Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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Education|Lifestyle

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|News

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
Business|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
Economy|Education|Election|News|Opinion

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
Americas|Lifestyle|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
Celebrity|Election|Political

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
Health|Opinion|Political

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
Education

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

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