Latinos are the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S. and the largest ethnic group in much of the Southwest, yet Latino media and journalism lack the funding, representation, and sustainability needed to serve this population. States like California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada have around 100 Latino media outlets, primarily small, independent publications owned by Latinos, which also play a crucial role in civic engagement. However, these outlets often operate with limited staff and financial resources as advertising dollars have not fully transitioned online, facing challenges exacerbated by the shift from print to digital platforms.

Financial sustainability is a pressing issue and it is essential for philanthropy, the private sector, and government to adopt policies and investments that ensure long-term support for Latino media. The shortage of bilingual, bicultural journalists who understand Latino communities and the need to address changing demographics and generational divides within the Latino population further compounds this issue. 

The Latino Media Collaborative (LMC), founded in 2019, aims to tackle these challenges by leveraging Latino media to impact policy, change narratives, and promote civic engagement while strengthening the sector through advocacy, research, and capacity building.

The Latino Media Roundtable plays a critical role in coalition building on key priority issues, provides multilingual media services, manages multi-platform outreach campaigns, publishes original stories, and builds the capacity of the Latino media sector.

The Latino Media Collaborative leverages the power of Latino and community news media to impact policy, change narratives, and promote civic engagement, while also supporting advancement of the sector through capacity building, research, and advocacy. Keep reading to learn more about our work and how you can get involved

The Latino Media Collaborative hosts dynamic events designed to spark conversation and inspire action within our community. From engaging panel discussions with top thinkers and policymakers to one-on-one interviews with influential leaders, our events provide a platform for meaningful dialogue on the issues that matter most.