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Biden hosts formal ceremony to celebrate federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions
Read full article: Biden hosts formal ceremony to celebrate federal support for Hispanic-serving institutionsPresident Joe Biden hosted a formal ceremony Wednesday to publicly celebrate his executive order establishing an initiative to increase funding for Hispanic-serving institutions.
Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian's racist jokes at Trump event
Read full article: Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian's racist jokes at Trump eventBad Bunny threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday by sharing a video of the Democratic presidential nominee shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally made crude jokes about Latinos and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage."
Central Florida Zoo to host sundown celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month
Read full article: Central Florida Zoo to host sundown celebration for Hispanic Heritage MonthThroughout the summer, the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens has hosted special events dedicated to cultural enrichment, and the final Sunset at the Zoo will be a celebration of Hispanic heritage.
Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefrontHuge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people.
Orlando International Airport plans Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Read full article: Orlando International Airport plans Hispanic Heritage Month celebrationOrlando International Airport is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting people in the community and creating a space for celebration.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Disney’s menu of Hispanic and Latin American cuisine
Read full article: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Disney’s menu of Hispanic and Latin American cuisineGet a taste of Hispanic culture at Disney World and Disney Springs as their culinary team brings the flavors of Latin America to Central Florida.
US higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions
Read full article: US higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutionsFederal education advocates say colleges and universities that serve higher than average Hispanic student populations are vital to the goals of educational equality and economic opportunities.
Census categories misrepresent the 'street race' of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says
Read full article: Census categories misrepresent the 'street race' of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report saysFilling out forms that ask for racial and ethnic identification can be a struggle for many Latinos, especially when there is not one box that reflects their identity.
Trump wants Black and Latino support. But he's not popular with either group, poll analysis shows
Read full article: Trump wants Black and Latino support. But he's not popular with either group, poll analysis showsAs he prepares to accept the Republican nomination for the third time, Donald Trump has promised to expand his coalition — and, in particular, to win over more of the nonwhite voters who largely rejected him during the 2020 election.
Texas added more Hispanic, Asian and Black residents than any other state last year
Read full article: Texas added more Hispanic, Asian and Black residents than any other state last yearEverything is bigger in Texas, including the number of residents of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who joined the state's population.
The Supreme Court leaves in place the admissions plan at an elite Virginia public high school
Read full article: The Supreme Court leaves in place the admissions plan at an elite Virginia public high schoolThe Supreme Court has left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia, despite claims that it discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
US adults across racial groups agree the economy is a top priority, AP-NORC and AAPI Data polls show
Read full article: US adults across racial groups agree the economy is a top priority, AP-NORC and AAPI Data polls showBlack, white, Hispanic and Asian adults in the U.S. largely agree that the government should focus on the economy and foreign policy issues in 2024.
Our Roots: Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Veterans Day
Read full article: Our Roots: Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Veterans DayIt’s the end of October and that means the end of Hispanic Heritage Month and looking forward to Native American Heritage Month.
Ameris Bank accused of ‘redlining’ Black, Hispanic Florida residents, settles with Justice Dept.
Read full article: Ameris Bank accused of ‘redlining’ Black, Hispanic Florida residents, settles with Justice Dept.Georgia-based Ameris Bank has been accused by the Department of Justice of systematically denying and discouraging home loans and other credit to those living in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Jacksonville.
The government secures a $9 million settlement with Ameris Bank over alleged redlining in Florida
Read full article: The government secures a $9 million settlement with Ameris Bank over alleged redlining in FloridaThe Justice Department has secured a $9 million settlement with Ameris Bank over allegations it avoided underwriting mortgages in predominately Black and Latino communities in Jacksonville, Florida, and discouraged people there from getting home loans.
Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling leaves colleges looking for new ways to promote diversity
Read full article: Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling leaves colleges looking for new ways to promote diversityThe Supreme Court has sent shockwaves through higher education with a landmark decision that struck down affirmative action and left colleges across the nation searching for new ways to promote student diversity.
Almost half of midterm voters cast ballots early or by mail
Read full article: Almost half of midterm voters cast ballots early or by mailAlmost half of all voters in the 2022 midterm elections cast their ballots before Election Day either by mail or through early voting, with Asian and Hispanic voters leading the way.
