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Latino homes report serious COVID-19 symptoms nearly twice as often, survey of 1.6 million shows  USA TODAY... Read more »

In this swing state, Latino Democrats call for fighting back on Trump's 'socialist' attacks  Yahoo News... Read more »

Marin’s Latino community bearing brunt of COVID-19 crisis  Marin Independent Journal... Read more »

'A very serious increase': Surge of coronavirus cases hits predominantly Latino neighborhoods on Milwaukee's south side  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel... Read more »

Growing Data Show Blacks And Latinos Bear The Brunt Of COVID-19 : Shots - Health News  NPR... Read more »

As rural Idaho COVID-19 cases rise, Latinos increasingly ⁠— and disproportionately ⁠— affected  Times-News... Read more »

Black, Latino business owners face destruction in Minneapolis  Los Angeles Times... Read more »

Kent Co. Latinos with COVID-19 die younger and more often  WOODTV.com... Read more »

Covid-19's 'catastrophic' impact on Latino communities is driven by 'savage disparities,' leaders and lawmakers say  CNN... Read more »

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio defended police officers while announcing that independent investigators will review the NYPD's response to this weekend's protests.... Read more »

For some queer college students, online learning amid COVID-19 means more than just awkward Zoom classes. It means hiding their sexuality or gender identity.... Read more »

The Iowa congressman is facing the toughest primary challenge of his career, but it's not because his opponents are calling him out for his bigotry.... Read more »

Want to end police brutality against Black people? To paraphrase Angela Davis, it's not enough to *not* be racist — you need to be antiracist.... Read more »

As houses of worship reopen, health care workers weigh in on the risks of attending religious services while the coronavirus pandemic is ongoing.... Read more »

Two formerly incarcerated men told HuffPost about the trauma they witnessed and experienced before being released from prison during the pandemic.... Read more »

The "Hustlers" star also opened up about putting plans for a summer wedding to Alex Rodriguez on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic.... Read more »

The postponements of two more Hollywood movies, which were slated to open in June, suggest COVID-19 could keep cultural institutions closed for months.... Read more »

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Olympic officials reached the decision out of concern for the global spread of COVID-19.... Read more »

Over the weekend, protests formed in cities across the country to demand justice following the death of George Floyd, a black man who was brutally killed at the hands of police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The demonstrations speak to the broader pattern of violence and injustice the black community has faced... Read more »

Protests throughout the U.S. hit an intensity peak last night, with D.C. fires prompting the White House to go dark as Trump fled to an underground bunker. The fight for justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and the many other unarmed Black Americans who’ve died at the hands of police... Read more »

As more and more people cook at home during quarantine, family recipes and comfort foods are quickly becoming the norm. Immigration advocacy organization United We Dream has decided to crowdsource recipes for what they’re calling the “Undocumented Cookbook” to showcase authentic, accessible and affordable recipes in honor of June being... Read more »

Before the award-winning musicals Hamilton and In The Heights, there was Freestyle Love Supreme – an improvisational hip-hop group consisting of Lin-Manuel Miranda, director Thomas Kail, and performers Christopher Jackson and Anthony Veneziale. A new trailer for the Hulu documentary, We Are Freestyle Love Supreme, offers a glimpse into the collective’s... Read more »

Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, the first Latina elected to the Senate, took herself off of Joe Biden’s list for potential vice presidential candidates this week. In a statement obtained by the Washington Post, she said that she’s decided to focus her energy on addressing the coronavirus pandemic in Nevada.... Read more »

Cardi B has an effective way of breaking down news, in a way that many people can connect to. She always speaks her mind, offering the people understanding and valid arguments. On Thursday, Cardi B took to social media to share her “pov” on the protests occurring across the states,... Read more »

Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us was always meant to incite necessary if uncomfortable conversations — about police bias against black and brown communities, about a justice system that criminalizes poverty, about the epidemic of mass incarceration, about media bias. In sum, about many issues that were timely back in the 1990s... Read more »

Iconic rock urbano pioneer Charlie Monttana reportedly died on Thursday at the age of 58. His death was announced via Facebook by his partner Cherie Monttana. An official cause of death has not been determined although some reports suggest a cardiac arrest as said cause. Born Carlos César Sánchez Hernández,... Read more »

Shortly after 5 a.m. Minneapolis time, State Patrol arrested Omar Jimenez, a CNN correspondent who was reporting live from the ongoing protests calling for justice for George Floyd—an unarmed black man who died at the hands of police on Monday. The entire occurrence aired on the network. Despite calmly telling... Read more »

The Supreme Court in a 9-0 ruling Monday upheld the constitutionality of a financial oversight board that Congress set up to manage the restructuring of Puerto Rico's nearly $125 billion bond and pension debt.The unanimous decision rejects...... Read more »

The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to secure land along the U.S.-Mexico border for construction of a wall by increasing the pace at which it brings lawsuits against private landowners, according to The New York Times.In March, the...... Read more »

