Although Hispanics make up a large chunk of the U.S. workforce, many are employed in industries that don't provide prosperous economic futures. Alternatively, many are employed in the service industry and other industries that force Latinos to work under deplorable conditions.
Hispanic consumers continue to outspend other groups when it comes to groceries, used cars and phone services. Their $1.3 trillion in economic contribution drives U.S. consumer markets.
Julieta Ballesteros, native of Monterrey, Mexico and owner of renowned NYC restuarant Crema, is a lifelong lover of spicy/sweet savory dishes and a longtime purveyor of delicious, delectable eats.
Hector M. González, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Michigan State University, recently received a $5.67 million grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to fuel a study to find very early signs of Alzheimer's disease among middle-age and older Latinos.
Millennialis are so tech-savvy and socially involved that they even use their smartphones and other mobile devices to enhance faith and inspirational experiences. Likewise, "plugged-in" Hispanics are expected to use tech and social media to document their experiences during Pope Francis' U.S. visit.
Alma P. Rodriguez, former educator and author of "Los Marmolejos: The Dance of the Alleles Vol. 1" is a novelist who is committed to sharing rich stories about family history, and passionate tales about the origin of identity.
Hispanic-owned businesses will likely transform the economic and political landscape of the U.S., this is proven by the fact that Hispanic-owned businesses have grown at a rate that's fifteen times the national average, and that trend has been sustained for at least the last 10-15 years.
According to new research, 91 percent of Hispanic women, deemed "the New Power Buyer," believe that purchasing a home is the best financial investment that a person can make, and they're making strides toward acquiring their desired homes.
Under the Affordable Care Act, uninsured rates have narrowed for both black and Hispanic adults, yet Hispanics and blacks continue to face huge gaps in coverage, according to a new study.
Poverty concentration has resurfaced in the U.S., and disproportionately Hispanic and black populations reside in high-poverty ghettos, slums and barrios. The concentration of poverty instigates urban violence, police-community tension and the enduring legacy of racism.
National Blood Cancer Awareness Month has been assigned to the month of September, and during that 30-day stint, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) raises awareness about blood cancer, and they share the impact of contributions to save lives, fund research and help families.
Enthusiastic about international literature and the growth of immigrant prose in the U.S., independent publisher Restless Books has chosen to introduce a yearly prize to fill the void and beckon emerging immigrant voices.
Jennifer De Leon, educator and author of "Home Movies" and "The White Space" has always loved stories. Since toddlerhood, she's loved listening to stories, writing them and telling them, and while her parents weren't educators or writers, they were great storytellers, who easily articulated warm stories about their home nation, Guatemala.
Savvy Hispanic mobile users are more likely to use their smartphones for travel inspiration, research and booking. Likewise, Hispanic millennials are likely to be spontaneous travellers, who use their phones for last minute flight research, hotels bookings and activities.
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals' Hispanic Wealth Project has received the support of an American multinational financial institution, which posseses a $125 billion lending goal, helping to increase the number of Hispanic home mortgage consultants, support financial education and counseling, and triple Hispanic household wealth over 10 years.
While much of presidential hopeful Donald Trump's immigration rhetoric focuses on "dangerous" and "illegal" Mexican immigrants and "anchor babies," fewer "birthright" children have been born to U.S.-dwelling undocumented immigrants. Meanwhile, Chinese undocumented immigrants now surpass Mexican documented immigrants regarding the number of new immigrants in the U.S.
Elders of color in California are likelier than other populations to be among the "hidden poor," even if they aren't near or below the federal poverty line. According to a new report, single Latino elders and elders caring for adult children experience higher levels of economic insecurity.
The Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission issued a state report, which found that Connecticut's Spanish-speaking populations, particularly those located in Bridgeport and Danbury, are under-informed about emergency protocols and procedures when it comes to natural disaster response.
Conversations about healthy eating, diabetes care and weight management should account for socioeconomics, food insecurity and food availability, particularly when addressing U.S. Latinos, who are overwhelmingly food insecure.
Boston's segregation and racial division has had a widespread and unfathomable impact on the city's Hispanic residents who live in low opportunity neighborhoods and have very little access to healthy development resources.
Barriers exist when attempting to access professional treatment for the prevention and treatment of suicidal ideation and suicide, particularly for men and people of color.
Civic participation rates may be lower for Latinos than other ethnic/racial groups, but it’s higher than ever for the population. Improved educational opportunities, unparalleled social media engagement and community involvement demonstrates Latinos' aptitude for greater civic involvement.
