Nielsen Study: Latinos Show Gains on Broadcast TV – Lagging on Streamers
A new study of diversity in television programming by Nielsen Media Research points to a record level of on-screen representation, with...
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Bel Hernandez
Sep 27, 20214 min read
Latin Heat Media’s Bel Hernandez Appointed to HFPA’s Credentials Committee
HFPA Headquarters in West Hollywood (Credit: Wikipedia) Latin Heat Media Founder and CEO Bel Hernandez has been selected to the...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 26, 20213 min read
Diversity Wins at the Oscars But Not Inclusive of U.S. Latinos
By Bel Hernandez The 93rd Academy Awards will go down in history for many reasons this year. It was the first partially virtual Oscar...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 26, 20214 min read
Hollywood Report: Latinos Make Progress in Film but Remain Underrepresented
By Cesar Arredondo U.S. Latinos made considerable gains in films last year but remain greatly underrepresented, according to a new study....
Bel Hernandez
Nov 3, 20201 min read
NALIP’s Diverse Women in Media Forum Scheduled for December
The Diverse Women in Media Forum’s website is up and running and accepting applications for its mentorship and scholarship programs....
Bel Hernandez
Sep 24, 20209 min read
Edward James Olmos Testifies Before the Judiciary Committee
The Representation of People of Color and Diversity in The Media Was the topic of Discussion for Four Hours Edward James Olmos was a...
Bel Hernandez
Sep 11, 20208 min read
What I Want From The DGA Is An Honest Discussion
Op Ed by Director Frank Aragon The Directors Guild of America is both a craft union and a Guild that protects the creative and economic...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 16, 20202 min read
Oscars® To Increase Diversity With Inclusion Initiative
Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the next phase of its equity and inclusion initiative, Academy Aperture...
Bel Hernandez
Mar 16, 20202 min read
LA Mayor and Netflix Helping Create A More Diverse Entertainment Industry
Netflix with the Los Angeles Mayor’s Evolve Entertainment Fund to help college students get their foot in the door in Hollywood. Darnell...
Bel Hernandez
Jan 28, 20181 min read
Fuse and NHMC Team up to Highlight the Lack of Diversity in Hollywood
On Sunday, March 4 — the evening of the Oscars — Fuse will broadcast its commercial-free premiere of Dear White People at 8:00 pm...
Bel Hernandez
Sep 30, 20172 min read
Luis Guzman, Flavor Flav and Maurice Benard at “Hold On” Free Film Premiere
Cross Cultural Filmmaking Collaborations Panel at Hispanicize L.A. Los Angeles, CA — Legendary character actor Luis Guzman, hip hop...
Bel Hernandez
Aug 30, 20161 min read
2nd Annual Official Latino Short Film Festival Starts Sept. 15th
September 15 – 18th – Harlem, New York City The 2nd Annual Official Latino Short Film Festival will take place September 15-18, 2016 in...
Bel Hernandez
May 11, 20162 min read
NBCUniversal Open Call for “Scene Showcase”
Deadline: May 30, 2016 at 6pm ET As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity, NBCUniversal will produce a live performance Scene...
Bel Hernandez
Feb 29, 20164 min read
An Open Letter To Chris Rock and Reggie Hudlin
Jeff Valdez Serial Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, President VPI First of all, congratulations for your work last night. It took a lot of...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 26, 20152 min read
NBC Entertainment Chair Robert Greenblatt to Keynote NHMC MediaCon
Greenblatt, who was key in NBC’s turnaround by launching the Emmy-winning hit The Voice; The Blacklist, and Chicago P.D., which stars...
Bel Hernandez
Mar 1, 20152 min read
Michelle Rodriguez Stands Up for White Superhero Roles
By Bel Hernandez Michelle Rodriguez is used to being in hot water, she may even thrives on it. Her latest controversy happened over the...
Bel Hernandez
Aug 2, 20131 min read
NHMC Comments On President Obama Nominee for FCC Commissioner
The National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Vice President of Policy and Legal Affairs, Jessica J. Gonzalez had this to say on the...
Bel Hernandez
Feb 5, 20131 min read
CBS Daytime Writers Initiative Call for Submissions
Applications are now being accepted. The submission period runs from February 5, 2013 to April 1, 2013. The deadline for submissions...
Bel Hernandez
Nov 20, 20123 min read
NHMC & Mag-Net Urge FCC To Consider Diversity Before Relaxing Rules
Washington, D.C. – The National Hispanic Media Coalition (“NHMC”) and the Media Action Grassroots Network (“MAG-Net”), joined by multiple...
Bel Hernandez
May 15, 20122 min read
Latinos Feature Prominently in ABC Home Entertainment DVD Releases
Lana Parrilla A Tribute to the Diversity Mandate at ABC/Disney Burbank, CA – ABC Studios announced the August/September home...
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