A new study by Stanford University’s Center for Education Policy Analysis found an underrepresentation of Latino and Black students at top-tier universities. According to the study, almost 58% of students enrolled in highly selective universities come from families in the top quartile of the income distribution, while only 6% come from families in the bottom. […]
Comentarios from Maria: “Latino Voices Necessary in Mobile Internet Debates”
July 16, 2012 By
There has been a lot of talk about how Latinos need to come out and vote to have their voices heard. But what we haven’t heard enough of is the importance of Latinos becoming active participants in shaping the policies of the technology industry. I have been interested and involved in helping to ensure Latinos […]
First Lady Michelle Obama Will Discuss Key Issues Impacting Hispanic Families with Mamiverse.com’s Latina Moms
July 9, 2012 By
On Tuesday, July 10th at 12:45pm, the Dewey Square Group and Latinovations’ own Maria Cardona, who is also a contributing political editor to Mamiverse.com and CNN political contributor, will be hosting an intimate and important conversation with First Lady Michelle Obama and four Latina mothers from Mamiverse.com at Barbara Goleman High School in Miami Lakes, […]
NCLR 2012 Annual Conference Livestreaming Events
July 7, 2012 By
The National Council of La Raza’s (NCLR) 2012 Annual Conference, “Lead The Way,” kicks off today in Las Vegas, NV, for four days packed with learning and development, networking and organizing, entertainment and enjoyment. The Conference will feature over fifty workshops, four town halls, five key meal events which include the Latinas Brunch and the […]
Affordable Care Act Upheld: How does it affect Hispanics?
June 28, 2012 By
The Supreme Court has upheld the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) Thursday morning in a monumental ruling set to impact millions of people in the United States. Hispanics will benefit from the already created Office of Minority Health and its efforts toward eliminating health disparities. One in 6 Hispanic seniors suffer from preexisting conditions and will be […]
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Arizona’s Controversial Immigration Law
June 25, 2012 By
The U.S. Supreme Court released today a split decision in the constitutionality of Arizona’s controversial immigration law. In the decision, the Court struck down three provisions of the Arizona Law, SB 1070, that were previously challenged on the grounds that they invaded federal privileges. Two of the provisions made it a crime for undocumented immigrants […]
Guest Blogger Series: Kristian Ramos “Siri Says: A Wireless Traffic Jam Is Just Ahead”
June 25, 2012 By
Little known fact, in 2011 Hispanic auto buyers accounted for roughly 24% of the growth in new-vehicle sales. An even less known fact Hispanic’s are leading the smart phone revolution, Sixty percent of Hispanic households own at least one Internet enabled smart phone compared with 43 percent of general households. In a case of synergistic […]
Guest Blogger Series: Jorge Madrid “Latino Public Health Professionals To The White House: It’s Time To Limit Carbon Pollution!”
June 22, 2012 By
Earlier this month a group of 12 Latino doctors, nurses, and other public health professionals from across the country met in Washington, D.C. to deliver a clear message to the White House: Climate change and carbon pollution is a serious public health issue that affects the Latino community – and we want the EPA to […]
BREAKING NEWS: Obama Administration will Announce New Immigration Policy to Stop Deporting Eligible Youth
June 15, 2012 By
President Obama will announce a new immigration policy this morning that will halt the deportation of as many as 800,000 young undocumented immigrants and in some cases grant them working permits. The President will announce the new policy today at 1:15pm in the White House’s Rose Garden, one week before he addresses the National Association […]
Senate Votes to Move Forward with Vote to Confirm Mari Carmen Aponte’s Nomination
June 14, 2012 By
The Senate today finally voted to end the debate on Mari Carmen Aponte’s nomination as ambassador to El Salvador. As previously reported on La Plaza, Aponte’s nomination has been awaiting confirmation since December 2011, when a Republican filibuster blocked the Senate’s ability to move forward to a vote. She has been serving as a recess […]
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