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Bloomberg editors say GOP popularity with Latino voters in Florida is a ‘big deal’ for Democrats
Bloomberg editors published an op-ed on Friday that highlighted Republicans’ gains among Latino voters and the problems that could cause the Democratic Party if ... -
The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) hosts scholarship galas to honor leaders and students who advance health equity
Through scholarships and mentorship, NHHF Raise the next generation of Latin health professionals WASHINGTON, November 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The National Hispanic Health Foundation ... -
Consequences of the Biden administration’s courageless governance
Editor’s Note: Dr Sun Taiyi is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Christopher Newport University, USA. He is also the editor of the main ... -
Mortgages Zero Loans for Homebuyers Preparing to Hit the Expansion Road – InsuranceNewsNet
Nearly a year after the start of a special loan program for underserved homebuyers, the initiative will soon expand from a few banks to ... -
New Director of Economic Development Ali Carter
LOWELL — Ali Carter’s introduction as the new director of economic development was a trial by fire during Mayor Sokhary Chau’s business roundtables. The ... -
Historic investments in programs for low- and middle-income homebuyers in Boston
Initiative includes provision of 150 city-owned parcels for limited-income homeownership development Building on her commitment to creating affordable housing in Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu ... -
Property Tax Investors Exploit Loophole, Add Financial Burdens to Struggling Cook County Homeowners | Chicago News
Henry Johnson, a retired schoolteacher, has lived in a bungalow in North Kedvale for 42 years. Four years ago his wife died. That same ... -
Providence school district slapped by civil rights complaint over non-white-only loan cancellation
EXCLUSIVE — A civil rights complaint was filed Monday against the Providence Public School District with the U.S. Department of Education over a program ... -
Ohio city and county plan to reduce medical debt with federal pandemic aid
A city and county in Ohio plan to use federal pandemic relief dollars to erase residents’ medical debt, reducing a problem worth at least ... -
Colorado Latinos voted overwhelmingly for Democrats despite Republican hopes of winning them over
A new exit poll from the Colorado Latino Policy Agenda shows that Latino voters in Colorado overwhelmingly voted for Democratic candidates in this year’s ... -
The two Latino secretaries of state who eliminated Holocaust deniers in 2022
Latinos Adrian Fontes and Cisco Aguilar are the new Secretaries of State for Arizona and Nevada, respectively, after seeing their Republicans compete in a ... -
Kherson, Nicole, student debt relief, Washington Commanders, Black Panther: Daily Briefing
The Kremlin remained defiant on Friday that its withdrawal from the Ukrainian city of Kherson in no way represented an embarrassment to Russian President ... -
GOP rides Latino support in Florida as Miami-Dade turns red – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI (AP) — For some Democrats, losing Miami-Dade County in South Florida was unthinkable. The state’s largest county by population and a Democratic stronghold, ... -
Springfield Native Darrell C. Byers Extends Interise’s ‘Streetwise MBA’ to Springfield, Holyoke
SPRINGFIELD — There’s a phrase that Darrell C. Byers, a Springfield native and CEO of Interise in Boston, repeats: “Work on your business, not ... -
TAMACC and Social Media Influencers Get the Hispanic Vote
BUDA, Texas, Nov. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Hispanic vote in Texas has always been big, but never more so than now that ... -
Midday European briefing: China reopens hopes -2-
KYIV, Ukraine – Nearly half a million homes in Ukraine’s capital were without power Friday morning as Russian attacks on the country’s energy systems ... -
Los Angeles livability survey shows how life in the county is changing
Los Angeles County residents are generally less satisfied with their lives than they were before the pandemic, according to the third annual USC Dornsife ... -
Latino Leadership Program Launched – Delaware Business Times
Perdue management and employees, heads of state and members of the Hispanic community came together to celebrate the Perdue Foundation’s $20,000 donation to launch ... -
Environmental Factor – November 2022: NIEHS Recognized Hispanic Heritage Month with Special Lecture
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the NIEHS hosted a lecture by sociologist Fernando Rivera, Ph.D. of the University of Central Florida (UCF), titled ... -
5 Tech Trends Helping Unbanked People Access Financial Services
Mobile banking is booming. Online payment services are all the rage. These are two of the findings of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp’s 2021 ... -
