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Silicon Valley’s Hispanic employment opportunities receive a “D” grade

Carolina Reyna — Fri, 13 May 2011 19:40:25 +0000

Because of an increasing unemployment rate among Hispanics in Silicon Valley, as well as the level of jobs held in the region by Latino workers, the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley has given the region [...]

Improving Hispanic education

Vanessa Price — Fri, 13 May 2011 19:32:08 +0000

Earlier this week President Obama spoke with a group of students in Texas about immigration reform. In his remarks, he talked about the tragedy of a current system that does not allow the children of [...]

President Obama speaks at Hispanic prayer breakfast

Vanessa Price — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:05:43 +0000

This morning President Obama attended the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC. As a keynote speaker, the President discussed immigration with the Latino church leaders in attendance. The president emphasized that the treatment of [...]

Latinos underrepresented in Illinois government positions

Vanessa Price — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:16:25 +0000

According to the Illinois Association for Hispanic State Employees (IAHSE) and the Latino Policy Forum, Hispanics are underrepresented in state jobs. Hispanic workers make up 14% of the labor force in the state of IL, [...]

Hispanic women hardest hit by health care expenses

Carolina Reyna — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:16:42 +0000

The Commonwealth Fund’s 2010 Biennial Health Insurance Survey found that young and Hispanic women are the hardest hit when it comes to being uninsured and struggling with the burden of medical debt. More than half [...]

Spanish Chef wins culinary award

Carolina Reyna — Tue, 10 May 2011 21:01:12 +0000

On Monday, 41-year-old Jose Andres beat out several veteran world renowned chefs to win the James Beard Foundation award for outstanding U.S. chef. Andres grew up in Spain and began his culinary career there under [...]

President Obama makes first visit to U.S. border with Mexico

Vanessa Price — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:47:11 +0000

President Obama spoke at the Chamizal National Memorial near the U.S./Mexico Border on Tuesday, calling the border more secure than ever. The president spoke to a group largely consisted of students from the University of [...]

Arizona accepts donations to fund border fence

Vanessa Price — Mon, 09 May 2011 21:05:01 +0000

The state of Arizona is again making efforts to stop illegal immigration, this time by taking donations from the public and businesses to build a fence across the border. The state is launching a website [...]

Department of Labor round table discusses education for Hispanic Americans

Vanessa Price — Fri, 06 May 2011 23:16:19 +0000

A Labor Department round table event this week was held between Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and representatives from education organizations across the country. The purpose of the round table was to collect thoughts on policies [...]

Hispanic high school may receive presidential commencement address

Carolina Reyna — Fri, 06 May 2011 21:12:38 +0000

Bridgeport High School, in rural Washington State has a student population that is 90% Latino. This inconspicuously small school which is nestled n an area rich in agriculture is among the top three schools considered [...]

ACLU and other organizations file injunction against Utah immigration law

Carolina Reyna — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:59:57 +0000

The ACLU is partnering with other immigrant rights groups in order to file a lawsuit against a Utah immigration law. The law was signed by Governor Gary Herbert earlier this year. Under the new legislation, [...]

From migrant worker to U.S. astronaut – Hernandez is honored

Vanessa Price — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:44:01 +0000

Young Latinos should pursue their dreams, says Jose Hernandez, a Mexican American whose career has had many twists and turns. Hernandez began his career in the U.S. working in the fields harvesting fruits and vegetables [...]

Anti-illegal immigration caucus forms in congress

Vanessa Price — Wed, 04 May 2011 21:12:06 +0000

Lou Barletta, a republican congressman plans to form a caucus of representatives who want to make a stand against illegal immigration. Barletta gained national attention in 2006 when he signed a law as mayor of [...]

Hispanic students lag behind on civics knowledge

Carolina Reyna — Wed, 04 May 2011 20:57:44 +0000

According to data released today by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), very few U.S. students received a superior score in the area of civics on the “nation’s report card” civics test. A majority [...]

Hispanic immigrants struggle to assimilate in the U.S.

Vanessa Price — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:10:01 +0000

According to a recent report from the Migration Policy Institute, Latinos are struggling to immigrate and assimilate to U.S. culture more than other people groups such as Asians, blacks, and non-Hispanic white immigrants. “Progress among [...]