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Mental Health Needs of Latino Communities in Philadelphia Exposed by the Pandemic

The Black and Latino communities' state of mental health have been worsened by lockdowns, joblessness, and lack of social connection, according to a study.

Young Black Man Found Hanging from A Tree in Los Angeles County

Robert Fuller was believed by many to have been a victim of a racist attack, while county officials said he committed suicide.
Chicago State University recently launched programs and opportunities that will benefit Black American and Latino students in Illinois.

Latino, African-American Students to Benefit from Scholarships in Chicago

Chicago State University introduces scholarship and other programs to fill the educational and wealth gaps among black and Latino students in Illinois.
US citizens residing abroad who are eligible for a stimulus payments but hold a non-US bank account, should get either a check or prepaid debit card via a mail.

5 Reasons You Haven’t Received Your Stimulus Check

Stimulus checks have already been distributed since early-June. However, not all recipients have received theirs. Here are 5 reasons why.
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Trump Finalizing Executive Order on Police Reforms

Donald Trump has announced that he is finalizing an executive order focusing on police reforms. (Photo : Reuters Connect) President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is finalizing an executive order focusing on police reforms, particularly on the current professional standard on the use of force.
People sit at Il Giardino restaurant as restaurants reopen with restrictions to limit the spread of the COVID-19 on Ocean Drive on South Beach in Miami, Florida, US.

Second Wave of COVID-19: A Consequence of Reopening Some States

A second wave of COVID-19 cases is expected in some parts of the US following the reopening of some states.

Several Nursing Homes Receive Defective and Expired Protective Gear, Rendering Many Unusable

The shipment was part of an initiative by the Trump administration to provide medical gear to nursing homes whose staff and residents have been swept by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Based on research, of all Californians who are not qualified for unemployment insurance, more than 50 percent are Latinos.

Latinos Comprise 59 Percent of Californians Ineligible for Unemployment Insurance, Research Says

Research found that Latino workers comprise 59 percent of Californians ineligible to receive unemployment insurance. Also, not a lot of them are benefiting from the government's CARES Act.
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Republican Party Convention to Take Place in Florida, North Carolina Refuses to Hold the Event

The Republican Party's Convention will be moved to Jacksonville, Florida in August since North Carolina has refused to hold the event..
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Free COVID-19 Testing: Churches Serving African-Americans and Latinos

African-Americans and Latinos in New York will have another round of free COVID-19 testing on June 19, and another one may be conducted this summer by different churches and the state government..
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Fight Against Racism: Adidas Promises New Hires will Include Blacks and Latinos in the US

Adidas promises to include minorities -- the Blacks and Latinos -- among its new hires from now on.
Government Interventions in Fighting Covid-19 Crisis in Latin America

Government Interventions in Fighting Covid-19 Crisis in Latin America

Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge economic impact across the countries in South America with virtually every government across the region struggling to protect lives and secure livelihoods for their citizens.

US Federal Judge Challenges Trump's Administration After Stopping the Deportation of Honduras Teenager

The case is the first known challenge to the administration’s expulsion of immigrant children at the border which has turned away over 377 minors since late March.
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Latino Vote 2020 Matters: Hispanic Groups Fight Voter Suppression As Election Nears

As the number of White Americans participating in the upcoming 2020 U.S. elections decline, efforts are allegedly being made to suppress the Latinos' right to vote.
Latino and Black communities protest together

Latino Community Shows Support to 'Black Lives Matter' Movement

The two communities found common ground as victims of police abuse in the past, and the "stop-and-frisk" policy in New York City.

ICE Forced Migrants to Eat Rotten Food and Clean COVID-Infected Detention Centers, Lawsuit Claims

The suit, which was filed in a federal court in Arizona, involves the collaborative effort by the Florence Project, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Perkins Coie.

US Could See 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths by September as Cases Hit 2 Million

The country now has over 2,066,401 confirmed cases, with the number of fatalities at 115,130. The United States has hit the dire landmark of two million confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday amid easing of coronavirus restrictions across multiple states.

George Floyd's Brother Testifies in Court, Believes Chauvin's Actions were 'Personal and Premeditated'

Philonise Floyd, brother to 46-year-old African American George Floyd, has made an appearance to Congress on Wednesday where he claims his sibling's death was "personal and premeditated."
The lawsuit says, households believed that the said contract necessitated all homeowners in California to install solar panels by 2020.

Latino Communities in Oakland Target of Solar Panel Finance Scheme Fraud

A lawsuit alleged recently that solar panel companies targeted Latino homeowners and Spanish speakers in Oakland in a finance scheme fraud.

Odette Ramos Wins Primary Race, May Become Baltimore's first Latina Council Member

Odette Ramos, 47, won the Democratic primary race for City Council District 14. Her victory sets her up to become the city's first Latina elected official should she secure a victory in the general elections.