A report released by the Census Bureau on Tuesday found that the number of foreign-born people living in the United States declined last year. The losses are most visible in California, Florida, Arizona, and Michigan, all states that have been dramatically impacted by the recession.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

A report released Wednesday by the Southern Poverty Law Center found that Latino immigrants living in Suffolk County, New York have been living in an environment of intolerance and attacks against them. The report found the intolerance is being fueled by a combination of anti-immigrant groups, an indifferent police department and county leaders.