Sensationalized headlines about the small number of lawbreaking immigrants will not change the fact that entire industries, from construction and health care to agriculture, restaurants, and elder care, rely on immigrant labor, which accounts for anywhere from a quarter to half of certain occupations.
Hispanic and Latino House Dem’s are at 17 percent, compared to 19 percent in the U.S.
A clear need is emerging for financial education, investment opportunity and access to capital, states The Latinas in Leadership Institute.
‘They came with nothing and gave me everything.’
The epithets and other dehumanizing rhetoric surfacing today are a throughline to media representations of years ago.
What happens when other nations (especially so-called third-world nations) advance economically and educationally? Does it cause us damage?
Implementing the plan will require collaboration, including utility companies and railroads that own patches of land along the river, public pressure, and time.
Democrats have a record number of women in the House and Senate, but just two new women lawmakers are Republican, leading to an overall decline in representation.
“If we lost half of the farmworker population in a short period of time, the agriculture sector would likely collapse.”
As the number of families and individuals seeking assistance grows, the strain on state resources intensifies, testing the limits.
“I’ve just grown to love … creating a space for Latine students of all countries,” said Denice Melendez-Macin, co-president of the organization.
“It’s ultimately a story about friendship, discovering who you are, trying to understand who you are,” said Maydi Díaz.
