NHMC Empowers Online Creators of Color at Take Creative Control LA

The National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Policy Counsel, Daiquiri Ryan, moderated a panel entitled Owning Our Narratives at Take Creative Control LA at Vector90 in Los Angeles, California on March 29, 2019. The event was one stop in a nationwide tour set out by the Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice to educate creators on protecting their work. Panelists included Elosi Ikharo of AFROPUNK, Lilly Workneh of Blavity News, Beleaf of popular YouTube channel Beleaf in Fatherhood, and Safiya Umoja Noble of the University of California Los Angeles. Ms. Ryan guided the Owning Our Narratives panel through issues like the importance of diversity in media, authentic storytelling, and how access to a free and open internet can empower our communities to flourish. The event also featured information on how creators can get involved in supporting the Save the Internet Act which would restore net neutrality. NHMC is proud to have partnered with Take Creative Control, featuring successful artists, entrepreneurs, and creators of color.

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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