The Futuro Media Group is an independent non-profit media organization dedicated to producing multimedia journalism that explores and gives voice to the diversity of the American experience.
Founded in April 2010 by award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa, The Futuro Media Group is committed to journalism that is balanced, truthful and revealing. Futuro Media’s highly focused mission challenges the status quo by articulating and fostering diversity and innovation in public media, and nurturing the growth and development of a new generation of multicultural journalists in America. In addition to its work in the public interest, Futuro Media Group encourages participation by Latinos and all people of color in civic engagement and outreach events.
Mission: The Futuro Media Group is an independent non-profit media organization dedicated to producing multimedia journalism that explores and gives voice to the diversity of the American experience. Futuro Media works in the public interest – informing and educating the public about compelling narratives, real lives and important stories often overlooked by mainstream media.
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"I depend on Latino USA & Futuro Mediato continue to bring me these stories that other news outlets miss." -Noelle Rich
In this season of thanks, we are so thankful to our audience, who continues to tune into Latino USA, In The Thick,Latino Rebels, and Futuro Studios. If you depend on Futuro Mediaa for your news, please consider giving to Futuro Media.
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Monthly Sustainer Amanda shared her favorite 2020 Latino USA episode with us. Here is what she said:
“I am consistently impressed by Latino USA’s ability to tell stories I can’t hear anywhere else, like this episode featuring four young people discussing Latino allyship and Black Lives Matter. News orgs so rarely air the voices of youth, especially youth of color!”
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YR Media and Latino USA bring you a discussion with four young adults from all racial backgrounds to discuss what it means to be an effective ally in the fight to end anti-Blackness.
"Now more than ever, we need to know what matters," said Futuro Media monthly sustainer Angela Garcia-Sims.
We are especially thankful for our Futuro Media family members, like Angela. Their words of encouragement have kept us going in this last year. Futuro Media's reporting is more important than ever in these uncertain times. Please help us continue producing independent journalism. Give today and your gift will be doubled by NewsMatch!
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Futuro Media Founder & Senior Anchor Maria Hinojosa in CDMX with a message for our supporters and a special request.
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Your support truly means the world to us at Futuro Media. Would you make it monthly? Your $5, $10, $15 per month is a profound support. Sign on now & NewsMatch will double your gift! We’ll also thank you here and on our website honor roll. Thanks!
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Your support truly means the world to us at Futuro Media. Would you make it monthly? Your $5, $10, $15 per month is a profound support.
Sign on now & NewsMatch will double your gift! We’ll also thank you here and on our website honor roll. Thanks!
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There is so much behind the scenes work that goes into making Latino USA and In The Thick that you may not notice. Our amazing all-female engineering team is responsible for making our shows sound great, and has also made sure everyone on the team has the technology they need to record from home.
We absolutely could not produce these shows without this small but mighty team. Thank you all for putting in the long hours, and for making us sound perfect on air!
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Even though Futuro Studios is our newest property, the team has hit the ground running in the last few months and produced several new projects we are thrilled to have been a part of! Thank you to the Futuros Studios team for all your dedication in bringing Futuro Studios to life!
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Whether it is breaking news, or Latino Rebels Radio, the Latino Rebels Team somehow manages to do it all! We are so thankful to have all of you in the Futuro Familia, and are so lucky to be able to work with you. Thank you for all you do!
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Now playing a new In The Thick podcast!
LISTEN HERE: https://bit.ly/ittchange
Julio is joined by guest co-host Jamilah King. They talk with ITT All-Stars Andrea González-Ramírez, senior writer at GEN by Medium, and Dr. Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University and co-host of the podcast FAQ NYC, on the Biden-Harris transition, their upcoming administration's policies, and Puerto Rico’s election results. They also discuss the latest on the Coronavirus pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement.
LISTEN HERE: bit.ly/ittchange
2020 has brought many changes with it, and our amazing In The Thick Team has powered through them all! We are so grateful to work with this fantastic team, thank you all for your perseverance and hard work!
