Futuro Media

A Pulitzer Prize-winning independent non-profit media organization founded by Maria Hinojosa

Founded in April 2010 by award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa, The Futuro Media Group is committed to journalism that is balanced, truthful and revealing. Futuro Media’s highly focused mission challenges the status quo by articulating and fostering diversity and innovation in public media, and nurturing the growth and development of a new generation of multicultural journalists in America. In a

ddition to its work in the public interest, Futuro Media Group encourages participation by Latinos and all people of color in civic engagement and outreach events.

01/14/2025

A new is out!

Sophia Roe is known for her delicious meals, gorgeous plating and blunt honesty. She’s also a James Beard Award winning chef, writer, and Emmy-Award nominated TV host. Her relationship to food is deeply informed by her experience in the foster system and with food insecurity. Sophia’s vision for a more liberated world starts with the stomach.

Isa Nakazawa sits down with Sophia to discuss how her Scorpio ♏️ sun means she’s no stranger to the grin-and-bear-it mentality that helped her reach this zenith of success, and how her Cancer ♋️ rising is calling on her to lead a softer life.

Listen Here: bit.ly/starssophia

01/12/2025

A new Latino USA is out!

Much has been said about Latino men after the presidential election, but a lot of it lacks context. In order to deepen our understanding of Latino manhood and its influence in the United States at this moment, we are launching a new series, "Hombre: Understanding Latino Men." The series features nuanced conversations with a diverse group of hombres latinos.

Our first guest is political consultant and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha. He sits down with Maria Hinojosa to unpack why Latino men shifted further right in 2024 and how the Democratic Party failed to reach these voters.

LISTEN HERE ➡️ bit.ly/lusarocha

01/11/2025

A new episode of Latino USA is out!

Netflix has brought Gabriel García Márquez’s iconic novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude" to life with a two-part limited series spanning over 16 hours of television. The Colombian masterpiece tells the multi-generational saga of the Buendía family, who establish the utopian town of Macondo. The story captures their struggles with love, war, curses, and solitude, intertwined with the magical realism that defines García Márquez’s literary style.

We spoke to Alex García López, one of the series’ directors about the experience of creating the magical world of Macondo.

LISTEN HERE ➡️ bit.ly/lusayears

01/07/2025

A new is out!

Diane Guerrero rose to fame in her role as Maritza Ramos in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. As her platform grew, she sought ways to make an impact for kids like her—with undocumented parents at the whims of the immigration system. With time, Diane realized that telling her story over and over again was retraumatizing rather than healing. After the death of her father, Diane turned inward to focus on transformation. Along the way, she has rediscovered her weirdest, true self and her deepest desires.

LISTEN HERE: bit.ly/starsdiane

12/26/2024

Working with Futuro Media, “Suave” Gonzalez was able to reclaim his voice and share his journey—from being a minor with a life sentence to becoming the first formerly incarcerated person to win a Pulitzer Prize.

That’s what Futuro Media does—we give people a chance to share the stories that impact our communities, to own our narratives, and to show the world what’s possible.

Your support ensures that stories like his continue to be told and that they reach those who need to hear them most.

Stand with the truth ➡️ futuromediagroup.org/donate/

12/26/2024

Working with , was able to reclaim his voice and share his journey—from being a minor with a life sentence to becoming the first formerly incarcerated person to win a Pulitzer Prize.

That’s what Futuro Media does—we give people a chance to share the stories that impact our communities, to own our narratives, and to show the world what’s possible.

Your support ensures that stories like mine continue to be told and that they reach those who need to hear them most.

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12/16/2024

✨ The stars are calling you! ✨

Support independent storytelling this holiday season and enter to win a personal birth chart reading with , host of .

Donate to or fill out a survey by Dec. 22, and you could uncover what the cosmos say about your life’s journey. Winner announced Jan. 8!

to donate!

12/16/2024

✨ The stars are calling you! ✨

Support independent storytelling this holiday season and enter to win a personal birth chart reading with Isa Nakazawa, host of Stars and Stars with Isa.

Don ate to Futuro Media or fill out a survey by Dec. 22, and you could uncover what the cosmos say about your life’s journey. Winner announcetheFuturoMediagroup or fill out a survey by Dec. 22, and you could uncover what the cosmos say about your life’s journey. Winner announced Jan. 8!

Donate now ➡️ futuromediagroup.org/donate/

12/15/2024

a new Latino USA podcast!

Natasha S. Alford has always been three things: Black, Latina and an overachiever. Weeks after a historic presidential election, Maria L Hinojosa and Natasha —a political analyst, journalist, and media executive— sit down to talk about solidarity between Black and Latinx communities and Natasha’s latest achievement —her debut memoir American Negra.

