PRESS RELEASE: NHMC’s Statement on Twitter Permanently Suspending Donald J. Trump’s Account

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Araceli Velasco
avelasco@nhmc.org
(626) 792-6462

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOS ANGELES, CA (Jan. 8, 2021) – The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) for more than a decade, and in collaboration with other civil rights organizations, Change the Terms, and Stop Hate for Profit have been working towards holding platforms accountable to follow their own policies.

“Twitter has done what is right for our country today, and has permanently suspended Donald J. Trump's account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO, National Hispanic Media Coalition. “Once again, we call on Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc and Google, Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman & CEO of Facebook, and other social media platforms to do the right thing in safeguarding America’s democracy.”

On January 6, 2021 the world witnessed President Trump encourage domestic terrorists to take arms and take over the United States Capitol. The attempted coup was not successful, however lives were lost. White Supremacists, Right-wing extremists, and Donald J. Trump use hate speech via social media platforms to divide, confuse, and recruit supporters. Their actions are violent, hateful and un-American.

NHMC is a 35 year old nonprofit 501(c)(3) civil rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism towards Latinos and other marginalized communities. NHMC collaborates with other social justice organizations to eliminate online hate, hold online platforms and Media accountable. The National Hispanic Media Coalition is committed to safeguarding democracy in the United States of America.

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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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PRESS RELEASE: NHMC’s Statement on Twitter Permanently Suspending Donald J. Trump’s Account

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