Deltona vice mayor talks importance of Hispanic growth in Volusia County
Read full article: Deltona vice mayor talks importance of Hispanic growth in Volusia CountyMaritza Avila-Vazquez took the podium with pride on Thursday in front of members of the Rotary Club in Deltona to shame some history about Hispanic heritage and why she calls the city she was elected in home.
Orlando Ballet marks 30 years of providing free dance classes to children
Read full article: Orlando Ballet marks 30 years of providing free dance classes to childrenThe Orlando Ballet S.T.E.P.S. program is now in its 30th year of providing free dance classes to children who might not otherwise have access to quality dance education.
Arizona county had largest white, Black, Hispanic growth
Read full article: Arizona county had largest white, Black, Hispanic growthMetro Phoenix’s Maricopa County had among the biggest growth in white, Black and Hispanic residents last year, as well as the biggest increase overall of any U.S. county.
Feds taking first steps toward revising race, ethnic terms
Read full article: Feds taking first steps toward revising race, ethnic termsThe federal government is taking preliminary steps toward revising racial and ethnic classifications that haven't been changed in a quarter century following calls for better categories for how people identify themselves in federal data gathering.
Uvalde school where shooting happened has deep roots in city
Read full article: Uvalde school where shooting happened has deep roots in cityAs the small Texas city of Uvalde struggles to heal after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school, thoughts have also turned to making sure the school’s legacy as the place that was at the heart of a fight for the equal education of Mexican Americans over half a century ago is carried on.
Kissimmee business to help Central Florida’s Hispanic residents purchase homes
Read full article: Kissimmee business to help Central Florida’s Hispanic residents purchase homesA business in Kissimmee is on a mission to help Hispanic residents in Central Florida purchase homes and educate home buyers and realtors about the process toward homeownership.
‘Mejora la raza:’ A conversation spotlighting the experience of Afro-Latinx people
Read full article: ‘Mejora la raza:’ A conversation spotlighting the experience of Afro-Latinx peopleWhile a quarter of Hispanics identify as AfroLatinx and more than half of Hispanics as “mixed race,” according to the Pew Research Center.
Orlando Science Center focusing on young children, Hispanic communities for COVID vaccine
Read full article: Orlando Science Center focusing on young children, Hispanic communities for COVID vaccineThe Orlando Science Center is using a new grant to educate young children and the Hispanic community about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Get to know the influential Latinos inside Orlando’s Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Read full article: Get to know the influential Latinos inside Orlando’s Madame Tussauds Wax MuseumA big part of the Latino and Hispanic communities are celebrities making an impact worldwide, showcasing not just their talents but their roots as well.
Hispanic group sues Santa Fe mayor over destroyed obelisk
Read full article: Hispanic group sues Santa Fe mayor over destroyed obeliskA Hispanic heritage group in Santa Fe is suing the mayor over the destruction of a U.S. veterans memorial by activists during a demonstration on Indigenous People’s Day.
Prosecutors pursue hate crime charges against Florida doctor in social distancing attack
Read full article: Prosecutors pursue hate crime charges against Florida doctor in social distancing attackMIAMI – Florida prosecutors announced Monday that they are pursuing hate crime charges against a South Florida doctor accused of attacking a Hispanic man at a supermarket. Wright was originally arrested last month, several weeks after the attack was reported. Officials said the attack took place the day President Joe Biden took office. Hospital officials announced after her arrest that Wright, who was contracted to work there, was no longer responsible for patient care at the Miami Beach hospital. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com Strange Florida newsletter, sent every Friday.
Central Florida lawmaker calls on Gov. DeSantis to open more vaccine sites
Read full article: Central Florida lawmaker calls on Gov. DeSantis to open more vaccine sites“I’m glad to hear they are working hard to get into the Hispanic community,” Arroyo said. AdMorales said she wants to open two 24-hour vaccination sites in her district in an effort to reach more seniors, many who have limited transportation and are unemployed. We have people that can’t go back to work because the unemployment system is not working,” Morales explained. On Wednesday, La Alianza Orlando church was able to serve 500 doses of the coronavirus vaccine. Morales believes this event is a good start for the Hispanic community in Orlando.
