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Wilmer Valderrama. Rosario Dawson. America Ferrera. Star-led drive aims to get Latinos to vote
Read full article: Wilmer Valderrama. Rosario Dawson. America Ferrera. Star-led drive aims to get Latinos to voteThe Voto Latino Foundation has launched a $5 million initiative to encourage Latinos to vote.
Awareness of 'Latinx' increases among US Latinos, and 'Latine' emerges as an alternative
Read full article: Awareness of 'Latinx' increases among US Latinos, and 'Latine' emerges as an alternativeOver the last few years, various terms have emerged to describe those in the U.S. with roots in Latin America and Spain.
John Leguizamo reaches back in time to reclaim Latin American history for a PBS documentary series
Read full article: John Leguizamo reaches back in time to reclaim Latin American history for a PBS documentary seriesIf you think Latin American history starts with Christopher Columbus, John Leguizamo would like to have a word.
Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say
Read full article: Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts sayLatino voters and leaders say they are enthusiastic about Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, but for her to win their crucial support, they want to know where she stands on issues like the economy, immigration and education.
California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
Read full article: California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañerasSmall date palm ranch owners in Southern California’s Coachella Valley have been petitioning for permission to host special events ranging from quinceañeras to weddings on their properties.
Asian American, Pacific Islander Latinos in the US see exponential growth, new analysis says
Read full article: Asian American, Pacific Islander Latinos in the US see exponential growth, new analysis saysThe number of people of both Latino and Asian American or Pacific Islander heritage has more than doubled in the last 20 years yet it remains an often ignored demographic, according to a new analysis.
Black and Latino students lack access to certified teachers and advanced classes, US data shows
Read full article: Black and Latino students lack access to certified teachers and advanced classes, US data showsAmerica’s Black and Latino students were at a disadvantage in nearly every measure of education opportunity in the 2020-21 school year.
'Blue Beetle' actors may be sidelined by the strike, but their director is keeping focus on them
Read full article: 'Blue Beetle' actors may be sidelined by the strike, but their director is keeping focus on themNormally, the weeks heading up to Friday’s release of the DC film “Blue Beetle” would be a triumphant, celebratory time for its filmmakers and Latino-led cast.
Juan Felipe Herrera wins Frost lifetime achievement medal
Read full article: Juan Felipe Herrera wins Frost lifetime achievement medalFormer U_S_ poet laureate Juan Felipe Herrera is this year’s winner of the Frost Medal for lifetime achievement, with judges praising him for a “a poetic voice that is both deeply embedded and wholly original.”.
Democratic-backed Connecticut bill would ban 'Latinx' term
Read full article: Democratic-backed Connecticut bill would ban 'Latinx' termA group of Hispanic lawmakers in Connecticut has proposed that the state follow Arkansas’ lead and ban the term “Latinx” from official government documents, calling it offensive to Spanish speakers.
Feds: Illegal dumping in Houston may violate civil rights
Read full article: Feds: Illegal dumping in Houston may violate civil rightsThe Justice Department says it's investigating illegal dumping in Houston, including dead bodies and medical waste, that officials say is plaguing Black and Latino neighborhoods in the nation’s fourth largest city.
Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps
Read full article: Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting mapsThe Justice Department has sued Texas over its new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against minority voters, particularly Latinos, who have fueled the state’s population boom.
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.
California school stripped of championship title over tortilla incident
Read full article: California school stripped of championship title over tortilla incidentThe governing body for high school sports in California has stripped a Southern California high school of its basketball division championship after tortillas were thrown at the team of a largely Latino school.
Biden announces 2nd round of diverse federal judiciary picks
Read full article: Biden announces 2nd round of diverse federal judiciary picksPresident Joe Biden has announced another diverse group of candidates for his second round of judicial nominations, a day after some in his first slate of picks went before the U.S. Senate.
Despite growing chorus, DOJ is limited in police probes
Read full article: Despite growing chorus, DOJ is limited in police probesCalls have grown for federal investigations into police killings across the nation since President Joe Biden took office and said he believes racial disparities in policing must change.
