Hispanic nativity has shifted, according to a new Pew Hispanic report detailing the recent decline in the percentage of the U.S. Latino population that is foreign-born. At the same time, the birthrates of U.S. Latinos are on the rise, overturning the longtime trend of Latino immigrants driving population growth.
A newly published study has identified a particular common link between smoking and depression, and claims that acculturation is associated with depression and the use of tobacco among Latinos.
"Monolithic community" is not a phrase that describes the wide-spanning and vibrant Latino community. Latinos hail from many different countries and regions, representing different age groups, religions and understandings. Lance Rios, the president and founder of DigiBunch, company partner at Hispanicize and president and founder of Being Latino, recognizes that there isn't one product that appeals to all Latinos, all of the time.
The HIPGive contest, which merges technology and traditional philanthropy, is one of the biggest endeavors launched by the Latino charity juggernaut Hispanics in Philanthropy. The organization is widely recognized for growing a robust network of leaders, givers and members, all with an agenda that includes empowering and advocating for Latinos over a 30-year history of giving. Headed by HIP President Diana Campoamor, HIP has raised $45 million to fund emerging Latino and Latin American nonprofits and has found more than 170 benefactors to match funds, boosting HIP's impact.
In his youth, Oscar Torre wanted to be a baseball star. He played often, invested time and energy into the sport, but lacked the skill and speed to make that dream a reality. Yet, becoming an actor was accidental for the motivated and eager film and screen star. "I fell into acting by chance," Torre said. "I had one more credit left in college, an elective. And my girlfriend at the time, I asked her to sign me up for a class. And, as a joke, she decided to sign me up for acting class, though I was quite shy."