LISTEN HERE ➡️ bit.ly/lusamerica

12/13/2024

a new episode 🎙️

is joined by two trailblazers in the fight for trans rights: , co-director of the ’s LGBT and HIV Project, and , journalist and co-founder of the . Chase recently made history as the first openly trans attorney to argue before the Supreme Court, challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Raquel was recently arrested after staging a sit-in in a Capitol Hill bathroom to protest a bill aimed at banning trans people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.

Together, they discuss the fight for trans rights in the face of escalating attacks by the right, the powerful history of trans resistance, and what a future of gender liberation could look like.

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12/10/2024

📢 Join the movement! 📢

As we close out 2024, we’re proud of the impactful journalism that has delivered—stories that amplify underrepresented voices and bring critical issues to light.

But we need your help to sustain this work.

We’re 44 new donors away from reaching our goal of 100 new supporters this giving season 🤲🏽

Help us reach the finish line—become a new donor today!

Once we hit this milestone, we’ll unlock the NewsMatch New Donor Bonus! 🔓 Together, we can keep our promise of “No Te Vayas” alive in 2025 🫂

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P.S. We’d like to express our gratitude to the generous people of the Futuro Community Matching Gift Fund, who made our matching gift fund possible 🙌

12/10/2024

📢 Join the movement! 📢

As we close out 2024, we’re proud of the impactful journalism that Futuro Media has delivered—stories that amplify underrepresented voices and bring critical issues to light.

But we need your help to sustain this work.

We're 44 new donors away from reaching our goal of 100 new supporters this giving season 🤲🏽

Help us reach the finish line—become a new donor today!

TO GIVE ➡️ futuromediagroup.org/donate/

Once we hit this milestone, we’ll unlock the NewsMatch New Donor Bonus! 🔓

Together, we can keep our promise of “No Te Vayas” alive in 2025 🫂

P.S. We’d like to express our gratitude to the generous people of the Futuro Community Matching Gift Fund, who made our matching gift fund possible 🙌

12/10/2024

A new episode of is out!

Award-winning journalist Tonya Mosley is motivated by deep curiosity and a true interest in understanding people. That’s what informs her work as the co-host of NPR’s Fresh Air program. As a kid her friend’s father nicknamed her “scoop,” and she’s been following that destiny ever since. Tonya’s Ta**us Sun and Virgo Rising keep her grounded and put together, but lately she’s been learning to be comfortable with her vulnerability while being a public-facing reporter.

LISTEN HERE ➡️ bit.ly/starstonya

12/05/2024

a new episode 🎙️

and are joined by correspondent for a deep dive into the devastating consequences of Donald Trump’s first term immigration policy. They discuss the upcoming film “Separated,” based on Soboroff’s 2020 book by the same name, Trump’s child separation policy, and what a repeat of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. immigration history could look like.

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12/04/2024

Thank you! 🙌🏽

You all came together for the fourth year in a row to meet our goal and successfully filled our Futuro Media Giving Circle!

You heard our call to keep our promise of and you responded loudly.

Thank you for making it all possible! 🙏🏽

12/04/2024

a new episode!

Shannon Shaw’s signature is to channel her layered feelings into her art. As the founder and vocalist of the indie punk band Shannon and the Clams, she has shared about some of the hardest things in her life through her music. Earlier this year Shannon and her band released their latest album: The Moon is in the Wrong Place. Tasked with the uniquely difficult need to express and explore the various stages of grief after the shocking death of her fiancé, The Moon is in the Wrong Place is a vulnerable and honest journey filtered through the band’s signature garage-soul sound.

Isa Nakazawa discusses how Shannon’s Capricorn rising serves as the catalyst to explore her artistic expression despite being told music wasn’t for her. While her Gemini ♊️ Sun knows how to move fluidly between ecstasy, despair, grief and eternal love.

LISTEN HERE: bit.ly/starshannon

12/03/2024

Today is !

One phrase carries our promise: “No Te Vayas.” When mainstream media moves on, we stay.

Our communities are facing unprecedented challenges—mass deportations, misinformation, and attacks on independent media. We’re here to amplify your stories 📢

Your gift is DOUBLED—and keeps our critical reporting thriving. This Giving Tuesday, help us fight for truth, justice, and belonging 🤲🏼

Show your love and support. If you donate today, your name will be a part of our Futuro Media circle. Fill in the circle with your donation today!

