Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Four students at Florida International University’s Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media will share their take on exercising their rights as journalists in the United States – because their families left countries where free expression can get you arrested, beaten, or even killed.

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Anthony Cruz, Digital Media and Communications Major, Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media, Florida International University

Valentina Gaspari, Broadcast Journalism Major, Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media, Florida International University

Norma Huembes, M.A. Candidate in Spanish-Language Journalism, Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media, Florida International University

Alejandro Marquina, Digital Broadcasting Major, Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media, Florida International University

Manny García (moderator), Inaugural Knight Foundation Executive Director, Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media, Florida International University

Recorded April 8th, 2026

Photo Source: The Organization for World Peace - theowp.org/what-will-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-ian-look-like-in-cuba-and-will-the-u-s-play-a-role