Introducing The LDC Latina Initiative:
Amplifying Latina Voices and Driving Leadership
Launched November 19-20, 2024, in NYC
The Latino Data Collaborative Think Tank (LDCTT) researches and highlights the vital contributions of American Latinos to the U.S. economy and GDP.
Original Research
Research Partners
Find all of the Latino Donor Collaborative’s news stories from around the web, as well as assets for press kits.
Learn about how the Latino Donor Collaborative is working to reshape the perception of Latinos and find ways to help grow their revenue and market share.
History
LDC & LDCTT

Impact Numbers

Board of Directors
Advisory Network
The LDC engages in initiatives like presentations, forums and outreach to provide decision-makers with free, vital information on the contributions of American Latinos, aiding informed resource allocation.
CEO One-on-One
Company Presentations
Elevate Latinos – Youth Engagement Hub
Other Campaigns

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.
WLRN – Report: U.S. Latino economic muscle grows to $3.2 trillion
Latino shoppers in California, home to the nation’s biggest Latino market. The economic power of U.S. Latinos nationwide rose to $3.2 trillion and, if they composed an independent country, their gross domestic product, or GDP, would make it the world’s...
YAHOO FINANCE – U.S. Latino GDP ranks 5th largest in global economy

The U.S. Latino economy is thriving, with recent reports from the Latino Donor Collaborative revealing that Latino GDP in the United States has reached $3.2 trillion. This figure positions it as the fifth-largest global economy if considered independently.

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...
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...
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...
BBC – Latin Representation in TV and Film Reverts to 2019 Levels, Study Finds
According to the 2022 Media Report, the percentage of Latin stars, co-stars, showrunners and directors all decreased from 2021 to 2022. Last year saw 2.6 percent Latin leads on television, as opposed to 2.9 percent the year before; 2.6 percent...
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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