The In The Thick Team had planned a national tour for earlier this year, but the pandemic forced the tour to be virtual. Please consider a gift to @futuromedia for future virtual events.
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Now playing a Latino USA podcast.
LISTEN HERE: https://bit.ly/fosterkidtojudge
When she was 9, Xiomara Torres fled the civil war in her home country of El Salvador and came to the U.S. As a child she adjusted to her new life in East Los Angeles before she was removed from her family and put into foster care—where she spent six years of her life moving from home to home.
Now, she's the subject of a local play in Oregon titled, "Judge Torres." In this edition of “How I Made It,” Judge Torres shares how she overcame the hurdles of the foster system and made her way to the Oregon Circuit Court.
LISTEN HERE: https://bit.ly/fosterkidtojudge
This story originally aired in March of 2019.
In this season of thanks, we are so grateful to our Latino USA team who works around the clock to bring our audiences stories you won't see on mainstream news. Thank you so much for your work and dedication!
This work cannot be done alone. Would you consider a gift to Futuro Media to ensure shows like Latino USA continue to be produced?
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Since the onset of COVID-19, Latino Rebels has produced hundreds of stories on a local and national scale. These have offered a unique perspective that will not be seen on mainstream media.
Give today to increase our COVID-19 coverage.
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Now playing a new Latino USA podcast!
LISTEN HERE: https://bit.ly/LatinoVoteMyth
As results rolled in on and after Election Day, the so-called “Latino vote” made headlines, but the story was largely about how the vote didn’t necessarily go as predicted. It turned into a major lesson from the 2020 election, but it’s one that Latinos have known for years: the idea of a single “Latino vote” is a myth. Latinos and Latinas across the United States draw from different histories that have shaped their different policy interests, ideologies, and personal experiences. At the polls, that often translates into casting a ballot for candidates that have reached out to communities directly, engaged with their concerns, and earned their votes.
We take a closer look at the states of Florida and Arizona, discussing the crucial voters who swung the results towards their respective candidates’ favor.
LISTEN HERE: https://bit.ly/LatinoVoteMyth
Now playing a new In The Thick!
LISTEN HERE: https://play.acast.com/s/inthethick/donny-youredone
Hosts Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela welcome Anoa J. Changa and Aida Chávez to talk about the week that was.
LISTEN HERE: https://play.acast.com/s/inthethick/donny-youredone
Like numerous non-profits across the country, Futuro Media has been dealt a hard hand by the onset of COVID-19. Our podcast In The Thick was just about to venture out on a national tour of live shows that would have highlighted conversations within local communities, and Election 2020 coverage. Since large gatherings have not been possible in the last six months, the In The Thick team pivoted to virtual events, that while not the same, still give the audience the essence of what a live In The Thick show is.
We would like nothing more to be on the road and meeting our listeners, but virtual events will likely be the course of action for the foreseeable future. These live shows take planning and funds to produce. Would you consider a gift to help us produce an In The Thickk LIVE show?
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Now playing a new Latino USA.
LISTEN HERE: https://bit.ly/lusareclaiming
On March 14th 2020, Martha Escudero and her two daughters became the first family to occupy one of over a hundred vacant homes in El Sereno, Los Angeles. Some people call them squatters, but they call themselves the Reclaimers.
The Reclaimers are occupying houses that belong to the California Department of Transportation, who planned to demolish them in order to build a freeway through this largely latinx and immigrant neighborhood.
This is the story of one of these houses, and its residents, past and present, who have fought to make it their home.
LISTEN HERE: bit.ly/lusareclaiming
When COVID-19 was still in its early days, Futuro Media's Latino USA began reporting on its effects from a local and national perspective. The podcast and website have now become the go-to source for COVID-19 news for our audience. Give today to help Futuro Media continue to follow the COVID-19 crisis, and NewsMatch will double your donation from now until December 31st.
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Unlike traditional newsrooms that make a profit from ads and sponsored stories, Futuro Media is mainly funded by foundation grants and gifts from the Futuro Familia. These funds allow the Futuro Media editorial team to keep bringing you the stories you have come to expect from Futuro Media and its properties.
