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Latino USAis a nationally syndicatedpublic radioprogram andpodcastproduced by The Futuro Media Group and distributed nationwide by thePublic Radio Exchange(PRX),[1][2]after 27 years of being distributed byNPR.[3]The program is anchored byMaria Hinojosa.
| Genre | Podcast |
|---|---|
| Running time | 54 min. |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Syndicates | PRX |
| Hosted by | Maria Hinojosa |
| Original release | 1992 |
| Website | latinousa |
| Podcast | www.npr.org |
History
editAccording to founding Executive ProducerMaria Emilia Martin,Latino USAwas born following several failed attempts by NPR to create Latino-oriented programming for public radio. The program originated atKUTinAustin, Texas.KUT approached the Center for Mexican-American Studies at theUniversity of Texas at Austinfor a partnership in the production of the series. Dr. Gil Cardenas, director of the Center for Mexican-American Studies, co-wrote a grant proposal with KUT-FM to theCorporation for Public Broadcasting(CPB) that eventually led to the creation ofLatino USA,which premiered in April 1993. Originally launched by University of Texas in Austin and theFord Foundationin 1992, it was a cutting-edge experiment to create an English-language Latino-centered public radio program.[4]In 1992, Maria Emilia Martin left her position as editor at NPR inWashington, D.C.to becomeLatino USA's founding Executive Producer. She brought Maria Hinojosa on board as the program anchor, a post she still holds.
In 2000, responsibility for the administration ofLatino USAwas transferred from the Center for Mexican American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, to KUT-FM, based at UT's College of Communication. In 2002, Maria Emilia Martin left her position as Executive Producer and was replaced by Hinojosa. In 2006, Hinojosa had the title "Managing Editor" added.
In 2010, Futuro Media Group, a production company founded by Hinojosa, assumed full developmental and production responsibilities forLatino USA,including content, research and reporting. In 2012, the show transitioned from its half-hour format to its current one-hour format, overseen in turn by senior producers Carolina González, A.C. Valdez, andDaisy Rosario.
Today
editToday,Latino USAis a public radio show with a dedicated focus on America's Latino community. It is the longest-running Latino-focused program on the radio and the foremost voice in public media providing insight into the experience of Latinos throughout the United States. It is ranked among the top ten in five of the top 25 national markets.[citation needed]
Awards
editLatino USAhas won multiple journalism awards, most recently the 2010 Radio Impact Award from theThird Coast International Audio Festival.It has also received TheRobert F. Kennedy Journalism Award;theRadio-Television News Directors Association'sEdward R. Murrow Award;TheScripps Howard Foundation'sNational Journalism Award;The Gabriel Award;The Gracie Allen Award;and numerous awards from theNational Federation of Community Broadcasters.In April 2015,Latino USAearned aPeabody Awardfor "Gangs, Murder, and Migration in Honduras," a 2014 documentary which detailed the motivation behind the migration of thousands seeking to escape the violence ofHondurasfor a life in theUnited States.[5]
See also
edit- Institute for Nonprofit News(Futuro Media is a member)
References
edit- ^Latino USA (June 30, 2020)."Latino USA And PRX Announce A New Partnership".RetrievedOctober 3,2020.
- ^Public Radio Exchange [@prx](October 1, 2020)."Welcome to PRX, @LatinoUSA!"(Tweet) – viaTwitter.
- ^"NPR: Latino USA Podcast".NPR.Archived fromthe originalon September 11, 2012.RetrievedSeptember 21,2012.
- ^"The Futuro Media Group to Produce NPR'sLatino USA".KUT.org.Archived2013-04-15 atarchive.today.
- ^Entry forLatino USA:"Gangs, Murder, and Migration in Honduras",from PeabodyAwards.com (accessed 4/20/2015)