New Episode of Building Community: A Conversation Over Banned Books

December 12, 2022

Battle Against Banned Books

Banned Books Panel

Attention all bookworms! The National Hispanic Media Coalition sat down with literature patrons advocating for public access to books that tell the stories of people of color, race and racism in American history, LGBTQ identities among other subjects and more. If you love books, reading, and your First Amendment rights - be sure to join us.

Panelists Include:

  • Megan Cusick: Deputy Director for the State Advocacy, Public Policy and Advocacy Office at The American Library Association
  • Macey Morales: Director of Communications at the National Coalition Against Censorship
  • Kasey Meehan: Program Director for PEN America

Grab your favorite book and cozy up to our latest episode of Building Community.

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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