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 Exciting news! Enlace Latino NC has received a grant from the @American Journalism Project as part of a $1.4 million initiative to support AI-driven solutions in nonprofit newsrooms. This funding will enable us to be part of a collaborative group utilizing AI to tackle newsroom challenges. We're honored to be part of this important mission to innovate and strengthen the future of nonprofit journalism! #AI #NonprofitNews https://lnkd.in/gjvpBzMf 

It’s been two months since Hurricane Helene made landfall in Western NC. The road to recovery continues, well into 2025. The local news and community organizations of Western NC help make recovery efforts possible, ensuring people in the affected areas have the resources and information they need, and ensuring people outside of the affected areas understand how they can best support. These organizations need sustained support. Consider making a donation to the trusted communicators of Western NC this season, including: ⭐ Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR): https://lnkd.in/e5WQEXDh  ⭐ JMPRO Community Media: https://lnkd.in/eYgYEv6v  ⭐ Enlace Latino NC: https://lnkd.in/eKNd-6gk  ⭐ Hola Carolina: https://lnkd.in/esRQYdRQ  ⭐ Smoky Mountain News: https://lnkd.in/eENuBBmH  ⭐ Mountain XPress: https://lnkd.in/esgk45wk  ⭐ The Watauga Democrat: https://lnkd.in/enxxNesY  ⭐ PODER Emma: https://lnkd.in/e2D3E4dk  ⭐ Carolina Public Press: https://lnkd.in/gDP8TVSZ  ⭐ Centro Unido Latino-Americano: https://lnkd.in/ezH-VGbq  ⭐ Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción: https://lnkd.in/e4gjhJ-q

With 61 days until a critical election, we are proud to introduce The Latino Media Consortium — an important step toward empowering more Latino voters and communities with reliable, culturally relevant news and information. The Latino Media Consortium brings together nine independent media operators working to strengthen the Latino media ecosystem for the nation's 64 million Latinos, who, in just six short years, will grow to 72 million. The time to invest in Latino independent media is now. WHO WE ARE ⚡Latino Media Consortium members are independent publishers serving diverse Latino audiences nationally and locally, in English, Spanish, or both. ⚡Despite limited resources, Latino Media Consortium publishers grew their digital U.S. reach by 48% last year, now serving over 1.4 million people. ⚡The consortium is now working to raise $100 million over five years to support an entire ecosystem of independent Latino media operators. WHY THE URGENCY? ⚡Latino voters are expected to play a pivotal role in the upcoming presidential, congressional, state, and local elections. With Latinos projected to account for nearly 15% of eligible voters in November 2024, up from 13.3% in 2020, their impact continues to grow. ⚡The Latino Media Consortium's efforts to provide reliable information are crucial, as polls show many Latino voters do not feel well-informed about candidates' policy proposals. ⚡By expanding Latino media infrastructure, the consortium can help address this information gap and empower Latino voters to make informed decisions. 👉To learn more about Latino Media Consortium goals and investment opportunities, visit wearelatinomedia.org.

The Latino Media Consortium is a new initiative to empower more Latino voters and communities with reliable, culturally relevant news and information. As a critical election nears, we know the crisis in news and information won’t be solved without expanding Latino media infrastructure for the nation’s 64M Latinos, who, in just six short years, will swell to 72M. That’s why the Latino Media Consortium is working to raise $100M in funds for newsrooms and media platforms like ours over the next five years. Help us advance this critical work — share this post and read about our why:

On behalf of the Enlace Latino NC team, we want to thank North Carolina Local News Lab Fund for all the support they have given us along the way. Thank you for investing in our Latino immigrant community in North Carolina and making the North Carolina news ecosystem more inclusive and equitable. Together, we all make a better North Carolina. Lizzy Hazeltine, Democracy Fund Jason Alcorn

On behalf of the Enlace Latino NC team, we want to thank North Carolina Local News Lab Fund for all the support they have given us along the way. Thank you for investing in our Latino immigrant community in North Carolina and making the North Carolina news ecosystem more inclusive and equitable. Together, we all make a better North Carolina. https://lnkd.in/eDhRybZ5

Jason Alcorn

We are looking for a Sponsorship Coordinator to join our team. This professional will play a key role in developing and implementing a sponsorship strategy that integrates corporate partnerships and support levels into our sponsorship packages. Their mission will be to bring the story of Enlace's journalism to life, connect with key and potential stakeholders, and contribute to realizing big ideas by supporting the growth of our revenue streams. We are seeking someone passionate about driving our impact and financial sustainability. 😀 More information here: https://lnkd.in/e7nZDWND