In town hall with Hispanic Council, Fetterman stresses investment and energy security
(Jhe Center Square) — A virtual town hall Thursday featured Democratic U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman speaking about the concerns of Latino business owners. ... -
A moving memoir of Jewish Brooklyn, said tchotchke by tchotchke
(New York Jewish Week) – In his bestseller “The Hare with Amber Eyes,” Edmund de Waal traces the rise and fall of his wealthy ... -
FTC Settles Lawsuit Against Group of DC-area Auto Dealers Over Illegal Charges, Allegations of Discrimination | Ballard Spahr LLP
On October 18, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announcement a settlement with a Washington, D.C.-area car dealership, Passport Automotive Group (“Passport”), resolving allegations ... -
Optimism about the success of the next generation is falling
Comment this story Comment My three children in their twenties all live at home. They are all university graduates. One has a master’s degree. ... -
Latino publicist with GOP broke with Texas Governor Abbott over Trump, aide Beto O’Rourke
AUSTIN — Lionel Sosa, a publicist who has helped three Republican presidents boost their appeal to Hispanics, has accused Gov. Greg Abbott of being ... -
Toonstar’s Web3 Animated Show The Gimmicks Launches New Season On Avalanche Blockchain
Toonstar and Avalanche Partner to Build the Future of Web 3 Entertainment Mark Consuelos joins as executive and talent producer LOS ANGELES, October 26, ... -
Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan Fund Application Process Begins November 1
The Pennsylvania State Small Business Credit Initiative (PA-SSBCI) was created with federal funding through the Federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), reauthorized by ... -
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will use alternative credit scores: what it means for homebuyers
NASHVILLE — The federal government is expanding how it collects credit scores, which could allow more Americans to potentially buy homes. The Federal Housing ... -
Why Republicans Are Rising | Seattle weather
The Democrats had a golden summer. The Dobbs decision led to a surge in voter registration. Voters handed Democrats a string of sweet victories ... -
NJ student is one of 20 national Hispanic Heritage Month scholarship recipients
Steven Makino, 20, a student at Villanova University, Prospect Park, was one of 20 Latino students from the United States to receive a scholarship ... -
Democrats unveil ‘Dark Brandon’ student loan ad ahead of midterms: ‘Cringe’
Florida Rep. Greg Steube and Brexit Party co-founder Nigel Farage slam President Biden’s decision to dip into the strategic oil reserve amid high inflation ... -
Tax investors are exploiting the Illinois property tax law they shaped to reap millions in benefits from black and Latino communities
Landlords and Governments Lose Significant Funding CHICAGO, October 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — New research from the Cook County Treasurer’s Office finds that hedge funds, ... -
Everything you need to know when applying for student loan forgiveness
NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. announced in August, will cancel up to $20,000 of debt per borrower. The ... -
‘Cold War Stories’: Why Cuban-Americans in Miami remain staunch Republicans | 2022 US Midterm Elections
It was a rainy Tuesday morning in South Florida, and two men in their 80s were deep in conversation and cafecito at the iconic ... -
What’s stopping some Hispanics from getting the COVID shot?
By Cara Murez, health day reporter (Health Day) MONDAY, October 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While large numbers of Hispanic Americans have received at ... -
Celebrating Hispanic Contributions to the Californian and American Economy | Room Santa Maria Comments | Company
The Santa Maria Valley Room wants to join our state partners in highlighting the value and importance of this segment of our community. According ... -
Why Billionaire Businesswoman Patty Arvielo Says It’s Okay to Fail – E! On line
E ! News: What has been your experience as a Latina navigating the mortgage industry? PENNSYLVANIA: My superpower is being Latina. A big part ... -
Rep. Castro and Latino groups warn against misinformation targeting Spanish speakers
Lee esta historia en Español U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, has joined a coalition of Latin American organizations in their calls for social ... -
Cortez Masto Meets with Latino Students, Faculty, and Staff at Truckee Meadow Community College
October 14, 2022 Reno, Nevada. — U.S. Sen. Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today hosted a roundtable for Latino students, faculty, and staff at Truckee Meadows ... -
Candidates explain how they would represent sprawling Latino-centric district
With less than a month to go until Election Day, Democratic state Rep. Delia Ramirez highlights to voters the historic nature of her candidacy ... -