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“I’m happy to be able to support Futuro, especially during these challenging times," said Julie Vazquez-Johnson, a Futuro Media monthly sustainer. "I wish everyone there strength and good health as we continue to navigate our new normal. The work being done is much needed and valued!”
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Join us for this virtual LIVE In The Thick show on election night! Award-winning journalists and In The Thick co-hosts, Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela, are joined by ITT All-Stars to provide live election analysis and coverage from a Black, Indigenous and POC perspective.
Get ready for In The Thick's 6-hour election night LIVE show!
Join Maria Hinojosa & Julio Ricardo Varela as they react and dissect the night as results start coming in! They'll be joined by ITT All-Stars! It's a night to spend with friends and family.
Set your clocks for TONIGHT, November 3rd, starting at 6:00pm ET!
FOR MORE INFO AND TO RSVP: bit.ly/ittLIVEelection
In The Thick co-hosts Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela host a virtual live show on election night to discuss the POC vote.
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Now playing a new In The Thick podcast!
Listen HERE: http://bit.ly/itt-FTW
Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela break down the electorate in the final ITT show before Election Day. They also hear from Astrid Silva, former ITT guest and immigration activist in Nevada, on voting in her state.
LISTEN HERE: bit.ly/itt-FTW
Now playing a new Latino USA podcast
LISTEN HERE: http://bit.ly/thirdvote
Why do Latinos support Trump? Many people have asked this question since 2016, when after launching his campaign by calling Mexican immigrants rapists, Trump still won almost a third of the Latino vote. Polls indicate that Trump could do it again—or even increase his support among Latino voters in 2020. In this episode, we talk to historian Geraldo Cadava and to longtime Latino Republicans to understand why roughly a third of Latino voters have supported Republican presidential candidates ever since the 1970s.
LISTEN HERE: bit.ly/thirdvote
Join us for this virtual LIVE In The Thick show on election night! Award-winning journalists and In The Thick co-hosts, Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela, are joined by ITT All-Stars to provide live election analysis and coverage from a Black, Indigenous and POC perspective.
Join us for a virtual LIVE Latino Rebels Radio show this Thursday night! Tune in on this page!
Hosts Julio Ricardo Varela and Melinna Bobadilla are joined by Natasha S. Alford, Vice President, Digital Content & Senior Correspondent at TheGrio, Antonia Cerejido, Senior Producer at Futuro Media's Futuro Studios, Layla Zaidane, Executive Director of the Millennial Action Project, an organization focused on activating young leaders to bridge the partisan divide, and Kristen Soltis Anderson, Republican researcher and strategist and a columnist at The Daily Beast and partner and co-founder of Echelon Insights.
This LIVE show is made possible through support from the Walton Family Foundation.
Join us for a virtual LIVE Latino Rebels Radio show this Thursday night! Tune in on this page!
Hosts Julio Ricardo Varela and Melinna Bobadilla are joined by Natasha S. Alford, Vice President, Digital Content & Senior Correspondent at TheGrio, Antonia Cerejido, Senior Producer at Futuro Media's Futuro Studios , Layla Zaidane, Executive Director of the Millennial Action Project, an organization focused on activating young leaders to bridge the partisan divide, and Kristen Soltis Anderson, Republican researcher and strategist and a columnist at The Daily Beast and partner and co-founder of Echelon Insights.
This LIVE show is made possible through support from the Walton Family Foundation.
Now playing a new In The Thick
LISTEN HERE: http://bit.ly/ITTcountdown
Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela are back with the second virtual live show of 2020! They’re joined by ITT All-Stars Imara Jones, creator of TransLash and host of the new TransLash, and Jenni Monet, journalist and founder of the new weekly newsletter Indigenously, to talk about the state of our nation. They discuss issues of voter suppression, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Indigenous vote. They also dive into the Amy Coney Barrett SCOTUS confirmation hearings and what it means for LGBTQ rights.