In likely California recall, energizing Latino voters is key
Read full article: In likely California recall, energizing Latino voters is keyLatino voters who have been hard hit by the pandemic could be a key group of voters in Newsom's potential recall election. “If they're successful in doing that then certainly the Latino vote could be persuaded to vote for the recall," Alvarado said. “Latino voters are incredibly important to our campaign, to Kevin personally, and to our pathway to victory,” he said. He said the campaign is partnering with community-based organizations that understand the diversity within California’s Latino communities and deploying surrogates to speak around the state. For both sides, the key will be to connect their outreach to Latino voters’ individual experiences, she said.
Roberto Clemente: More than Latin America’s baseball star
Read full article: Roberto Clemente: More than Latin America’s baseball starRoberto Clemente was the first Latino to be inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The legacy of Roberto Clemente is still treasured today, proven nearly 50 years after his death. In fact, the Orange County School Board unanimously voted to rename the facility Roberto Clemente Middle on Sept. 21, coincidentally during Hispanic Heritage Month. Becoming baseball’s most prominent Afro-LatinoRoberto Clemente started his Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburg Pirates. The son of a sugarcane worker, Clemente began his professional baseball career just after finishing high school.
Mobile COVID-19 test site to target Orlando’s Latino communities
Read full article: Mobile COVID-19 test site to target Orlando’s Latino communitiesORLANDO, Fla. – Two organizations are teaming up to bring a mobile coronavirus testing site to Orlando’s Latino community. Curative, a community-driven health care company, has partnered with Latino Leadership to provide free testing. The mobile site can offer 300 to 500 tests per day, according to a news release. “During the course of the pandemic, we have seen firsthand how the Latino community has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
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.
Gifty new and unusual pandemic-proof games for the holidays
Read full article: Gifty new and unusual pandemic-proof games for the holidaysThis image shows a party game focused on Latino pop culture. the Tragos Stay Home Pack and includes such activities as showing off your best moves to Bad Bunnys Yo Perreo Sola dance and taking your best shot at duplicating Cardi Bs coronavirus howl. Half the proceeds of the set go to The Immigrant Worker Safety Net Fund. Options in Spanish and English, both digital and in a box, are now widely available. (Tragos Games LLC via AP)
Gifty new and unusual pandemic-proof games for the holidays
Read full article: Gifty new and unusual pandemic-proof games for the holidaysOptions in Spanish and English, both digital and in a box, are now widely available. Options in Spanish and English, both digital and in a box, are now widely available. Widely available. Widely available. Widely available.
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.
Preparations underway for Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to Central Florida
Read full article: Preparations underway for Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to Central FloridaORLANDO, Fla. – Vice President Mike Pence will make multiple campaign stops in Central Florida on Saturday starting with a visit to woo Latino voters in Orlando. Reverend Gabriel Salguero leads the National Latino Evangelical Coalition and understands the importance of the Orlando event for the president’s campaign. “I think the candidates are well aware of the need to reach out to central Florida Latinos and Latinas,” he said. If enough vote in one direction over the other, there goes the election.”Pence is making in-person appearances just weeks before the 2020 presidential election and come just days after the Vice President debated Democratic Vice President candidate Kamala Harris. Sky 6 saw golf carts surrounding the outdoor stage where the Vice President is expected to speak Saturday afternoon.
JPMorgan puts $30B toward fixing banking's 'systemic racism'
Read full article: JPMorgan puts $30B toward fixing banking's 'systemic racism'CHARLOTTE, N.C. – JPMorgan Chase said Thursday it will extend billions in loans to Black and Latino homebuyers and small business owners in an expanded effort toward fixing what the bank calls “systemic racism” in the country’s economic system. “Systemic racism is a tragic part of America’s history,” said JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon in a statement. Citigroup announced last month it is committing $1 billion toward closing “the racial wealth gap” in the United States, including $550 million toward homeownership programs for racial minorities. He noted that there’s a 30% gap between Black and white homeownership, amounting to about 4.5 million households. JPMorgan was one of 27 major New York-based companies that joined a program to recruit 100,000 workers from the city's low-income, predominately Black, Latino and Asian communities over the next 10 years.
