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FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler

The FCC's Latest Vote May Help Low-Income Americans, and Millions of Latinos, Get Home Broadband Internet

On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to consider a plan that would modernize Lifeline -- a long-running FCC program that provides subsidies for phone service to underprivileged households -- to include broadband internet.
Immigration

Minimum Occupancy Quotas for ICE Detention Centers Benefit For-Profit Prison Industry - Report

For-profit prisons benefit from minimum occupancy quotas at immigrant detention facilities throughout the nation, according to a report released Thursday, AP reports via ABC News.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Infielder Albert Pujols

Dominican Great Albert Pujols Eclipses Mickey Mantle With Historic Home Run

Albert Pujols is climbing up the all-time home run chart. With his 537th career home run, he has surpassed the great Mickey Mantle on the most career home runs list.
Diversity in Technology, Intel's historic $300 Million pledge for parity by 2020

Leading the Charge for Diversity in Silicon Valley, Intel Creates $125 M Investment Fund for Minority-led Startups

When it comes to reshaping Silicon Valley to be more inclusive and better reflect the makeup of the rest of the country, Intel is leading the way again.
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Foreign Nativity, Acculturation, and Mental Health in the Latino Community

Foreign nativity and immigration are chief players when it comes to incidents of mental illness. Moreover, levels of acculturation have ties to the development of mental health conditions and disorders within the Latino community.
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Bipolar Disorder and the Uninvestigated Latino Population

Bipolar disorder, a manic-depressive illness that's known to cause bewildering shifts in activity levels, mood, energy and ability to carry out daily tasks, does not allude the Latino community. However, treating the long-term disruptive condition is a matter of assessment and treatment. As well as the education of the Latino community.
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Majority of Latinos Favor Same Sex Marriage As National Support Rises

A recent Pew Research survey shows that Latinos continue to favor same-sex marriage as the Supreme Court's decision on marriage equality approaches. Overall, support for same-sex marriage has increased among all demographics.
Immigration Court

After Border Surge Last Year, Some Pending Immigration Court Cases Now Backlogged Until 2019

The backlog in immigration court cases -- which has been piling up for the last decade -- has only gotten worse since thousands of undocumented children fled Central America and migrated to the U.S. last summer.
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Over Half of GOP Voters Consider Immigrants as 'Burden’ in America - Pew Poll

Despite the innumerable contributions that immigrants have made in the U.S., a new Pew Research Center poll reveals that the majority of Republican voters view immigrants as a "burden" on the U.S. economy.
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With Sling Latino Launch, Sling TV Looks to Become the Top Choice for Cord-Cutting Latino Families

The first true Internet TV OTT (over-the-top) streaming subscription service in the U.S., DirecTV's Yaveo, was aimed squarely at Latinos. Now that audience of tech-savvy cord cutters has proved valuable enough for the budding industry's leader, DISH's Sling TV, to create its own special Latino branded service.
L.A. May Day March

Report: California May Not Become Majority-Latino By 2050

Although California is predicted to see a surge in its growing Latino population, new research suggests that it may not become a majority-Latino state after all.
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US-Born, Foreign-Born Latinos and Millennials Support Pathway to Legal Status for Undocumented Immigrants

While the two major political parties remain divided about providing undocumented immigrants a pathway to U.S. citizenship, a majority of Americans have made their preference known.
Seattle Mariners Pitcher Felix Hernandez

MLB: Latin American Pitchers Lead Both Leagues in Wins

The 2015 Major League Baseball season may be young, but it's become abundantly clear which teams are the best, and which players are the best. So many great Latin American pitchers are thriving this season, and will be in place for the CY Young Awards. Take a look!
iPhone Resale

NCLR Educational Programs to Help Young Latinos and Millenials Swarm the Finanial Services Sector

Hispanic/Latino banks, analysts, investors and tellers are noticeably absent from the financial sector. However, programs designed by one of the nation's largest advocates for la raza should help to swarm the financial services sector with capable young Latinos.
Bob Menendez

Sen. Bob Menendez Releases Corporate Diversity Survey, Says Latinos 'Grossly Underrepresented'

In an effort to expand diversity, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., released his report about corporate America's diversity. "We all deserve a seat at the table," wrote Menendez.
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North Carolina's Immigrant Population Demonstrates Financial Power Amid Rapid Growth

North Carolina's immigrant populace emphasizes the financial power of non-native residents via their vital contributions to the state's economy, according to a report commissioned by the North Carolina Justice Center.
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Home Ownership Eludes US Hispanic Population Despite Population Growth

According to a new report, Latinos aspire to home ownership, but many lack the savings, down payment and/or credit to purchase a home. To a greater extent, home ownership eludes the U.S. Hispanic population.
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Hearing Loss in Latinos: Puerto Rican Males More Likely, Mexican-Americans Least Likely to Suffer Impairment - Study

The Journal of the American Medical Association: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery published findings that revealed hearing loss to be more prevalent among men and older adults. There's also a distinct prevalence among Hispanics.
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