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.

I didn't just work for my high school newspaper; I founded it. Back then, I was actively involved in my school’s Student Union. I realized there was a critical need for a space to voice student concerns, so I launched the school’s first-ever student newspaper. That experience was my first lesson in the power of the press: if a platform for dialogue doesn't exist, you have to build it yourself. This became a defining principle of my career. My commitment to this mission led me to found El Afroargentino, the only printed newspaper of the Afro-Argentine community in the 21st century. This project was a conscious revival of a long-standing tradition—the Afro-porteño press of the 19th and 20th centuries, which fought against erasure and defended the dignity of our community long before modern institutional recognition. Connecting this historical genealogy to my current role as editor of Negrx at Página/12 is essential to my work. Negrx isn't just a news section; it is the modern iteration of that same resistance. By continuing this legacy, I aim to show that the fight against structural racism in Argentina is not a new trend, but a persistent, organized effort to reclaim our voice in the public sphere.

The worst pitches are the ones that clearly belong to another editor’s inbox. I’ve received pitches that start with 'Dear [Name],' where the sender clearly forgot to replace the placeholder. There is something uniquely soul-crushing about being pitched a story about fintech when you are editing a section on Afro-descendant history and politics! Beyond the copy-paste blunders, the pitches that struggle to land are those that treat complex social issues as generic 'content' to fill a quota. I value substance and context above all; I’m looking for writers who care as much about the 'who' and the 'why' as I do. My inbox is always open for those who want to dig deep, challenge the status quo and join me in telling the stories that truly need to be heard.