NHMC Quoted in Us Weekly en Español

July 16, 2025

Los Emmy 2025 ignoran a los latinos: Más voces denuncian indignados la falta de representación del talento hispano

Norma Angélica Gómez, 16 de Julio de 2025

This week, NHMC’s President and CEO, Brenda Victoria Castillo, released a statement regarding this year's Emmy nominations, which was picked up by Norma Angélica Gómez of US Weekly en Español.

"La National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) emitió un comunicado contundente en el que, si bien felicita a figuras como Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear), Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons) y Lorena Pérez Batista (edición de sonido en The Studio), también denuncia la dramática caída en la representación de actores de color este año, la peor en los últimos cinco años.

“Con tantas series y proyectos liderados por personas de color, nuestra comunidad latina merece ser vista, escuchada y reconocida por su excelencia”, declaró Brenda Victoria Castillo, presidenta y CEO de NHMC. “Los miembros votantes de la Academia de Televisión no estuvieron a la altura este año”.

Read the article in full, visit UsWeeklyenEspañol.com

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, which includes seniors, youth, and other historically excluded groups.

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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