Feeling relief after getting laid off, a journalist reflects on her career reporting on the U.S.-Mexico border, the cost to her mental health, and what she's learning about recovery.

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The lack of personal identification is a barrier for many immigrants across the U.S. The soon-to-be-implemented Real ID Policy threatens to keep more people on society's margins.

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• Don't miss out on the Behind the Scenes Newsroom Series training with Axios. Join Astrid Galván and Coy Draytona on Thursday, Feb. 29 during a live webinar as they share a bit about their newsroom's work culture & tips for finding success in your career. Register here.

• Looking to serve on the NAHJ National Board of Directors? There is an immediate opening for Region 2 Director. Send a letter of interest and résumé to President Yvette Cabrera at ycabrera@nahj.org by Feb. 29.

• The 2024 Ñ Awards will be held during the annual conference this year. The application will open on March 4, 2024. Be sure to check back for more information!

• The deadline for early registration is fast approaching. The Early Bird Rate will be available until March 15, 2024. Check out our new conference website for our tentative schedule and travel info. Register here.

• The Loews Hollywood Hotel will host our 40th Anniversary Conference & Expo. Discounted conference hotel rates are available through June 4, 2024, or until sold out. Room availability is reaching capacity quickly. Book your stay.

• Join NLGJA: The Association for LGBTQ+ Journalists for their 4th annual Student Conference! This virtual gathering will take place February 23-24, and will include over 10 informational sessions as well as an Internship and Career Fair. Register here.

• The Institute for Independent Journalists Foundation is conducting a census of journalists who were laid off and bought out recently. The goal is to understand the demographics of the ~3,000 people who left organizations as they reduced the size of their workforces last year. Take the survey.

• Subtext has announced that any journalist who has suffered a layoff in the last six months will be given free access to the platform to create a paid subscriber community, stay in touch with their most loyal readers, and create a revenue stream that they will own in perpetuity. Learn more.

• Sinclair is now accepting applications for the 2024 school year. The Sinclair Broadcast Group Diversity Scholarship program aims to invest in the future of the broadcast industry and help students from diverse backgrounds complete their education and pursue careers in broadcast journalism, digital storytelling, and marketing. Learn more.

• The Wyoming Arts Council is now accepting applications for the 2024 Pattie Layser Greater Yellowstone Creative Writing and Journalism Fellowship. This annual prestigious fellowship of $3,500 is a national call open to creative writers and journalists. Learn more.

• A research study is being conducted to understand the experiences of American broadcast journalists and their definitions of fairness. Broadcast journalists are encouraged to participate in an interview. Fill out the screen survey if you would like to participate.

• The Sundance Film Festival, one of the most emblematic festivals in the country, is presenting around 15 projects made by Latin filmmakers or starring Latin content. See the list.

• Do you know someone who has affected by a recent layoff? Let them know NAHJ is committed to assisting journalists in transition with membership assistance and access to our always-free Career Center. Learn more.