Visibility

The Foundation raises public awareness about representation gaps and works to cultivate appreciation for Latino contributions and experiences. We also serve as an amplifying watchdog, submitting Federal Communications Commision filings and sponsoring legal advocacy all while raising awareness about the causes.

Annual Visibility Awards

We have our finger on the pulse of emerging Hispanic talent. The Foundation mentors, identifies and shines a spotlight on up-and-coming talent and leaders who are advancing Latino representation through our Annual Visibility Awards. Current Visibility Awards include the Horizon Award, the Spotlight Award and the Raúl Juliá Award for Excellence.

Past awardees include Lin-Manual Miranda (Horizon Award), Eva Longoria (Horizon Award) and Sandra Bullock (Raúl Juliá Award for Excellence).

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Cultural Engagement

Cultural events play a pivotal role in enhancing Latino visibility by providing platforms for showcasing diverse artistic expressions, fostering a sense of community pride, and challenging stereotypes. The Foundation hosts events, to promote the celebration, understanding and appreciation of Latino cultures — promoting inclusivity and empowering individuals to embrace their heritage with confidence.

Audience & Diversity Studies

The Foundation commissions ground-breaking studies on the current state of Latino opportunity and influence in media and entertainment to raise awareness about the progress that still needs to be made. Past reports include The Latino Disconnect and The Latino Media Gap, among others.

Amplifying & Celebrating Latino Artistry

InformaGente

The Foundation launched InformaGente with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to raise Latino awareness of and help disseminate essential disaster preparedness, response and recovery information to the Latino community as natural disasters hit us harder and more frequently. Read more about InformaGente.

Coctelitos con Rita Moreno & Congressman Joaquín Castro

The Foundation hosted Rita Moreno and Congressman Joaquin Castro for a conversation about the past, present and future of Latinos in Hollywood.

Los Angeles Mural Project

The Foundation collaborated with FX Networks to create the Los Angeles Mural Project in celebration of the 3rd season of Mayans M.C. We commissioned 3 local mural artists to create 3 distinct murals and virtual unveiling ceremony to discuss the impact Mayans M.C. has on Latino representation.

In The Heights Screenings

The Foundation, in collaboration with Warner Media Multicultural, held 2 advanced screenings of In the Heights, one in D.C. for our sponsors and supporters and a second in Harlingen, TX for the student participants of The Palm Awards for South Texas high school student theater productions.