Dozens of top Hollywood creatives and activists have signed an open letter in response to the shuttering of production company Participant — imploring the industry to continue to effect change through film and television as the defunct company once did.
George Clooney, Aflonso Cuarón, Ava DuVernay, Jane Fonda, Regina King, Viola Davis, #MeToo founder Tarana Burke, civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, Color of Change president Rashad Robinson and more are signators, in addition to groups like GLAAD and Human Rights Watch. The letter was coordinated by the National Domestic Workers Alliance (Ndwa), which collaborated with Participant and director Cuarón on a visibility campaign for his 2018 Oscar winner “Roma.”
“As we say goodbye to Participant, we must underscore that values-based storytelling is needed now more than ever,” the letter states. “There is a whole ecosystem of people, connected by the work of the last 20 years of Participant, ready to work with you.
George Clooney, Aflonso Cuarón, Ava DuVernay, Jane Fonda, Regina King, Viola Davis, #MeToo founder Tarana Burke, civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, Color of Change president Rashad Robinson and more are signators, in addition to groups like GLAAD and Human Rights Watch. The letter was coordinated by the National Domestic Workers Alliance (Ndwa), which collaborated with Participant and director Cuarón on a visibility campaign for his 2018 Oscar winner “Roma.”
“As we say goodbye to Participant, we must underscore that values-based storytelling is needed now more than ever,” the letter states. “There is a whole ecosystem of people, connected by the work of the last 20 years of Participant, ready to work with you.
- 5/7/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
President-elect Joe Biden plans to “immediately” introduce a sweeping immigration reform bill during his first days in office. The new legislation, currently being drafted by congressional Democrats and immigrant rights advocates, will include a pathway to citizenship for an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants.
Top Latino and immigrant advocacy groups were struck by the boldness of the coming legislation, telling Politico’s Laura Barrón-López they were “floored” by the “aggressive agenda.”
Biden’s plan “is the most aggressive agenda that I have seen on immigration reform from day one — not only...
Top Latino and immigrant advocacy groups were struck by the boldness of the coming legislation, telling Politico’s Laura Barrón-López they were “floored” by the “aggressive agenda.”
Biden’s plan “is the most aggressive agenda that I have seen on immigration reform from day one — not only...
- 1/16/2021
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
She Se Puede, a digital lifestyle community and media platform that inspires, affirms, and informs Latinas to leverage our power in a way that transforms our lives, families, and futures, announced a new nationwide virtual tour Oct. 19-23, the Latinas Make a Difference Tour.
The team is hitting the virtual road for a week-long celebration of Latina empowerment. They’re gathering a diverse group of powerhouse Latinas who will discuss topics during this historic year of change: the presidential elections, health and wellness, finance, career, immigration, and much more.
The tour will have two national headlining events and virtual local stops across Arizona, Florida, and North Carolina. It will feature fierce Latinas who are changing their communities for the better and inspiring all Latinas to act on their power, use their voices, and vote ‒ all while showcasing the culture and spirit of each community. She Se Puede founders will host panels with local leaders,...
The team is hitting the virtual road for a week-long celebration of Latina empowerment. They’re gathering a diverse group of powerhouse Latinas who will discuss topics during this historic year of change: the presidential elections, health and wellness, finance, career, immigration, and much more.
The tour will have two national headlining events and virtual local stops across Arizona, Florida, and North Carolina. It will feature fierce Latinas who are changing their communities for the better and inspiring all Latinas to act on their power, use their voices, and vote ‒ all while showcasing the culture and spirit of each community. She Se Puede founders will host panels with local leaders,...
- 10/21/2020
- Look to the Stars
America Ferrera And Eva Longoria Help Launch She Se Puede, A Digital Lifestyle Community For Latinas
Today marks the official launch of She Se Puede, a digital lifestyle community built to inspire, affirm, and inform Latinas so they can leverage their power to transform their lives, their families, their community and their nation.
The nonprofit initiative was founded by leaders from the worlds of organizing, politics, and entertainment ‒ Alex Martínez Kondracke, America Ferrera, Carmen Perez, Christy Haubegger, Elsa Collins, Eva Longoria Bastón, Jess Morales Rocketto, Mónica Ramírez, Olga Segura, and Stephanie Valencia.
