“Latinx” is the gender-neutral term that covers one of the largest and fastest growing minorities in the United States—17 percent of the country, more than 58 million Americans. Foreign and native-born, and a sizable part of the country’s working class, their political empowerment is making changes in a growing number of states.

Yet Latinx barely figure in America’s conversation about race and ethnicity. READ MORE AT COLUMBIA NEWS

Today's job search process can be daunting. Whether it's creating a résumé that will stand out from the crowd, preparing to ace a preliminary phone interview, figuring out how to wow a hiring manager in a second- or third-round interview, or negotiating an offer, unique challenges come with each step of the process. Read more at Refinery 29

Corporate culture does not—or at least, should not—happen by accident. It should be rooted in your mission and cultivated in each and every employee. Culturem is deliberate. We define it. We live it. And we are all equally responsible for it. READ MORE AT MODERN HEALTHCARE

At a recent premiere of the second season of Starz's “Vida,” it was clear that the prime cable television series about the conflicts surrounding a gentrifying Mexican American neighborhood of Los Angeles has touched a nerve among young Latinos.

Even though the critically acclaimed series has a loyal Latino following, "Vida" creators worry about the show's fate — especially after the recent cancellation of the Netflix show "One Day at a Time," which was lauded for nailing Latino representation. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS

Hollywood is putting more effort than ever before into increasing diversity on and off screen. But there’s still a long way to go. Back in 1996, Christy Haubegger saw a similar problem in the magazine world — there were no American magazines that targeted a Latina audience or that had Latinas on the cover.

So she founded Latina magazine, an English-language beauty, fashion and entertainment magazine for bilingual, bicultural Hispanic women. These days, Haubegger is head of multicultural business development at Creative Artists Agency, one of Hollywood’s top talent and literary brokers, where her job and mission is to diversify Hollywood on and off screen. READ MORE AT MARKETPLACE

A growing number of college students are from poor families, but they’re mostly attending less selective institutions, which may decrease their chances of earning a bachelor’s degree.

A new report from the Pew Research Center released Wednesday found that the overall number of undergraduates at U.S. colleges and universities has increased during the past 20 years, with students of color and those from low-income families making up much of that growth. Those students are mostly attending the least-selective colleges and universities, which tend to have fewer resources to help students succeed. READ MORE AT INSIDE HIGHER ED

Nurses are uniquely qualified to teach community members about how to live healthy lives, including by promoting health insurance literacy, which is what Dr. Adriana Perez does.

Dr. Adriana Perez is an assistant professor of nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. She also works with the National Association of Hispanic Nurses to teach multicultural families, particularly Latinos, about important health insurance concepts, such as premiums, co-payments, and health insurance benefits. READ MORE AT AL DIA

Confidence is key when it comes to job interviews. The whole job-search process can be quite stressful (to say the least), but once you’ve made it to the interview stage it’s time to own your awesomeness and present yourself in the best way possible. You’ve got the skills and the drive – now win them over with these tips. READ MORE AT DRUM

The Milwaukee area's Hispanic workforce is expanding, but their presence is lagging in high-wage positions, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum.

The research organization, which has offices in Milwaukee and Madison, published "Upward Mobility: Assessing the characteristics of greater Milwaukee's growing Hispanic workforce". READ MORE AT MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL

We estimate that more than half of the US Hispanic population will use messaging app WhatsApp at least monthly this year. The platform’s US Hispanic user base of 32 million is growing because of its data cost savings, messaging encryption capabilities and popularity in Latin American countries.

WhatsApp is more popular among US Hispanics than Instagram or Twitter, with those platforms seeing 34.3% and 21% user penetration, respectively. For greater context, that means there are 10 million more US Hispanics on WhatsApp than Instagram, and almost triple more than Twitter. READ MORE AT EMARKETER

You meet someone at an event or through an introduction by someone you know and you want to stay in touch. Perhaps you had a great conversation and would welcome their advice about your career path or you are interested in positions at their company.

Maybe you feel the contact personally can’t help you out but has a broad network that you may be able to tap into. READ MORE AT CLEARANCE JOBS

The face of America is changing, and the housing market is changing along with it. If the mortgage market doesn’t keep up, the nation’s economy will bear the consequences.

The mortgage market has a long history of underserving communities of color, yet by 2045, people of color will make up more than half of our population. If the mortgage market can’t find a way to better serve these communities, what has long been a moral problem will eventually become a broader economic one.

Take Hispanic Americans. Over the next quarter century, more than half of new households in this country will be formed by Hispanic Americans. READ MORE AT WASHINGTON POST

An organization’s board of directors can tell you a lot about its priorities.

Maybe the composition of an organization’s board is determined by the insights, expertise and influence of its members. Or maybe that board is made up of individuals who are leaders in their respective fields, which helps to elevate the perception of an organization’s stature. Or maybe it’s that an organization wants its board of directors to reflect the makeup of the customers it services.

Whichever it may be, a company’s corporate boardroom is a statement of its values and sends a message to the market about what is important to its current and future success. READ MORE AT HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL

Forty-two percent (42%) of American adults either have owned a small business or want to do so.

A Job Creators Network/ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 22% have already run their own business and another 20% would like to do so in the future.

Black and Hispanic Americans who have never run their own business are more interested in trying it than white Americans. READ MORE AT NEWSMAX

Forget everything you thought you knew about Hispanic-American consumers -- because the U.S. Hispanic population is exploding, and it’s shattering old stereotypes as it grows.

The 64 million Hispanics who live in the United States today represent 19.5% of the U.S. population. And Hispanics are the second fastest-growing population segment, with 83% growth since 2000, according to TheHispanic American Market Report.

As recently as a few decades ago, Hispanic Americans were viewed primarily as migrant workers in low-level service occupations. Contrast that with today: The average U.S. Hispanic household will spend $538,636 more than the average non-Hispanic white American household over the course of their respective remaining lifetimes, according to the report. READ MORE AT MEDIAPOST

Telemundo Continues to Set New Standards and Redefine Hispanic Media with Innovative Premium Original Content, Expanded News Coverage and World-Class Sporting Events Across All Platforms, Designed for The Evolving Preferences and Media Consumption Habits of Latinos. READ MORE AT CISION

Should publicly owned companies in Illinois be required by law to include minorities on their boards of directors?

The best and most current thinking on corporate health emphasizes that diversity among organizational leadership results in more nimble, creative problem-solving in our rapidly changing world. READ MORE AT CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Modern workforces are becoming increasingly diverse, as leaders strive to include more people with varied experiences, backgrounds and cultures into the workplace environment. It’s no secret that such an array of workers can generate a host of ideas and solutions, opening up the opportunity for more dynamic growth and creativity in projects, as well as the company as a whole.

However, making sure voices are encouraged and heard requires the right culture and leadership efforts. READ MORE AT FORBES

It is estimated that by 2021 more than 50 percent of the U.S. population growth will be attributed to Hispanics based on a report from Geoscape American Marketscape DataStream. Today, youthful diversity is becoming the counterweight to white, aging consumers, and it is forcing brands to redefine themselves -- to discover new market opportunities and develop more meaningful, culturally relevant customer experiences. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR

For some, networking can be a nightmare. Not everyone is Guy Smiley with gleaming teeth and a handshake already started before they walk in the door.

Most people feel a little out of their comfort zone in social situations, but networking is where it counts. In many ways, networking should be considered as an approach to life. I've personally picked up my largest contracts standing in line at food trucks or having a random casual chat in a store that led to a more in-depth meeting later. READ MORE AT STAGE 32