Teresa Rodríguez Papers
name: label: Creator
content: Univisión (Television network)
label: Donor
content: Rodriguez, Teresa, (Journalist)
topic: label: Topic
content: Broadcast journalism
label: Topic
content: Hispanic Americans and mass media
label: Topic
content: Women -- Crimes against
acqinfo: label: Provenance
content: Collection donated by Teresa Rodriguez, 2024.
creator: label: Creator
content: Univisión (Television network)
culture: label: Culture
content: Hispanic Americans
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content: Teresa Rodríguez Papers
bioghist: label: Biographical / Historical
content: Teresa Rodríguez (b. 1962) is a prominent journalist, author, and advocate, recognized for her significant contributions to Spanish-language media in the United States. Born in Cuba, she immigrated to the U.S. at a young age, an experience that profoundly influenced her dedication to storytelling and advocacy for her community.

After graduating Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's degreee in Economics and Marketing from Barry University, Rodríguez began her career in the early 1980s with Univision, one of the largest Spanish-language television networks in the U.S. She quickly rose through the ranks, becoming one of the first women to anchor a national Spanish-language newscast. As the co-anchor of Univision's news magazine show "Aquí y Ahora" (Here and Now), she became a trusted figure in Hispanic journalism. Rodríguez is celebrated for her in-depth investigative reporting on critical issues such as immigration, civil rights, health, and education, earning her multiple Emmy Awards.

Beyond journalism, Rodríguez is a passionate advocate for education and community empowerment. She has been actively involved in initiatives to improve educational opportunities for Hispanic youth and address key issues affecting her community. Her dedication to advocacy is evident in her participation in educational campaigns and public speaking engagements.

Rodríguez is also the author of the best-selling book The Daughters of Juarez: A True story of Serial Murder South of the Border,an investigation of femicides in Juarez, Mexico.

Throughout her career, Rodríguez has focused on amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. Her work not only informs and educates but also empowers her audience, underscoring the vital role of Hispanic media in the broader American narrative. Teresa Rodríguez's legacy demonstrates the power of journalism in driving social change and reminds us that Latino history is an integral part of American history.
physdesc: label: Extent
content: 4 Cubic feet (9 boxes)
unitdate: label: Date
content: 1964-2010
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives Center, National Museum of American History
identifier: label: Identifier
content: NMAH.AC.1608
objectType: label: Type
content: Collection descriptions
label: Type
content: Archival materials
label: Type
content: Clippings
label: Type
content: Correspondence
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content: Press releases
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content: Television scripts
label: Type
content: Videocassettes
arrangement: label: Arrangement
content: Collection is unarranged, but box listing is in control file.
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content: Clippings
label: Genre/Form
content: Correspondence
label: Genre/Form
content: Press releases
label: Genre/Form
content: Television scripts
label: Genre/Form
content: Videocassettes
relatedmaterial: label: Related Materials
content: Materials in the Archives Center

Spanish Language Broadcasting Collection, NMAH.AC.1404