A key committee in the U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to finally cast its first votes on the tough enforcement-focused measure that Democrats and immigrant groups are protesting loudly. The “Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act” or the SAFE Act, introduced by Republican Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina, would empower state and local officials […]
Supreme Court Strikes Down Arizona Law, Proposition 200
June 17, 2013 By
This morning, the Supreme Court struck down Proposition 200, an Arizona law that requires people to submit proof of citizenship when they register to vote. Citizenship is a requirement to vote in any federal election. When voting, people are required to state that they are American citizens with the understanding […]
11-year-old Latino Responds to Racial Slurs With Grace After Singing National Anthem at NBA Game
June 13, 2013 By
11-year-old Sebastien De La Cruz has demonstrated maturity beyond his years after confronting racist remarks over his Mexican-American heritage following his national anthem performance during Game 3 of the NBA finals. Thousands of fans applauded the young singer, while some were appalled by the boy’s traditional mariachi outfit which sparked […]
Immigration Bill Exceeds First Senate Vote
June 12, 2013 By
On Tuesday, with a vote of 82-15, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted to move forward on the Gang of Eight immigration bill, setting the stage for weeks of debate on modernizing the country’s immigration system. President Barack Obama, who’s made revamping immigration laws a top second-term priority, spoke with advocates […]
Report: Teen Pregnancies Among Latinas are on the Decline
June 3, 2013 By
A new Pew Research Center report recently found that teen birth rates in Latinas have plunged at least 40%, contributing significantly to the nation’s record-low teen birth rate in nearly every state. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the current teen birth rate for all teens is […]
Latino Entrepreneur Honored at “Champions of Change” Ceremony
May 30, 2013 By
John Herrera, a Costa Rica native and co-founder of the Latino Community Credit Union (LCCU) in North Carolina, was honored at the White House “Champions of Change” ceremony on Wednesday among 11 other foreign-born entrepreneurs. The ceremony aimed to focus attention on immigrant innovators and entrepreneurs who play a role […]
Obama Nominates First Latina as OPM Director
May 28, 2013 By
President Barack Obama declared his nomination for Katherine Archuleta, a former top campaign aide, as the next director of the Office of Personnel Management making her the first Latino to lead the federal personnel agency. “Katherine brings to the [OPM] broad experience and a deep commitment to recruiting and […]
Latinos Affected by Oklahoma Tornado
May 22, 2013 By
In the tornado-devasted town of Moore, Oklahoma, Latino residents Alfredo Corrales and Viviana Luna endured the storm in the bunker located under their home. “All of a sudden we were hearing some noises like some voices up above, and we were like, ‘What is that?”’ Corrales said. “So I popped the […]
Study Being Conducted to Find If There is A Breast Cancer Gene in Latina Women
May 21, 2013 By
The UMC Breast Cancer Center in Texas lead by Dr. Candy Arentz, is conducting a research study funded by the National Institutes of Health focusing on breast cancer in Latina women. The goal is to collect saliva samples from 2,000 Latina women currently or previously diagnosed with breast cancer to […]
Guest Blogger: Dr. Yanira Cruz “Wireless Technologies Offer Health Care Solutions for Seniors”
May 17, 2013 By
For fifty years now, May has been Older Americans Month. It’s a time for celebrating older Americans and for encouraging them to share the wisdom and knowledge accumulated over their lifetimes. In our fast-moving, modern age, we can benefit from the guidance and experience of previous generations. Seniors are not just looking back. They […]
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