The latest news relating to the political world as it impacts the US Latino community.
Latinovations would like to thank Gus West, Board Chairman of The Hispanic Institute, for his contribution to La Plaza. In the Hispanic community, the mobile phone is more than just a way to make calls. For more than half the population, wireless devices are increasingly a link to education, opportunity and everything else the Internet [...]
The 2009 American Latino Media Arts (ALMA) Awards – the only show of its kind that honors outstanding Latino entertainers, sports figures and artists, will air on Friday, September 18th on ABC at 8/7 pm Central. Founded in 1995 by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) as a way to promote positive portrayals of [...]
On Wednesday evening President Barack Obama spoke at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 32nd annual gala. He spoke very eloquently about the importance of nurturing today’s young leaders and praised CHCI and its leadership for focusing on such an important endeavor that will greatly impact our country’s future. He talked about the importance of making [...]
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists released a statement urging the new media to stop using the dehumanizing term “illegals” when referring to undocumented immigrants. Using accurate terminology in news coverage of immigration is something the NAHJ has long been advocating for, especially now that the term “illegals” is being used more frequently.
President Obama was criticized by a top Latino ally on Monday for altering his health-care plan in order to garner conservative support. Speaking in Spanish, Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), said: “Those who should be our friends, our allies, are more and more giving Rep. (Joe) Wilson, R-S.C., exactly what he wants to continue with this [...]
According to a study released on Friday by the National Council of La Raza, the number of immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship dropped 62 percent last year. This may be due, in part, to the application cost alone having increased from $330 to $595 in 2007 and an $80 computerized fingerprinting fee being added.
Latinovations would like to thank Kirin Kalia, Editor of the Migration Information Source, for her contribution to La Plaza. In the land of milk and cookies, children of all backgrounds are inundated with junk-food advertisements and poor eating opportunities. This environment has likely contributed to the U.S. childhood obesity epidemic: the most recent estimates suggest [...]
On Wednesday evening, President Obama spoke to Congress urging lawmakers to work together on health care reform. In recent months Democrats and Republicans have been battling for a health care reform bill that will provide a solution to the millions of Americans that cannot afford health care insurance.
Latinovations would like to thank California State Senator Gloria Romero for her contribution to La Plaza. As we mark the passing of United States Senator Ted Kennedy and celebrate his unwavering commitment to civil rights and public education, California has an opportunity to show the nation that we share his vision that children from all [...]
Celebrating Labor Day yesterday caused mixed emotions for the growing number of unemployed living in the United States. The country has lost nearly seven million jobs since the start of the recession in December 2007. California’s unemployment figures soared to 12% in July and the outlook is less than positive despite predictions of a turn-around [...]
