REPS. CASTRO, CISNEROS HONOR HISPANIC AND LATINO STORYTELLERS

Washington, Oct. 6 -- Congressman Joaquin Castro issued the following press release:

October 06, 2026 Reps. Castro, Cisneros Honor Hispanic and Latino Storytellers WASHINGTON D.C. - Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Gil Cisneros (CA-31) introduced a resolution to honor and celebrate the cultural impacts of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming. Hispanics and Latinos represent 21% of the total population of the United States but Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming account for less than 7% of on-screen roles and less than 5% of off-screen roles. However, television series and films featuring Hispanic and Latino talent consistently rank among the most watched and financially successful productions. El Ci...