A few years ago, California State University, Northridge journalism professor José Luis Benavides sat on a Society of Professional Journalists panel examining the role of the news media covering immigration before Donald Trump’s first presidency.

Hace unos años, José Luis Benavides, profesor de periodismo de la Universidad Estatal de California, en Northridge, participó en un panel de la Sociedad de Periodistas Profesionales que examinaba el papel de los medios de comunicación que cubrían la inmigración antes de la primera presidencia de Donald Trump.

As coverage of the race for president of the United States continues to escalate, California State University, Northridge journalism professor José Luis Benavides urged members of the news media to remember the vital role they play in the contest.