Online Hate & It's Consequences - Kyle Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty

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November 19th, 2021

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The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is appalled by the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict today of not guilty on all charges, and once again calls on Facebook to acknowledge its role in spreading fear, hate, and violence on its platform.

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It is critical to remember that Facebook allowed the Kenosha Guards, an online organized hate and extremist group, to operate freely on its platform. The organization continually posted violent threats targeting Black Lives Matter protesters, and was also responsible for organizing the armed gathering that ultimately led to the deaths of two protestors.

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Yet again, we find ourselves in a situation where organized online hate, supported by Facebook’s immoral algorithmic profiteering, leads to real life murder. We must hold those responsible to account. How much longer will Facebook and other online platforms sit idly by enabling disinformation that fuels hatred and violence?

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NHMC will honor the Kenosha community and the families impacted by today’s verdict by continuing to hold platforms, shareholders, and advertisers accountable for allowing, amplifying, and profiting from hateful, divisive, and extremely dangerous rhetoric.

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See link to our August 26, 2020 statement here.

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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.

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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