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FERNANDA FIGUEROA

FERNANDA FIGUEROA

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Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Prices rose along border ahead of Trump's tariffs — now disruption looms

Companies that depend on cross-border trade were already facing higher prices in anticipation of the tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada that took effect Tuesday

Prices rose along border ahead of Trump's tariffs — now disruption looms
Election|Political|US

What Trump's order making English the official language in the US could mean

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, and activists and advocacy groups are alarmed by what that will mean for non-English speakers when it comes to immigration, voter access and other issues

What Trump's order making English the official language in the US could mean
Business|Economy|Education|Technology|US

Latino workers working to overcome a technological divide brought on by automation, AI

As jobs become more reliant on technology some Latino workers can be left behind due to a lack of digital skills exacerbated by a lack of accessibility

Latino workers working to overcome a technological divide brought on by automation, AI
Business|Education|Political|US

Trump order ending federal DEI programs leaves agencies and stakeholders on uncertain ground

Federal agencies, employees and contractors are trying to process how President Donald Trump’s sweeping anti-DEI executive order will upend their work

Trump order ending federal DEI programs leaves agencies and stakeholders on uncertain ground
Election|Political|US

Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media

Within hours of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, his administration took down the Spanish version of the official White House website

Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media
Education|News|US

Degree attainment rates are increasing for US Latinos but pay disparities remain

U.S. Census data shows the number of Latinos acquiring degrees has steadily increased over the last two decades

Degree attainment rates are increasing for US Latinos but pay disparities remain
Education|Health

Mental health clinics across the US are helping Latinos bridge language and access barriers

Mental health experts, community clinics and politicians are working to create new programs to break down barriers that Latinos might face to getting therapy or treatment

Mental health clinics across the US are helping Latinos bridge language and access barriers
Celebrity|Election|US

What Usha Vance's rise to prominence means to other South Asian and Hindu Americans

Usha Chilukuri Vance has entered the spotlight this week as the wife of JD Vance, former President Trump’s running mate in the 2024 presidential election

What Usha Vance's rise to prominence means to other South Asian and Hindu Americans
Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Census categories misrepresent the 'street race' of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says

Filling out forms that ask for racial and ethnic identification can be a struggle for many Latinos, especially when there is not one box that reflects their identity

Census categories misrepresent the 'street race' of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says
Economy|Education|Election|News|Opinion|US

Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say

Latino voters and leaders say they are enthusiastic about Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, but for her to win their crucial support, they want to know where she stands on issues like the economy, immigration and education

Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say
Economy|Education|Lifestyle

US higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions

Federal education advocates say colleges and universities that serve higher than average Hispanic student populations are vital to the goals of educational equality and economic opportunities

US higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions
Americas|Lifestyle|News|US

Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront

Huge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people

Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront
Education|Lifestyle|Uncategorized

Tough treatment and good memories mix at newest national site dedicated to Latinos

An adobe-style Texas building educated Mexican and Mexican-American children in classrooms that alumni call barracks

Tough treatment and good memories mix at newest national site dedicated to Latinos
Americas|Lifestyle|Opinion

Awareness of 'Latinx' increases among US Latinos, and 'Latine' emerges as an alternative

Over the last few years, various terms have emerged to describe those in the U.S. with roots in Latin America and Spain

Awareness of 'Latinx' increases among US Latinos, and 'Latine' emerges as an alternative
Election|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Wilmer Valderrama. Rosario Dawson. America Ferrera. Star-led drive aims to get Latinos to vote

The Voto Latino Foundation has launched a $5 million initiative to encourage Latinos to vote

Wilmer Valderrama. Rosario Dawson. America Ferrera. Star-led drive aims to get Latinos to vote
Opinion|US

Harris viewed more positively by Hispanic women than by Hispanic men: AP-NORC poll

A solid majority of Hispanic women have a positive opinion of Vice President Kamala Harris and a negative view of former President Donald Trump, but Hispanic men are divided on both candidates, according to a recent AP-NORC poll

Harris viewed more positively by Hispanic women than by Hispanic men: AP-NORC poll
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Lowriding is more than just cars. It's about family and culture for Mexican Americans

Lowrider enthusiasts say the predominantly Latino cultural expression may be on the verge of a renaissance

Lowriding is more than just cars. It's about family and culture for Mexican Americans
Opinion|Sports

Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans

For Mexicans and Mexican Americans, former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela was a beacon of hope, inspiration and pride

Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans
Education|US

Biden hosts formal ceremony to celebrate federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions

President Joe Biden hosted a formal ceremony Wednesday to publicly celebrate his executive order establishing an initiative to increase funding for Hispanic-serving institutions

Biden hosts formal ceremony to celebrate federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here's how and why

Black and Latino voters moved toward Republican Donald Trump in this year's presidential election, and some of the biggest shifts were among men under age 45, and that helped expand his margin over Democrat Kamala Harris

Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here's how and why
Americas|Political|US

Prominent Puerto Rican civil rights leader José 'Cha Cha' Jiménez dies at 76

José “Cha Cha” Jiménez, a prominent civil rights and liberation movement figure and founder of the Young Lords in Chicago and Co-Founder of the Rainbow Coalition, has died

Prominent Puerto Rican civil rights leader José 'Cha Cha' Jiménez dies at 76

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