Center for American Progress Hosts Expert Panel to Discuss Immigration Reform

On Thursday, January 21, the Center for American Progress hosted a panel of experts to discuss the importance of passing a comprehensive immigration reform bill.  President Obama and his administration have repeatedly promised to prioritize the overhauling of U.S. immigration policy, and it was this promise of comprehensive immigration reform that led many Latino voters [...]

Latino State of the Union Addresses Policy Initiatives Facing the Community

On Wednesday, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) hosted the 2010 Latino State of the Union: The 3rd Annual Roundtable on Law, Policy and Civil Rights. This event was an opportunity for the nation’s leading scholars, policy makers and civil rights leaders to discuss major policy initiatives [...]

GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Maria Cardona “The message from Massachusetts”

Latinovations would like to thank our very own Maria Cardona for her contribution to La Plaza.
As featured in Politico
There is no way to sugar-coat what happened tonight for Democrats in Massachusetts. It was a confluence of circumstances that led to a perfect storm including a very well-run campaign by Brown, taking voters for granted, and [...]

GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Rudy Ruiz “Be a force of nature. Help heal Haiti.”

Latinovations would like to thank Rudy Ruiz for his contribution to La Plaza.
(RBB) – Every action must have an equal and opposite reaction. Haiti’s worst earthquake in over 200 years has taken the lives of tens of thousands and threatens millions more in the aftermath. Out of the darkness of the rubble there must come light.
The [...]

Advocacy Groups Commend Administration for Granting TPS to Haitians

On Friday, January 15, the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) released a statement commending President Obama’s administration for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to undocumented Haitians in response to the earthquake that has devastated that country.  TPS is granted to selected immigrants in the U.S. who cannot return safely to their countries of origin [...]

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, Latinovations honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  His unparalleled work for civil rights has improved the lives of so many people around the world, including Latinos living in the United States.  We express our deepest gratitude for the vision, effort, and sacrifice of Dr. King.

GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Kirin Kalia “1 in 5: One-fifth of Salvadorans Make Their Home in US”

Latinovations would like to thank Kirin Kalia for her contribution to La Plaza
In cities like Los Angeles and Washington, DC, pupusas have become commonplace delicacies in recent years, a reflection of rising immigration from El Salvador. In fact, this tiny Central American country has seen about one-fifth of its current population settle in the United [...]

Lawmakers and Immigration Advocates Call on Obama to Grant TPS to Haitians

Haitian-American activists, immigration activists, and lawmakers are lobbying the Obama administration to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to undocumented Haitian nationals living in the United States, a benefit that has long been sought by those advocating for Haitian immigrants.  TPS is granted to selected immigrants in the U.S. who cannot [...]

Please Donate to Relief Efforts in Haiti

As the people of Haiti cope with the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Tuesday, we offer our prayers to all those who have been affected by this tragedy.  La Plaza encourages everyone who can to donate to relief efforts for Haiti.  We would like to provide you with links to several organizations that [...]

CDC Hosts Special Event to Promote H1N1 Vaccination

On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with their partner organizations will hold a special event on Capitol Hill to create awareness of the H1N1 vaccine’s availability.  The event, which is part of National Influenza Vaccine Week, will have a special emphasis on reaching out to the Latino community, and will [...]

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