With the upcoming presidential elections entering their crucial stage, myriad discussions and analyses about the implications of the Hispanic and Jewish vote are consistently in the news. Mitt Romney visited Israel this past week with the purpose of reaching out to local US citizens and contributors in order to grow, even by a notch, what […]
Guest Blogger Series: Dina Siegel Vann “The Establishment of a Latino-Jewish Coalition: What do the Numbers Say?”
August 3, 2012 By
VOXXI joins Face the Facts USA, a project of George Washington University, Introduces “100 Facts in 100 Days”
July 30, 2012 By
MIAMI, FL (July 30, 2012) – VOXXI, the premier site for independent analysis and commentary with a Hispanic focus, announced today that it joined forces with Face the Facts USA, a new nonpartisan, multi-platform content hub and civic engagement initiative dedicated to elevating the tone of national debate with provocative facts. […]
Guest Blogger Series: Lyzka DeLaCruz “The importance of education for young Latinos”
July 27, 2012 By
A wise Latino judge once said that a Latino lawyer is by definition a leader. The statistics reflect the sad truth of his statement. American Bar Association statistics show that in the year 2000, only 3.4 percent of attorneys were Hispanic. With one in three Latinos failing to graduate from high school, this number is […]
Latinos Shed Light on Male Sexual Abuse
July 26, 2012 By
Recent cases such as Pennsylvania State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are bringing to light the prominence of male sexual abuse, even in communities where such matters are considered taboo. Sandusky, who has been charged with abusing 10 boys over a 15-year period, and against whom 8 men ages 18-28 testified, was declared guilty […]
Latinos Stand Against AIDS Stigma and Deadly Statistics
July 25, 2012 By
Latino leaders and advocates are gathering this week in Washington, D.C. for the 19th International AIDS Conference to discuss prevention, treatment, and empowerment. “Latinos are the fastest growing and youngest population in the United States – we’re the ones who need to lead the effort and work towards an AIDS-free generation,” explains Francisco Ruiz, the […]
Guest Blogger Series: John Berry “What OPM is doing to Improve Hispanic Representation within Federal Service”
July 20, 2012 By
At the U.S. Office of Personnel Management we’ve worked steadily with partners across government to build initiatives to make the Federal workforce accessible to applicants, and responsive to emerging, twenty-first century needs. More must be done – but I want to ensure the projects underway are well known both inside and outside of Washington. We […]
Mobilize.org Hosts Community College Summit on Minority Dropout Crisis
June 13, 2012 By
Over 100 “Millennial” students came together at a summit in Miami earlier this month to discuss their concerns and suggest solutions concerning the high rate of minority students who are dropping out of college. As part of the Target 2020 Community College Summit, which is a gathering of students and civic leaders, administration officials, and […]
DREAM Act Alternative Filed by Florida Republican
June 6, 2012 By
A Republican version of the DREAM Act was filed this week on the House floor by Florida Rep. David Rivera. Although the Congressman’s version of the bill would not grant citizenship, it would provide a temporary conditional status for undocumented students to pursue their careers. Rivera said he was inspired by the story of Daniela […]
NALEO Latino Political Convention Elevated by Latino Vote Impact
June 4, 2012 By
If ever there was a year when an annual Latino political convention could be pivotal, it is 2012. With so much focus on the projected Latino vote of 12 million plus in the presidential election, and conjecture on how they could supply the margin of victory in several key states – including Florida, Colorado and […]
Reintegration into US Society Proves Challenging for Latino Veterans
June 1, 2012 By
A high percentage of Latino veterans face additional difficulties reintegrating into US society after being at war. The US has seen its newest veterans filing for disability benefits at a historic rate, while experts and statistics show that this may be the most medically and mentally troubled generation of former troops. And Latinos are dealing […]
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