“This election year, everyone is reminded of the Latino population numbers and how fast we are growing as a community. But let’s be clear: demography is not destiny,” said activist, actress, producer, and director America Ferrera, “Unless and until we believe in our own potential and realize our own power, we will remain underrepresented as a political and cultural force.”
“This year, there are 32 million eligible Latino voters in the U.S., yet...
The nonprofit initiative was founded by leaders from the worlds of organizing, politics, and entertainment ‒ Alex Martínez Kondracke, America Ferrera, Carmen Perez, Christy Haubegger, Elsa Collins, Eva Longoria Bastón, Jess Morales Rocketto, Mónica Ramírez, Olga Segura, and Stephanie Valencia.
“This election year, everyone is reminded of the Latino population numbers and how fast we are growing as a community. But let’s be clear: demography is not destiny,” said activist, actress, producer, and director America Ferrera, “Unless and until we believe in our own potential and realize our own power, we will remain underrepresented as a political and cultural force.”
“This year, there are 32 million eligible Latino voters in the U.S., yet...
- 9/2/2020
- Look to the Stars
More than 100 luminaries have signed a statement in support of the multiple women who have accused hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of sexual assault. The allegations will be further explored this week with the world premiere of Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering’s “On the Record” at the Sundance Film Festival, a documentary that Oprah Winfrey recently exited as executive producer, thereby killing the film’s distribution setup with Apple TV+.
The list of individuals supporting the more-than-20 women who’ve accused Russell Simmons — such as former music executive Drew Dixon, whose accounts are detailed in the new film — include Rose McGowan, Alyssa Milano, Marisa Tomei, Gloria Steinem, Thandie Newton, Evan Rachel Wood, Liz Garbus, Idina Menzel, and Rosanna Arquette. See the full list below.
Organized by Equality Now, UltraViolet, and V-Day, the statement, which will be shared on social media, is as follows: “It takes great courage for any survivors...
The list of individuals supporting the more-than-20 women who’ve accused Russell Simmons — such as former music executive Drew Dixon, whose accounts are detailed in the new film — include Rose McGowan, Alyssa Milano, Marisa Tomei, Gloria Steinem, Thandie Newton, Evan Rachel Wood, Liz Garbus, Idina Menzel, and Rosanna Arquette. See the full list below.
Organized by Equality Now, UltraViolet, and V-Day, the statement, which will be shared on social media, is as follows: “It takes great courage for any survivors...
- 1/23/2020
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Fifty-seven-year-old screenwriter and West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin is telling the Democratic party to “stop acting like young people” and grow up while also lauding the fact that young people are being elected. “I really like the new crop of young people who were just elected to Congress. They now need to stop acting like young people. It’s time to do that,” Sorkin said.
He then went on to say to CNN host Fareed Zakaria that, “[Politics] is not just about transgender bathrooms” and said that was just a “Republican talking point.
He then went on to say to CNN host Fareed Zakaria that, “[Politics] is not just about transgender bathrooms” and said that was just a “Republican talking point.
- 1/20/2019
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
VMAs 2018: Logic Reunites Immigrant Children With Parents in Border Wall Protest Performance (Video)
Logic and Ryan Tedder brought out hundreds of immigrant children and reunited them with their families during their MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) performance on Monday to protest the Trump administration’s border policies.
Joined on stage by participants from the activist groups National Domestic Workers Alliance, United We Dream and Make the Road New York, the rapper wore a shirt emblazoned with the phrase “f– the wall” for the politically-charged performance of his latest single “One Day.”
Toward the end of the song, a wall at the back of the stage was raised and dozens more children wearing “we are all human beings” shirts were “reunited” with the others already on stage, a reference to the Trump administration’s policy of separating families at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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“We are still in a moment of crisis.
Joined on stage by participants from the activist groups National Domestic Workers Alliance, United We Dream and Make the Road New York, the rapper wore a shirt emblazoned with the phrase “f– the wall” for the politically-charged performance of his latest single “One Day.”
Toward the end of the song, a wall at the back of the stage was raised and dozens more children wearing “we are all human beings” shirts were “reunited” with the others already on stage, a reference to the Trump administration’s policy of separating families at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Also Read: MTV VMAs: Logic & Khalid Perform Suicide-Prevention Anthem '1-800-273-8255' (Video)
“We are still in a moment of crisis.
- 8/21/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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