Hispanic Heritage Month: highlighting and uplifting Hispanic voices on YouTube
Sep 15, 2024 – minute read
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the vast and rich culture of Hispanic people in the US. This month, we will shine a spotlight on Hispanic creators and inspire more people to share their unique voices.
YouTube kicks off a month-long celebration spotlighting outstanding creators for Hispanic Heritage Month on the Official YouTube Channel, where you can discover creators like TheMacroShow (1.37M subs), a gamer and content creator who goes live weekly and hosts a “for noobs” series focused on introducing people to different games, Caamileon (599K subs), an artist who posts about art and life as a young college student and Rosiapicosaathome (373k subs), a domestic engineer who uses fun and humor to take you through the world of domestic responsibility.
We’re also celebrating on YouTube Social channels with a month of Hispanic creator content showcasing perspectives and experiences within the Latinx Community, including a Latino cooking themed Short with creator Alejandro Rosario (225k Subs).
Be sure to check out a Hispanic Heritage Month specific playlist that will be featured on YouTube Kids homescreens during the month of September.
YouTube TV will also host a “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month” playlist which will include shows & movies directed, written, and starring Hispanic & Latino self-identified individuals.
By expressing their creativity and lively traditions, Hispanic creators on YouTube are representing the community and challenging stereotypes. We are excited to provide a platform for Hispanic creators to connect with new audiences and ignite a new generation of creators to share and celebrate their heritage with the world.
For Hispanic Heritage Month, Brand Marketer Merc Heredia-Ferran interviews YouTube Creator and Artist Camila Salinas (Caamileon).
Check out the full interview below!
"Tied Together" 2023
Merc: How did you get into posting on Youtube?
Camila: I was inspired from a young age to create videos on YouTube but it wasn’t until 2021 when I began to share a more behind the scenes process on my art. It was a fun way to get my art out there.
Merc: In what ways do you think that your Hispanic heritage has influenced your art?
Camila: Most of my art is self portraits, so everything about myself, including my Hispanic heritage is always included in my paintings. I created one painting titled “Tied Together” in 2023 about my identity as a Mexican American and it’s still one of my favorites today.
Merc: What does your Hispanic heritage mean to you?
Camila: It means everything to me, but most importantly it means family and home. Everything I am is tied to my family, they are my biggest supporters and taught me everything about love and laughter.
Merc: Are there any ways you plan to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?
Camila: I’m going to be back in college away from my family, but obviously I’m going to need some tacos al pastor. A little cliché but they’re my absolute favorite, hopefully I can find a good spot where I will be living. And I’ll most likely be celebrating with other Hispanics at my school to feel a little closer to home.
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We invite you to join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage by exploring the wide breadth of voices within the Hispanic community on YouTube. Their content and experiences offer inspiration and highlight the range of Hispanic cultures and traditions. Enjoy discovering Hispanic culture on YouTube this Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond!