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Business and government can partner for a fair economic recovery
Running a small business has never been without its challenges. But COVID-19 has brought to light some stark disparities, as the hardest hit businesses during the ... -
Wolf administration marks Equal Pay Day, calls for pay equity for Pennsylvanians
The Pennsylvania Commission for Women, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and other stakeholders highlighted the importance of Equal Pay Day and the importance of ... -
Minority Report – theMReport.com
This piece originally appeared in the March 2022 edition of MReport magazine, online now. The wave of refinancing that has driven mortgage market volumes over the ... -
Latino Cannabis Association Launched to Build Equity in New York’s Growing Marijuana Market
New York Latinos have organized to support members in growing and selling recreational marijuana. the Latino Cannabis Association launched this month to help members who grew ... -
Environmental racism – A magnifying glass on American racism
04:10 In 1953 and 1961, two freeways ran through Boston’s Chinatown against the will of residents, displacing hundreds of families, in order to ease downtown traffic ... -
Everything you need to know about Wynwood in Miami
Welcome to Miami! This is Wynwood, the creative soul of the Magic City. Do you remember when you were a kid and got in trouble for ... -
GLOBAL CREATIVE COMPANY JELLYSMACK SIGNS EXCLUSIVE MULTI-PLATFORM DEAL WITH AWARD-WINNING MULTICULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT BRAND FUSE MEDIA
With this latest addition to their media partnership program, Jellysmack will optimize and syndicate Fuse’s content on YouTube and Facebook while also taking over their viral ... -
Students at 5 Chicago schools receive surprise college scholarships
Thousands of Chicago students — and their parents — will have a better chance of graduating from college with a comprehensive scholarship program announced Tuesday at ... -
Turlock council faces opposition to housing scheme change
Community attorney Miguel Donoso speaks February 9, 2022 against the Turlock City Council’s decision to no longer run a housing partnership with the county. Town of ... -
MBA Handicap: Big 4 consultant, 33 years old, 2.9 GPA. . . keep reading
You would be hard-pressed to find a more unusual candidate for an elite full-time MBA program. Jose is 33 years old and graduated undergraduate degree last ... -
Olivia Cajero Bedford, ex-Tucson lawmaker, dies | Government and politics
Frances Erunez, longtime friend, owner and founder of Los Jarritos Mexican Food on South 12th Avenue, said Carmen Cajero introduced her daughter, Olivia, to her in ... -
As China eyes Colombia, the United States is absent
Governments around the world have launched major spending programs to stimulate their economies following the devastating impact of the pandemic. Latin America is no exception, and ... -
San Antonio chosen for Aspen Institute program to help Latino-owned businesses
A new initiative will aim to help Latino small business owners on the West Side of San Antonio access resources, advice and technology training. The Aspen ... -
The politics of migration from Central America on Tuesday’s Access Utah
According to the Migration Policy Institute: “Over the decades, several million Central American migrants have sought opportunity, refuge and stability in the United States, driven by ... -
Best Scholarships for Latino Students
Scholarships are a great way to pay for college without having to repay funds. Maximizing scholarship potential may be particularly useful for Latino students, who received ... -
The Stony Brook Small Business Development Center announced the launch of the Hispanic Business Strategies program on January 11
Stony Brook University MWBE Program SBDC MWBE PROGRAM Bank of America Stony Brook SBDC announced on January 11 the launch of the Hispanic Business Strategies program ... -
Leftists soar in Latin America as key elections loom
RIO DE JANEIRO – In the final weeks of 2021, Chile and Honduras voted decisively for left-wing presidents to replace right-wing leaders, extending significant, multi-year change ... -
Cuba vaccinated the most against Covid-19, more than most of the big rich countries
Cuba has vaccinated more of its citizens against Covid-19 than most of the world’s largest and wealthiest nations, a step that will make the poor, communist-ruled ... -
Acquiring Financial Literacy Can Help Hispanics Save and Invest Money
Whether it’s saving for retirement or building wealth, Hispanics are lagging behind. They can also stay away from traditional bank accounts. A number of reports highlight ... -
Legislation would invest $ 250 million to support economic development in low-income, rural and minority communities
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., A senior member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Introduced the Revitalizing ... -
Stony Brook Small Business Development Center receives Bank of America grant to train Hispanic business owners
SBDC MWBE PROGRAM Bank of America Sponsors SBDC MWBE Program Stony Brook University SBDC The Suffolk County Hispanic Business Strategies program provides training for minority and ... -
Commentary: Latin American communities can redefine American generosity | Chroniclers
Generosity connects human beings. It is a powerful core value that we share across ideologies and identities. It is our relationship with our community, our family ... -
Expenses of Representative Jesus “Chuy” Garcia Target Payroll, Consultant as Incumbent – CU-CitizenAccess.org
Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, congressman from the 4th Congressional District of Illinois, spends modestly in the first year of the election cycle. At the start of the ... -
Latino communities can redefine American generosity
Generosity connects human beings. It is a powerful core value that we share across ideologies and identities. It is our relationship with our community, our family ... -
Despotism and developmental colonialism | Ross Eric Gibson, Local History – Santa Cruz Sentinel
The Holy Roman Emperor, Joseph II (1741-1790), summed up his “enlightened despotism†as “Everything for the people, nothing for the peopleâ€. However, the Americans, who qualified ... -
Op-Ed: Latin American Communities Can Redefine American Generosity
Generosity connects human beings. It is a powerful core value that we share across ideologies and identities. It is our relationship with our community, our family ... -
Latinx is next – OZY
When Nicolina Delgadillo started her business BeeSmart in 2018, she knew that being an entrepreneur would be difficult. “Being a woman and a Latina is hard ... -
Mindshare and Espolòn Tequila Launch Private Marketplace to Raise LatinX and Hispanic Voices
Following the continued success of Mindshare’s Inclusion PMP series, Espolòn Tequila is the official launch brand for the LatinX private market NEW YORK, 22 November 2021 ... -
Immigration reform must go through budget reconciliation, Build back better: editorial
The reconciliation process is the first step in overhauling our immigration system. Major immigration reform last took place in 1986. Senator Richard Durbin, D-Ill., For years ... -
“Unicorn Hunters” with Silvina Moschini, Moe Vela and Steve Wozniak
Moe Vela is a lawyer, media commentator, entrepreneur, author, speaker and consultant. His influence is felt from the halls of Congress and the White House to ... -
Datos report predicts boom in Hispanic homebuyers
Arizona is one of the first five states in the United States to add Latino buyers in the past 10 years, with nearly 82,000 new homeowners, ... -
Q&A with “Backstreet to the American Dream” director Patricia Nazario
The food truck revolution, which began as a grassroots movement for struggling chefs and working-class families, is now a billion dollar industry. Truck parades offering endless ... -
See Chente and her family take a bold stand against a hate group in new book
AGCastilloannounces the release of a new title in the series’Valiente‘ SAN ANTONIO, Texas, October 27, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – In “Valiente: Flames and Fury” (published ... -
Future returns: the investment opportunity of Latin American companies
Latinos are a young and fast growing segment of the American population who are also very entrepreneurial, but the businesses that Latinos start often struggle to ... -
From Memphis to the White House, this lawyer faces redlining and environmental injustice
LaTricea Adams speaking at the Young, Gifted & Green 40 Under 40 Awards Gala hosted by Black Millennials for Flint on September 13, 2021 LaTricea Adams ... -
Chickahominy has seen the strongest growth in Greenwich, due to an influx of Hispanic residents
GREENWICH – The city’s population has grown very little over the past decade, but one neighborhood has seen the most new residents in Greenwich, with much ... -
Achieve a better balance in business with diversity
To date, many organizations have focused on achieving a gender balance in their boards and management teams with government support. Today, recent socio-political events highlight ethnic ... -
LALS hosts webinar on illegal political-economic networks in Guatemala
Submitted photo Please join the Latin American and Latin American Studies program for a discussion with Juan Francisco Sandoval Alfaro, the former head of Guatemala’s Special ... -
4 small business ideas from Hispanic Heritage Month
If you weren’t careful this Hispanic Heritage Month, now is the time to take precautions. The latest research from the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative shows that ... -
4 tips to help Latina business owners succeed
By: Jenny Flores, Head of Philanthropy for Small Business Growth SAN FRANCISCO, October 15, 2021 / PRNewswire / – As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this ... -
Latino merchants want Vaughn kicked out or censored for attacks on BA, businesses – Trentonian
TRENTON – They’re coming for his place – again. City and town leaders gathered on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday to denounce repeated attacks ... -
500 STRONG home loans given to Milwaukee homeowners
MILWAUKEE – More than 500 partially repayable loans have been made to Milwaukee homeowners under the city’s STRONG home loan program. This milestone is the result ... -
A look at Connecticut’s growing and diverse Hispanic and Latino populations
The 2020 census results confirmed what had already been underway for many years: In Connecticut, Hispanic and Latino population growth is the most striking of any ... -
Latino real estate investments are growing at a high rate
The median household wealth of Latino Americans is expected to triple by 2024, largely due to recent real estate gains. This information comes from data published ... -
The 11 Best Cities for Latinas to Thrive Financially, According to MoneyGeek
Photo via Joe Parks / Flickr, Creative Commons The Latina wealth gap is very real and it affects millions of Latinas across the United States every ... -
At the Colombian border, migrant families embark on a dangerous passage in the jungle
NECOCLÃ, Colombia – They line up before dawn every day, passports in hand. Thousands of migrants and their children stand for hours in this seaside town ... -
Closing the Wealth Gap and Strengthening Latin American Homeownership – RISMedia |
Latinos are on track to meet the Hispanic Wealth Project (HWP) goal of a median household wealth of $ 45,450 by 2024, further narrowing the wealth ... -
UnidosUS and Experian Launch Partnership to Support Financial Empowerment | Business
WASHINGTON – (BUSINESS WIRE) – October 4, 2021– UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and civil rights organization, and Experian today announced a new partnership ... -
Report: Harper graduates earn $ 650,000 more after graduation and certificate
Through Newspaper staff | to 04 October 2021 Harper College in Palatine. (Newspaper archive photo) Harper College graduates earn $ 650,000 more over the course of ... -
Hosting diverse populations helps Storm Lake thrive
Jenifer Xiong (center) walks with the Hmong delegation to the Storm Lake Parade of Nations on July 4. The Parade of Nations is an annual tradition ... -
The bipartite REGROW law is a good way to improve the environment and create well-paying jobs
Characteristics As Congress attempts to navigate multiple legislative priorities in a strongly partisan atmosphere, it’s important to remember that there are areas where broad agreement can ... -
Latest GDP Report Highlights Growing Impact of Latinos on US Economy
Latinos in the United States have a huge positive impact on the American economy. During the first day of the ATTITUDE 2021 conference on September 29, ... -
Fiserv: Small minority-owned businesses in the National Capital Region eligible for grants of $ 10,000 through Fiserv’s Back2Business program
Small minority-owned businesses in the National Capital Region eligible for $ 10,000 grants under Fiserv’s Back2Business program September 29, 2021 Qualified organizations can apply for the ... -
Latinos will drive economic growth, only demographic group to increase homeownership rate
After more than 10 years of saving, Joanna Flores finally had enough to make a down payment on her first home. Flores, a 35-year-old computer scientist ... -
Latin Chamber of Commerce talks business in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Hundreds of Latino business leaders from across the country are in Las Vegas for the Latin Chamber of Commerce national convention. Their ... -
Mapping the Diversity and Demographic Change of Rural America
The release of the 2020 Census demographics provided a much-anticipated glimpse into the demographic trends that are reshaping our nation, but it also sparked a wave ... -
Arizona State University: WP Carey School to Honor Northern Trust Chief Economist as Most Accurate Forecaster
Despite lingering uncertainty caused by the ongoing pandemic, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and a series of geopolitical uncertainties, Northern Trust chief economist Carl Tannenbaum predicts ... -
Unilever Advances Social Impact Efforts for Hispanic Community with Our Inspiras Tú Campaign
Determined brands Dove, Hellmann’s and Knorr will tackle issues ranging from body confidence to nutrition ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ, September 23, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Unilever ... -
There is a large “valuation gap” between black and white homeowners.
The appraisal value of homes in predominantly black and Latino neighborhoods is often much lower than that of homes in predominantly white communities, according to a ... -
Latino landlord living in ‘American dream’ amid housing shortage
A Latin American homeowner and US Navy veteran told “Cavuto: Coast to Coast” on Wednesday that he was able to fulfill his “American dream” of homeownership ... -
AT&T: Empower Latinos Every Step of the Way
Download the story (PDF) Empower Latinos, Every Step of the Way At AT&T, we always strive to build a better future and do so by investing, ... -
Typing Talk in brief at the Fed meeting
Good day. The Federal Reserve will release its post-meeting policy statement today at 2 p.m. EST, along with new economic and interest rate projections. President Jerome ... -
Ski towns, stop serving the ultrarich
“],” renderIntial “: true,” wordCount “: 350}”> It’s no surprise that mountain towns across the West have a problem. The real estate boom fueled by the ... -
New study of 12 million reviews shows racial disparity
(Getty) A study by Freddie Mac of 12 million reviews showed a gap between ratings of homes in predominantly black and Latino areas and those in ... -
Amazon and Lendistry Launch Amazon’s Community Lending Pilot Program to Drive Growth for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
The partnership expands Amazon Lending’s trade finance options for Amazon sellers and will provide loans of up to $ 100,000 to help finance strategic business needs, ... -
Wall Street embraces Los Angeles businesses turning the financial system upside down
Sean Salas, Managing Director of Camino Financial Local FinTech companies are making payments and transacting financial transactions at lightning speed. They are turning credit score models ... -
America’s grand reopening postponed, World News
September sparkled in the distance. As a hopeful spring gave way to summer, this was to be the month when pandemic restrictions and government assistance ceased ... -
America’s grand reopening, postponed | bdnews24.com
But events unfolded unpredictably. Several New York Times photographers in the United States have spent the past six months documenting the coronavirus economy as storylines shifted, ... -
CEO of the US Hispanic Business Council
Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the US Hispanic Business Council, joins Yahoo Finance to discuss Hispanic and Latin American representation in US businesses and the ... -
Alva Carrasco honored with the Latin leadership award 2021
WSP leader in public transport and champion of diversity recognized for its service to the Latino community, as president and founding member of the national organization ... -
Research team aims to spark Latino entrepreneurs’ interest in energy efficiency and discounts
Fatima Landaverde is a busy woman. The 35-year-old owner of Rincon Chalateco restaurant in West St. Paul, which serves traditional cuisine from her native El Salvador, ... -
People News: Indiana Rail Road; Caltrax; WSP United States
Written by Marybeth Luczak, Editor-in-Chief INRD is Railway Age’s 2012 and 2018 regional railway of the year. (INRD photo from the 2018 film Award) The Indiana ... -
Hispanic Heritage Month: Since 1886, Latinos have continued to increase their presence in Minnesota
Latinos are often considered recent arrivals to the state. But the first Latino to settle permanently in Minnesota did so in 1886. Luis Garzon, a 19-year-old ... -
Investigation Reveals Hidden Secret Bias In Mortgage Approval Algorithms | National and global news
The new four-bedroom home in Charlotte, NC was Crystal Marie and Eskias McDaniels’ personal American dream, the reason they moved from beloved Los Angeles. A long, ... -
Prospera announces new Aspen Institute initiative to support hard-hit Hispanic businesses in Miami
MIAMI, Aug. 31, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The Aspen Institute Latinos & Society Program (AILAS) and Prospera are proud to announce Miami’s participation in the ... -
Reducing Racial and Gender Gaps in the Labor Market Could Bring Great Benefits to Ninth District States
Expanding opportunities for workers to continue their education, find jobs, earn higher wages and work longer hours would boost state economies. In a simulation carried out ... -
Analysis: Lightfoot’s Key Positions Have Not Keeped Up With Latinos’ Growth in Chicago | Latino voice | Chicago News
