Federico Pita

I prefer a clear, concise email that gets straight to the point. Start with a strong hook: why this story, why now, and why Negrx? A great pitch for me doesn't need to be long. Just a few bullet points detailing the core argument, the 'so what?' behind the issue, and—most importantly—the unique perspective or source that sets this story apart. If you have any relevant clips or previous work, please link them; I like to see the writer's voice in action. I’m a big fan of 'less is more.' If I can grasp the heart of your story in three paragraphs, I’m much more likely to say yes. Let's keep the communication simple, honest, and focused on the work.

I wish more editors and journalists covering international affairs followed my work. Too often, the 'myth of the white Argentina' is perpetuated in the global press because they lack access to the voices fighting to deconstruct it. I want them to follow my work so that, together, we can dismantle these racial myths and provide a more accurate, inclusive account of what is truly happening in the Americas today.

I chose journalism because I had a struggle to expand. My path to journalism began 20 years ago when I started organizing within the Afro-Argentine movement . My writing—whether for academia or Página/12—is an extension of the work that I do as an active member of the anti-racist movement in Argentina. It is also a commitment that runs in my family—a legacy of resistance that taught me that our stories are not for others to tell and that they are vital pieces of our collective liberation. Growing up, this commitment was the air I breathed and one that shaped my entire worldview. This fusion of activism, academia and journalism is the continuation of a long, radical Black tradition of using every available platform—be it the press or the classroom—as a territory for liberation.