Marisa Lagos recounts an early formative experience that made her understand the deep responsibility that journalists have to serve those who feel powerless.
Origin Stories | Marisa Lagos - Political Correspondent & Co-Host, Political Breakdown
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This is a KQED Origin Story by Marisa Lagos, KQED Political Correspondent & Co-Host, Political Breakdown. Marisa is speaking in all the panels.
Panel 1: When I was a senior in high school, a friend was murdered.
Panel 2: A news reporter holds a microphone up to three teenage girls, who all look sad. Caption reads: "A local TV reporter came over and spent an hour talking to a group of her friends about her life and legacy . . ."
Panel 3: A closeup of a newspaper article showing a mug shot of the murder suspect, and a line reading "victim's friend...". Caption reads: " . . . then only ended up running a short comment from one of us about the man who killed her."
Panel 4: I already wanted to go into journalism because of my love for writing, passion for politics and belief that a strong press is a cornerstone of democracy . . .
Panel 5: Closeup of a crying girl. Caption reads ". . .but that experience also made me understand the deep responsibility journalists have to bear witness to pain and to give voice to people who feel powerless."
Panel 6: A burning candle with dripping wax. Caption reads "It's a lesson I will never, ever forget."