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THE ORIGINAL. Keeping it real since 2011. News, commentary & analysis of US Latino world. Part of @futuromedia. Pitch us here: [email protected]
New York, USA
Joined February 2011
Dear readers, we’ve decided to pause Latino Rebels and take a break from our coverage while we work on a plan for Latino Rebels going forward. We will put out our last new episode of Latino Rebels Radio —for now— on September 28. Read more ↘️ https://t.co/6jPibW2kRV
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As you may know, Futuro Media has been dealing with significant financial challenges recently. As a result, we’ve decided to pause Latino Rebels and take a break from our coverage while we work on a...
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#NowPlaying a #LatinoRebelsRadio episode🎙️ Live from @MitchellCollege: 7 students discuss how a college such as Mitchell is creating more welcoming, accessible living and learning environments in a world that continues to get more and more diverse. LINK: https://t.co/bfohQgLyrR
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#NowPlaying a #LatinoRebelsRadio episode 🎙️ In this episode from 2022, from Peru to Mexico to the Lower East Side, we break down the Latino and Latina pioneers who influenced punk rock with guests @cecibastida and @nuriapuntonet. LINK ➡️ https://t.co/YgnOooeoWd
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A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Texas’ floating barrier on a section of the Rio Grande to stay in place for now, a day after a judge called the buoys a threat to the safety of migrants and relations between the U.S. and Mexico. https://t.co/4qveMYMAI4
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Texas' floating barrier on a section of the Rio Grande to stay in place for now, a day after a judge called the buoys a threat to the...
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So cool to see.
Wonderful sold out show last night in Tucson. The people were amazing and the cars were amazing.
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Important thread
A thread. This post by @TMPowell of @PivotFund is an issue that's near and dear to my heart -- BIPOC newsrooms not receiving enough funding from big media philanthropy organizations. #journalism #mediadiversity 🧵 /1
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New from Yesica Balderrama Audience Declines in Traditional U.S. Latino and Black Media Continue https://t.co/SLFG0xQCid
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Spanish-language networks Telemundo and Univision suffered audience losses in the past few years. Newspaper distribution rates were also negatively impacted.
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New #LatinoRebelsRadio episode from @futuromedia and @prx is out. LR welcomes @BrandonLMaxwell to discuss his fantastic AMERICAN HOMEBOY documentary. https://t.co/htofZ0hjmp
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Local newspaper closures have led to fading civic engagement, eroding social bonds, surging misinformation, & dwindling government accountability. Today, 20+ funders, including @KnightFdn, are launching #PressFWD, a national fund to revitalize local news. (1/4)
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A flurry of announcements this morning in the local news and philanthropy space. And we have some of our own: @url_media has been awarded $1 million from @knightfdn to invest in our advertising and revenue generation and to grow our partners.
urlmedia.stck.me
The $1M Grant is made possible by Knight Foundation
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Continuing my trip down @latinorebels memory lane, this is maybe one of my favorite op-ed titles ever. Again: I cannot stress enough that few, if any, other U.S.-based outlets would publish such a headline.
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Americans who believe their democracy is under threat should speak clearly and honestly to the people of Puerto Rico about the state of the union and reflect on whether they can in good conscience...
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A Judge Orders Texas to Move a Floating Barrier That’s Used to Deter Migrants Between US and Mexico via @AP
https://t.co/q5piHViFfA
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas must move a large floating barrier that Gov. Greg Abbott placed on the river between the U.S. and Mexico this summer as part of the Republican's escalating attempts to stop...
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"American Homeboy" draws from rare archival footage to explore the evolution of cholo culture against the backdrop of two wars and the Chicano Movement. Now playing in select theaters! Tickets: https://t.co/3mJ2A1QSHn
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If you get a chance, check out my latest interview with @latinorebels and @cescobarandrade, in which I discuss history, politics, and cholo culture. It was a good conversation.
The break is over and it means we get to shout out @BrandonLMaxwell, whose AMERICAN HOMEBOY doc is a gem. Listen below to latest #LatinoRebelsRadio episode and follow @HomeboyHistory here as well. Support indie creators! https://t.co/4wLMzaJ3os
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Excellent interview with @BrandonLMaxwell If you want to learn a little more about #AmericanHomeboy give this a listen. (Then consider checking if the film is playing near you 😉) #FilmTwitter @HomeboyHistory
New #LatinoRebelsRadio episode from @futuromedia and @prx is out. LR welcomes @BrandonLMaxwell to discuss his fantastic AMERICAN HOMEBOY documentary. https://t.co/htofZ0hjmp
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The break is over and it means we get to shout out @BrandonLMaxwell, whose AMERICAN HOMEBOY doc is a gem. Listen below to latest #LatinoRebelsRadio episode and follow @HomeboyHistory here as well. Support indie creators! https://t.co/4wLMzaJ3os
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We welcome The Daily Chela founder Brandon Loran Maxwell to discuss his new film, American Homeboy, for a nuanced discussion of Cholo culture and how it still influences pop culture today.
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Thrilled to see how hard @BrandonLMaxwell has worked for his dream project AMERICAN HOMEBOY. Homie deserves ALL the love and support.
New #LatinoRebelsRadio episode from @futuromedia and @prx is out. LR welcomes @BrandonLMaxwell to discuss his fantastic AMERICAN HOMEBOY documentary. https://t.co/htofZ0hjmp
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New #LatinoRebelsRadio episode from @futuromedia and @prx is out. LR welcomes @BrandonLMaxwell to discuss his fantastic AMERICAN HOMEBOY documentary. https://t.co/htofZ0hjmp
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My latest news. A new chapter. What an incredible 9 years it has been, and I look forward to helping out @futuromedia in any way I can.
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Why All of Us Need to Give to Nonprofit News Outlets
philanthropy.com
If less than half a percent of all private contributions went to journalism nonprofits, we could replace the loss of local newsrooms and strengthen democracy.
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