NHMC Statement on Yahoo's Release of Diversity Record

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2014

CONTACT Brian Pacheco, NHMC bpacheco@www.nhmc.org (213) 718-0732

PASADENA, Calif. -- On Tuesday, Yahoo released data revealing the underrepresentation of Latinos in the company's workforce. Latinos make up only 4% of Yahoo's employees in the United States. The company joins Google and LinkedIn as the latest tech company in recent weeks to publicly release data on employment diversity.

The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), which works in part to ensure Latino inclusion in the media and telecommunications industries, has long requested that tech companies share their employment numbers and commit to recruiting more Latinos into their workforces.

The following statement can be attributed to Alex Nogales, president and CEO of NHMC:

"Yet another tech company reveals what we all knew to be true: there is a lack of diversity across this sector. As with Google and LinkedIn, I applaud Yahoo's transparency as an important first step to becoming inclusive of this country's diversity. It is critically important for all tech companies to recruit and tap into the pool of Latino talent found throughout the nation -- and NHMC commits to ensure this happens. In the next week, we will be setting up meetings with the leadership of these companies to discuss how NHMC can help them achieve employment diversity."

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About NHMC

The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a media advocacy and civil rights organization for the advancement of Latinos, working towards a media that is fair and inclusive of Latinos, and towards universal, affordable, and open access to communications. Learn more at www.nhmc.org. Receive real-time updates on Facebook and Twitter @NHMC.

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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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