Saida Pagan

Multi-award-winning journalist Alan J. Weiss, Executive Producer of "Teen Kids News" is my guest on this edition of "American Stories with Saida Pagan." Alan I discuss the mission of TKN, now in its 23rd seaso & in syndicated to 160 stations . youtube.com/watch?v=NK21Ac…

Please enjoy this article that I wrote as a contributor to Writers Digest Magazine.

How and Why to Use Electronic Press Kits writersdigest.com/how-and-why-to…

Wishing all of my friends on X, a very Happy Thanks giving.

SoCal publisher Mary Vensel White, is my guest on American Stories with Saida Pagan. She talks about her publishing company "Type Eighteen Books,"and how it offers a great alternative to Big 5 publishing or self publishing. youtube.com/watch?v=-1_-ld…

My “Palabra by NAHJ” article on Latinos in entertainment is now live, and I'm happy to share it with you. It had been a few years since I had written about this topic and I thought the time was right to get some opinions on the current landscape .palabranahj.org/archive/where-…

Actress Julie Carmen guests on "American Stories w/ Saida Pagan." She talks about fund-raising efforts for a documentary on her great-grandfather, Afro-Cuban classical pianist, "Lico" Jimenez. Wonderful interview filled w/history & facts. Check it out. youtube.com/watch?v=BkfvDO…

Laura Flanders, of "Laura Flanders & Friends" is my guest on "American Stories with Saida Pagan." Laura's program, airs on over 300 TV stations & she explains how its commercial-free format allows for more in-depth discussion of important issues. youtube.com/watch?v=yTf0p4….

Great to see your writing in libraries and at newsstands! My latest Writer's Digest article is out: P. 20 of the July/August issue. Topic: importance of electronic press kits or EPKs for anyone appearing on TV or podcasts. Thx to my A-lister creatives for granting interviews!

Honored to be nominated for my 13th LA Press Club Award. Recognized for show American Stories with Saida Pagan. Episode featured Ray Suarez, former Chief National Correspondent at PBS. Photos w/actress Kim Fields, Variety editor Clayton Davis & PBS producer Maria Hall-Brown.

Thrilled to be part of the team at LA's Small Business Development Center at El Camino College receving the SBA's Center of Excellence Award. I'm not pictured here, but I'm the Media & Comms Advisor, along with my career in journalism, writing , education & performing.

Dr. Parma of Monell Chemical Senses Ctr. is my guest on the latest episode of "American Stories w/ Saida Pagan." Parma discusses a global movement to make smell & taste testing part of our yearly physical exams. Great interview you won't want to miss. youtube.com/watch?v=v_u24X…

Shirley Neal, author of "AfroCentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture," is my guest on the latest edition of "American Stories with Saida Pagan." Shirley offers a great interview abt why the book has such universal appeal. youtube.com/watch?v=Jq8rD8…

Congrats to all the Oscar winners, especially to Zoe Saldana, one of the few Latinas to win an Academy Award. She not only showed the world she can speak Spanish very well, but that Latinos can come in all colors, shapes and sizes. So important for media representation.

On 2/28, "No Address," a film on homelessness will hit theaters. It stars Billy Baldwin, Beverly D'Angelo, Ashanti, Isabella Ferriera and Lucas Jade Zumann & shows that homelessness can happen to anyone at anytime. L.A. knows that all too well. It is a movie worth seeing!

"No Address," the film on homelessness, is the topic of the latest edition of American Stories with Saida Pagan. Robert Marbut, the exec. producer & former homelessness expert, talks about the film and real-life solutions to the problem. .youtube.com/watch?v=8fox0a…

Luis Reyes, author of "Viva Hollywood," is my guest on "American Stories with Saida Pagan." We talk about the long history Latinos have had in Hollywood and Hispanic contributions to the entertainment industry. Great interview with rare photos. youtube.com/watch?v=3m6TRz…

Luis A. Miranda Jr.'s memoir is the topic of my latest article for "palabra" NAHJ. Luis, who is the father of entertainment superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda, is lively, engaging, fun & smart. Please check it out. #luisamiranda #americanstorieswithsaidapagan palabranahj.org/archive/how-la…

Luis A. Miranda Jr. joined me on "American Stories with Saida Pagan," to talk about his book: "Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit Transforming America." Lively, interesting interview you won't want to miss! youtube.com/watch?v=ElS1-S…

Ray Suarez, of PBS & NPR fame was my guest on “American Stories w/Saida Pagan", He talked abt his book, “We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century.” Ray’s offers his own take on immigration, & the challenges & joy of maturing in the news biz. youtube.com/watch?v=HbrvS2…