In the News.
Welcome to our “LDC in the News” page, your go-to destination for the latest updates, articles, and coverage highlighting the impactful work, data, and reports of the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC). Dive into a wealth of information curated from reputable media outlets that provides insight into our initiatives and contributions. Stay informed and engaged with the LDC’s mission to drive positive change and foster meaningful connections through our comprehensive collection of news and articles.
In the News.
Welcome to our “LDC in the News” page, your go-to destination for the latest updates, articles, and coverage highlighting the impactful work, data, and reports of the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC). Dive into a wealth of information curated from reputable media outlets that provides insight into our initiatives and contributions. Stay informed and engaged with the LDC’s mission to drive positive change and foster meaningful connections through our comprehensive collection of news and articles.
AXIOS – U.S. Latinos’ economic output closing in on Germany
The total economic output of U.S. Latinos reached $3.2 trillion in 2021, inching closer to Germany’s and staying ahead of India, according to a report being released. Why it matters: The report shows U.S. Latino buying power and economic output...
Al dÃa news – Latinos in the U.S. are key to the growth of the economy, says the 2023 Official LDC U.S. Latino GDP Report
Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC), a nonprofit organization, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), today released its official 2023 Official LDC U.S. Latino GDP Report. Ana Valdez, CEO and president of LDC, said in a press release:”The 2023 report’s findings...
WDET NPR – The lack of Latinx representation in TV and film is a missed opportunity for Hollywood
According to the LDC 2022 report, less than 4 percent of lead and/or supporting roles go to Latino actors, and less than 3 percent of shows had a lead Latino actor in 2022. Ana Valdez, president and CEO, says there...
Bloomberg Linea – Latino Participation In US TV and Films Minimal, Fails to Reflect Real-Life Presence
Latinos represent just 2.6% of leading actors on TV, 1.4% of producers and 1.5% of directors, a contrast with the country’s real demographics that Ana Valdez, CEO of Latino Donor Collaborative, calls “devastating”. “We don’t exist because there is a...
MSN – Where are all the Latinos in Hollywood? Some warn their lack of representation is ‘personal’
Despite comprising nearly 20% of the U.S. population and almost a third of today’s American youth, making them the second-largest consumer audience in the country, Latinos aren’t finding themselves in front of – nor behind – the camera at nearly...
Fox News – Where are all the Latinos in Hollywood? Some warn their lack of representation is ‘personal’
“The Latino market, if you were tapping it right, you would grow your top line in Hollywood,” said TV show-runner Jeff Valdez, who co-created The Brothers Garcia – which had a four-year run on Nickelodeon in 2000, having been billed...
The Hollywood Reporter – Latin Representation in TV and Film Reverts to 2019 Levels, Study Finds
“American stories are Latino stories,” says Ana Valdez. “We need an explanation on why you are making us invisible when we’re actually driving the growth, why you are making us negative when we’re actually bringing a lot of fantastic talent...
IMDb – Latin Representation in TV and Film Reverts to 2019 Levels, Study Finds
Latin representation in television and film has dropped to 2019 levels, according to a new diversity report from the Latino Donor Collaborative.
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