The recession has hit Hispanic immigrants especially hard. They have suffered more job losses than most other workers, and their earnings remain lower than those of other groups. Among foreign-born Hispanics, an estimated 47 percent are illegal immigrants. Although some of those immigrants have been pushed by the economic slump to leave the United States, most have stayed and are struggling to hold on to jobs.READ FULL STORYRead more…
Amid fears that millions of people may be overlooked during next year's census, the Census Bureau will launch a $250 million promotional campaign to encourage participation in the decennial head count, especially among hard-to-reach minority groups in urban areas.
More than half those funds will go for advertising across traditional and social media, and nearly a quarter will be devoted exclusively to Asian, black and Hispanic outlets. READ FULL STORYRead more…
This month we celebrate National Nutrition Month. This is a perfect time to think about our own diet and make nutritional and physical activity changes to improve our health. Many of you might think that you are in optimal health because nothing seems to hurt, right? However, according to a survey by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke ranked in the top 5 leading causes of death in the Latino population. So you might ask, “Why do I hav
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When Mama reached her eighties, we assumed that she would move in with us but cardiac problems meant specialized support. In the Latino culture, it is expected that families bring their aging parents home when that time comes. So, was it okay to consider assisted living?
One of the fastest growing groups in the nation, elderly Latinos are estimated to number nearly 15 million in the next ten years. Some will have no choice but to live with family due to cultural and socio-economic barriers, par
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Thomas Perez's selection for a Justice Department post concerns some civil rights advocates, who believe Villaraigosa aide Thomas Saenz was passed over to avoid sparking an immigration battle.
Thomas Perez is Maryland's highest-ranking Latino, but his selection as the nation's leading civil rights enforcer has provoked sharp criticism from some Latino civil rights advocates.
The criticism isn't directed at Perez, the state's secretary of labor and a first-generation Dominican American, or his
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Posted by Ruben Torres on March 20, 2009 at 8:30pm
Not to long ago I had the pleasure of talking with Robert Renteria, author of one of the most amazing books I have read, "From the Barrio to the Board Room". This incredible piece of art both moved me from laughter, to tears. It truly is a dynamic story that will have you on the edge of your seat, and you will not want to put the book down. I read the entire book from cover to cover in one sitting.It is a message of hope, purpose and destiny. A story that MUST be read, MUST be told, MUST be shar
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Today Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias and I launched Latinos@Work Blog and daily tips on Twitter.We look forward to joining with you in conversations that contribute to the advancement of Latinos in their careers and accelerat e diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our goals are to:- Build the premier forum on Latino career issues and related employer diversity-inclusion best practices.- Provide resources for Latino careerists / jobseekers, diversity practitioners, employers and career services pr
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A team of physicians at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and University of California, San Francisco recommends more effective use of interpreters, greater awareness of potential areas of mistrust and misunderstanding, better communication with families, and better knowledge of cultural differences in general when planning end-of-life and palliative care for Latino patients in the United States.
The recommendations, which are based on a case study and an extensive literature review, appear i
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AUSTIN – Republicans may win their fierce battle to require voters to present photo IDs, a vibrant issue to grassroots conservatives. But doing so could help them lose the larger, future war for political dominance.
Many Latinos, who are the fastest-growing bloc of voters in Texas, feel the bill is aimed at them, with Republicans raising the specter of illegal immigrants casting ballots and swinging elections. This bill, coupled with Republican efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, has
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Three Rawls College of Business professionals address the booming Hispanic population in the U.S. and its economic, political and social impacts.
As the Hispanic population in the United States booms, fallacies surrounding the economic and social impact of Hispanics on America thrive. Two Texas Tech University professors and an alumnus argue that there are opportunities within the challenges that many people do not see.
In their new book, “Hispanic Heresy: What is the Impact of America’s Large
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The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the national advocate for America’s nearly three million Hispanic-owned businesses, issued the following statement questioning the logic behind the statement and inferences made by Mr.Lou Dobbs on CNN in reaction to President Obama’s speech on education reform during the organization’s annual legislative conference:
On March 10th, President Barrack Obama addressed the members of the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at its 19th Annual Legisl
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Wauconda's village board candidates are divided over comments one hopeful made about the village's Hispanic community.
During a group interview at the Daily Herald's Lake County office on March 10, trustee candidate Mark Kwasigroch said Spanish-speaking residents "need to learn how to read English if they're going to live in Wauconda." READ FULL STORYRead more…
The Mexican government said Monday it would slap tariffs on 90 U.S. industrial and agricultural products, in a trade dispute that underscored the difficulties facing President Barack Obama as he tries to assure business and global allies that he favors free trade.
Mexico said the tariffs were in retaliation for the cancellation of a pilot program allowing Mexican trucks to transport cargo throughout the U.S.
Unions have for years fought to keep Mexican trucks off U.S. highways, despite longsta
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What seems like a simple question — How many Hispanics are living in the United States? — has become surprisingly complex as the 2010 census approaches.
Hispanics and other minorities have historically been undercounted in the once-a-decade survey. Advocacy groups are now launching their traditional efforts to ensure an accurate count, but a variety of factors have created new problems for the painting of America's official portrait.
Activists and government officials say fears over immigratio
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Hispanic leaders in Chicago have met with Democrat Roland Burris and say they support him despite outstanding questions about his appointment to the U.S. Senate by disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
About a dozen community leaders sat down with Burris at his Chicago office Monday morning.
Afterward, one participant, Carlos Arango, told reporters that Hispanics want to put the controversy surrounding Illinois' junior senator behind them and work with Burris.
Another community leader, Omar
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In an effort to target the fast-growing Hispanic population and increase its grocery sales, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) plans to convert two of its existing Neighborhood Market's to test supermarkets aimed specifically at Hispanic shoppers.
The 39,000-square-foot Supermercado de Walmart, in large Hispanic communities Phoenix and Houston, will open in the first half of the year, Wal-Mart spokeswoman Amy Wyatt-Moore said in an interview. The layout, signs and product assortment will be changed to
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Press Release
Contact: Marie Watteau
(202) 785-1670
March 16, 2009
NCLR EXPRESSES PROFOUND DISAPPOINTMENT WITH DECISION AGAINST SAENZ
Washington, DC—Janet Murguía, President and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, expressed profound disappointment today that distinguished civil rights attorney Thomas Saenz is no longer a candidate to head the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of
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Posted by Ruben Torres on March 16, 2009 at 5:59pm
Hello my awesome friend.I pray that this email will find you doing exceptionally well. You truly are an amazing, incredible, wonderful human being. It is my prayer that God will truly grant you ALL the desires of your heart, and that you may fulfill ALL your goals, ambitions, and dreams, may they come to pass, ALL of them.I just wanted to assure you to keep moving forward. Keep taking steps forward and never stop moving. When it seems that no one hears you, listens to you, and your feeling disco
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Submission deadline for the Summer Internship Program is March 22nd, 2009
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of Media Affairs
For Immediate Release February 26, 2009
President Obama Launches White House Internship Program
President Obama today launched the White House Internship Program for his administration and announced that applications are currently being accepted for the summer of 2009. Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of
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Bert and Ernie may be looking for a third roommate, as the poor economy has finally reached "Sesame Street."
Sesame Workshop, the shows production company, will cut one-fifth of its work force because of the economic downturn, The Associated Press reported Wednesday.
Sixty-seven of 355 staff positions will be eliminated. READ FULL STORYRead more…
