STATEMENT: NHMC COMMENDS ACTIONS TAKEN BY YOUTUBE AND REDDIT TO STOP ONLINE HATE

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   Earlier today Reddit, the social media platform, chose to stand up against online hate and ban subreddits, forums, and users that promote hate based on “identity or vulnerability” from its site. As a first step to enforce this stronger policy against hate, Reddit banned nearly 2,000 subreddits, including The_Donald, a popular micro community that frequently spews hate, misogyny,  and homophobia in support of Donald Trump YouTube also chose to stand against online hate by banning a number of accounts, including that of David Duke, Stefan Molyneux, and Richard Spencer–publicly known and self-identified white supremacists. This is a part of a larger crackdown against hate from YouTube since summer of 2019. These steps are critically important and send a strong message to those who use hate to divide, target, and abuse our communities online. As a founding member of the Change the Terms coalition, NHMC commends YouTube and Reddit’s actions and encourages bold action to ensure that all can enjoy an online experience free from hate, racism, and harassment.   As our country continues to fight the pandemics of COVID-19 and racism, NHMC calls on those with influence to join us in demanding the elimination of symbolic, wide-spread white supremacy and hate online. In Solidarity, Brenda Victoria Castillo President & CEO National Hispanic Media Coalition]]>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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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