Hale and Angelette Aviles, a Democrat and Republican, respectively, making it truly bipartisan. Their mission: "Inclusion: To bridge the gap between the Hispanic community and the mainstream public. To provide a form of communication for Hispanics to express themselves freely so that others have a better understanding of what make us tick."
This article appears in Apr 9-15, 2008.