Asia Allen

Minnesota is a hub of hidden stories that are without a platform. That conviction from independent journalist and filmmaker Alec Fischer motivated him to create the original documentary series, “Covid Confessions,” which includes the lived experiences of Minnesota teachers during the pandemic. “I was out in [Los Angeles] for a couple of months this past year, and people couldn’t even tell you where Minnesota was on a map,” Fischer said. “I can’t fault them for that.

Read in Spanish. Veteran journalist Maritza Félix is the definition of what the American dream is supposed to be. She’s very vocal about what fueled her journey. While completing the long and expensive process to become a U.S. citizen, she achieved great success, including earning an EWA Fellowship and a John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University. Originally from Sonora, Mexico, Félix is also a five-time Emmy awards winner. “I’m proud of being an immigrant,” Félix said.

Leer en inglés. La veterana periodista Maritza Félix es la definición de lo que se supone que es el sueño americano. Ella habla mucho sobre lo que impulsó su viaje. Mientras completaba el largo y costoso proceso para convertirse en ciudadana estadounidense, logró un gran éxito, incluida la obtención de una beca EWA y una beca de periodismo John S. Knight en la Universidad de Stanford. Originaria de Sonora, México, Félix también ha ganado cinco premios Emmy.