TelevisaUnivision to release “Hispanic Communities: Powering a New American Economy” Series

WorkingNation and TelevisaUnivision to drive awareness of the systemic barriers faced by the country’s Latino workforce, such as disparities in education, wage gaps, and discrimination.

The new five-part documentary series, Hispanic Communities: Powering a New American Economy, co-produced by WorkingNation and Foton Pictures, highlights stories of resilience and success within Hispanic and Latino communities, showcasing their vital contributions to America’s evolving economy. The series was made possible through funding provided by Lumina Foundation and the Ares Charitable Foundation.

Univision’s primetime investigative newsmagazine show Aquí y Ahora, hosted by Ilia Calderón, will air a special hour-long broadcast of the documentary series titled, Saltando Obstaculos, on October 13, at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT. Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, new episodes will be released on WorkingNation.org. The debut film, The True Cost of a Car Wash, now available, exposes the persistent issue of wage theft impacting immigrants and low-wage workers.

“WorkingNation is committed to spotlighting the most pressing issues facing today’s workforce, and that includes the Hispanic and Latino workforce — a valuable, yet wrongfully undervalued segment of America’s population,” said Art Bilger, founder and CEO of WorkingNation. “Our partnership with Univision is a testament to our mission of ensuring that communities all across the U.S. are made aware of these issues, so that we can come to meaningful, equitable solutions.”

Filmed across five locations — Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, Houston, Chicago, and New York — each film pinpoints the critical role Hispanics and Latinos play in the social, economic, and cultural development of their communities. The series follows the stories of Los Angeles’ resilient car wash workers, the next generation of Puerto Rico’s green workforce, and Houston’s burgeoning community of healthcare workers and educators. Across Chicago and New York, issues like poverty and food insecurity prompt the birth of innovative, entrepreneurial solutions that create generational wealth, uplift local economies, and welcome a new wave of community leaders and activists.

“Univision is the trusted, leading news source for Hispanic audiences across the nation,” said Maria Martinez Guzman, Executive Vice President of News at Univision. “This series provides a thoughtful examination of the economic and discriminatory injustices affecting the communities we serve. We’re proud to partner with WorkingNation to give voice to these important stories.”