Sarita Brown of Excelencia in Education a Washington, D.C.-based education policy nonprofit organization, contributed to the Miami Herald and in the book Latinos and the Nation’s Future, a new book by Arte Público Press of the University of Houston. For most of the 20th century, the United States could take pride in having the best […]
Stimulus Plan Brings Needed Relief for Latinos
February 13, 2009 By
NCLR released this following after the House passed the stimulus bill. The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, today thanked the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a $789 billion economic stimulus package, but emphasized that effective implementation of this legislation will […]
New Member to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
February 13, 2009 By
Today the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) adds a new member to it roster. Rep. Gregorio Sablan, the Delegate from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, officially became a Member of the CHC today. This new addition brings the total number of Members for the CHC to twenty-five, with twenty-four Members in the House and […]
Recession Has Negative Impact on Hispanics
February 12, 2009 By
The Pew Hispanic Center released a report entitled “Unemployment Rises Sharply among Latino Immigrants in 2008” Unemployment Rises Sharply among Latino Immigrants in 2008″ indicating that the current recession is having a negative impact on the employment of Latinos, more so than other racial and ethnic groups in the first year of the recession. The […]
Solis is One Step Closer
February 12, 2009 By
Unions, Women’s and Hispanic groups are breathing a sigh of relief as Hilda Solis is now one step closer to being confirmed as the Secretary of Labor. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee yesterday forwarded the California congresswoman’s nomination to the full Senate, which is expected to vote before leaving town for the […]
Senate Excludes E-Verify Check on Illegal Immigrant Workers from Stimulus Package
February 11, 2009 By
The $838 billion stimulus package that was passed by the Senate does not include the E-Verify provision that many Hispanic groups were opposing was not included. It was a controversial program that could greatly affect the Latino workforce. While Senate Democrats blocked the E-Verify amendment from being voted on, the House voted 417-2 in favor […]
Alberto Gonzales: Singled Out Because He was Hispanic or Just because of His Bush-league Politics?
February 10, 2009 By
In a CNN commentary, Ruben NavarretteJr. defends former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, saying that he got an unfair rap from the media because he was Hispanic and because of his Bush affiliation. Navarrette says it is undeniable that Gonzales made mistakes. During testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Gonzales tried to avoid what […]
Immigrant raids: The Start of a Waiting Game?
February 9, 2009 By
In 2006, Ernesto Garcia was involved in an immigration raid in a northern Colorado meatpacking plant. He was one of the few that was spared and allowed to stay in the States. Many of his coworkers were forced to return to their native countries. Today, he remains unemployed and still awaits trial for his immigration […]
Obama Responds to Minority Groups about 2010 Census
February 6, 2009 By
In a move that has ignited House Republicans, President Obama has decided to bring the U.S. Census Bureau under White House jurisdiction. This is after many groups such as the Congressional Black Caucus, National Association of Latino Elected Officials and others expressed distaste that Republican Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire would be in charge […]
Labor and Hispanic Groups Angered by Confirmation Delay for Solis
February 6, 2009 By
The largest labor and Hispanic groups are angered after the delayed confirmation of Labor Secretary designate Hilda Solis. The Huffington Post reports that they are planning a “full-out political and media blitz” to help get Solis approved and officially confirmed into the Obama cabinet. “Enough is enough, the gloves are coming off on Friday,” said […]
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