According to an analysis by WTTW News, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s choices for key city positions during his first two years in office have not kept pace ... -
As the Senate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passes, what does this mean for Colorado?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – The US Senate passed the bipartisan infrastructure investment and jobs law on Tuesday, August 10. But what does this mean for the ... -
‘Recess Can Wait’: State Lawmakers Urge US Senate To Pass Voting Rights Bill
Amid chants of “Recess Can Wait, Democracy Cannot,” nearly 150 lawmakers from 30 states came to Washington on Tuesday to rally with U.S. Democratic Senators and ... -
“The majority are still lagging behind men”
Arvielo’s social media profile, which she actively uses to bang the diversity drum, has garnered at least as much attention as her business accomplishments. Describing herself ... -
New Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Board Members Announced |
PHOENIXVILLE – The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors. “We are delighted to introduce four new board members who ... -
World-class CEOs unite to champion the economic impact of America’s Latin American cohort
Fortune 500 executives from The Walt Disney Company, Nike, AT&T, Home Depot, Bank of America, Cisco, Sony Pictures Entertainment and PayPal have confirmed their participation in ... -
More than half of Latinos have seen a loved one die or be hospitalized
Diana Prieto-Bernal and her husband Teddy Bernal had just closed her two restaurants in Arizona to get rid of stress and debt and live healthier lives ... -
Could Garden Cottages and Casitas Help Prevent Travel in Western Cities? – High Country News – Knowing the West
As the housing crisis deepens, advocates are questioning how to bring homes to people. Today, some of the neighborhoods in downtown Tucson are just ghosts to ... -
IA Latinos to Governor: Don’t Play Politics With Immigration | New
(Des Moines) – Debate continues over the gravity of the situation for migrants on the US-Mexico border, and advocates for Iowa Latinos say Gov. Kim Reynolds ... -
The authors of the UNM explore the concept of “querencia” in a new book: UNM Newsroom
The basic definition of the Spanish word querencia is a metaphysical concept taken from verb interrogator, which means “to want” or “to love”. But the reality ... -
Delta Dental of Arizona invested $ 1.8 million in community programs in 2020
The Delta Dental Institute released its 2020 Community Impact Report, highlighting the investments Delta Dental companies and their foundations made in 2020 to advance oral health, ... -
Three Powerful Latinas Named Among Friends of National Museum of The American Latino Board of Trustees
WASHINGTON, DC –News Direct– Friends of the National Latin American Museum (LATINX NEWSWIRE) – Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino (FRIENDS), an advocacy ... -
Baby Nursery 50th Anniversary Celebration Honors State Senator Pacione-Zayas
On June 24, Executive Director Steve Vick summarized the work he, his dedicated staff, dedicated teachers, the Board of Directors of the Infant Welfare Society of ... -
LOUD for the premiere of “Your Life, Your Power!” Film on National HIV Testing Day
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2021– (BUSINESS WIRE) – LOUD, an AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) affinity group that stands for “Latino, Outreach, Understanding, Divisionâ€, is set to ... -
COMPANY: Claudia Rios of First Community Mortgage in Murfreesboro among the top 250 Latin American mortgage makers nationwide
Claudia Rios, Senior Loan Officer at Murfreesboro-based First Community Mortgage, was named in the seventh annual Latin America’s 250 Best Mortgage Makers, recognizing top Latin American ... -
‘Water is coming’: Florida Keys face harsh reality as seas rise | Florida
Lngos famous for their spectacular fishing, sprawling coral reefs and literary inhabitants such as Ernest Hemingway, the Florida Keys now recognize a previously unthinkable reality: They ... -
Entravision’s Shoboy Show is now syndicated in two additional Hispanic markets, Houston and San Diego
SANTA MONICA, California, June 22, 2021– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), one of the world’s leading media technology and marketing companies, today announced ... -
Your next client will likely be Hispanic
According to the State of Hispanic Property Report, some 8.3 million Latinos under the age of 45 are now “mortgage ready.” But that doesn’t mean they ... -
