The Alma Awards or American Latino Media Arts Awards are distinctions awarded to Latino performers (actors, film and television directors, and musicians) who promote positive portrayals of Hispanics. Its name comes form the Spanish name Alma which means Spirit, Soul. In the United States of America, Latinos refer to the people other than African-Americans, Anglo-Americans, Arab-Americans, Asian-Americans,Irish-Americans, Native-Americans, Sccotish-Americans and Slav-Americans, who reside in the United States and are of European background, typically Spain, Portugal, Italy and France, who are speaker... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... A television director is usually responsible for directing the actors and other taped aspects of a television production. ... A musician is a person who plays or composes music. ...

Created in 1995 by the National Council of La Raza, it takes over from the previous Bravo Awards. It's part of NCLR's strategy to restore the negative stereotyping of Latinos in US entertainment. The awards are given during an annual ceremony held in June. 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The National Council of La Raza (“The Race”) is a Hispanic civil rights organization dedicated to improving the status of Hispanic Americans. ... The word Usa has more than one meaning: U.S.A. - The United States of America The United States Army Usa, Oita - A city in Japan The USA cable network USA Today national daily newspaper The University of Southern Alabama goes by the initials U.S.A. The patriotic cheer...