Somos

07/30/2021

Somos is saddened by the passing of Dominican Latin-Grammy winning Merengue star Johnny Ventura. Known as as "El Caballo Mayor" – the great horse – Ventura was a singer, songwriter, bandleader and arranger recognized for modernizing merengue. His several hits, include "Patacón pisao", "Capullo y sorullo" and "Merenguero hasta la tambora."
Ventura, a lifetime achievement award winner died on Wednesday in Dominican Republic at 81 years old.

Ventura, who won a Latin Grammy for best merengue album, was recognized for modernizing the Dominican style of music and dance..

02/17/2021

In honor of the man who helped make Salsa music a worldwide sensation, catch the premiere of “Yo soy la salsa,” a documentary about the 9-time Grammy nominee Johnny Pacheco. Tonight on Pluto TV Cine at 8 pm ET. (CH 902)https://pluto.tv/live-tv/pluto-tv-cine-1

02/11/2021

Hello SOMOS! Are you into Reggaeton? If so, then you won't want to miss the story of how it all started. Tune into PlutoTV for "Underground: La Historia del Reggaetón" tonight at 1030pm. ¡Conéctate al movimiento!"

11/04/2020

Maria Elena Salinas on the Latino Vote in the 2020 Election. CBS News ViacomCBS

10/12/2020

We are so excited for Season 4 of One Day At A Time back at its original home on CBS!! Tonight, at 9PM EST!! Don't miss it!!

10/09/2020

SOMOS continues to celebrate !

Living in or visiting NYC and want to celebrate HHM? Take a stroll through Spanish Harlem, Manhattan - otherwise known as "El Barrio" filled with rich history, diverse culture, and authentic Latin American cuisines.

10/09/2020

SOMOS and The Simon & Shuster Diversity Council are hosting a conversation with Ilia Calderón, author and Emmy Award-winning journalist as we discuss her memoir, “My Time to Speak”.

10/07/2020

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, please join SOMOS and The ParentHood for a sneak peek screening of Nickelodeon’s brand-new Santiago of the Seas on ViacomCBS Internal Workplace page, followed by a conversation with its creator, Nicki Lopez. Infused with Spanish-language and Latino-Caribbean culture themes, the action-adventure series follows Santiago and his mates as they embark on daring rescues, search for treasures and keep the high seas safe in a fantastical Caribbean world.

09/16/2020

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
How can you celebrate? Visit one of these Hispanic diverse neighborhoods in NYC and partake in all that they have to offer!

07/17/2020

The CBS News Special, "Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis” is available to stream now.

These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latinx community amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The documentary will air on CBSN on Sunday, July 19 at 9 p.m. ET

Watch “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis” now: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/low-income-latino-communities-digital-divide-coronavirus-pandemic/

06/02/2020

SOMOS stands with the Black community for an end to all forms of racism. Your struggle is our struggle! Tu lucha es nuestra lucha!