Celebrate Women’s History Month with…

March 11, 2024

The National Hispanic Media Coalition Presents 

Building Community: Elevating Women In Sports

Emmy Award-winning Journalist MJ Acosta-Ruiz Hosts Our Latest Episode Celebrating Women’s History Month with Women Athletes Changing The Game

The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) hosted a panel featuring athletes diving into culture, gender, and representation which is live now on NHMC’s YouTube Channel.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, NHMC reaffirms its commitment to elevating Latina representation in Hollywood, D.C., and beyond. Only 38.4% of athletes currently employed in the United States are women and the most common ethnicity of overall athletes is White at 72.8%, and with a gender-wage gap more present than ever, it is time we invest in and elevate our talented Latina athletes. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist MJ Acosta-Ruiz, the first woman of color to host a show at the NFL Network and last year’s NHMC Impact Awards Gala co-host, the panel explores the interdimensional identities Latina athletes carry in the industry, shining a light on representation and finding a support system of powerful women.

Featured panelists include:

  • Diana Flores, Captain and Quarterback of Mexico’s World Champion National Flag Football team
  • Nicco Montaño, Professional mixed martial artist 
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.

NHMC is a not-for-profit, and provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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