A change in a census question will allow Latinos to more accurately define their race and ethnicity

The Biden administration is changing the way federal agencies collect data on race and ethnicity.

By |2024-05-21T20:24:42+00:00June 5, 2024|Community|Comments Off on A change in a census question will allow Latinos to more accurately define their race and ethnicity

Immigrants help rural Kansas flourish, but they often face challenges once they’re here

Western Kansas is projected to see large population declines in the coming years, but immigration may be the key to stemming the losses. The communities that have embraced their diversity have seen their population stabilize and the local culture shift, redefining what rural Kansas looks like.

By |2024-05-25T18:35:42+00:00May 30, 2024|Community|Comments Off on Immigrants help rural Kansas flourish, but they often face challenges once they’re here

As School Districts Anticipate Cuts, Budget Stabilization Bill Passes

Connecticut superintendents are concerned about intensifying learning gaps and their ability to address the needs of their diverse districts as COVID-era relief funding expires.

By |2024-05-17T22:27:34+00:00May 28, 2024|Education|Comments Off on As School Districts Anticipate Cuts, Budget Stabilization Bill Passes

New woman-owned Puyallup business hopes to share Latino culture with Puyallup community

“The owners of Nuestro Barrio have always been vocal about having full representation of Latin America and that’s been something that has been really meaningful to me,” Ále Johnson said.

By , |2024-05-11T16:13:53+00:00May 27, 2024|Economy|Comments Off on New woman-owned Puyallup business hopes to share Latino culture with Puyallup community

Flagship program seeks to improve health outcomes, empowerment in Mississippi’s Latino communities

“At the beginning I never imagined the impact of this program, but now having become more conscious of the situation, all of the promotoras and everyone in the community here has something important to share.”   

By |2024-05-23T13:15:29+00:00May 23, 2024|Health|Comments Off on Flagship program seeks to improve health outcomes, empowerment in Mississippi’s Latino communities

Idaho’s first Hispanic-serving institution: Is it living up to its title?

CSI Students feel like there’s still areas on campus that need to be improved, including increasing bilingual faculty.

By |2024-05-14T15:29:49+00:00May 22, 2024|Education|Comments Off on Idaho’s first Hispanic-serving institution: Is it living up to its title?

Jorge Antezana: Creating More Opportunities For Latino Businesses

Wisconsin ranks 50th for the rate of business ownership among minorities. Underrepresentation is especially acute for Latino owners.

By |2024-05-14T01:13:07+00:00May 21, 2024|Economy|Comments Off on Jorge Antezana: Creating More Opportunities For Latino Businesses

New Hampshire stroke survivor stresses importance of knowing the stroke warning signs and acting quickly

Just 58% of Hispanic adults in the U.S. can recognize stroke signs, according to the CDC.

By |2024-05-11T16:16:03+00:00May 15, 2024|Health|Comments Off on New Hampshire stroke survivor stresses importance of knowing the stroke warning signs and acting quickly

Jackson interpreter helps Latino families invest in their children’s education

Silvia Davila works to ensure that Latino students and families have equal access to the school’s resources.

By |2024-05-10T20:51:18+00:00May 3, 2024|Community, Education|Comments Off on Jackson interpreter helps Latino families invest in their children’s education
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