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Boo! We do NOT like this one bit!

The National Latino Media Council announced today during a press conference that according to the Annual Television Network diversity report card, there has been a decline in Latino diversity on FOUR television networks, including ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox!

This means that not only are there less Latino characters in scripted and reality television, but also less writers, producers, and directors in the 2009-2010 season!

Alex Nogales, the President and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition, says:

"This was a terrible year for Latinos at the networks. African Americans and Asian Pacific Americans posted impressive gains in most categories, but when it came to Latinos, the networks failed us. Don't misunderstand, we don't want what African Americans and Asian Pacific Americans received, the pie is much larger than that, we only want what we deserve as the largest minority consumer population in the nation."

Well said!

This is truly unacceptable!

We sincerely hope that the aforementioned networks take this report very seriously, and make the proper changes necessary to improve for the 2010-2011 year!

Thoughts??

Tags: abc, alex nogales, annual television network report card, cbs, ceo, characters, director, diversity, fox, latino, national hispanic media coalition, national latino council, nbc, president, writers

Such a lovely sentiment! And she's very much correct!

Mariah Carey recently opened up about her pregnancy, and revealed that she's pleased that we live in a time now where people are accepted, even though their parents may be from mixed heritage!

She explains:

"Having Obama in office and bringing a child into the world at this point is totally different than me feeling like an outcast when I was growing up and not feeling like it was okay to be ethnically diverse, and I can't believe that we have arrived at this point within society. I think it's a little bit easier now because the world has changed just in terms of identifying yourself. That always felt like a strange thing to me as a child, not looking the same as your own mother of father was a very different thing back then."

Very well-spoken!

But we think it's important to keep in mind that although we've grown leaps and bounds in that respect, there is still quite a bit of prejudice and hate in the world, and we must continue to fight for EVERYONE'S equality!

We're getting there! But we need to stay vigilant, and fight for what's right!

Thoughts??

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: diversity, equal rights, ethnic, inspiration, lovely, mimi, pregnancy, president, progress

Where is the President's message???

Still waiting for that!

In the meantime….

Check out this very inspiring "It Gets Better message from the Secretary Of State (above).

Hillary 2012!

Tags: anti gay bullying, bill clinton, diversity, gay bullying, gay rights, gay suicide, hillary 2012, it gets better, it gets better project, lgbt, politics, suicide prevention, teen bullying, teen suicide

Yet another award for the ABC hit show Modern Family!

The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network honored the show this weekend in Los Angeles for its portrayal of a diverse America, which includes gay couple Mitchell and Cameron, played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet.

And with the recent string of gay-teen suicides, openly-gay Ferguson had something to say about his childhood experiences:

"I do have the same sort of mixed feeling, in the light of everything that's happened. However, I think an event like this echoes the sentiment that we need to change. This cannot continue happening.

I actually had to leave eighth grade and go to another school because it got so bad, so I certainly sympathize with these kids. Honestly, back at my 10-year reunion, I didn't even remember any of those bullies' names. Frankly, they weren't doing nearly as good as me. So, it was very vindicating."

It DOES get better!!

And bravo to Modern Family for promoting diversity!

Tags: abc, diversity, eric stonestreet, gay lesbian and straight education network, it gets better, jesse tyler ferguson, modern family

A group of gross protesters greeted Lady Gaga fans at her Monsterball show in St. Louis Saturday night, to hate speech and violent messages.

The disgusting group, whom we won't name, held signs with homophobic phrases and cried out that GaGa was immoral.

But as we all know, GaGaloo and her fans stand for diversity and love!

In response, the Lady took to her Twitter, telling fans to ignore the protests:

"At the risk of drawing attention to a hateful organization, I would like to make my little monster fan aware of a protest being held outside the Monsterball in St.Louis tonight.

Although we have had protesters before, as well as fundamentalists at the show, this group of protesters are hate criminals and preach using lude and violent language and imagery that I wish I protect you all from.

Their message is of hatred and divisiveness, but inside at the Monsterball we preach love and unity.

My request to all little monsters and public authority is to pay these hate criminals no mind. Do not interact with them, or try to fight. Do not respond to any of their provocation. Don't waste your words, or feelings, no matter what you hear or see. You are more fortunate and blessed than they are, and in your heart just pray for them. Although I respect and do not judge anyone for their personal views on any politics or religion, this group in particular to me, is violent and dangerous.

I wanted to make my fans aware of my views on how to approach, or rather not approach, these kinds of hate activists.

Be inspired to ignore their ignorant message, and feel gratitude in your heart that you are not burdened or addicted to hate, as they are. X

But, all ended well, as GaGa Tweeted her fans: "Tonight love and hate met in St. Louis. And love outnumbered the hate, in poetic thousands. Hate left. But love stayed. + Together, we sang."

Incredible!

P.S. CLICK HERE to "follow" Perez on Twitter!

[Image via Dominic Chan / WENN.]

Tags: diversity, fans, hatemongers, homophobic, love, message, protests

Whoa, this could be huge!

Simon Cowell is reportedly planning to create a World's Got Talent reality competition show, which would feature acts from over 80 countries with the winner getting 1 million pounds.

A source says, "This has been Simon's dream. It will be the biggest reality show the world's seen. There is a huge wealth of talent out there. The best acts cross language barriers. Look at last year's winners Diversity - anyone from any country would be impressed by what they do."

This could be a worldwide phenomenon. Or a massive failure. What do U think?

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: diversity, itv, king of the world, nbc, worlds got talent

Unlike other runway shows that took place during New York Fashion Week, Diane Von Furstenberg was one of the few designers who embraced models of color.

Diane says she insists on having diversity on the runway saying "I insist. It’s my rule, and I always tell my casting agents. That’s it! Otherwise, I don’t hire them. I send everybody an e-mail right before Fashion Week to remind them to do it."

For her past show, 16 of the 43 looks were modeled by women of color, which is way above average.

And DVF hopes her way of doing things will catch on. She explains "It’s a habit. If you tell people it’s cool, they’ll do it. Changing human behavior takes a little while."

Sometimes a little too long, considering this is 2010, but we applaud Diane for leading the pack!

[Image via AP Images.]

Tags: diversity, dvf, women of color