Manuel Duran founded Memphis Noticias Media, LLC in 2017, where he serves as Editor-in-Chief. With over thirty years of experience in media management and journalism, he has held key positions such as television station manager, news director, and editor-in-chief and actively supports community causes. Specialized in Social Communication Sciences, he was honored with the prestigious First Amendment Award by the HMH Foundation in 2022 for his outstanding contributions to journalism and the promotion of freedom of speech.