How Hollywood headlines and films portray Hispanics, often reinforcing harmful stereotypes. Hispanic women are frequently sexualized on screen, while darker-skinned Hispanics are disproportionately cast as criminals, which limits authentic representation and shapes biased perceptions. By examining these portrayals, we can better understand the impact media has on public attitudes toward Hispanic communities.
Guests:
Leyla Santiago - Professor of the Practice, UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media and former CNN Correspondent
Valeria Vargas- Mexican American Student at UNC Chapel Hill