Documentary Focuses on Consequences of ICE Raids

Two weeks after the largest raid of undocumented workers in U.S. history, filmmakers Jennifer Szymaszek and Greg Bronson started filming “In the Shadow of the Raid.” The documentary, which focuses on the consequences of the May 2008 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid in which nearly 400 workers were arrested and deported, takes place [...]

GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Eli Samuel Serrano "The 2010 Census"

Latinovations would like to thank Eli Samuel Serrano for his contribution to La Plaza.
At its most basic level, the purpose of the Census is very simple. To count every single person living in the United States. But the Census is about a lot more than arithmetic. It’s about empowerment. The Census allows [...]

MALDEF President Discusses Immigration Reform Options

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) president and general counsel, Thomas Saenz, in an interview with the Associated Press on Friday, said that he expects work on rewriting immigration law to take place next year in Congress. Saenz explained that if comprehensive immigration legislation is not possible then Congress should at least pass [...]

GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Creigh Deeds, The Democratic Candidate for Governor of Virginia "LET'S KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING FORWARD, NOT BACKWARDS!"

Latinovations would like to thank Creigh Deeds,  Democratic Candidate  for Governor of Virginia, for his contribution to La Plaza.
By: Creigh Deeds
On November 3rd, Virginians will go to the polls to elect our next governor.   The first job of the next governor will be to create jobs and rebuild Virginia’s economy.  Sen. Deeds has [...]

Dewey Square Group Announces Latinovations Founder Maria Cardona will Lead New Public Affairs Practice

WASHINGTON, DC – Dewey Square Group (DSG) announced today that Maria Cardona, founder of the firm’s Latinovations practice, has been named to lead Dewey Square’s public affairs practice. She will join the firm’s management committee, whose members oversee key decisions regarding personnel, budget and business development.

NCLR President Testifies Before House Committee on Need for Attention to Communities of Color in Economic Recovery Efforts

On Wednesday, representatives from national civil rights organizations testified before the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform about the experiences and unique challenges that communities of color face in this time of economic struggle.

Members of the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Announced

Today, President Obama announced the appointment of the following individuals to sit on the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino: Emilio Estefan, Jr., Andrés W. López, Cindy Peña, Abigail M. Pollak, and Cid Wilson.  The President also announced that Gilberto Cárdenas and José B. Fernández, who are [...]

PEW Study Examines Attitudes in Mexico

A report released by the Pew Global Attitudes Project, part of the nonpartisan, non-advocacy Pew Research Center, examined the attitude of Mexicans toward a number of issues.

Decrease in Number of Foreign-Born People in U.S.

A report released by the Census Bureau on Tuesday found that the number of foreign-born people living in the United States declined last year. The losses are most visible in California, Florida, Arizona, and Michigan, all states that have been dramatically impacted by the recession.

Faith Leaders Weigh in on Health Care Debate

On Friday, Los Angeles faith leaders held a religious service and phone bank to urge congressional leaders to include illegal immigrants in any health care reform bills.

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