COVID-related hate crime claim against Florida doctor ‘not true,’ lawyer says
Read full article: COVID-related hate crime claim against Florida doctor ‘not true,’ lawyer says[TRENDING: HOA charges family $927 for trash on curb | Doctor faces hate crime charge in social distancing attack | Mandatory vaccines for first responders?] Wright then walked up to him in the parking lot and he asked her to back up. Officials said the attack took place the day President Joe Biden took office. The legal team for Wright, an anesthesiologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center, released a statement Monday. The hospital’s statement said details of the arrest “are unacceptable and counter to the culture we foster and the mission that guides us.
Minority communities continue to be at high risk of COVID-19 complications, doctors say
Read full article: Minority communities continue to be at high risk of COVID-19 complications, doctors sayLeaders with AdventHealth are addressing health disparities facing Black and Hispanic populations during the pandemic. At a weekly briefing on Thursday, Dr. Alric Simmonds discussed how minority communities are generally at a higher risk of complications from COVID-19. Simmonds said AdventHealth is working to increase minority access to health care. Simmonds said AdventHealth is working to gain trust in minority communities with a goal of vaccinating as many people as possible. Ad“The only way we’re going to move forward as a society and get past COVID is to have herd immunity established and the only way we’re going to do that is have much of the population vaccinated,” Simmonds said.
Volusia County health officials to host vaccination event in DeLand
Read full article: Volusia County health officials to host vaccination event in DeLandThose appointments will be to schedule vaccinations Jan. 28 and Jan. 29. However, additional doses instead will be sent to the Publix locations that also are offering the vaccine in Volusia County. The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County will return to this location in 28 days to offer the second dose to those who are due. Vaccine event location:Volusia County Fairgrounds (entrance off Prevatt Avenue)3150 E. New York Ave., DeLandVaccination dates:Thursday, Jan. 28 and Friday, Jan. 29Those eligible:Florida residents 65 years and older. For questions specific to the Fairgrounds vaccination event, including information on upcoming appointments, call 866-345-0345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Marco Lopez sworn in as new sheriff in Osceola County
Read full article: Marco Lopez sworn in as new sheriff in Osceola CountyOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Osceola County’s newly elected sheriff Marco Lopez was sworn in Tuesday afternoon, also earning the title as the first Hispanic sheriff in the county. The ceremony took place in the courthouse square outside of the Osceola County courthouse. Sheriff Lopez said he’s humbled to be elected the first Hispanic sheriff, and he’s ready to get to work addressing crime, diversity, and more training for deputies. Sheriff Lopez has been with the agency for more than 16 years, replacing former sheriff Russ Gibson. Sheriff Lopez told the crowd outside the Osceola county courthouse that he plans to tackle crime and also add more training for his deputies.
Democrats face a turnout test in Georgia's Senate runoffs
Read full article: Democrats face a turnout test in Georgia's Senate runoffsFor Democrats to win control of the Senate, Georgia’s Black communities, as well as the state's smaller Hispanic and Asian communities, likely need to vote in the Jan. 5 runoff election by history-making margins. An Associated Press VoteCast survey of Georgia voters in November found that 22% of white voters chose Warnock and 28% chose Ossoff, compared to the 90% of Black voters who chose Ossoff and 73% who chose Warnock. Democrats also have an opportunity to capture the 15% of Black voters who chose Matt Lieberman, another Democratic candidate who competed against Warnock in last month’s race. There are signs that turnout in Georgia could indeed be high in the runoffs. “Do you have a plan to vote in the runoff election?” another canvasser, Graco Hernandez Valenezuela, asked Tyrone Vereen, a 62-year-old Black retired police officer who answered the door.
Orange County recruits most diverse class of firefighter aspirants in history
Read full article: Orange County recruits most diverse class of firefighter aspirants in historyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The 91st class of 65 new Orange County Fire Rescue recruits marks the department’s most diverse class in history. The new recruits put Orange County at 9%, more than double the national average. The female recruits in Orange County are doing the same rigorous training as the men, lifting 70 pounds with the hose and oxygen tank. But most of our recruits came from referrals from current employees,” said Lt. Jacqueson Elie, a recruiter for the Orange County Fire Rescue Department. Most recruits are not certified and will have to go through fire and EMT school and complete the Orange County firefighter orientation program.
