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The Progressive Magazine June-July Issue Cover
The Progressive Magazine
 | 06-06-24

One Question: What can people do to combat disinformation in the 2024 election season?

Brenda Victoria Castillo
President and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition
"We need to educate people around us in our everyday lives about how to check sources and diversify the news we are taking in nearly every minute of the day. We have to encourage folks to take a step into the uncomfortable, to question the validity of something as an active consumer. These days it's common to come across a manipulated image, fabricated story, or AI-generated deep fake on social media.

We have to take responsibility as a community to say, "no, you can't manipulate us anymore." There's no one coming to save us; the big online platforms are only out for viral advertisement money, and our government is moving too slowly to truly prevent harm. It's up to us to educate our families, to make a difference, and to defend the truth."

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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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