Democrats and Latino-focused outside groups are preparing to weaponize the forthcoming Supreme Court ruling on the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program against vulnerable Senate Republicans.The high court is poised to...... Read more »

The race between two progressive Democrats to occupy an open seat in California is turning abrasive and expensive, resurfacing pent-up frustrations by Hispanics about the challenges they face when running for office.San Diego City Council President...... Read more »

The leaders of the House minority caucuses Wednesday slammed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over the breadth of information provided in a report submitted to Congress on the effects of COVID-19 on minority communities.Rep....... Read more »

Organizers of the canceled Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York plan a TV special to celebrate the territory's heritage and culture.The parade, one of the most attended yearly events in Manhattan, was canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus...... Read more »

Costa Rica on Tuesday became the first country in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage when an order from the country's supreme court lifting the ban took effect.Due to the coronavirus pandemic, most of the scheduled...... Read more »

Former White House contender Julián Castro announced Friday he is joining Voto Latino as a senior advisor, one of the nation’s top Hispanic political organizations, in his first major role since he dropped out of the presidential race.Castro is...... Read more »

Texas Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez backed Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei on Friday after he said the United States has not treated the Central American country like an ally during the coronavirus pandemic."I recognize...... Read more »

The trending hashtag is meant to be ironic, showing examples of how racism presents itself in society today.... Read more »

Native communities in North America have been disrupted and displaced for centuries. Many face long-standing food and water inequities that are further complicated by this pandemic.... Read more »

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the oversight board established by Congress to help Puerto Rico out of a devastating financial crisis that has been exacerbated by the coronavirus outbreak, recent earthquakes and damage from Hurricane Maria in 2017. The justices reversed a lower court ruling that... Read more »

Should we burn America down because voting is a bit of a hassle?... Read more »

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is facing some stiff competition in getting his campaign message out.... Read more »

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police say they used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators in Brazil's largest city on Sunday as groups protesting and supporting President Jair Bolsonaro neared a clash.... Read more »

Latino Rebels Radio: May 31, 2020... Read more »

The scale of the protests, extending to nearly every part of the country and unfolding on a single night, seemed to rival the historic demonstrations of the civil rights and Vietnam eras.... Read more »

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shouting “Black Lives Matter” and “I can't breathe,” hundreds of people converged on the White House for a second straight day Saturday to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and President Donald Trump's response.... Read more »

He may not have a driver’s license yet, but Jack Rico does have something most other 13-year-olds don’t: a quartet … Continue reading Boy, 13, Earns Fourth Associate’s Degree → The post Boy, 13, Earns Fourth Associate’s Degree appeared first on Hispanic Network Magazine | A Hispanic News Source.... Read more »

Selena Gomez is congratulating the class of 2020! The singer, 27, gave a surprise commencement address during the #Immigrad 2020 … Continue reading Selena Gomez Gives Heartfelt Message to Graduating Students from Immigrant Families: ‘You Matter’ → The post Selena Gomez Gives Heartfelt Message to Graduating Students from Immigrant Families:... Read more »

Traditional job fairs can be a drag, requiring your recruiters to travel, set up an expensive display, and stay on … Continue reading 7 Reasons to Participate in a Virtual Job Fair → The post 7 Reasons to Participate in a Virtual Job Fair appeared first on Hispanic Network Magazine... Read more »

“Raise your right hand.” Judge Marilyn Milian bangs the gavel on the bench of the multiple Emmy award-winning The People’s … Continue reading Meet the First Latina Judge to Host a Nationally Syndicated Court Show → The post Meet the First Latina Judge to Host a Nationally Syndicated Court Show... Read more »

Most advice about how to make working from home actually work focuses on the practical: The right office space. The … Continue reading Working from Home? Here Are Some Tips → The post Working from Home? Here Are Some Tips appeared first on Hispanic Network Magazine | A Hispanic News... Read more »

Merck’s Virtual Engagement Center will offer two tracks for Diverse Suppliers: The Merck Global Economic Inclusion & Supplier Diversity Educational … Continue reading Merck Virtual Engagement and Educational Experience and Virtual Business Opportunity Fair → The post Merck Virtual Engagement and Educational Experience and Virtual Business Opportunity Fair appeared first... Read more »

Meet the Latino and Latina Power Houses that are gaining the world’s attention. Patty Rodriguez Patty Rodriguez is best known … Continue reading ¡Mi Triunfo! → The post ¡Mi Triunfo! appeared first on Hispanic Network Magazine | A Hispanic News Source.... Read more »

By Elizabeth Vasquez As global citizens prepare to fight against the current COVID-19 pandemic, I have been inspired by the … Continue reading COVID-19 Highlights the Need for Increased Supplier Diversity → The post COVID-19 Highlights the Need for Increased Supplier Diversity appeared first on Hispanic Network Magazine | A... Read more »

From the arts to activism, here are five Latina Woman that are making strides, breaking boundaries and that you should … Continue reading Latinas on the Rise → The post Latinas on the Rise appeared first on Hispanic Network Magazine | A Hispanic News Source.... Read more »