Rising Latino voters could be force in Georgia Senate races
Read full article: Rising Latino voters could be force in Georgia Senate races(AP Photo/Jeff Amy)LILBURN, Ga. – As Georgia heads into two key runoffs that will determine control of the U.S. Senate, Democrats are hoping to count on Latino voters who helped tilt the state blue in November. Many of those who can vote are young adults, with about 20,000 Georgia Latinos turning 18 each year, according to census figures. But Latino voters could be part of a coalition just big enough for Ossoff and Warnock to win. Georgia is multilingual and multiethnic,” said Gigi Pedraza, executive director of Georgia’s Latino Community Fund, which has helped mobilize Latino voters. Jason Anavitarte was a national Latino adviser to Trump this year and won a state Senate seat northwest of Atlanta as a Republican.
Latino voters in Florida surged by almost half a million in 2020
Read full article: Latino voters in Florida surged by almost half a million in 2020Latinos were decisive this election, making up 17% of the registered voters in Florida, according to the president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition Rev. “The Hispanic vote was very critical, and so we increased 476,000 voters from 2016 to 2020 almost half a million voters,” said Salguero. “If we keep growing at that rate, we could easily be over 3 million at the next presidential election,” said Salguero. “I think that the Hispanic community also was a trend in terms of new registered voters and first-time voters coming out,” said Frankie Miranda, president of the Hispanic Federation. The Latino vote had a big impact on the results in Florida and across the country.
Why the Venezuelan-American vote is important to both major political parties
Read full article: Why the Venezuelan-American vote is important to both major political partiesRecord numbers already show the impact the Hispanic vote is going to have in the 2020 election, and one group making its mark is the Venezuelan American vote. “We have seen now how we have more Venezuelan Americans engage in the political process,” Yanidsi Vélez, director of the Hispanic Federation Florida, said. And both parties wanna make sure that in the long term they have Venezuelans behind them,” Vilchez said. University of Central Florida political science Prof. Aubrey Jewett said that support has to do a lot with the message of socialism. It’s why they left the country that they love.”Jewett added the Venezuelan American vote in the 2020 election will be critical.
For minorities, 2020 Election is reminder of sacrifices made to earn right to vote
Read full article: For minorities, 2020 Election is reminder of sacrifices made to earn right to voteShe said every election year is a sad reminder of the sacrifices made by her great uncle, Julius July Perry. “He did everything right to educate people to get out and vote,” said Mcwhite. Meanwhile, the Orange County NAACP has been also pushing black people especially to vote. “If it’s no more than just an act of symbolism, vote for the sacrifices that were made,” said Beveryle Neal. President Neal said she protested and fought as a girl for the right for blacks to be able to vote.
Hispanic media program at UCF pushes for more diverse journalists
Read full article: Hispanic media program at UCF pushes for more diverse journalistsUCF’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media’s Hispanic Media Initiative Knightly Latino, a Spanish-television news program, offers a way for students to report on the Hispanic and Latinx community on campus, and broaden their job opportunities by learning more about Spanish-language media. Christina Díaz was on the trip and she says Knightly Latino was one of her most influential classes in college. Christina Díaz reporting for Knightly Latino (Christina Díaz)“It challenged me to get outside my comfort zone while also offering an extremely inviting atmosphere. [WATCH: UCF is third in state with largest Hispanic, Latino student body]“Now more than ever, we need to amplify the voices of immigrants and people of color throughout the United States,” said Kight. For more stories on how the Hispanic community is impacting Central Florida, head to clickorlando.com/hispanicheritage.
The difference between Latinx, Hispanic and Spanish
Read full article: The difference between Latinx, Hispanic and SpanishMost people are used to hearing Hispanic and Latino, some default to Spanish and others are now getting accustomed to the term Latinx. REMEMBER: If they’re from Latin America, they’re Latino or LatinxLatinx(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. REMEMBER: If they speak Spanish, they’re likely HispanicSpanishA Spanish flags flies at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. REMEMBER: If they’re from Spain, they’re Spanish. If they’re not from Spain -- they’re not Spanish.
