Become a Member An organization for journalists, media professionals, employers and students Join the California Chicano News Media Association, a nonprofit, professional journalism organization with 400 members nationwide and seven chapters in California, and become a proud supporter. Our mission is to promote diversity in the news media by providing encouragement, scholarships and educational programs for Latinos pursuing careers in the news media, and to foster an accurate and fair portrayal of Latinos in the news media, and promoting the social, economic and professional advancement of Latino journalists. CCNMA accomplishes its mission by offering: Educational and financial assistance and job placement for journalism students. Information, training, support and job placement for professional members. Support to news media employers looking to diversify their newsrooms. Reviews of news coverage of communities of color to ensure it is accurate and fair. Click here to download the CCNMA membership application. (.pdf file) DUES: $50 - Professional journalists/Associate members $20 - Students $10 - Foreign journalists CCNMA also has chapters in Los Angeles, Inland (San Bernardino/Riverside), Central Valley (Bakersfield/Visalia/Fresno), Sacramento, San Jose and Tri-Counties (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo).