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Marlon Bishop
Verified
Host, Futuro Media
New York
Beats
Biography
Marlon is a Peabody Award-winning radio producer, writer, and reporter. And a few other things. His work is often about: music, Latin America, global youth culture, New York City, cities in general, immigration, Latino issues, grassroots movements, poverty and development, cultural history and the arts.
Content
By Fernanda Echavarri Verified, Marlon Bishop Verified, Maria Hinojosa, Tara Terranova| Latino USA Verified In part two of our two-part special, we continue our investigation into the death of a man in a U.S. immigration detention center in 2015. José de Jesús turned himself into Border Patrol saying somebody was after him. Three days later, he died by suicide after stuffing a sock down his throat.
By Fernanda Echavarri Verified, Maria Hinojosa, Marlon Bishop Verified, Tara Terranova| Latino USA Verified A man dies in a U.S. immigration detention center, under unusual circumstances. He is found unresponsive in his cell, with a sock stuffed down his throat. His death is ruled a suicide, but little information is put out about what happened, and the family wants answers.
Company Info
Futuro Media
Futuro Media Group is an independent nonprofit multimedia journalism organization based in New York City, founded in 2010 by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. The organization focuses on amplifying underrepresented voices, particularly from Latino, Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities. It is dedicated to empowering audiences through authentic storytelling and critical examinations of social issues. Futuro Media produces several notable programs, including *Latino USA*, a Peabody Award-winning public radio program and podcast that highlights Latino experiences. Its podcast division, Futuro Studios, has received accolades for narrative-driven series like *Suave* and *La Brega*. The organization also features Futuro Investigates, an Emmy-nominated investigative unit that specializes in data-driven multimedia projects. Additionally, Futuro+ is a membership program that offers ad-free listening and exclusive content to support independent journalism. The organization aims to reach multicultural audiences seeking nuanced reporting on immigration, racial justice, and cultural identity.
New York, United States
Founded: 2010