We've lost many loved ones in recent years, but among the most notable was that of Arizona Republic photojournalist Nick Oza, left. In the past Mr. Oza had been a guest lecturer at ALMA's high school workshops, generously sharing his experiences with young aspirants. 

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palabra, an NAHJ multimedia platform that spotlights independent journalists, now features a tribute to Mr. Oza, titled One Shot. It is written by Jude Joffe-Block, an audio producer and journalist in Phoenix who covers immigration. The story, which follows a chance encounter at the Arizona border, was chosen by palabra Managing Editor Valeria Fernandez as the final piece to end 2021. Read it here.