ABSTRACT In 1978, the American Society of News Editors (ASNE) challenged the news industry to achieve parity by 2000. In a concerted effort to aid in this challenge, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) was formed about 40 years ago, in part to foster diversity in the newsroom. When it was apparent that the 2000 challenge was not going to be met, ASNE extended the parity goal to 2025.