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Barriozona Editor Receives Cesar E. Chavez
Social Justice Award 2010 by TERROS
Phoenix, Arizona - The editor of the Arizona-based grassroots online magazine Barriozona has been
selected by TERROS as the first recipient of the Cesar E. Chavez Social Justice Activist of the Year
Award.
Journalist Eduardo Barraza, who has been publishing the community-based magazine since
December 2002, will receive the recognition this Friday, March 26, 2010 during the Sixth Annual
Cesar E. Chavez Behavioral Health Conference, to take place at Arizona State University West
Campus.
“We saw the need to recognize individuals from the community who have contributed to the
improvement of the quality of life and social justice in Arizona,” said John Mireles, member of the
Planning Committee of the TERROS Cesar Chavez Behavioral Health Conference. “This award
acknowledges people who demonstrate adherence to Cesar E. Chavez’ principles.”
Eduardo Barraza began his career as a journalist 25 years ago. In 1998 he founded the Hispanic
Institute of Social Issues, an Arizona-based grassroots multimedia publishing organization, to
expand his experience in journalism into a deeper social function.
“It is rewarding in itself to see that such a respected community agency as TERROS is honoring the
legacy of a man who dedicated his life to a legitimate cause like Cesar E. Chavez,” expressed
Barraza.
“It is also interesting to see that TERROS chose me –a journalist– as the first recipient of this social
justice activist award. Aside the individual honor, it substantiates the important role grassroots
journalism plays in a community and the service it provides in social struggles. Essentially,
grassroots journalism is being recognized by TERROS, and this is very gratifying.”
A community-based behavioral health organization, TERROS helps people recover from substance
abuse, mental illness and other behavioral health problems throughout Maricopa County. The
agency has been serving Arizonans since 1969. TERROS was the first substance abuse treatment
program in the Valley.
The award ceremony will be held during the TERROS’ Annual Conference, a prestigious event that is
bringing more than 500 health and behavioral professionals from all over Arizona.
Published March 24, 2010 Printable PDF
Social Justice Award 2010 by TERROS
Phoenix, Arizona - The editor of the Arizona-based grassroots online magazine Barriozona has been
selected by TERROS as the first recipient of the Cesar E. Chavez Social Justice Activist of the Year
Award.
Journalist Eduardo Barraza, who has been publishing the community-based magazine since
December 2002, will receive the recognition this Friday, March 26, 2010 during the Sixth Annual
Cesar E. Chavez Behavioral Health Conference, to take place at Arizona State University West
Campus.
“We saw the need to recognize individuals from the community who have contributed to the
improvement of the quality of life and social justice in Arizona,” said John Mireles, member of the
Planning Committee of the TERROS Cesar Chavez Behavioral Health Conference. “This award
acknowledges people who demonstrate adherence to Cesar E. Chavez’ principles.”
Eduardo Barraza began his career as a journalist 25 years ago. In 1998 he founded the Hispanic
Institute of Social Issues, an Arizona-based grassroots multimedia publishing organization, to
expand his experience in journalism into a deeper social function.
“It is rewarding in itself to see that such a respected community agency as TERROS is honoring the
legacy of a man who dedicated his life to a legitimate cause like Cesar E. Chavez,” expressed
Barraza.
“It is also interesting to see that TERROS chose me –a journalist– as the first recipient of this social
justice activist award. Aside the individual honor, it substantiates the important role grassroots
journalism plays in a community and the service it provides in social struggles. Essentially,
grassroots journalism is being recognized by TERROS, and this is very gratifying.”
A community-based behavioral health organization, TERROS helps people recover from substance
abuse, mental illness and other behavioral health problems throughout Maricopa County. The
agency has been serving Arizonans since 1969. TERROS was the first substance abuse treatment
program in the Valley.
The award ceremony will be held during the TERROS’ Annual Conference, a prestigious event that is
bringing more than 500 health and behavioral professionals from all over Arizona.
Published March 24, 2010 Printable PDF
Eduardo Barraza (second
from right) receiving the
TERROS Cesar E. Chavez
Social Justice Award 2010 at
Arizona State University West
Campus
from right) receiving the
TERROS Cesar E. Chavez
Social Justice Award 2010 at
Arizona State University West
Campus
