La Voz (Phoenix) facts for kids
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Gannett Company |
| Founded | January 2000 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
La Voz Arizona (which means "The Voice" in Spanish) is a newspaper made in Phoenix, Arizona, in the United States. It is like a sibling newspaper to The Arizona Republic. Both newspapers are owned by a company called Gannett.
Serving the Community
La Voz Arizona helps meet the information needs of people who speak Spanish in Maricopa County, Arizona. It gives out 60,000 copies every Friday. These newspapers are free of charge. You can find them at over 2,000 places. These places include grocery stores, busy shopping centers, and restaurants.
History and Achievements
La Voz Arizona started publishing in January 2000. It quickly became known as a newspaper that wins awards. For example, its journalists won "Latina Journalist of the Year" multiple times. This award came from the National Association of Hispanic Publications in 2003, 2004, and 2005. Also, two people from La Voz Arizona were the first and only Latinos to join the Hall of Fame of the Arizona Newspapers Association.
What You Can Find Inside
La Voz Arizona shares news from both local areas and across the country. It also covers sports and entertainment. The newspaper includes advertisements for many things. These include grocery stores, job openings, cars, phone services, and banks. La Voz Arizona is the only Spanish newspaper in Maricopa County that is checked by VERIFIED. This means its circulation numbers are confirmed by an independent group.
