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10 Things We Can All Learn from Journalist Jorge Ramos

A household name in Latin America and a tour de force in his own right, Jorge Ramos has gained a reputation for his fiery advocacy. According to a survey conducted by the Pew Hispanic Center, the Emmy Award-winning journalist is considered one of the most important Latino leaders in the country. Here are 10 things we can learn from this celebrated television anchor.

1 The Courage to Speak Up

If you know one thing about Ramos, and one thing only, it’s this: he’s not afraid to say what’s on his mind. We can all take a lesson from his outspokenness and unapologetic approach, particularly when it comes to confronting President Donald Trump on controversial issues.

2 Ask the Hard Questions

The celebrated television anchor for Latino network Univision, was recently deported from Venezuela after asking President Nicolas Maduro unpalatable questions.

3 The Obligation to Challenge Power

Ramos isn’t one to shy away from hard truths, especially when it comes to challenging authority. In 2012, the powerhouse confronted President Obama about his record number of deportations.

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4 Be Proud of Where You Come From

Born and raised in Mexico City, Ramos understands what it means to be a minority, and continually advocates for the Latin community. “As an immigrant, I speak for other immigrants who don’t have a voice,” he says.

5 Pave Your Own Path

When he was younger, Ramos pursued studying journalism despite his father’s insistence that he follow the family tradition and devote himself to law, engineering, or architecture.

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6 Take Risks

Studying journalism in Mexico is risky business for journalists, but it didn’t deter Ramos from going after his dream.

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7 Don’t Accept the Status Quo

“I was a censored journalist once, and now I have complete freedom of expression,” Ramos told USA Today of resigning from a job that censored one of his stories because of its criticism of the Mexican President at the time.

8 Take a Stand

“People ask if I am a journalist or an activist,” Ramos said in an interview with Hispanic Network. “The truth is that I am just a journalist who asks questions, but one who does in fact take a stand.”

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9 Welcome Responsibility

Don’t be afraid to show up when it counts. “The question is, ‘Who defends those who don’t have a voice?’ The answer, many times, is Spanish media,” Ramos said in an interview. “We’re taking the lead in making sure those voices are never silenced.”

10 Dream More

Don’t settle, don’t study law when what you really want is to be a journalist. “It’s no coincidence that magic realism happens in Latin America, because for us dreams and aspirations are part of life,” he told Esquire.

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