Fil-Am journalists among finalists in 2024 Pulitzer Prizes
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Filipino American investigative journalist Nicole Dungca has been recognized as one of the outstanding finalists in the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes, the highest recognition for journalistic excellence in the US.
Dungca is no stranger to doing impactful work. As part of a team from “The Washington Post,” including journalists Claire Healy and Davao visual artist Ren Galeno, the journalist is a finalist in the “Illustrated Reporting and Commentary” category for their collaborative effort on the story titled “Searching for Maura.”
This investigative piece tackles the narrative surrounding Maura and her role in uncovering racial injustices within the Smithsonian’s brain collection, demonstrating the power of storytelling to ignite change.
In an Instagram post, the visual artist shared, “I am endlessly grateful to the incredible team at the Washington Post, whose infectious passion and drive transcends oceans.”
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“[Healy], [Dungca], thank you for your fearless reporting. You’ve helped bring this dark chapter of our history into the light. It’s been an honor to work with you,” the artist added.
Notably, Dungca’s dedication to investigative journalism extends beyond this prestigious nomination. As the co-host of the investigative podcast “Broken Doors,” she played an integral role in the podcast’s recognition with the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for Radio.
Furthermore, her previous nomination as a finalist in the Audio Reporting category of the Pulitzer Prizes in 2023 speaks volumes about her consistent commitment to excellence in impactful journalistic endeavors.
In addition to her journalistic pursuits, Dungca currently serves as the president of the Asian American Journalists Association.
Alongside her, two other Filipinas, photographer Hannah Reyes Morales and Galeno, have also secured their places among the finalists.
Morales has been acknowledged as a finalist in the “Feature Photography” category for her photographic work featured in the New York Times story titled “How the Youth Boom in Africa Will Change the World.”
Expressing her gratitude at the news of her nomination, Morales took to her Instagram page to reflect on the profound impact of her work and the invaluable contributions of those she had the privilege to photograph.
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“I’m still in a daze since that call, overwhelmed and grateful for the chance to have worked on this story, written by @declanwalsh. Thank you to everyone we photographed – it was not the easiest assignment but those we photographed helped us understand, bit by bit, what it means to be young and reshaping Africa, and the world.”
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