Monica Lozano, Publisher of La Opinión During an age when many newspapers are facing grim times, a few ethnic media outlets are thriving. This is because many of these newspapers and broadcast stations have been focusing on their expanding audience -the sons and daughters of immigrants. In Los Angeles, the No. 1 TV station is […]
More Immigration Scrutiny for Employers
April 6, 2009 By
Although it is not clear how the Obama administration will handle immigration reform, the Department of Homeland Security is issuing new guidelines for field agents on how to deal with illegal immigrants in the workplace. A recent incident in the state of Washington could perhaps provide some clues about how it will be handled in the […]
Minority Growth in Suburban Schools–Continued Hispanic Segregation?
April 3, 2009 By
According to a recent Pew Study released this week, Hispanic students have become an even more segregated segment of the U.S. suburban public school population, while blacks and Asians have become slightly less isolated. The report used federal government data which found that minority students made up 99 percent of the increase in suburban school […]
Commerce Secretary Speaks about Importance of Accurately Counting Hispanics in the 2010 Census
April 2, 2009 By
On Wednesday, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), Univision Inc., the League of United Latin American Citizens and SEIU announced a grassroots campaign in Washington entitled, “Hágase Contar!” an effort to help advertise the 2010 Census to the Hispanic community, An estimated 1 million Hispanics were missed in the last census. […]
Latino Entrepreneurs and Economic Experts Gather at First Latino Economic Summit
March 31, 2009 By
More than 150 key Latino entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the country met in Washington D.C. for the first U.S. Latino Economic Summit hosted by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and LATINO Magazine. Gene Sperling, adviser to U.S. Department of the Secretary Timothy Geithner and senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, was the keynote […]
John Trasviña, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at HUD
March 27, 2009 By
President Obama has announced John Trasviña as Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. John Trasviña has devoted his legal career to public service in civil rights and immigration policy. In the 1980s and 90s, he served as Chairman Paul Simon’s General Counsel & […]
Census Bureau to Launch Ad Campaign to Reach Minorities
March 24, 2009 By
In an article today the Washington Post reports that the Census Bureau is planning on launching a $250 million promotional campaign to encourage participation in the 2010 Census amidst the fears that millions of minorities will be overlooked. More than half of the funds that will go to advertising will go across traditional and social […]
Hilda Solis: A Star in the Making
March 19, 2009 By
As Featured in MSNBC by Carlos Watson, MSNBC anchor: History rarely remembers Cabinet members. The worst performers tend to get a little more shine, but even their names fade out over time. Ask political observers who will be written about decades from now (for better or worse), and they’re likely to say Hillary Clinton or […]
President Vows to Tackle Immigration in Meeting with Congressional Hispanic Caucus; Announces Trip To Mexico
March 18, 2009 By
During this morning’s meeting with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), President Barack Obama renewed his campaign promise to tackle the immigration system. Since being sworn into office, the president has been busy dealing with the economic crisis and has been criticized for not addressing immigration sooner. During the campaign, Obama supported a comprehensive overhaul of […]
Solis Formally Sworn in as Labor Secretary
March 13, 2009 By
This morning, Vice President Joe Biden swore in California Representative Hilda Solis as the next Secretary of Labor, one of three cabinet posts that had yet to be formally filled. Solis is the first Latina cabinet member in the Obama administration. Biden said, “When she held hearings on sweatshops, she was heard. When she fought […]
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