New data shows that the application process for political asylum experienced in the 1980s within the Central American community during the bloody civil wars of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua has largely increased within the U.S. Mexican community in the past two years. According to statistics provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), […]
The Health Risks Behind Full-Figured Latinos
October 17, 2013 By
Latinos are highly regarded for being a community that values family and traditional cuisine, but a recent health report suggests that compared to any other ethnic group in the nation, Latinos are more prone to health risks due to an increase in full-figured bodies. “This is the problem within the [Latino] community,” wrote Elma Dieppa in a blog […]
Bridging the STEM Gap in Latino Youth
October 8, 2013 By
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related occupations are currently the second-fastest growing occupation industry in the nation, but women and minorities continue to earn a shrinking share of STEM degrees, and African Americans and Latinos remain among the most underrepresented. Despite what the numbers show, Latino leaders have made it a priority to steer […]
Guest Blogger: Alfredo Estrada “A Whimper, Not a Bang?”
October 3, 2013 By
As the latest issue of LATINO hits the newsstands, our elected representatives have just returned from a drowsy August recess to grapple with bombing Syria and closing down the Federal government. This year, immigration reform has grabbed most of the headlines in Congress. But no sooner had the so-called Gang of Eight led by Sen. Marco Rubio […]
Get set, Ready, and Go Obamacare
September 26, 2013 By
Despite a recent vote to unravel President Barack Obama’s health care law, Obamacare remains good to go and is expected to benefit an estimated 10 million eligible Latinos on October 1. “For Latinos who stand to benefit the most from the Affordable Care Act, [the vote] symbolizes that there are people in Congress who are not […]
Drive for Pledges Day – Never Text and Drive
September 19, 2013 By
Today, AT&T launched the social media driven It Can Wait® Drive 4 Pledges Day, to encourage everyone to spread the message that no text is worth a life and pledge to never text and drive again. The It Can Wait program, originally introduced in 2009, aims to educate millions of wireless users, employees and the […]
Fight for Immigration Reform Continues: ‘National Day of Dignity and Respect’ Announced
September 11, 2013 By
Pro-immigration supporters recently announced that communities from all the United States will join in marches and rallies in over 60 cities across the nation to continue to build momentum for immigration reform and urge Congress to pass legislation this year. On October 5th, these communities will mobilize for “The National Day of Dignity and Respect,” and despite other debates in […]
Guest Blogger: Katherine Vargas “Welcoming Secretary of Labor Tom Perez to the Obama Administration”
September 5, 2013 By
On Wednesday, I had the great honor to attend the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony of Secretary Tom Pérez at the Department of Labor. Secretary Pérez will undoubtedly be a fierce advocate for working men and women across America, including Latinos who comprise 15% of the labor force in the US. During his remarks, Secretary Pérez shared […]
New Obama Directive Aims to Safeguard the Rights of Undocumented Parents
August 28, 2013 By
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the implementation of “The Parental Interests Directive,” a new policy on immigration and deportations aimed at protecting parents and ensuring that they are not separated from their children. “ICE personnel should ensure that the agency’s immigration enforcement activities do not unnecessarily disrupt the parental rights of both alien […]
Former ICE Director Gives Exclusive Interview Regarding his Time at the Controversial Immigration Agency
August 23, 2013 By
The former director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) John Morton expressed great optimism on an exclusive interview with Vme, a television network geared towards the Hispanic market, about the approval of immigration reform, emphasizing the difference from his term as director to the current situation the U.S. is facing. “The situation has never been […]
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