Dozens of advertisements removed from Facebook for being political ahead of the November midterm elections did not appear to express any political view, a USA TODAY analysis showed. The Facebook ads from businesses, universities, nonprofits and other organizations did seem to have something in common: They mentioned "African-American," "Latino," "Hispanic," "Mexican," "women," "LGBT" or were written in Spanish. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
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Arizona businesses are poised to benefit in a huge way from Hispanic consumers this year, and even more four years from now, according to a report released Friday.
The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's 2018 Datos: The State of Arizona’s Hispanic Market, reported Hispanic buying power in Arizona will hit $47 billion this year on the way to $57 billion in 2022. READ MORE AT PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL
A makeshift memorial to Hispanic Civil War Union soldiers in an isolated part of Northern New Mexico is a typical representation of sites linked to U.S. Latino history: It’s shabby, largely unknown and at risk of disappearing.
Across the U.S, many sites historically connected to key moments in Latino civil rights lie forgotten, decaying or in danger of quietly dissolving into the past without acknowledgment. Scholars and advocates say a lack of preservation, resistance to recognition and even n
Networking can be a challenge for introverts. Its connotations with needless self-promotion can present a daunting hurdle for those who prefer quieter social interaction.
But if you aspire to higher leadership, networking can’t be avoided – it is crucially important for career progress. So, are there ways for introverts to find their networking groove? The answer is yes. READ MORE AT FINANCIAL REVIEW
I recently published my first Latino book under my very own publishing company. This story was brought to my attention two years ago by a classmate. When I learned about the story, I immediately fell in love. This story brought hope to children and to the world that your voice truly matters. The children were students at Bell Gardens Elementary School. An elementary school that is 75% Latinos. They learned about the Great Depression during the 1930s and realized that there was no mention of Mexi
Finding your career path after graduate school can be daunting when you come from a family in which your parents did not graduate from college and are not in professional roles. READ MORE AT INSIDE HIGHER ED
It’s no secret that for many Latinos, the most important voting issue is the economy.
For years, our families have been disadvantaged by a lack of available jobs, sluggish wage growth, and the real challenge of trying to pay down debt and save more to get ahead.
Latinos put a high priority on greater economic opportunity because we know that when we have the opportunity to work and earn, we can build better lives and better futures. When we have a chance to earn, the American dream is well with
As the CEO and co-founder of a leading financial technology company, I have some advice for young women graduates looking for or settling into their first jobs. The world needs balance and diversity in its leaders. Here are tips I’ve gleaned from both my career and from watching other women in the workforce in the hopes of helping you build your career. READ MORE AT AZ BIG MEDIA
SBA Administrator Linda McMahon is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs as they start, grow and manage small businesses across America. In fact, this administration’s deregulation and tax reform policies have made tremendous strides in assisting new and existing entrepreneurs in communities across our country. READ MORE AT The Hill
The television and film industries have begun to recognize the value and appeal of Hispanic television, but executives speaking at the Hispanic TV Summit say that there needs to be a greater Hispanic presence both in front of and behind the camera. READ MORE AT MULTICHANNEL NEWS
You applied, you interviewed, you got the job — and now you want to turn it down. How do you do it? Do you have to give a reason? What if you might want to work with that employer in the future? How do you avoid burning any bridges? Here’s everything you need to know about how to decline a job offer gracefully. READ MORE AT THE CUT
Toxic workplaces — where harassment, stereotyping and bullying occur — are driving away women and people of color, undercutting technology companies' efforts to increase diversity and costing an estimated $16 billion a year.
That's the conclusion of a first-of-its-kind study from the Kapor Center for Social Impact and Harris Poll that explored the reasons people leave tech companies. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
The population of the United States and its workforce will become substantially more Hispanic in the coming decades. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Hispanics represented 17.4% of the population in 2014 and that the Hispanic demographic will make a huge jump to 28.6% by 2060.
According to another metric, which appeared in a SHRM publication, the U.S. Labor Bureau predicts that one in every two workers that enter the workforce in 2025 will be Hispanic. READ MORE AT HRDIVE
(Chicago)- The Little Village Chamber of Commerce in Chicago received the United States Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) “Chamber of the Year,” Award during the 2018 USHCC National Convention in Philadelphia, PA. The USHCC Chamber of the Year Award was created to honor and recognize chambers that have achieved major accomplishments in the areas of business economic development, procurement, and access to capital. The award spotlights chambers that epitomize leadership, commitment to the Hispanic bus
The podcast world is filled with some amazing, impressive entrepreneurs, business leaders, life coaches, and more . I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite podcasters, so you can get as motivated and moved as I am whenever I listen to them! READ MORE AT FORBES
When job hunting, you would typically apply for positions that are a step beyond the role you’re currently in, with more responsibilities, more complex tasks, or more leadership potential. In the interview, you would present yourself with as much experience as possible, showing the hiring manager that you are ready for this expanded role.
But sometimes, you find you have significantly more experience than the position requests. What do you do then? Chemical & Engineering News
While the rate of Latino population growth in the U.S. has slowed since the Great Recession, experts say it’s still increasing at an impressive rate.
Of the 2.2 million people added to the nation’s population between 2016 and 2017, Hispanic accounted for slightly more than half of that growth. Today, the U.S. has 59 million Hispanic residents, a figure expected to nearly double by 2060, according to U.S. Census projections. READ MORE AT AZBIGMEDIA
Although the idea of networking has been around for a long time, the basic idea is as valid today as ever before. Whether you connect with people in person, over the phone or via cyberspace, you need to engage with leads, prospects and customers to stay fresh in their minds. READ MORE AT FORBES
Since Madison365's founding in 2015, we have published lists of the most influential African Americans and Latinos in Wisconsin. I intended these lists to highlight the beauty of the diversity in our community. I wanted kids here in Wisconsin to see role models of people who are succeeding, to know that it's possible for people of color to achieve great things here, and to highlight people of color doing great work in a variety of fields and pursuits. READ MORE AT ON MILWAUKEE
It’s no secret that for many Latinos, the most important voting issue is the economy.
For years, our families have been disadvantaged by a lack of available jobs, sluggish wage growth, and the real challenge of trying to pay down debt and save more to get ahead.
Latinos put a high priority on greater economic opportunity because we know that when we have the opportunity to work and earn, we can build better lives and better futures. When we have a chance to earn, the American dream is well with
