There are few journalists with the determination to believe that the work they do can truly change the course of history or even open the eyes of skeptics - those who see but pretend not to see because it keeps them oblivious to the truth.
Many of these determined journalists begin their careers with the intention of altering the course of history but quickly discover that the world is not ready for the truth they seek. Some give up on their own accord, seeing that what they want is not actually changing anything. Others, however, continue and gradually change global journalism through their persistence, dedication, zeal, and truth, despite being persecuted and slandered to confuse public opinion.
The strong do not give up, not because they do not fear for their lives or the safety of their family, but because they have sworn to defend what they believe in. If they believe it, why fear it? And the truth be told, those who are worried or have something to fear are because these independent journalists are doing a good job, and that work bothers others.
Naomi Brockwell reminds me of an iron lady who does not easily falter and fights for what she believes in, and not only that, she wants the public to see and decide for themselves what the truth is. Believe me, few journalists have that kind of determination.
I live in a country where independent journalism is non-existent. There are those who call themselves independent, but at the first sign of threat to physical or psychological integrity or bribery, they abandon the boat in detriment to journalistic truth. I do not condemn them after all, it is never easy to fight people who have a whole infrastructure (government) set up to intimidate and coerce opponents.
But I admire those who stand up, who fight with the meager resources they have to bring the truth to light. That is why I take my hat off to Naomi Brockwell.
Naomi Brockwell fights a good fight. She uses the existing resources to combat lies and impose journalistic truth, as can be seen in the various articles she shares, such as the recent case of Julian Assange. This case even led to the YouTube platform censoring the content, a clear indication that the truth that the video exposes threatens someone.
This someone uses the mechanisms at their disposal to intimidate and threaten to remove incriminating content, a clear allusion that the work she conducts is important. Truth must prevail over the lies that people are made to consume.
This warrior of independent media not only fights a good fight in the journalistic field but also teaches people to value privacy more. After all, people have the right to share information they feel comfortable sharing and to safeguard information they believe is only relevant to them.
Privacy is normal, and people have the right to understand that it matters and is of utmost human necessity.
The world needs more Naomis - people who, despite difficulties, continue to fight for the truth. The truth matters. The spread of lies is dangerous and can have disastrous consequences for humanity. The concealment of truth causes irreparable damage to society, but true journalists are becoming increasingly rare, and the world is thus heading towards an abyss of lies.
Strength to you, Naomi Brockwell - your battle is only just beginning. Success with the truth.
