Journalist John Quiñones to Share his Vision for Hispanic America

National broadcast news anchor and Emmy winning journalist John Quiñones will present A 20/20 Vision on Hispanic America at 6:30 p.m. April 20 in the SURC Ballroom. The event is free, though attendees are encouraged to secure a ticket to guarantee a seat.

Quiñones's visit kicks off CWU's week-long celebration of Latino activists Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. His new book What Would You Do? Words of Wisdom About Doing the Right Thing will be available for purchase and signing following the talk.

Quiñones, the son of migrant workers, will reflect on his childhood and the obstacles he overcame to pursue an education and career. Using his own story as an example of opportunity realized, and weaving in video clips from stories he has covered, Quiñones will share his vision and hopes for the Hispanic culture in the United States.

Quiñones has more than 35 years experience reporting on world issues. Much of his work focuses on Latino and Hispanic cultures. Before joining ABC News in 1982, Quiñones reported for WBBM-TV in Chicago where he won two Emmy Awards for reporting on the struggles of illegal immigrants from Mexico. At ABC he's worked on Primetime, Burning Questions, 20/20 and What Would You Do? where he's won seven additional Emmys.

CWU's Center for Diversity and Social Justice will host a variety of events as part of César Chávez/Dolores Huerta week. Programs include Activism 101, a workshop hosted by members of the Latino/a Educational Achievement Project; Tea at 3 with Rosalinda Guillen, executive director of Community 2 Community, who will speak about the farmworkers movement and Chávez and Huerta's influence; and an inspirational comedy show and leadership workshop by comedian, speaker and activist Ernie G.

April 16, 2015