The Census Bureau recently released new data on poverty in the United States. While the coverage that followed provided an overview of the new numbers, and in the case of TalkPoverty examined policy choices that would dramatically reduce poverty, there is one important issue that received little attention: the potential for immigration reform to create […]
Guest Blogger: Patrick Oakford “Out of the shadows and out of poverty: Reducing poverty through immigration reform”
October 1, 2014 By
Prominent Television Host Ray Suarez Asserts Link Between U.S. Prosperity and Prosperity of Latinos
October 1, 2014 By
The 37th Annual Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHCI) Public Policy Conference began with a powerful reminder of the inextricable link between the prosperity of the country and the prosperity of Latinos in the U.S. During conference’s opening plenary session entitled, Underrepresented – Where are the Latinos?, Al-Jazeera America Host Ray Suarez , asserted that as a […]
NCLR and Latino Decisions Say Latino Vote Could Prove Pivotal During November Midterms
September 30, 2014 By
During a panel discussion hosted by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) regarding the impact of immigration and the economy on the election, experts from NCLR and the prominent polling firm, Latino Decisions, said Latino voters can have an influential role in a number of highly competitive Senate races if voter turnout is strong […]
Comentarios From Maria: The Tremendous Power of Latinos Fuels Reform
September 29, 2014 By
Throughout my career I have had the pleasure of working with many organizations that do tremendous work and provide much needed services to the Hispanic community. One of these organizations is the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), where I am currently a part of organization’s the Board of Directors. There are over 54 […]
New York City Pledges $1.9 Million In Funding for Legal Representation for Migrant Children
September 26, 2014 By
New York City Council Speaker, Melissa Mark-Viverito, announced that the city has allocated $1.9 million in funds to pay for the legal fees of unaccompanied migrant children facing legal proceedings. This is very welcomed news for thousands of Central American minors who fled the region as a result of increased violence and instability in their […]
Minority Leader Pelosi Urges Immigration Activist to hold Republicans Accountable for Immigration Delay
September 25, 2014 By
This week, Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urged immigration activists not to lose sight of Republican inaction that has caused immigration reform to stall in congress. Pelosi acknowledged that the current frustration of many Latinos and activists is warranted, albeit misdirected, and Republicans should also be held accountable for their recent role in delaying meaningful […]
Javier Palomarez, USHCC President, Says Sec. Julian Castro Could Become First Latino President
September 24, 2014 By
In his keynote address that concluded this year’s national convention, President and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), Javier Palomarez, asserted that the first Latino president was already among us. Palomarez was referring to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Julian Castro, who also addressed attendees of the convention this week. “It […]
USHCC Annual Convention Highlights Booming Development of Hispanic-owned Businesses Throughout U.S.
September 23, 2014 By
This week, thousands of Latino business leaders gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah for the annual convention hosted by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC). Although Utah is not generally thought of as a hotbed for Latino communities and businesses, President and CEO of USHCC, Javier Palomarez noted that the choice to host the […]
Comentarios From Maria: On November 4th, Everyone to the Polls
September 22, 2014 By
How many times have we heard our friends and families say “I am not going to vote this year,” or “why should I vote if my vote does not count?” This way of thinking is not only unfortunate but dangerous because we have already witnessed elections that are determined by the very last votes. One of […]
Latino Students Encountering Crippling Student Loan Debt
September 19, 2014 By
Although there has been a promising increase in the number of Latino students pursuing a higher education throughout the United States, these students are facing crippling student loan debt. The amount of debt Latino students have accrued in recent years skyrocketed and disproportionately hindered Hispanics according to recent studies conducted by the Financial Industry Regulatory […]
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