STATEMENT: Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) on Donald Trump's Unconstitutional Targeting of Twitter and Facebook

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]President Trump is using his executive power to intimidate social media companies to allow him and other conservative politicians to spew hate, lies, racism, and unchecked misinformation. He has also wrongly conflated content moderation and fact checking to that of government censorship, and has disguised this conflation as an act of Free Speech. While NHMC is supportive of efforts to decrease the virality and prevalence of hate speech online, we strongly oppose the President’s Executive Order as it is not based on constitutionality or the facts of the situation. In addition, NHMC strongly opposes any effort that prevents or reduces federal agencies’ ability to advertise on social media platforms in light of the Census, 2020 Election, and the ongoing pandemic."
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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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