Independent digital journalism as a counter-hegemonic place of memory in the communication field

Abstract

This article elaborates on the understanding of the importance of independent journalism in the fight against forgetting, particularly in opposition to hegemonic narratives. Drawing on the perspectives of theorists such as Pierre Bourdieu, Pierre Nora, and Paul Ricoeur, it explores how independent journalism plays a fundamental role in preserving neglected narratives, amplifying the voices of minorities, and challenging symbolic power in the communicational field. Through a bibliographic review, the text traces how independent journalism acts as a counterbalance to symbolic power, defying dominant narratives and ensuring that important events and issues are not lost to oblivion. It also highlights how the digitalization of independent journalism has expanded its global reach, providing a lasting means for preserving critical narratives. By integrating Pierre Nora’s theories on sites of memory and Paul Ricoeur’s theory of forgetting, it analyzes how independent journalism contributes to the construction of a more diverse and representative memory.