May 19 could have been a transformative day for millions of undocumented immigrants who qualified for the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program, and the expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. But unfortunately, last Tuesday was a dark day for many in our community, thanks […]
Guest Blogger: Roberto Valdez “The Importance of Latinos and Clinical Trials”
May 26, 2015 By
By now it is widely known that the Latino population is growing at rapid rates in the United States. Latinos are expected to make up a third of the population by 2050, making this one of the sexiest subjects talked about. Bias included, we are all aware Latinos are by far the sexiest people in […]
Financial Illiteracy High Amongst Latinos
May 22, 2015 By
Financial illiteracy and insecurity is highest among Latinos than any other group despite a majority claiming otherwise according to a new study by TIAA-CREF Institute and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center. While 76% of Latinos claimed to have a high degree of knowledge regarding finances, the study, titled “Hispanic Personal Finances: Financial Literacy and […]
Los Angeles Takes A Big Step Towards Alleviating Income Inequality
May 21, 2015 By
This week the Los Angeles City Council voted 14 to 1 to raise the city’s minimum wage from $9 per hour to $15 by the year 2020, making it the largest city in the county to enact such a dramatic wage increase aimed at boosting pay for workers at the low end of the economic […]
DREAMer to become Latino Outreach Director for Hillary Clinton campaign
May 20, 2015 By
The Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, in a move sure to emphasize its priorities, tapped Lorella Praeli as Latino Outreach Director. An outspoken advocate for immigration reform and a DREAMer herself, Praeli joins a campaign that has actively sought to clarify any uncertainties as to its stance on immigration reform and courting the Latino electorate, a task […]
It’s The Economy…
May 19, 2015 By
With the 2016 presidential race now underway it’s not immigration that is chiefly on the minds of the nation’s estimated 11 million Latino voters nation-wide, but the economy. A new report by the Pew Research Center shows that Latinos are more focused on matters like raising wages, income inequity and education. Describing the report’s findings, Mark […]
Comentarios from Maria: For Latino voters, a candidate’s last name is irrelevant, what matters is their substance
May 18, 2015 By
One of the few certainties that has emerged during this election cycle is that any Republican candidate who hopes to reach the White House has to win at least 40 percent of the Hispanic vote. With approximately 25 million eligible voters, the sheer magnitude and influence of Latino voters is a demographic reality that nobody […]
Latina Congresswoman Enters The US Senate Race in California
May 15, 2015 By
10-term Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez of California has officially announced her candidacy for the US Senate seat being vacated by incumbent Barbara Boxer, who is retiring after two decades representing the state in the Senate, ending weeks of speculation about her intentions in the race. Sanchez’s entrance into the race means there will indeed be a competitive […]
Nevada Gov. Sandoval signs bill to permit DREAMERs to obtain teaching licenses
May 14, 2015 By
In a move to meet the needs of a “new Nevada,” Brian Sandoval, the state’s governor, signed a bill that would allow immigrants with temporary legal status to get a teaching license. Among those standing by as Governor Sandoval signed the dotted lines was Uriel Garcia, a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals […]
U.S. Sees Increase In English Fluency Among Hispanics
May 13, 2015 By
Hispanics in the U.S. are speaking more English than at any other time according to a report published by the Pew Research Center. The study found a significant increase in the number of Hispanics using English, not only in professional and school settings, but in the home as well. With some 68% of Hispanics in […]
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