Congrats to all nominees of the Academy Awards & kudos to America Ferrera, one of only a few dozen Latine performers ever nominated. Watch my video of JLo introducing America talking about what "Gloria" in “Barbie," means for Latino representation. youtube.com/watch?v=0acPFT…

RIP Chita Rivera, Broadw'y star and original Anita in West Side Story. I met her once & can say she was a very lovely person & pioneering Latine performer. Many of us in show biz are standing on her shoulders. It was a life well-lived, amiga. aol.com/chita-rivera-r…

In the latest edition of “American Stories with Saida Pagan,” I am in conversation with Klaudia Kovacs an award-winning director who once made films about the famous, but who is now preserving the legacies of people you probably have never heard of. youtube.com/watch?v=wMd-ps…

Beyond thrilled to take home 2 Golden Mike Awards from the RTNA on Saturday night at the Universal Hilton in Los Angeles. My LA CityView documentary titled “Main Street: The History of Transportation in Los Angeles won for Best Documentary and Best Editing.

Aviation author Christine Negroni, delivers a lively interview on “American Stories with Saida Pagan.” The former network correspondent is the author of “The Crash Detectives,” and “Deadly Departure,” and also gives her take aviation safety in 2024. youtube.com/watch?v=hY0Z-Q…

Publicity is a powerful tool that can boost your brand. Learn how to get the type of publicity to take your biz to the next level: Wed. May 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., PST. Our lively webinar will be filled with valuable info you won't want to miss. eventbrite.com/e/scale-your-b…

My latest article is on the "reading wars” = the national conversation about the most effective way to teach reading. I interviewed Emily Hanford, the APM journalist who produced an acclaimed series on the topic. What does the science say? palabranahj.org/archive/turnin…

Thrilled abt the Emmy nomination of my documentary on the history of transportation in LA. I produced, wrote, researched & conducted all interviews for the 30-minute doc. The title is “Main Street: The History of Transportation in Los Angeles." youtube.com/watch?v=JYx8wZ…

Having a great time at the NAHJ 40th Anniversary Conference this week in Hollywood.

Great interview today w/ Esmeralda Santiago, author of “When I was Puerto Rican.” Her trilogy of memoirs was rereleased this month to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the iconic memoir. Her novel, “Las Madres,” comes out in paperback on 8/6/24. Felicidades, Esmeralda.

Esmeralda Santiago is my guest on the latest episode of “American Stories with Saida Pagan.” She talks about the rerelease of her trilogy of memoirs after 30 years beginning with “When I Was Puerto Rican.” It’s a must-see interview. Pleas enjoy! youtube.com/watch?v=yMUyT9…

Ray Suarez, of PBS & NPR fame was my guest on “American Stories w/Saida Pagan", He talked abt his book, “We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century.” Ray’s offers his own take on immigration, & the challenges & joy of maturing in the news biz. youtube.com/watch?v=HbrvS2…

Luis A. Miranda Jr. joined me on "American Stories with Saida Pagan," to talk about his book: "Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit Transforming America." Lively, interesting interview you won't want to miss! youtube.com/watch?v=ElS1-S…

Luis A. Miranda Jr.'s memoir is the topic of my latest article for "palabra" NAHJ. Luis, who is the father of entertainment superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda, is lively, engaging, fun & smart. Please check it out. #luisamiranda #americanstorieswithsaidapagan palabranahj.org/archive/how-la…

Luis Reyes, author of "Viva Hollywood," is my guest on "American Stories with Saida Pagan." We talk about the long history Latinos have had in Hollywood and Hispanic contributions to the entertainment industry. Great interview with rare photos. youtube.com/watch?v=3m6TRz…

"No Address," the film on homelessness, is the topic of the latest edition of American Stories with Saida Pagan. Robert Marbut, the exec. producer & former homelessness expert, talks about the film and real-life solutions to the problem. .youtube.com/watch?v=8fox0a…

On 2/28, "No Address," a film on homelessness will hit theaters. It stars Billy Baldwin, Beverly D'Angelo, Ashanti, Isabella Ferriera and Lucas Jade Zumann & shows that homelessness can happen to anyone at anytime. L.A. knows that all too well. It is a movie worth seeing!

Congrats to all the Oscar winners, especially to Zoe Saldana, one of the few Latinas to win an Academy Award. She not only showed the world she can speak Spanish very well, but that Latinos can come in all colors, shapes and sizes. So important for media representation.

Shirley Neal, author of "AfroCentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture," is my guest on the latest edition of "American Stories with Saida Pagan." Shirley offers a great interview abt why the book has such universal appeal. youtube.com/watch?v=Jq8rD8…

Dr. Parma of Monell Chemical Senses Ctr. is my guest on the latest episode of "American Stories w/ Saida Pagan." Parma discusses a global movement to make smell & taste testing part of our yearly physical exams. Great interview you won't want to miss. youtube.com/watch?v=v_u24X…