LISTEN HERE: bit.ly/ITTcountdown
Join us for this virtual LIVE In The Thick show about the 2020 Election and the POC vote. Award-winning journalists and In The Thick co-hosts, Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela, are joined by two ITT All-Stars: Imara Jones, creator of TransLash Media and host of the TransLash podcast; and Jenni Monet, journalist and founder of the new weekly newsletter Indigenously.
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Futuro Media Founder & Senior Anchor Maria Hinojosa in CDMX with a message for our supporters and a special request. Give now and #NewsMatch will double your gift! #MakeItMonthly and we’ll also thank you here and on our website honor roll. Thanks so much! Click to give: https://bit.ly/2F85mrw
"I depend on Latino USA & Futuro Mediato continue to bring me these stories that other news outlets miss." -Noelle Rich In this season of thanks, we are so thankful to our audience, who continues to tune into Latino USA, In The Thick,Latino Rebels, and Futuro Studios. If you depend on Futuro Mediaa for your news, please consider giving to Futuro Media. Click to give: https://bit.ly/2F85mrw
"Now more than ever, we need to know what matters," said Futuro Media monthly sustainer Angela Garcia-Sims. We are especially thankful for our Futuro Media family members, like Angela. Their words of encouragement have kept us going in this last year. Futuro Media's reporting is more important than ever in these uncertain times. Please help us continue producing independent journalism. Give today and your gift will be doubled by NewsMatch! Click to give: https://bit.ly/2F85mrw
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Join us for this virtual LIVE In The Thick show about the 2020 Election and the POC vote. Award-winning journalists and In The Thick co-hosts, Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela, are joined by two ITT All-Stars: Imara Jones, creator of TransLash Media and host of the TransLash podcast; and Jenni Monet, journalist and founder of the new weekly newsletter Indigenously.
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Thank you, Toyota Latino. Together we can protect ourselves and our communities from the harms of #COVID19. The easiest way to help stop the spread of COVID-19 is to follow these four steps #NosotrosContraCOVID #UsAgainstCovid #VayamosJuntos #InThisTogether
Thank you to Toyota Latino for their leadership and their support for our communities. The easiest way to help stop the spread of COVID-19 is to follow these four steps #NosotrosContraCOVID #UsAgainstCovid #VayamosJuntos #InThisTogether
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We truly have the best fans and supporters in the world! Here are a few words from Maria Hinojosa to say thank you for supporting us during #GivingTuesdayNow and #GivingNewsDay."
Thank you to our supporters who made #GivingTuesdayNow a success! We saved this video by D. Inés Casillas for last. You’ll see why. There's still time to help. No gift is too small! https://bit.ly/2XXFUfA #GivingNewsday
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“The Futuro Media tells us the truth.” - Angela Garcia-Sims, monthly sustainer On this #GivingTuesdayNow, please consider making a monthly gift. $10 a month goes a long way for independent, nonprofit journalism. Thanks! You can click here to donate today! https://bit.ly/2XXFUfA
Why does Futuro Media matter to supporter Paulina Jones-Torregrosa during the #COVID19 crisis? Listen to find out, then please support @FuturoMedia and our ongoing #COVID19 coverage today during #GivingTuesdayNow and #GivingNewsDay. You can click here to donate today! https://bit.ly/2XXFUfA
At Futuro Media, we make the invisible visible every day with our dedication to elevating voices and issues that are often overlooked in mainstream media. It is a mission that impacts the lives of countless individuals, and it is a mission that is especially important and incredibly illuminating during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Tomorrow is #GivingTuesdayNow. Supporters, in their own words, share why @FuturoMedia matters to them more than ever. Listen to Blanca Hurley re: NPR's Latino USA and please do what you can to support our journalism. Every gift matters! Thank you! #GivingNewsday #GivingTuesdayNow https://bit.ly/2XXFUfA
Even though our normal lives have changed drastically because of COVID-19, the commitment and responsibility of our Futuro Media journalists has not wavered. #ThankAJourno today for the #PRESSential work that is keeping us informed and united during this pandemic. Find us on Twitter @futuromedia to see our additional #ThankAJourno posts.
