Video - The Power of Stories: A Journalist's Fight for Family

The Storm Within As Hurricane Ian ravaged Florida's coast, Maria, a young journalist, reported live from the eye of the storm. Meanwhile, her family, immigrants from Puerto Rico, huddled together in their Tampa home, praying for safety. As Maria broadcasted the devastation, she couldn't shake off the memories of her family's struggles. Her parents, once proud business owners, had lost everything to Hurricane Maria in 2017. As the storm subsided, Maria returned home to find her family safe but worried. Her father, Juan, had received a deportation notice, threatening to tear them apart again. Determined to help, Maria used her platform to share her family's story, highlighting the struggles of immigrant families. Her report went viral, sparking a national conversation. As the community rallied around them, Juan's deportation was deferred. Maria's family was granted a temporary reprieve, a testament to the power of journalism and the human spirit.