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.
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.
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...
Business Wire – The Latino Donor Collaborative Announces the Official Launch of Its New Branch: The Latino Data Collaborative Think Tank
The Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC) is proud to announce the official launch of its new branch, The Latino Data Collaborative Think Tank (LDCTT), as an ongoing effort committed to producing independently funded research and analysis of the economic contributions and...
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