Why is jorge ramos famous

Often referred to as the Latino Walter Cronkite, Ramos received a top journalism award named after the legendary anchor earlier this year. He was recognized for his candid interview with an unmasked member of the Ku Klux Klan, a report on two Muslim women describing a violent hate crime inside a Minnesota restaurant and his conversation with a classroom full of Latino students expressing fears their parents may be deported.

Ramos welcomes the responsibility — and recognition — with open arms. A Future in Spanish A growing anti-immigrant sentiment across the U. Ramos points to the millions of Spanish-speaking undocumented immigrants and cites research that shows three out of four Latinos speak Spanish at home as evidence that the shift will translate into more opportunities for Latino networks and newsmakers. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows up at your door, this is information that is vital to our audience.

Every single day I thank this country for that. Ramos also credits tennis and jogging with keeping him healthy — and sane. Our profession is based on finding the facts, on reporting exactly what happened, on being obsessed with details. We should not get it wrong. If five people died, we have to say five, not six or seven. We should get the name right, the quote right, the numbers right. Our credibility depends on this.

I have nothing against being balanced. Every story has at least two points of view and we have to report both. This has to be like a reflex. If a Republican said something, I bet you a Democrat has a response, and vice versa. If a president proposes a new law, the opposition should also have a say. This has to be second nature. When we deal with the powerful, we have to take a stand.

Yes, we have to take an ethical decision and side with those who have no power. And second, that most probably I will never talk to that person again.

All the time, we are taking moral choices right before the interview, right before the investigation or the coverage. It is perfectly O. If they did it, I can do it. We were right to report early this year that the Venezuelan government was behind the killings of dozens of students.

Can you imagine what would happen here if a government contractor would secretly finance the private home of Michelle Obama? Well, that is happening in Mexico and, believe it or not, there is not even an independent investigation on this matter.

For his interviews with the presidential candidates in Mexico. Award for a Lifetime of Achievement in Hispanic Television.

Honorary Emmy Award. National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Cervantes Award. For the promotion of Latino issues through television, books and newspaper articles. American Association of Publishers Honors Award. American Association of Publishers. Journalism Excellence Award. Ruben Salazar Award for his positive portrayal of Latinos.

By the National Council of La Raza. News and Documentary Emmy Award. He was born in Mexico City on March 16, Walter Cronkite Award. Excellence in Political Journalism. Goldsmith Career Award.