HITN Airs Exclusive “Vacunate Por Todos” Program Addressing Common Vaccine Concerns And Questions Among The Latin American Community
The special one-hour program “Vacúnate Por Todos” will be presented by internationally renowned news anchor and award-winning journalist Maria Elena Salinas and Vida Y Salud editor-in-chief ... -
Argentine Parliament to host next Latin American Jewish Congress
The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Sergio Massa, anticipated that the The Latin American Jewish Congress will organize a meeting with the National Congress to ... -
Latinas Exit Workforce at Highest Rate, See Slow Recovery | Business and finance
PHOENIX (AP) – Teresa Marez has spent 14 years building a solid client base as a hairdresser in San Antonio. When her son, who has autism, ... -
JPMorgan Chase Strengthens Commitment to Close the Housing Affordability Gap for Black and Latin Households
NEW YORK–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Today, JPMorgan Chase announced new measures to close the housing affordability gap as part of its $ 30 billion pledge to help ... -
There are too few Latino nurses. Covid has shown how important they are.
Registered nurse Luis Medina entered his shift in December and learned that a Covid-19 positive patient was resisting wearing his oxygen mask. Despite repeated attempts by ... -
Wednesday sports in brief | Bradenton’s Herald
MLB BALTIMORE (AP) – New York Mets hitter Pete Alonso has accused Major League Baseball of manipulating baseballs to harm the earning potential of star free ... -
Wednesday sports in brief | State
MLB BALTIMORE (AP) – New York Mets hitter Pete Alonso has accused Major League Baseball of manipulating baseballs to harm the earning potential of star free ... -
When is Newsom’s recall election? Maybe sooner than you think | New
Californians will almost certainly vote this year to oust Governor Gavin Newsom. But when? There is surprisingly little certainty about the date of an election that ... -
Entravision Communications Corporation Expands Global Digital Footprint with Acquisition of MediaDonuts, a Leading Digital Marketing and Advertising Company
SANTA MONICA, Calif .– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC) (“Entravision†or “the Companyâ€) today announced that the Company has entered into a definitive ... -
The 5th Annual POSiBLE LA Entrepreneur Expo Virtually Returns to Continue Helping Local Latin American Business Owners Launch, Support and Grow Their Businesses Beyond the Pandemic
LOS ANGELES–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Univision Los Angeles announced its 5th annual POSiBLE LA Entrepreneur Expo, an event created to empower Latin American small business owners to ... -
Cook County Treasurer’s Tool compares debt burden to home value
A new tool created by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas lets landowners know how much of local government debt is owed to them. The unique tool ... -
Bribing people for COVID-19 vaccines might work well in the United States
US President Joe Biden’s announcement last week that Anheuser-Busch InBev would be donating beer was the latest attempt to bribe Americans hesitant to get vaccinated. Other ... -
Ethnic Businesses in the Post-Pandemic: Catching the Boom or Being Left Behind? | Blogs / Reviews
Since the start of the pandemic, 200,000 small American businesses have closed permanently. Access to federal loans was limited. How can ethnic entrepreneurs stay afloat as ... -
Covid-19 Vaccination Incentives: Free Beer, Cash and Guns Increase Youth Vaccination Rates
President Joe Biden’s announcement last week that Anheuser-Busch InBev would give away beer was the latest offer to bribe Americans hesitant to get vaccinated. Other officials ... -
Marcos Sanchez of Embrace Home Loans named Best Latino Designer in 2021 by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
NAHREP Top 250 Latin American Mortgage Makers Report recognizes individuals whose hard work and dedication to homeownership led them to close an exceptional number of mortgages ... -
Restaurant revitalization fund designed to be fairer than paycheck protection program
At the start of the pandemic, government assistance to business owners was not distributed fairly to minorities. As new federal funding, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, rolls ...
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