In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Amazon Studios presents “Voices/Voces,” a one-day virtual event headlined by John Leguizamo, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Laz Alonso, Gloria Calderón …
, celebrating the rich culture and heritage of more than 60 million people living in the United States and their contributions to the entertainment industry.
By taking a deep dive into discussions of representation in film and media, “Voices/Voces” is intended to highlight the diversity within the community, which represents more than 22 countries labeled “Hispanic” by the U.S. Census. “The Latiné community is comprised of many rich and dynamic cultures with multilayered stories to tell,” Latasha Gillespie, Global Head of DEI for Amazon Studios and IMDb, said. “To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re thrilled to present a ‘Voices/Voces’ event with an esteemed group of creators, performers and community members from the pan-Latin diaspora.”
“Voices/Voces” is the latest Amazon Studios’ Voices event, following the company’s Pride celebration and an Asian & Pacific Islander Representation in Film & Media summit .aim to entertain, initiate honest dialog, and drive industry change,” Gillespie added. “We think everyone who tunes in will have a great time and be part of some very important and enlightening conversations.
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