Amid record job loss rates, a massive recession and a projected shortfall of more than $20 billion by mid-2011, John Pérez was named on Tuesday the next leader of the California Assembly. Pérez said that he is up to the challenge, and his Democratic colleagues agreed – the 40-year old Los Angeles Assemblyman was unanimously […]
New Study Addresses Concerns about the Effects of Latino Immigration
December 10, 2009 By
A new study from North Carolina State University indicates that Latino immigrants contribute positively to small and medium size cities in the United States.
Sotomayor Draws Response from Fellow Justice; Introduces New Term to Supreme Court
December 9, 2009 By
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court released its first four decisions in argued cases this term. Although all the cases were minor, the most notable was Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court debut which featured a testy remark from Justice Clarence Thomas directed at his newest colleague.
Arizona Seniors Help Improve Understanding of Alzheimer’s in the Latino Community
December 8, 2009 By
Jose Maria Burruel, an 84-year-old native of Phoenix, is helping improve medical care for Latinos by participating in an Alzheimer’s study at the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Arizona. Mr. Burruel has also helped by inviting a doctor to speak at a gathering of his informal social club, known […]
Pew Hispanic Center Releases Study on News Coverage of Latinos
December 7, 2009 By
The Pew Hispanic Center, in conjunction with the Project for Excellence in Journalism, two arms of the Pew Research Center, released a study of Hispanics in the media which analyzed more than 34,000 news stories. The study concluded that news coverage on Hispanics is not focused coverage on the life of this group; rather the […]
GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Angela Maria Kelley & Gebe Martinez “Immigration Reform Is Good for Economic Recovery”
December 4, 2009 By
Latinovations would like to thank Angela Maria Kelley and Gebe Martinez for their contribution to La Plaza. There are signs that the nation is slowly emerging from the longest and most severe recession since the Great Depression. But a full economic recovery will require solid thinking about the strength of our workforce so that we […]
White House to Hold Job Summit Focused on Job Creation: Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis Delivers Opening Remarks
December 3, 2009 By
Today, the White House will host a forum on jobs and economic growth in an effort to grow the economy and help alleviate the record 10.2% unemployment rate. Opening remarks are expected from Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.
Charitable Groups’ Requirements Raise Eyebrows of Immigrant Advocates
December 2, 2009 By
A controversy is ensuing in Texas as some advocacy groups are taking issue with the verification processes required by certain charities that distribute holiday presents to underprivileged children. Among the requirements in question, some charities are checking the immigration status of families that solicit help, whether it be that of the parents or of the […]
Sheriff Arpaio Walks Out of Round Table Discussion at ASU
December 2, 2009 By
On Monday night, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio walked out of a round table discussion on the First Amendment and media issues. The event was held at Arizona State University in Phoenix and Arpaio was one of the guest speakers for the school’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication series.
Civil Rights Activist Raul Yzaguirre Named as Ambassador to Dominican Republic
December 1, 2009 By
Life-long civil rights activist, Raul Humberto Yzaguirre, 70, has been appointed U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic. He is a native of San Juan, TX and the son of Mexican parents. The Dominican government accepted Yzaguirre, and Dominican President Leonel Fernandez has welcomed him as the replacement for Robert Fannin – who held the position […]
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