In this issue:
Gala co-MC, "Extra" TV Host, Mario Lopez and 2011 Honoree Robert Rodriguez
Some in the press crowd called for the attention of the MC’s of the night, "Extra" TV host Mario Lopez and actress Michelle Rodriguez, while others whooped when Danny Trejo showed off his "Machete" coat. And indeed the crowd grew frenzied when actress Zoë Saldana entered the room. Producer Robert Rodriguez encountered endless interviews while on the red carpet and proceeded backstage to enjoy the company of his long-time friend and award presenter, Cheech Marin.
Zoë Saldana
The evening’s program opened with a commemorative video of the 25 years of history and achievements of NHMC. Alex Nogales, NHMC’s President & CEO, was honored to present the first Impact Award of the night to Daniel Hernandez for his Outstanding Service to the Community following his courageous act that helped save the life of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot in Tucson, Arizona.
Zoë Saldana received the Outstanding Performance in a Motion Picture Impact Award for her role in "Avatar." During her acceptance speech, Zoë thanked NHMC for her award and proclaimed her Latino and Dominican pride. Danny Trejo received the Outstanding Performance in a Motion Picture Impact Award for his role in "Machete," and Dr. Isabel Gómez-Bassols received the Outstanding Service and Commitment to the Latino Community Impact Award. Cheech Marin presented Robert Rodriguez with the Visionary Impact Award for his outstanding achievements as a film producer and director.
Indeed, it was a great evening full of Latino stars. Other present celebrities included Vikki Carr, Aimee Garcia, Lisa Vidal, and Enrique Castillo amongst others. Stay tuned on NHMC’s website for pictures and videos of the gala including the honoree’s speeches.
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will kick off the National Conference for Media Reform! NCRM
On April 8-10, NHMC is heading to Boston with thousands of activists, media makers, journalists and others who are committed to changing the media and changing the world at the National Conference for Media Reform. Our friends at Free Press, the conference hosts, have extended a discount offer to NHMC members to attend the National Conference for Media Reform, so you can join us in Boston too!
The event brings together thousands of activists, media makers, educators, academics, journalists and policymakers who want better media. It’s three jam-packed days of speeches, panels, hands-on workshops, meetings, film screenings, live entertainment, parties and more and includes our very own Alex Nogales and Jessica Gonzalez examining the extent and effects of hate speech in media and strategies to hold the media accountable to responsible journalism.
Other speakers include grassroots leaders Malkia Cyril and Rinku Sen, Federal Communications Commissioners Michael Copps and Mignon Clyburn, Harvard Professor Lawrence Lessig, former White House technology adviser Susan Crawford, Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, Democracy Now! hosts Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, as well as dozens of others who will be announced in the weeks ahead.
Register online (http://ncmr11.eventbrite.com/) with the code "NHMC_NCMR" to receive the special NHMC member discount.
This discount is only valid until March 25,2011, so be sure to register today!
NCMR is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the future of journalism and public media, consider how technology is changing the world, and discuss strategies to build the movement for better media.
NBC Universal is now accepting submissions for their 6th Annual Short Cuts Festival. Short Cuts provides creative individuals of diverse backgrounds an opportunity to get their materials in front of key decision makers from the entire NBC Universal family as well as agents, managers, producers, and other industry players. Short Cuts is much more than presenting films, NBC Universal’s goal is to display and celebrate diversity in entertainment. This is the ultimate showcase for writers, directors, actors and filmmakers from all over the country. For more info go to
The smash comedy with the name nobody wants to say returns to Los Angeles. N*gger Wetb*ck Ch*nk is a comedy act with a purposely controversial name that advocates for the elimination of prejudicial language and behavior against Hispanics, African-Americans, and Asians.
N*W*C blends theater, stand-up comedy, hip-hop, slam poetry, and the real-life stories of three tour-de-force performers. Tickets are on sale now atwww.itsmyseat.com/NWC. NHMC members can enter promo code "GOGONWC" to get a 15% discount.
For more information check out www.NWClive.com.