Why candidates are vying for the Hispanic evangelical vote
Read full article: Why candidates are vying for the Hispanic evangelical voteBut he said, they should specifically be looking at Latino faith voters. He said the Latino vote can be determinative in swing states like Florida. But more importantly, he said, is the Latino faith vote. “I think they’re not just acutely aware, I think they’re being hyper intentional in reaching out to Hispanic faith voters,” Salguero said. He said which way Latino faith voters vote will be dependent on which issues are a priority to them.
Breaking the stigma: Research shows uptick in Hispanics, Latinos investing in real estate
Read full article: Breaking the stigma: Research shows uptick in Hispanics, Latinos investing in real estateWe are also seeing overwhelming confidence in Latino investors who choose to invest in real estate. Veronica Figueroa and her Figueroa Team (Figueroa Team)“We represent clients from all cultures, but what makes our team extremely proud is the representation we have for Latinos from different countries. At Figueroa Team, we have agents from Puerto Rico, Colombia, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Romania, Haiti, Jamaica, South Africa and many more places. We are proud to know Latinos trust us as their experts in real estate," said Figueroa. For Hispanic Heritage Month, she’s using her platform to share opportunities for Latinos in the real estate business.
UCF is third in state with largest Hispanic, Latino student body
Read full article: UCF is third in state with largest Hispanic, Latino student bodyORLANDO, Fla. – The University of Central Florida is one of three Florida universities with the highest number of Hispanic and Latino students. In 2017, UCF’s Latino and Hispanic student body exceeded 25%--a rising number that granted them the Hispanic Serving Institution designation. The significant growth of UCF’s Latino and Hispanic student body led the school to implement culturally responsive practices. For instance, the creation of the Hispanic American Student Association, a Latin American studies major, a Latino caucus and Knightly Latino -- a Spanish language newscast. For La Rosa, it was her grandmother’s advice that has given her the motivation to further her education.
‘We are making history together:’ Orange County school renamed after Hispanic Hall of Famer, humanitarian
Read full article: ‘We are making history together:’ Orange County school renamed after Hispanic Hall of Famer, humanitarianORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – It’s a moment Sami Haiman-Marrero will forever remember, seeing the name of Roberto Clemente at what was formally known as Stonewall Jackson Middle School. The school, which had a name tied to a Confederate general, was recently renamed after the Latin-American and Caribbean Hall of Famer. It was his story that prompted Orange County School Board Member Johanna Lopez to push for a change. [Roberto Clemente: More than Latin America’s baseball star]Lopez said the majority of students at Roberto Clemente Middle School are Hispanic and 43% are Hispanic in the district. That’s very, very crucial and important in Orange County Public Schools,” Lopez said.
As campaign heats up, Trump woos Latino, Black voters
Read full article: As campaign heats up, Trump woos Latino, Black votersHe courted Hispanic voters near Miami and Black voters in Atlanta. “This is an unusual name for an organization whose ideology and tactics are right now destroying many Black lives,” Trump charged. On Friday morning, at his golf club in Doral, Florida, Trump tried to blunt Biden’s support among Hispanic voters at a “Latinos for Trump” roundtable. But a Monmouth University poll also conducted this month found Biden well ahead of Trump among Latino voters in the state, 58% to 32%. Hispanic voters in Florida tend to be somewhat more Republican-leaning than Hispanic voters nationwide because of the state’s Cuban American population, which Trump acknowledged several times in his remarks.
Commissioners urge Hispanic, Latino communities to fill out census ahead of deadline
Read full article: Commissioners urge Hispanic, Latino communities to fill out census ahead of deadlineTwo Orange County commissioners made a call to action to the Hispanic and Latino communities in an effort to change the statists when it comes to the 2020 U.S. Census. “Just 1970 is when the census actually started counting Hispanics but what we noticed over the years is traditionally African Americans and Hispanic communities are undercounted,” Mayra Uribe, Orange County Commissioner for District 3 said. Orange County government said while people are focused on their jobs, health, and families, they need to be reminded of the importance of responding to the 2020 U.S. census. Orange County government set up seven computer kiosks inside seven different community centers in the county. The centers will be open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Those needing to visit a census location can visit one of the following sites:
Former VP Joe Biden campaigns for Latino voters in Kissimmee
Read full article: Former VP Joe Biden campaigns for Latino voters in KissimmeeKISSIMMEE, Fla. – Vice President Joe Biden campaigned in Osceola County on Tuesday, seeking votes from a growing Latino community. According to Osceola County Commissioner Vivian Janer, 55 percent of Osceola residents are Hispanic. Some people held signs supporting Biden, while others held signs supporting Trump. According to the poll, 50 percent of the respondents in Florida support Biden, which 45 percent support Trump, with 5 percent either unsure or planning to vote for someone else. Biden said he knows every vote in Osceola County will count.
Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez mark Latino impact on media
Read full article: Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez mark Latino impact on mediaLOS ANGELES – Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez and Eva Longoria will be among the participants in a monthlong online celebration of Latino contributions to television. It’s the first such event by Paley to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Among the highlights of the event (all times Eastern):— “A Tribute to Hispanic Achievements on Television,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on Yahoo Entertainment. Estefan, Longoria, Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits and George Lopez are among those participating, with Soledad O’Brien as moderator. — “Telemundo’s ‘La Reina del Sur’: A Conversation with the Stars,” Oct. 2, Yahoo Entertainment and Yahoo en Español.
Biden faces worries that Latino support slipping in Florida
Read full article: Biden faces worries that Latino support slipping in FloridaThat's fueling an urgent effort by Biden, Harris and their allies to shore up older voters, suburbanites and African Americans to make up for potential shortcomings elsewhere. If Biden reclaims the upper Midwest for Democrats, he won’t need Florida to capture the presidency. Hispanic voters in Florida tend to be somewhat more Republican-leaning than Hispanic voters nationwide because of the state’s Cuban American population. Nationally, little public polling is available to measure the opinions of Latino voters this year and whether they differ from four years ago. “As we get closer to November you’re going to see an even greater amount of activity to turn out Latino voters," Alex said.
Bernie Sanders: Biden win in November is no 'slam dunk'
Read full article: Bernie Sanders: Biden win in November is no 'slam dunk'Biden has struggled to build enthusiasm among young voters, and some Democrats have expressed concerns about what they see as the campaign's lack of outreach to Latino voters, which Sanders echoed on MSNBC. How do we get them to vote?”A Biden campaign adviser, Symone Sanders, was asked Sunday on ABC's “This Week” whether the campaign would take Sanders' advice. “The enthusiasm is with Trump, not with Biden,” Sanders said. The Biden campaign has focused much of its early efforts on those three states, with Biden and running mate Kamala Harris visiting all three in recent weeks. While Sanders made his concerns public in recent interviews, he also has expressed them in private to the Biden campaign, according to Faiz Shakir, Sanders’ former presidential campaign manager.
It took until 2000, but meet the man credited as the NFL’s first Hispanic player
Read full article: It took until 2000, but meet the man credited as the NFL’s first Hispanic playerWith both the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and the National Football League season converging this month, what better time to look back at the first known Hispanic player to play in the NFL?
‘American Portrait’ to paint life of Hispanic Americans in Orange County cultural month kickoff
Read full article: ‘American Portrait’ to paint life of Hispanic Americans in Orange County cultural month kickoffORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County is working to paint the portrait of what it’s like to be a Hispanic American in Central Florida. This year for its signature kickoff event, the not-for-profit corporation is hosting a screening of “American Portrait,” a national storytelling project where people across the country share their individual stories to create a real-time, multimedia, self-made portrait of America. “WUCF is interested in ensuring that our diverse Central Florida community is represented, including our Hispanic residents who have been critical to shaping the landscape in Central Florida,” said Dr. Phil Hoffman, executive director for WUCF. People will hear from Dr. Raúl Pino, Orange County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, speak about his experience, especially as a prominent local Latino figure during the pandemic. “This collaboration with community partners is an example of what can be accomplished when we all work together,” Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said in a news release.
Orange County commissioners, school board members say more coronavirus support needed for Hispanic community
Read full article: Orange County commissioners, school board members say more coronavirus support needed for Hispanic communityORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Commissioners and school board members are calling for better support for the Hispanic community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Uribe was joined by Orange County Public School Board members. “I believe that our Spanish speaking community deserves the same attention as everyone else,” school board member Johanna Lopez said. Orange County Health Officer Dr. Raul Pino, with the Florida Department of Health, regularly answers questions in English and Spanish during county coronavirus updates. News 6 reached out to Demings and received this statement in response:“The County Commissioners have been notified and invited to every news briefing.