Vice President Mike Pence to host campaign events in Orlando, The Villages
Read full article: Vice President Mike Pence to host campaign events in Orlando, The VillagesORLANDO, Fla. – Vice President Mike Pence will make multiple campaign stops in Central Florida this week starting with a visit to woo Latino voters in Orlando. According to the Trump-Pence campaign, he will host a “Latinos for Trump” event on Saturday at Central Christian University at 11 a.m. Later in the day, Pence will host a “Make America Great Again” event in The Villages at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required for both events. [TRENDING: Newlywed couple killed in plane crash | Ballot for dead wife meant to ‘test system’ | FSU president tests positive for COVID-19]Pence is making in-person appearances just weeks before the 2020 presidential election and on behalf of President Donald Trump, who is still in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus last week. His visits will also come after Pence is slated to debate Democratic Vice President candidate Kamala Harris on Wednesday at 9 p.m.
New California reopening rules require 'equity' measure
Read full article: New California reopening rules require 'equity' measureA man wearing a face mask walks past a mural Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in South Central Los Angeles. California's plan to safely reopen its economy will begin to require counties to bring down coronavirus infection rates in disadvantaged communities that have been harder hit by the pandemic. It allows counties to incrementally reopen businesses as they meet more rigid state standards for both numbers for two consecutive weeks. The equity measure will require that positive test rates in its most disadvantaged neighborhoods, where rates are often much higher, do not significantly lag behind the county overall. “We think it needs to go beyond that because if you don’t have savings, you cannot stay home and not work.
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:
New PBS film probes construction boom on Latino workers
Read full article: New PBS film probes construction boom on Latino workersThis undated photo provided by Panda Bear Films/Latino Public Broadcasting shows Latino construction worker stands outside a Dallas construction site. (Moyo Oyelola/Panda Bear Films/Latino Public Broadcasting via AP)RIO RANCHO, N.M. – Since the Great Recession, cities like Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Hobbs, New Mexico, have seen construction booms. “Building the American Dream,” a new VOCES/PBS documentary, examines the effects of this construction boom in the American Southwest on Latino workers by telling the stories of those erecting buildings in Texas. The film dives into the lives of one Mexican immigrant family in Texas after their construction worker son dies while on the job. The film, though a partnership with Latino Public Broadcasting, is scheduled to begin airing on most PBS stations on Tuesday to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States.
Latino organizations ask Orange County school board to minimize language barriers
Read full article: Latino organizations ask Orange County school board to minimize language barriersORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A number of Latino organizations held a press conference outside of the Orange County Public Schools School Board building on Tuesday. The organizations included Organize Florida, Voices Unidas para la Educación, and Pa'lante por mas. Organizers ended the news conference by heading inside the building and delivering a letter to the OCPS school board. In that letter, they request that live closed captioning be provided during every meeting in the top five non-English languages in Orange County schools, which they list as Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Arabic, and Vietnamese. Orange County Public Schools tells News 6, translations are provided for those who attend the meetings in person.
In pursuit of Florida Latinos, Democrats fight socialist tag
Read full article: In pursuit of Florida Latinos, Democrats fight socialist tagGillum blamed Republicans for preying on “sensitivities” of Latinos in Florida, as Camacho translated his complaint into Spanish for listeners. Camacho’s weekly show is funded by the Florida Democratic Party — part of a statewide effort to bolster its standing with Florida’s Latinos ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Biden campaign spokeswoman Isabel Aldunate said Republicans were seeking to “capitalize on the traumatizing past that many South Florida Latinos experienced." According to AP VoteCast, a nationwide survey of the U.S. electorate, 44% of Florida Latinos voting in the 2018 midterms voted for Republican Gov. Florida Democrats have trained 150 Spanish-speaking surrogates influential in Hispanic media and created a legislative affairs group of Puerto Ricans focusing on rebuilding the island after Hurricane Maria.