NPR's Latino USA Intern Juan Diego loved the 2019 Latino Rebels coverage of the summer protests in #PuertoRico. "I'm so glad Latino Rebels was on the ground." So were we. Give to keep up this intrepid reporting. Gifts matched by NewsMatch until Dec. 31! https://buff.ly/2Nv22bp
NPR's Latino USA Editor Sophia Paliza-Carre's favorite story this year was "The Return" which won gold for Best Documentary at the Third CoastFest/Richard H. Dreihaus Foundation Competition in 2019. Help us continue our journalism! Gifts will be matched by NewsMatch until Dec. 31! https://buff.ly/2Nv22bp
VP for Content Development Marlon Bishop loved NPR's Latino USA cultural reportage in 2019, especially two versions of The Breakdown: "The Legacy of 'Dora the Explorer'" and "The Spell of Yma Sumac." Help us make more. Gifts will be doubled by NewsMatch until Dec. 31! https://buff.ly/2Nv22bp
Our very own Julio Ricardo Varela shares his 2019 faves from In The Thick, Latino Rebels, NPR's Latino USA, and #FuturoStudios. From the Ricky Renuncia vibe to Battle Of 187 to WWPD (What Would Pitbull do)? Help us continue in 2020. Gifts will be matched by NewsMatch until Dec. 31! https://buff.ly/2Nv22bp
Hears why NPR's Latino USA producer Antonia Cereijido loved “The Clinic” in 2019. Help us make more journalism where we hear our voices. Gifts will be matched by NewsMatch until Dec. 31! https://buff.ly/2Nv22bp
Futuro Media's Institutional Giving Officer Stacy Parker Le Melle loved the NPR's Latino USA U.S. Presidential candidate interviews by Maria Hinojosa, and hopes for more in 2020. Help us continue our independent journalism. Gifts will be matched by NewsMatch until Dec. 31! https://buff.ly/2Nv22bp
JoAnn DeLuna is a new producer at NPR's Latino USA but she’s been a listener for years. A story she loves from this year is when Maria Hinojosa interviewed Sandra Cisneros. Help us continue the momentum in 2020 by giving to Futuro Media between now and Dec. 31st, and gifts will be matched by NewsMatch! https://buff.ly/2Nv22bp
Futuro Media producer Jeanne Montalvo’s shares what she loved working on at NPR's Latino USA in 2019, including “The Spell of Yma Sumac” and Live from NPR's Latino USA. Help us continue the momentum in 2020 by giving to Futuro Media between now and Dec. 31st, and gifts will be matched by NewsMatch https://buff.ly/2Nv22bp
NPR's Latino USA Senior Producer Miguel Macias shares a favorite 2019 story by a NYC DACA recipient, calling it a “very interesting and intimate” look at an undocumented family in the U.S. Help us continue the momentum in 2020 by giving to Futuro Media between now and Dec. 31st, and gifts will be matched by NewsMatch! https://buff.ly/2Nv22bp
Maria Hinojosa founded Futuro Media nearly 10 years ago after seeing a need for a newsroom that features voices from historically-marginalized communities. In her 2019 Wrapped video, she shares what she loved on NPR's Latino USA In The Thick and in the office in 2019.
Futuro Media’s CEO & ED Erika Dilday loved how “The Clinic” by NPR's Latino USA “represents what we do best: telling stories and letting them be told by the people who are experiencing them.” Help us continue in 2020! Gifts matched by NewsMatch until Dec. 31! https://buff.ly/2Nv22bp
In '94, Gloria Molina feels a personal and civic responsibility to oppose Prop 187 and forms a "No on 187" committee. What happened when she did? The story of Prop187, a collaboration between Futuro Media's FuturoStudios and Los Angeles Times. Hosted by Gustavo Arellano. Listen: http://bit.ly/proposition187
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