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📢A final message from Maria L Hinojosa in 2024📢 🔎 We've investigated what others wouldn’t 🗣️ Amplified voices others ignored 🫂 Created groundbreaking content that bridges generations Help keep our promise of #NoTeVayas alive in 2025 ➡️ futuromediagroup.org/donate/ #NewsMatch

Misinformation in Latino communities is a worsening crisis. As Supervising Senior Editor at Latino USA and Futuro Investigates, Andrea López-Cruzado has seen how false information is tearing our community apart. At a time when misinformation has and continues to wreak havoc on our democracy, independent journalism isn't just important—it's essential for our nation’s and communities' survival. Help us fight for truth 👏🏽 Donate ➡️ futuromediagroup.org/donate/

Growing up in Ciudad Juárez and El Paso, #JuanGabriel wasn't just a hometown hero and an artist—he was a beacon of possibility. As Executive Editor of Futuro Studios, creating the innovative podcast about JuanGa, “My Divo,” became host Maria Garcia’s journey to understand how one artist's freedom on stage could help us all find our own light and our place in this world. Light the way forward with your support 🔥#NewsMatch Donate ➡️ futuromediagroup.org/donate/

Working on Futuro Studios' #ChessPiece, associate producer Tasha Sandoval asked her abuelita about her experience as a Cuban exile in Miami and the trauma of never returning to Cuba. This became more than just a podcast—it’s about preserving our community’s history. Help us protect these stories 🙌🏽 Donate ➡️ futuromediagroup.org/donate/ #NewsMatch

While mainstream media moves on, Futuro Media keeps covering the stories that matter. As Senior Producer at Latino USA, Marta Martinez reported on how Texas' 2021 abortion ban is impacting communities in eastern New Mexico and the young Latinas leading the fight for change. This is the work Futuro Media does—staying with the story until the full truth emerges. Help us continue this work ➡️ futuromediagroup.org/donate/ #NewsMatch

✨The stars are calling you!✨ Make a gift of any size to Futuro Media by Dec. 22 and you’ll be entered to win a personal birth chart reading with Isa Nakazawa, host of Stars and Stars! Claim your birth chart reading ➡️ futuromediagroup.org/donate/ #NewsMatch

"No te vayas." These words are our promise to you 🙌 As Marlon Bishop, our co-CEO and executive director, says: Futuro Media stays with stories that matter long after mainstream media moves on. We’re here for our community—always. Keep that promise alive ➡️ futuromediagroup.org/donate/ #NewsMatch #NoTeVayas

This week on #ChessPiece, host Peniley Ramírez speaks with historian Ada Ferrer about her family’s journey of separation and reunification. In 1963, Ada’s mom left Cuba, pregnant with her, leaving behind her 9-year-old brother, Poly, without telling him they wouldn’t return. Years later, they reunited in the U.S., but the wound of abandonment ran deep. 🎧 LISTEN ➡️ bit.ly/chesspiece10 #Cuba #Miami #FidelCastro “Chess Piece” is produced by Futuro Studios, in partnership with iHeartRadio’s MCPN: My Cultura Podcast Network.

This week on #ChessPiece, host Peniley Ramírez and producer Tasha Sandoval reflect on their Cuban identities —Peniley, who grew up in Cuba, and Tasha, a second-generation Cuban-American— and the importance of the July 26 date for Cubans in Cuba. 🎧 Listen now ➡️ bit.ly/chesspiece9 #ElianGonzalez #Miami #Cuba #July26 #Florida

Thanks Apple Podcasts for naming "My Divo" one of the "Shows We Love" in 2024! Host Maria Garcia dives into the legacy of Mexican icon Juan Gabriel, “El Divo de Juárez,” revealing how his sexuality shaped his career and public image, while reflecting on her own identity. Big congrats to the Futuro Studios team! 🎉 Your passion and dedication have created a truly poignant and one-of-a-kind series. You can binge the whole series ➡️ apple.co/MyDivo "My Divo" is produced by Apple TV and Futuro Studios.

In June 2000, #EliánGonzález and his dad returned to Cuba, just months before the U.S. election. Miami Cubans, furious over Clinton’s mishandling of the case, turned their anger into "the punishment vote"—delivering a decisive blow to the Democrats and backing Republicans. 🎧 LISTEN HERE ➡️ http://bit.ly/chesspiece7 “Chess Piece” is produced by Futuro Studios, in partnership with iHeartRadio ’s MCPN: My Cultura Podcast Network.

How's your #ElectionDay going? We have been up early at Latino USA, documenting every moment with Maria L Hinojosa reporting on the ground. 📷 Check out this behind-the-scenes glimpse. 🎧 And don't miss our full episode this Friday on all podcast platforms!

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