Latino Public Broadcasting

Latino Public Broadcasting
Founded2005 (2005)
FounderEdward James Olmos
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
,
United States
Key people
Noel C. Bloom
OwnerCorporation for Public Broadcasting
Websitewww.lpbp.org

Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB) is a non-profit organization funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting with the purpose of addressing issues of cultural significance to the Latino population in the United States. It does this by funding the development, production, postproduction, acquisition and distribution of non-commercial educational and cultural television that addresses these issues. LPB television programs include dramas, documentaries (including the series Voces), comedies, satire and animation. These programs funded by the LPB are then distributed to various PBS stations and to other public telecommunication entities that choose to run their programs. LPB is also part of the National Minority Consortia, an organization composed of several minority public broadcasting organizations that wish to bring more diversity to public broadcasting.

History

LPB was founded in 1998[1] by Edward James Olmos[2][3][4] and Marlene Dermer.[5][6] The latter served as the executive director until 2002 and currently sits on the board of directors. Edward Olmos currently serves as the chairman of the board of directors.

References

  1. ↑ Rodzvilla, John (May 1, 2003). "Latino Public Broadcasting". Independent Magazine. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  2. ↑ Stroud, Court. "Edward James Olmos Says 'Walking With Herb' Performance Is Among His Best Ever". Forbes. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Edward James Olmos Reflects on the Longevity of His Career and the Importance of Sharing Authentic Stories". aframe.oscars.org. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Edward James Olmos on Breaking Barriers For Latinos in Hollywood". spectrumnews1.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  5. ↑ Fuente, Anna Marie de la (June 29, 2017). "Platinos to Bestow Lifetime Achievement Award to Edward James Olmos". Variety. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  6. ↑ Sefton, Dru (July 21, 2016). "A guide to organizations bringing diversity to public media". Current. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
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