All of us here at Latino USA and Futuro Media Group are deeply saddened by the loss of journalist and dear friend Cecilia Vaisman, who passed away over the weekend. Like our founder Maria Hinojosa told us all many times, Ceci was her best friend.
My best friend for 36 years. Cecilia Vaisman is my rock & my joy. Gifted journo. Proud Latina. #RIP #iamabrokenwoman pic.twitter.com/sVdzUjPBtc
— Maria Hinojosa (@Maria_Hinojosa) September 28, 2015
My más querida amiga. I'm destroyed but committed to finding joy at every moment, which is how she asked us to live. http://t.co/QD2j2HPsQT
— Maria Hinojosa (@Maria_Hinojosa) September 28, 2015
Cecilia, who has worked for Futuro Media and contributed to Latino USA, was also the person who introduced our team to Antonia Cereijido, now an associate producer here.
Yesterday, WBEZ Chicago produced an audio tribute to Cecilia about what she meant to many. Maria is one of the people who shares her love and memories of Cecilia.