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MON., FEB. 5: LATINOS DEMONSTRATE AGAINST THEIR EXCLUSION IN THE FILM INDUSTRY PASADENA, CALIF. - At the February 5 Oscars® Nominees Luncheon, the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) Action Network will hold the first of two demonstrations targeting studio film executives attending Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences events. The demonstrations launch a national campaign protesting the chronic underrepresentation of Latinos in on-screen and behind-the-camera roles in motion pictures. The NHMC Action Network represents independent writers and producers, and casting, production and entertainment marketing companies. Details will be announced shortly for the second demonstration which will be held March 3. Event Details WHEN Monday, Feb. 5, 2018### The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is the media watchdog for the Latino community, ensuring that we are fairly and consistently represented in news and entertainment and that our voices are heard over the airwaves and on the internet.
We exist to challenge executives and influencers throughout the entertainment and news industry to eliminate barriers for Latinos to express themselves and be heard through every type of medium. NHMC works to bring decision-makers to the table to open new opportunities for Latinos to create, contribute and consume programming that is inclusive, free from bias and hate rhetoric, affordable and culturally relevant. Receive real-time updates on Facebook, Twitter @NHMC and Instagram @NHMC_org.