Poverty and birth rates share a dialogue, particularly for Hispanics. Families with children increasingly fall victim to poverty, an epidemic which mounted during the recession; caused by limited access to jobs, low wages, under-education, and high pregnancy rates. This directly relates to Latinas, as they have the highest rate of teen parenthood compared to other major racial or ethnic group in the country.
Specific interactions that can be interpreted as small acts of non-physical aggression, in regards to race, culture, or gender are called microaggressions. These brief and routine acts of ignorance are intentional and unintentional hostile or derogatory racial slights, and subtle insults against minorities, which can be further undermined when addressing someone's gender, sexual orientation or ability.
Eva Longoria, actress-turned-blossoming media mogul, philanthropist and producer, is using the Eva Longoria Foundation to empower Latinas, and to foster their growth as intelligent young women.
On Friday, Dec. 6, the Bronx Museum of the Arts in collaboration the National Institute of Latina Institute of Reproductive Health and Planned Parenthood of New York City Training Institute, featured a screening of "Harvest Empire: A History of Latinos in America," a film based on New York Daily News journalist,Juan González' book of the same name.
A collection of Latino rights organizations from across the United States delivered a firm message to their own Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) this week: "Lead or get out of the way." It came with a petition carrying 10,000 signatures.
A school district in Texas is under fire after middle school principal Amy Lacey allegedly made an announcement over the intercom that students were no longer permitted to speak Spanish in class.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been taking a lot of heat lately from opponents in the Democratic Party, accusing him of reneging on campaign promises made to the Latino community, a community which supported his reelection by a 51-percent margin.
A Latino-heavy Texas school district recently noted a disturbingly high percentage of graduates (and an even higher percentage among Hispanics) were not even applying for college, and has teamed up with the local university to do something about it.
Black's Law dictionary indicates that a lawyer is a person "learned in the law," such as a solicitor, an attorney, a counselor, or an individual who practices law. Lawyering often occurs in courtrooms, during trails, and in front of jurors. Though, the role of lawyer varies across jurisdiction; and, apparently, the ability to become a lawyer depends on legal status in the United States, even if a non-citizen has met every requirement asked of him, including being granted deferred actions regarding his legal status.
On Sunday, while many Americans were commuting back from their Thanksgiving weekend, lugging baggage and leftovers from Grandma, many might have been too busy to take a moment and reflect on World AIDS Day, which is observed every year on Dec. 1.
The DC Center for the LGBT community, which provides meeting spaces for addiction and recovery, arts, aging, careers, faith, families, health, military, sports, youth and HIV, also offers the Latino Queer Bilingual Writing Group.
CEO & Chairman of Facebook, Zuckerberg, became the 2nd youngest self-made billionaire in 2012; and, the affluent 29-year-old has opted to use that accumulated wealth for good, signing the "Giving Pledge" -a promise to donate 50% or more of his wealth to charity; gave millions to Newark Public schools, and gave 18 million Facebook shares to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Now, Zuckerberg, who was raised on a suburban lane with mansions and manicured lawns, is teaming up with Carlos Vargas, an immigrant from Mexico, and a number of others for a truly unique venture.
Latino activists in Texas are demanding that public school curriculum reflect the Latino-heavy student body, and they are asking that the State Board of Education offer courses that resonate with Latino students, such as courses in Mexican-American studies.
University of Texas, Austin's student group, Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT), was confronted by Latino activists and counter-protesters after organizing a now-defunct game of "Catch an Illegal," which was meant to be held last month. The YCT chapter, led by student Lorenzo Garcia, planned to distribute $25 gift cards to those who pursued and caught individuals who were tagged as "illegal immigrants."
Someone looking for a positive example of an immigrant "making good" in coming to the United States would not need to look much further than Raul Hector Castro of Arizona.
The State of New Jersey is set to join other states that have enacted some form of local DREAM act within its state legislature. The bill has passed the state senate and is up for a vote in the assembly.
It's Thanksgiving Day and that means New York City's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be hitting the streets today! This marks the 87th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which you can now live stream cozy at home online from your smartphones, tablets or computers. The parade streams online live from Manhattan at 9 a.m. ET and airs on television on NBC.
Thanksgiving, otherwise known as "El Dia de las Gracias" or "Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias" in Spanish, is not only a time to show off your culinary skills and be surrounded by with the ones you love, but for many Latinos in the U.S., it's a time to be thankful for many of life's blessings.
