A conversation with Gioconda Belli, poet and activist
Summary
TLDRThe speaker expresses gratitude for winning an award, acknowledging the importance of independent journalism in Nicaragua. They discuss the challenges faced by journalists, including detentions and the targeting of prominent figures, emphasizing the need to spotlight Nicaragua's situation. The speaker also talks about their role in providing alternative narratives and fostering debate through opinion pieces and social media. Despite recent setbacks faced by their organization, they remain committed to promoting free expression and truth in journalism, with plans for new initiatives like 'Imagine Nation' and workshops on writing in troubled times.
Takeaways
- 🏆 The speaker expresses gratitude for winning an award, attributing the honor to the collective efforts of independent journalists and people of PEN in Nicaragua.
- 📰 They acknowledge the importance of Beebe in Nicaragua, highlighting its long-standing commitment to providing real news and its current significance.
- 🔍 The speaker underscores the courage of Nicaraguan journalists, who despite facing detentions and government pressure, continue to pursue truth and quality journalism.
- 🌟 The award is seen as a symbol of recognition for the dedication and bravery of independent media and journalists in Nicaragua.
- 🗣️ There's a call to defend independent and serious media against the proliferation of fake news, emphasizing the role of quality journalism in society.
- 🌐 The speaker believes that public awareness is growing regarding the damage caused by fake news, and anticipates a future where it diminishes.
- ✍️ As a writer, the speaker feels a responsibility to tell untold stories, open debates, and offer different perspectives on current events in Nicaragua.
- 📢 The speaker's work extends beyond journalism to opinion pieces aimed at encouraging public debate and reflection on actions and policies.
- 📱 Social media is highlighted as a crucial tool for the speaker in engaging with the public and disseminating information in Nicaragua.
- 🚫 PEN Nicaragua has faced government sanctions, including the revocation of NGO certification, which has impacted their operations and financial activities.
- 🔄 Despite setbacks, PEN Nicaragua is resuming activities with new initiatives like 'Imagine Nation' and workshops to foster debate and writing as a form of expression.
Q & A
What is the significance of the award mentioned in the transcript?
-The award signifies recognition for the individual's and Beebe's efforts in promoting real and truthful journalism in Nicaragua, which is considered a courageous endeavor.
What challenges do independent journalists face in Nicaragua according to the speaker?
-Independent journalists in Nicaragua face challenges such as being detained multiple times and currently facing increased pressure, particularly on the most important journalists in the country.
Why is it important to put Nicaragua's case in the public eye?
-It is important to raise awareness about the situation in Nicaragua to support the efforts of independent journalists and to highlight the importance of quality journalism.
What is the speaker's view on the future of fake news?
-The speaker believes that fake news will eventually diminish as people become more aware of its damaging effects and the importance of truth in journalism.
How does the speaker describe their role as a writer and a voice for Nicaragua?
-The speaker sees themselves as having a responsibility to tell the other part of the story, to open debate, and to make people see different aspects of what is happening, beyond just journalism.
What is the impact of the speaker's work on the public, as mentioned in the transcript?
-People have approached the speaker in public places to thank them for their work for Nicaragua, indicating a positive impact and appreciation for their efforts.
How has social media been important for the speaker's work in Nicaragua?
-Social media has been crucial for the speaker's work, likely serving as a platform to disseminate information and engage with the public during times when traditional media outlets are restricted.
What difficulties is the organization Penny Carell facing, as per the transcript?
-Penny Carell has faced difficulties such as the cancellation of their bank account due to the government not providing the necessary NGO certification.
What is the new initiative called 'Imagine Nation' mentioned in the transcript?
-The initiative 'Imagine Nation' is a project aimed at fostering debate and putting the future in the minds of people, encouraging them to envision and discuss their country's prospects.
What is the purpose of the workshop with Sarah Ramirez mentioned in the transcript?
-The workshop's purpose is to allow people to express themselves and write about their experiences during difficult times, with the goal of creating narratives that others can identify with.
Which three books would the speaker take if allowed to choose, and why?
-The speaker would take 'The Four Quartets' by T.S. Eliot for its depth and changing interpretations, 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' for its richness, and 'Ulysses' despite not having finished it, likely for its reputation and the challenge it presents.
Outlines
🏆 Award Recognition and the Fight for Authentic Journalism
The speaker expresses gratitude for winning an award, acknowledging the significance of Beebe in Nicaragua's journalism landscape. They highlight the challenges faced by independent journalists, including detentions and government crackdowns, emphasizing the importance of their work in bringing the truth to the public. The speaker also discusses their role in promoting high-quality journalism and the impact of social media in Nicaragua. Despite facing government restrictions, such as the cancellation of their bank account, they remain committed to their mission and are planning new initiatives like 'Imagine Nation' to foster debate and workshops to encourage expression and writing about personal experiences during difficult times.
