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Support for September As National Leading Entertainment and Arts Through Diversity Month

Floor Speech

Date: Sept. 28, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. BARRAGAN. Mr. Speaker, as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, I rise in support of designating the Month of September as ``National Leading Entertainment and Arts through Diversity Month'' or ``National LEAD Month.''

Despite growing diversity in the United States, minorities and communities of color remain underrepresented in the television and film industries.

Although Hispanics make up 18 percent of the population, we hold about 12 percent of the jobs in the media industry. Greater diversity on and off-screen is critical to promote the lived experiences of marginalized groups.

Through authentic storytelling, diverse representation provides audiences with narratives they can better empathize with. That's why I'm a cosponsor of House Resolution 191, which recognizes the need for diversity in the entertainment industry and establishes September as National LEAD month.

I urge my colleagues to support this resolution on this critical issue.

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