Newark invests $2 million in $100 million fund to support black and Latino businesses
The Newark City Council voted this week to invest $2 million in New Jersey’s 40 acres and a Mule Fund (NJ FAM Fund). It ... -
ASFA Responds to New CRL Report on Installment Loans | Ballard Spahr LLP
On July 28, the Center for Responsible Lender (CRL) released a new report regarding the “continuing damage of high-cost installment loans,” saying such loans ... -
Bank accused of widespread redlining pays $13 million settlement
Feds say Lakeland Bank has repeatedly denied mortgages to candidates from black and Latino neighborhoods Lakeland Bank will pay a $13 million settlement after ... -
The long walk to a national Latino museum
On a recent trip to Washington, DC, I visited the new Molina Family Latino Gallery at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. It ... -
San Jose Democrats denounce mayoral candidate and supporter
October 8, 2022 Elections can get nasty, but Santa Clara County officials are towing the line when it comes to stoking racial tensions in ... -
Racial Equity in Marijuana Pardons Requires State Action
In pardoning Americans convicted by the federal government of possession of marijuana, President Joe Biden said he was aiming to partially fix decades of ... -
MassMutual allocates $100 million to various new fund managers
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), a firm that focuses on funds led by Black, Latino and Indigenous fund managers, recently announced the new ... -
The Challenges and Opportunities of Utah Women-Owned Businesses
By Julene Reese In 1997, the Women’s Business Center of Utah partnered with several organizations to conduct a survey of Utah women business owners ... -
4 credit unions welcome talent in new roles
Source: Shutterstock WEST Leslie Ramsdell The $180 million, based in Reno, Nevada Sierra Pacific Federal Credit Union promoted Leslie Ramsdell to the vice president. ... -
Registered Latino voters push even harder five weeks before election
Arizona is less than a week away from the final date for those who can register to vote in the general election. ABC15 spoke ... -
Wayland awarded nearly $3 million to improve support for Hispanic students
PLAINVIEW, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) — Wayland Baptist University will receive nearly $3 million from the U.S. Department of Education over the next five years ... -
Low-Down Minority Mortgages Still Pose Risks
One of the nation’s largest banks recently caused a stir by announcing a generous loan program aimed at closing the nation’s racial wealth gap ... -
Retirement and the savings gap
It is well known that there is a retirement savings gap between white workers and non-white workers. A recent PSCA webinar explored the nature ... -
GOP narrows Democrats’ lead among Latino voters, new poll finds
Less than six weeks before November’s midterm elections, Democrats lead Republicans by more than 20 points among Latino voters, but that Democratic advantage has ... -
Why is it more difficult for Latinos, women to start small businesses?
Gloria Montoya, from Meriden, has run a home childcare business for 13 years. Working with young children is never an easy task, but it ... -
Sun Devil Generations | ASU News
September 30, 2022 A Latino Family’s Source of Struggle and Pride, and How ASU is Changing Its Scope to Better Serve Learners Six-year-old Mateo ... -
10 stories you must see
A Roundup of the Week’s Most Newsworthy Financial Industry Press Releases from PR Newswire NEW YORK, September 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of ... -
‘Biden’s admin is not doing his job’
When asked if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) was wrong to send undocumented migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) swerved at ... -
Senior Cuban diplomat: “We will have to” negotiate with the United States
NEW YORK — Cuba’s top diplomat said Tuesday that his country’s officials had no choice but to engage the United States in negotiations to ... -
Hispanic Heritage Month: Pawtucket Latino business owner overcomes loan hurdles
PAWTUCKET, RI (WLNE) — There are currently 857 Hispanic-owned businesses in Rhode Island, representing 30% of all businesses in the state. “The crisis – ... -
Umani Festival Comes to Downtown Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Two blocks in downtown Moses Lake were jammed Saturday afternoon for food, music, classic cars and a general celebration of the ... -
Puerto Rico mayors clash with Luma Energy over power restoration
Desperate mayors in Puerto Rico are clashing with Luma Energy, the private Canada-US power transmission and distribution company, over how to restore power to ... -
Upstart Says It’s Improving AI Models After Report Reveals Race Approval Disparities
Online consumer lender Upstart Holdings says it is working to improve its artificial intelligence models after a law firm that monitors its fair lending ... -
The Fed says unemployment will rise. Here’s who economists say would lose their jobs first.
