As the people of Haiti cope with the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Tuesday, we offer our prayers to all those who have been affected by this tragedy. La Plaza encourages everyone who can to donate to relief efforts for Haiti. We would like to provide you with links to several organizations that […]
CDC Hosts Special Event to Promote H1N1 Vaccination
January 12, 2010 By
On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with their partner organizations will hold a special event on Capitol Hill to create awareness of the H1N1 vaccine’s availability. The event, which is part of National Influenza Vaccine Week, will have a special emphasis on reaching out to the Latino community, and will […]
Massachusetts Swears in First State Hispanic U.S. Attorney
January 12, 2010 By
Following Supreme Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation, another Latina has made national history. Carmen Milagros Ortiz of Milton, Massachusetts was sworn in yesterday as the state’s first female and first Hispanic U.S. attorney.
GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Mario Solis-Marich "The Right Goes for Another Round of Latina Bashing"
January 11, 2010 By
As featured in today’s Huffington Post: Republican Senators not tired of Latina bashing have set their sights on Obama’s nominee for Ambassador to El Salvador – Mari Del Carmen Aponte. It is hard to gauge if the right misses the cold war as much as they miss having the Sotomayor nomination to vent their political […]
Upcoming Census Signals Demographic, Political Importance of Latinos
January 11, 2010 By
As the new speaker of the California state assembly, John Pérez is another example of the increasing political power of Latinos in the United States. Mr. Pérez, who is also openly gay, takes over a position that has been held by Latinos in the past, including his cousin Antonio Villaraigosa, the current mayor of Los […]
Adolfo Carrión, Director of the White House Office of Urban Affairs Policy, Discusses the Challenges and Goals the Office
January 8, 2010 By
Adolfo Carrión, the highest ranking Puerto Rican in Barack Obama’s administration, is confident that he’s the right man for his job. January marks Mr. Carrión’s 10th month as director of the newly created White House Office of Urban Affairs, a policy area to which President Obama has promised to give considerable priority. And given that […]
Latinovations' Maria Cardona Appears on Univision's "Al Punto"
January 8, 2010 By
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Hispanics Lose Key Democratic Member as Dodd Announces Retirement
January 7, 2010 By
Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut, often viewed as a friend of the Latino community, has announced his plans to not seek re-election this coming November.
To all our friends who join us at La Plaza:
January 6, 2010 By
¡Deseándoles un Feliz y Próspero Año Nuevo! As we welcome in the New Year, and for many Latinos, welcome the arrival of the Three Kings, we would like to thank you for an exciting year and for staying engaged with us at La Plaza. We very much look forward to your continued readership and support […]
Study Highlights Changing Social Conditions for Second and Third Generation Latinos
January 6, 2010 By
According to a new study by the Pew Hispanic Center, Latino youth “are straddling two worlds as they adapt to their new homeland”. While young Latinos are making gains in education and employment, they still face considerable challenges in overcoming social stigmas and gang violence.
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