Do Latinos suffer from issue fatigue? A recent survey by the Pew Hispanic Center revealed what we care about most is education, jobs, and health care. But what about hunger? According to current figures from the USDA, 23.3% of Hispanic households in this country face food insecurity. For nearly one in four of us, this […]
What is Net Neutrality? It’s a Big Deal for Latinos
January 28, 2014 By
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco Not a lot of attention has been given to the issue of Net Neutrality in Latino news circles. But it’s an important issue that took a decisive turn last week and it could affect Latinos and their increasing use of the internet. Here’s the short take: The FCC had a set of rules […]
Latinos Redefining the American Dream
January 28, 2014 By
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco There’s no question that the American Dream isn’t what it used to be – if it ever was what we were told. What’s held true throughout the history of the U. S. is that the elusive dream has been defined by our nation’s newcomers. The American Dream is by default an […]
Latino Men Suffer from Restless Sleep More than Any Other Group
January 9, 2014 By
A new study published in Ethnicity & Disease revealed that Latino men are more likely to suffer from restless sleep and other chronic disorders than the population at large, further establishing that these health issues occur more often among racial minorities. “Since the racial differences in many diseases mirror the racial differences we see in sleep, […]
Guest Blogger: Omar Duque “Hispanic-Owned Businesses in Illinois: Untapped Economic & Job Creation Potential “
December 12, 2013 By
It’s no secret that Hispanics contribute significantly to the US economy, but a new report on Hispanic-owned businesses in Illinois shows Hispanic businesses face unique challenges, but have the potential to generate an additional $67 billion in revenues and create 200,000 jobs for Illinois residents. The Report, The State of Hispanic-Owned Businesses in Illinois: Untapped Economic […]
Guest Blogger: Rep. Ben Ray Luján “Engaging Minorities in Our Nation’s Energy Future”
November 25, 2013 By
I recently had the honor of participating in a congressional forum highlighting the Minorities in Energy Initiative hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy. This initiative seeks to connect diverse stakeholders — businesses, communities, schools, and individuals — to address challenges and opportunities for minority engagement in the energy sector. The spirited discussion included many […]
For Latinos, Awareness Isn’t Enough. We Need Understanding
November 13, 2013 By
By Steve Moya, NewsTaco Those in the communication field must always understand their job is not complete when people are moved to a basic awareness of something–say an issue. It is necessary to move people to a level of understanding. It is only then that they might act. A good example of this is education and policy-makers. They […]
Are Hispanic Girls Hitting Puberty Earlier As A Result of Childhood Obesity?
November 8, 2013 By
By Hope Gillette, Saludify Hispanic girls are hitting puberty at an average age of 9.3 years, a younger time frame compared to non-Hispanic white girls and girls of Asian descent, according to data published in the journal Pediatrics. Only African American girls were found in the research to have an earlier puberty onset–at approximately 8.8 years. The […]
Increasing Number of Latinos Apply for Political Asylum
October 22, 2013 By
New data shows that the application process for political asylum experienced in the 1980s within the Central American community during the bloody civil wars of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua has largely increased within the U.S. Mexican community in the past two years. According to statistics provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), […]
The Health Risks Behind Full-Figured Latinos
October 17, 2013 By
Latinos are highly regarded for being a community that values family and traditional cuisine, but a recent health report suggests that compared to any other ethnic group in the nation, Latinos are more prone to health risks due to an increase in full-figured bodies. “This is the problem within the [Latino] community,” wrote Elma Dieppa in a blog […]
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