The post Appendix: Immigrant eligible voters by state appeared first on Pew Research Center's Hispanic Trends Project.... Read more »

In this report, we analyzed the detailed demographics and geographic distribution of immigrants who are eligible to vote in the 2020 presidential election. The term “eligible voters” refer to persons ages 18 and older who are U.S. citizens. This report’s analysis is based on Pew Research Center tabulations and projections... Read more »

This report was written by Abby Budiman, Research Analyst, Luis Noe-Bustamante, Research Assistant and Mark Hugo Lopez, Director of Global Migration and Demography Research. Editorial guidance was provided by Neil G. Ruiz, Associate Director of Global Migration and Demography Research; Jeffrey S. Passel, Senior Demographer; Jens Manuel Krogstad, Senior Writer... Read more »

The four states with the largest eligible voter populations – California, New York, Florida and Texas – are also home to most immigrant eligible voters. Together, these states hold over half (56%) of the nation’s immigrant voters. California has the largest immigrant eligible voter population by a large margin. In... Read more »

Not all immigrants are U.S. citizens, and as a result, not all immigrants are eligible to vote in federal elections.4 Between 2000 and 2018, over 10 million adult immigrants have gained citizenship and become eligible to vote, raising the share of the foreign-born population that can vote to about half... Read more »

Since 2000, the size of the immigrant electorate has nearly doubled. More than 23 million U.S. immigrants will be eligible to vote in the 2020 presidential election. The post Naturalized Citizens Make Up Record One-in-Ten U.S. Eligible Voters in 2020 appeared first on Pew Research Center's Hispanic Trends Project.... Read more »

In 2017, an estimated 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants lived in the United States, down from a peak of 12.2 million in 2007. Explore trends in the unauthorized immigrant population for U.S. states, as well as for birth countries and regions. The post Unauthorized immigrant population trends for states, birth countries... Read more »

The latest Pew Research Center data estimates there were 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S. in 2017, down significantly from a decade prior. In this video, our researchers go behind the scenes to explain the “how” and “why” behind determining these new numbers. The post Video: Is the... Read more »

Key charts and stats about immigrants in the United States from 1980 to 2017. The post Facts on U.S. Immigrants, 2017 appeared first on Pew Research Center's Hispanic Trends Project.... Read more »

By Priorities USA, Latino Victory Fund & Latino Decisions Donald Trump has made no secret of his desire to woo Latino voters to support his reelection in 2020. However, new... The post NEW POLL: Latinos are tired of Trump and ready for a real leader appeared first on Latino Decisions.... Read more »

New York, NY – A month after national pandemic recovery efforts have started, Latinos in America are reporting still being left out of meaningful relief, a national poll released today by SOMOS, UnidosUS... The post Latinos in America Continue to Face Disproportionate Effects of COVID-19; Overwhelmingly Support Inclusive Measures in HEROES Act appeared... Read more »

Latino Decisions research analyst, Dr. Edward Vargas, wrote up the findings of his latest research on the concerns of sports fans as clubs take steps to return. For the first... The post Global Sport Institute Poll: Precautions needed before sport returns appeared first on Latino Decisions.... Read more »

There is much need for information concerning the impact of the COVID-19 on the Latino community.  Over the last month, we have heard growing worry regarding the pandemic’s massive ravage... The post What do we know about COVID-19 infections and deaths among Latinos? appeared first on Latino Decisions.... Read more »

Poll from Latino Decisions and SOMOS Finds Latinos Trust State Government Far More than Feds, but overall enthusiasm to vote has dropped New York, NY – The nation’s first 2020... The post Poll of Latinos Finds Nearly 70% Feel President Ignored Early Signs of Coronavirus Spread appeared first on Latino... Read more »

As the Latino community grapples with the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a higher rate of fatalities compared to other populations, the nation’s first in-depth poll of the Latino... The post First National Poll of Latinos in 2020 Finds 35% of Households Have Experienced a Layoff as a Result... Read more »

As reflected in the figure below, racial and ethnic minorities were more likely than whites to have shifted their behavior across all three measures. For example, the Asian American and... The post Structural Inequalities and Not Behavior Explain Covid-19 Racial Disparities appeared first on Latino Decisions.... Read more »

Findings highlight significant health, economic and schooling disparities for Latinos NEW YORK, NY – On Friday, April 17 at 12:30 pm ET, SOMOS, the country’s largest physician-led health delivery network, and... The post Join webinar with U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro for new polling on disproportionate impact from COVID-19 on Latinos in... Read more »

Despite Biden’s likeability among Latinos, the enthusiasm that the Sanders campaign has garnered (in particular among Latino youth) is lacking in the Biden campaign. Nearly 90% of Senator Sanders supporters... The post Biden’s Path to Victory Must Include Energizing Latino Bernie Voters appeared first on Latino Decisions.... Read more »