Welcome to the 2008 season of "The American Latino Presents…" Television Specials 

This quarterly series of one-hour specials pays homage to American Latinos who have and are making an impact in the United States and beyond. Beautifully told, touching and moving real stories inspire ANYONE who has ever had a dream. The specials air at different dates and times all over the U.S., so be sure and check your local listings for dates, times and channel in your hometown.

AIR DATES: 7/14/08-9/28/08

The second annual American Latino Awards special showcases the best American Latinos in a variety of categories including music, film, sports and more! For more information, visit www.AmericanLatinoAwards.com.

We present profiles of inspirational American Latinos who overcome extreme obstacles on their way to fulfill the American Dream.

AIR DATES: 1/14/08-3/30/08

In this special episode of American Latino Presents…DREAMS: we bring you the inspiring story of internationally known musical sensation, Jose Feliciano; Hit the gym with top professional bodybuilder, Victor Martinez; Meet some of the top Latinos in Radio; Vote for Pedro! We sit down with Napoleon Dynamite’s break out star, Efran Ramirez; Prima Ballerina, Paloma Herrera, is living her dream of performing all over the world; Take a peak through the lens of renowned documentary Photographer, Alyssa Banta; Be inspired by fitness guru, Phoenix Carnivale; Former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Richard Carmona, tells us how he fulfilled his American Dream; Learn about traditional Mexican Rodeo with fourth-generation Charro, Jerry Diaz; Find out how TV Journalist, Jason Silva, is making a difference on and off screen.

In this special, we take a look at the impact Latinos have on American sports, from baseball to boxing, soccer, basketball, wrestling, football and more.

AIR DATES: 4/14/08-6/29/08

SPRING 2008 – Latinos in Non Traditional Sports!

American Latino Presents… Athletes: Reach new heights with world-class mountaineer Luis Benitez; Hit a hole in one with LPGA star, Lorena Ochoa; Look back at the Latino pioneers of professional tennis with “Vive el Tennis;” Reveal a knock out both in and out of the ring, boxer Ana “The Hurricane” Júlaton. Get on the ice with the Latino International Skating Coalition; Discover Equipo Roca, a marketing firm promoting Latino athletes in action sports; Reveal a 13 year-old snowboarder on the rise; Ride high with professional skateboarder Felix Arguelles; and if you like tough, no-nonsense women, check out the segment on the roller derby team, the Windy City Rollers. Find out how the legendary game of stickball is rising in popularity thanks to the dedicated Latino members of the New York Emperor’s Stickball League; Check out the world’s fastest ball in the sport Jai Alai; and the celebrated Puerto Rican jockey, John Velazquez, returns to the track after a devastating accident.