The Federal Reserve stepped up its fight against inflation this week, instituting a major rate hike and saying more are likely to follow. These ... -
Latino Donor Collaborative appoints Equitable Holdings executive José Ramón González to its board of directors
LOS ANGELES, September 24, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC) – an independently funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and think tank dedicated to reframing and ... -
Migrant bus: Venezuelans in Chicago saw signs of humanitarian crisis months before political collapse
The voice is the Spanish language section of the Sun-Times, presented by AARP Chicago. When Rafael Briceño Colmenares arrived in Chicago one freezing January ... -
Treasury awards $8.2 billion to financially underserved communities
Vice President Kamala Harris and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen were joined by members of Congress on Wednesday to announce the distribution of $8.28 billion ... -
BayCoast Invests in Small Businesses of Color Fund
Swansea-based BayCoast Bank has joined Boston Children’s Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to fund an initiative that will invest in businesses owned by ... -
CFPB report signals end of home refinance boom
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its 2021 Mortgage Market Activity and Trends Report on Monday, which covers residential mortgage activity and trends ... -
Chispa and Voto Latino come together to encourage Latinx voters to register and vote
Health care, immigration, jobs and the economy are key issues for Latino singles as the midterm elections approach DALLAS, September 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ... -
Attorney General Alleges Haverhill Car Dealership Charged Blacks, Latinos More For ‘Additions’
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against a Haverhill car dealership for allegedly charging black and Latino customers more for “additional” ... -
Your Weekly Guide to the Arts
To note: In particular, you can help the artistic sector by attending the starry evening events below and, while you’re at it, take a ... -
Minority Business Development Agency Honors Winners of 2022 MED Week Awards
Get instant alerts when news breaks on your stocks. Claim your one week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. Washington, DC, Sept. 18, 2022 ... -
Bloomberg Philanthropies launches racial wealth gap database
Bloomberg Philanthropies has launched an interactive racial wealth disparity database aimed at increasing black wealth accumulation. Why is it important: Two years into a ... -
State Street Launches Hispanic Equity in the Workplace of Tomorrow Certification Program
In the spirit of promoting State Street’s 10 Actions to Combat Racism and Systemic Inequality in the American Workplace, State Street, one of the ... -
Biden avoids student debt relief plan, ignoring it in major speeches
President Biden barely mentioned his massive plan to forgive student loans in speeches to friendly, Democratic audiences, avoiding the contentious issue as the midterm ... -
Higher interest rates are a disaster for racial housing gaps
According Urban Institute authors Michael Neel and Daniel Pan, the current environment of rising interest rates has important implications for the wealth gap between ... -
New program seeks to build Hispanic businesses
DENVER, Colorado — Across the country, there’s pressure to increase the number of Hispanic business owners. The census reports that 19% of the country ... -
What’s on the minds of Latino voters in Colorado heading into the midterms?
Nearly 60% of Latino voters polled across Colorado say they think the United States as a whole is headed in the wrong direction, and ... -
From consumers to producers, from employees to employers: Latino Economic Development Corp. opens its headquarters in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – Partners for Community and Latino Economic Development Corp. opened the company’s new headquarters in western Massachusetts yesterday. “We are Main Street USA,” ... -
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 with us!