📚 Literary Influences and the Power of Narratives
In this paragraph, the speaker shares their love for literature, particularly mentioning three influential books: 'The Four Quartets' by T.S. Eliot, 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', and 'Ulysses'. They describe how these books offer new insights with each reading and have a profound impact on them. The speaker also discusses the importance of narratives in allowing others to identify and connect with shared experiences, which is a key aspect of their current work in promoting understanding and empathy through storytelling.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Fake News
💡Independent Journalists
💡Censorship
💡Awareness
💡Quality Journalism
💡Responsibility
💡Social Media
💡Imagination
💡Narratives
💡Pen
💡Certification
Highlights
The speaker expresses gratitude for winning an award and acknowledges the importance of independent journalism in Nicaragua.
Beebe has been a significant presence in Nicaragua for many years, contributing to the fight for real news.
The award is seen as a recognition of the collective effort of independent journalists and people of PEN.
The speaker emphasizes the courage of journalists in Nicaragua who have faced detention and ongoing challenges.
The importance of bringing Nicaragua's case to the public eye is highlighted as a crucial endeavor.
The necessity to defend independent and serious media is stressed in the face of fake news.
The speaker believes in the power of journalism to commit to truth and high-quality reporting.
There is an optimistic view that fake news and its damaging effects will eventually diminish as awareness grows.
The speaker feels a responsibility as a writer and a voice to tell the other part of the story from Nicaragua.
The role of social media in current times in Nicaragua is recognized as very important.
Penny Carell has faced challenges, including the loss of their bank account due to lack of government certification.
A new initiative called 'Imagine Nation' is being launched to foster debate and envision the future.
A workshop with writer Sarah Ramirez is planned to focus on writing during troubled times.
The speaker aims to encourage people to express themselves and write about their experiences.
The importance of narratives that allow others to identify and relate to shared experiences is discussed.
The speaker is thankful for the role they play in Nicaragua and the support they receive from the public.
Three books the speaker would take with them are mentioned, reflecting their literary preferences and influences.
Transcripts
as much as there are a lot of people who
are doing fake news there are also a lot
of people who are fighting to get real
and through news to people
I am so thankful that I won this award
because I awesome know Beebe has been
very important in Nicaragua I mean it's
been doing a lot of things for many
years ever since I can remember they
have been around and you know to get an
award like this I feel like I said in my
speech it's not only for me it's for all
this effort that the people around me
the independent journalists people of
pen have been doing and it's been a very
courageous I mean the journalism Nick
and I all have been doing an amazing job
they have been detained many times and
they let them go but you know and now
they are really going after the most
important journalists in the country so
I feel it's very important to put
nicaragua's case in the public eye
well I think we have to defend very
strongly the media that is independent
that is serious because as much as there
are a lot of people who are doing fake
news there are also a lot of people who
are fighting to get real and through
news to people so I think that's been
for me has that fight in front of it
which is to help people who are really
committed to the truth who are really
committed to having high quality
journalism still in the world I really
think it's a matter of time before this
all these fake news and all these things
that are happening in journalism go away
I seriously think that because I think
people are becoming more and more aware
of how damaging all those things are
the truth I mean I feel that as a writer
as a person who has a voice you know
internationally in the world in
Nicaragua I have a responsibility to
tell but the other part of the story to
try to open debate about different
things and so my writing is not only you
know it's not journalism it's more like
opinion pieces and it's more like trying
to make people see different aspects of
what's going on and what can we do and
what we shouldn't do and I think that is
very important
I have I have found people coming to me
in the street in the supermarket
everywhere and they say thank you for
what you're doing for Nicaragua you know
so I feel very thankful that I can play
that role and I am also very active in
social media that has been very
important in this time in Nicaragua
well you know penny Carell practically
had to stop doing everything he was
doing before for a few months now we are
beginning to be more active
we have been punished by the government
we have not given been given a
certification they have to give to NGOs
so we can have a bank account for
example so our bank account was canceled
and so we are trying to get that
resolved and now we are going to start a
new cycle you know we are going to do
something called imagine nation you know
it's imagine the nation no and we think
that debate is important to kind of put
the future in the minds of people and
then we are going to have a workshop
with Sarah Ramirez with a very important
writer in our country about the writing
in a time of trouble you know so we want
people to come and to express themselves
and to write about what they have felt
all these months we think that is a very
important aspect because we then other
people can identify with those
narratives and that's what we are trying
to do now and we want to do everything
we were doing before but you know little
by little it's taken us it's difficult
oh one book I've asked three books I
would take I would take three books okay
you're allowed three books and I will be
it would be like I love the Four
Quartets by TS Eliot I find every time I
read them it's like they tell me
something different and I would take a
hundred years of solitude because it's
also a book that gives of itself and I
would take Ulysses it's very funny that
I said all three English books but
because it releases I have never been
able to finish
you
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