ADVISORY: TUES JAN. 23: NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDIA COALITION ACTION NETWORK TO TARGET 2018 ACADEMY AWARDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 22, 2018
CONTACT:
Clarissa Corona
213.718.0732
 communications@nhmc.org
 
TUES JAN. 23: NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDIA COALITION ACTION NETWORK TO TARGET 2018 ACADEMY AWARDS
PASADENA, CALIF. - The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) Action Network will announce two demonstrations to target the exclusion of Latinos at the 2018 Academy Awards® that will launch a national campaign protesting the underrepresentation of Latinos in on-screen and behind-the-camera roles in motion pictures.
The 20-member NHMC Action Network consists of independent writers, producers, actors, and casting, production, and entertainment marketing companies.
Event Details
WHAT:
Launch of a national campaign combatting the exclusion of Latinos in film. Even though Latinos comprise 18 percent of the U.S. population and almost one-quarter of all movie ticket buyers, they along with Native Americans remain the most underrepresented minorities in Hollywood.
WHO:
  • Alex Nogales, NHMC president and chief executive officer
  • Gloria Molina, former Los Angeles County Supervisor
  • Sonny Skyhawk, founder and chief executive officer of American Indians in Film & Television and founder of First Nations Image Foundation
WHEN:
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
WHERE:  
NHMC Headquarters
55 S. Grand Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
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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.
 
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National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a 40+ year old 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities.

We advance Latino visibility and influence from the halls of Washington, D.C., to the studios of Hollywood. Through our media advocacy and workforce development initiatives, NHMC creates spaces where diverse creators can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our Series Scriptwriters Program, Latinx Stream Showcase, Creators Networking Program, Careers in Entertainment Youth Program, and Media Advocacy Fellowships serve as both incubators and pipelines, preparing the next generation of storytellers, advocates, and industry leaders. Through mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and direct access to entertainment executives, these programs help transform emerging talent into lasting industry voices while expanding authentic representation across media.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate in the space of Artificial Intelligence when it intersects with civil & human rights, including making sure Latino-Interest and children’s protections are included in AI initiatives and implementations. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

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