This fall, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, recognizing how important we are united by our heritage. The ... -
Survey Reveals Difficulties for Hispanics Achieving Financial Stability
Consolidated Credit’s mission is to help families solve their financial crises through financial education, credit counseling and debt management programs. “Shopping online can be ... -
Bank of America targets Miami with ‘zero down payment’ mortgage program
Banks are trying to make home ownership easier for some Miami residents. What is happening: Miami is one of five cities where Bank of ... -
Latinas at the forefront of fight for fast food workers
On September 5, 2022, Labor Day, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the signing of the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (AB 257), ... -
Volunteers for Friendship Christian Center, LDS Church, NCNW, Tidewater Investments, Help needy children with school supplies
By Tanya Dennis On July 1, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Safer Streets for All Act, which aims to protect all people from discriminatory ... -
“When Hiring Slows, Black Workers Are Pushed So Far They Quit”: Why Fed Rate Hikes Threaten Black Workers
By Zoe Han Black workers are usually the first to feel the ill winds of a cooling labor market Ingrained discrimination and family demands ... -
Mortgage lenders expand loan programs for minorities
Some mortgage lenders have expanded their home loan programs to make it easier for low-income people and minority communities to become homeowners. Earlier this ... -
Republican lawmakers voice concerns over limited investor access
Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee’s Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets Subcommittee urge the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) not to ... -
How Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Could Affect You
by Guy Oron (This article originally appeared on Real Change and has been reprinted as part of an agreement.) On August 24, President Joe ... -
Bank of America to fund low-income black and Latino financial institutions
Two national coalitions of minority-led community development financial institution (CDFI) leaders are set to receive $25 million in funding from Bank of America. The ... -
COVID has increased Latinas’ responsibilities at home while limiting their ability to work
Omar Lopez/Unsplash Key points to remember: Leaving the labor market. Latinas were more likely than any other group to quit their jobs during the ... -
A Tale of Two Mendozas: Evanston’s Powerful Latin Rulers
Often mistaken for each other, Stephanie Mendoza and Rebeca Mendoza both have ready smiles and dark, wavy hair, but the most striking trait they ... -
Hispanic Business Impact: Four Tips to Help Latino Business Owners Succeed
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year, it’s a great time to recognize the many contributions of Hispanic small business owners. Wells Fargo ... -
California fast-food workers could see wages hit $22 an hour next year
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a nationwide landmark measure giving more than half a million fast food workers more power and protections, ... -
Experts say Bank of America’s homeownership pilot program doesn’t go far enough: NPR
A vehicle drives through a residential area of Los Angeles. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP via ... -
Arsht-Cannon Fund awards $575,000 to nonprofits serving Latinos
The Delaware Community Foundation’s Arsht-Cannon Fund continues its work to expand educational opportunities for Delaware’s growing Latino community with nearly $10 million in nonprofit ... -
State of Jefferson, ¡HICA! partner to recruit and train the next generation of Alabama linemen
A new class of Jefferson State Community College students are ready to enter the workforce with skills that will put them in demand to ... -
Bank of America’s Loan Program for Black and Latino Neighborhoods Isn’t ‘Explicitly Racist’
Bank of America is causing a stir with the launch of a new program that provides loans to “low-income” first-time homebuyers in select cities ... -
Bank of America pilots no down payment mortgages
A photo illustration of Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan (Getty Images) Bank of America is trying to bridge the disparity between black and ... -
Covington Donates ARPA Funds to Four Nonprofits to Ease the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Families
The first thing that struck Andy Brunsman at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic was how many new faces showed up asking for help ... -
LiftFund President and CEO Lives a Life of Service
Janie Barrera believes she is doing God’s work, but certainly not in the way she originally envisioned. The Corpus Christi native became a nun ... -
For women of color in care work, racial and economic inequalities abound, report finds
The pandemic has glaringly exposed this “often overlooked backbone of our social and economic structure,” the report notes. Child care centers closed, nursing homes ... -
Department of Education cancels $1.5 billion in loans for Westwood College students
The Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it would forgive $1.5 billion in student debt for 79,000 students who attended the old Westwood ... -
STOCK MARKET NEWS: Dow, S&P, Nasdaq struggle, Twitter hits back at Musk’s jumps, Bed Bath & Beyond
Symbol Price To change %To change USO $78.69 2.84 3.74 CLC $164.63 1.22 0.75 XOM $100.12 2.25 2h30 Oil prices fell on Tuesday, paring ... -
The Truist Foundation awards $2.25 million to Black and Latino entrepreneurs
On August 25, 2022, The Truist Foundation announced a new $2.25 million grant to the Community First Fund, a non-profit organization that supports low-income ... -
New York starts taking requests to sell recreational pot
ALBANY, NY – New York State began accepting applications Thursday to open its first legal recreational pot stores, taking a new approach by reserving ... -
Black Americans feel disproportionate pain from high interest rates
The federal government’s efforts to contain inflation have a disproportionate impact on black Americans. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates in hopes of ... -
Warren Buffett’s company discriminated against black home buyers in Philly, NJ, Delaware
NEW YORK — A Pennsylvania mortgage company owned by billionaire businessman Warren Buffett’s firm discriminated against potential black and Latino home buyers in Philadelphia, ... -
What we know (and what we don’t know)
Under a new plan announced by President Joe Biden, many Americans can get up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt forgiven. This amount ... -
Reports: California homicides and violent crimes increased in 2021
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homicides in California rose again last year — as did other violent crimes — amid growing frustration as the state’s ...
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