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'All I can think about is hotter days.' Voter campaigns target Latinas worried about climate change
Read full article: 'All I can think about is hotter days.' Voter campaigns target Latinas worried about climate changeAs the November election approaches, large get-out-the-vote efforts are targeting Latinos, and particularly Latina moms, with a climate focus.
Colorado congressional candidates in up-for-grabs district walk the line on border security
Read full article: Colorado congressional candidates in up-for-grabs district walk the line on border securityThe U.S. House race in Colorado's 8th Congressional District is one of the closest in the nation and a testing ground for Republicans' and Democrats' strategies to reach Latino voters.
Harris speaks about creating economic opportunity for Latino men; Trump airs familiar grievances
Read full article: Harris speaks about creating economic opportunity for Latino men; Trump airs familiar grievancesDemocratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris says she would work to bring more funds to community banks to help Latino men secure small business loans, while Republican Donald Trump’s economic roundtable aimed at Latino voters devolved Tuesday into a tirade of insults against his opponent.
In hard-fought Pennsylvania, fast-growing Hispanic communities present a test for Harris and Trump
Read full article: In hard-fought Pennsylvania, fast-growing Hispanic communities present a test for Harris and TrumpIn a stretch of what once was Pennsylvania steel country, Democrats and Republicans are looking to test their strength with Latino voters.
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.
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.
Texas Latino leaders label voter fraud investigation “nonsense,” call for federal, state reviews
Read full article: Texas Latino leaders label voter fraud investigation “nonsense,” call for federal, state reviewsAt a news conference, Texas House candidate Cecilia Castellano did not address any of the allegations Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office laid out in search warrant affidavits.
It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.
Read full article: It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.Republican gains among Latino voters in urban areas could spell big trouble for Democrats’ hopes of turning Texas blue.
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.
Mental health clinics across the US are helping Latinos bridge language and access barriers
Read full article: Mental health clinics across the US are helping Latinos bridge language and access barriersMental health experts, community clinics and politicians are working to create new programs to break down barriers that Latinos might face to getting therapy or treatment.
Black leaders call out Trump's criminal justice contradictions as he rails against guilty verdict
Read full article: Black leaders call out Trump's criminal justice contradictions as he rails against guilty verdictDonald Trump lambasted the guilty verdict of his hush money trial this week from the same Manhattan courthouse that was the site of one of the most notorious examples of injustice in recent New York history that he had a part in.
Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in a Pennsylvania city but political power has proven elusive
Read full article: Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in a Pennsylvania city but political power has proven elusiveA federal lawsuit argues the way representatives are elected to a local school board in Pennsylvania's coal region is unfairly shutting Latino voters out of power.
Años antes de que los caracterizaran como criminales, los residentes de Colony Ridge buscaron ayuda del estado
Read full article: Años antes de que los caracterizaran como criminales, los residentes de Colony Ridge buscaron ayuda del estadoLos residentes presentaron más de 60 quejas en contra de Colony Ridge. No obtuvieron muchas soluciones del estado.
As Trump threatens to repeal Obamacare, these 'insurance godmothers' are signing Florida Latinos up
Read full article: As Trump threatens to repeal Obamacare, these 'insurance godmothers' are signing Florida Latinos upSuburbs in South Florida that have swung toward Donald Trump are where the “Obamacare” health care program is more popular than anywhere else in the country.
'Blue Beetle' director Ángel Manuel Soto says the DC film is a 'love letter to our ancestors'
Read full article: 'Blue Beetle' director Ángel Manuel Soto says the DC film is a 'love letter to our ancestors'“Blue Beetle,” director Ángel Manuel Soto says that he didn’t think too much about the “Latino side of things” when visually crafting the film alongside Mexican screenwriter Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer.
Fentanyl has driven a surge in drug overdoses in Latino communities
Read full article: Fentanyl has driven a surge in drug overdoses in Latino communitiesOverdose deaths among Latinos have nearly tripled since 2011 as more fentanyl has made its way into cities across the country, usually mixed with other drugs.
Latino families claim they were targeted, scammed out of millions by CryptoFX LLC
Read full article: Latino families claim they were targeted, scammed out of millions by CryptoFX LLCA federal agency is cracking down on a Houston-based company, CryptoFX LLC, for allegedly targeting Latinos and scamming many of them out of money.
Gov. Greg Abbott embraces “invasion” language about border, evoking memories of El Paso massacre
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott embraces “invasion” language about border, evoking memories of El Paso massacreIn the days since Abbott was reelected for a third term, he has embraced the word like never before, using it in a letter to President Joe Biden, echoing the intensifying language many Republicans have adopted in recent years.
For Republicans, winning Hispanic voters will be a bigger fight than South Texas
Read full article: For Republicans, winning Hispanic voters will be a bigger fight than South TexasNearly half of Hispanic Texans live in the state’s five largest counties, a voting bloc Democrats cannot afford to lose as they struggle to compete in the state’s vast rural areas.
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, Latino groups warn about rampant misinformation targeting Spanish speakers ahead of the elections
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, Latino groups warn about rampant misinformation targeting Spanish speakers ahead of the electionsThe groups say social media companies are not doing enough to curb the spread of falsehoods specifically targeting Latinos.
At one last reunion, veterans of La Raza Unida political movement pass along their torch
Read full article: At one last reunion, veterans of La Raza Unida political movement pass along their torchBorn from the Chicano movement of the 1960s, La Raza Unida helped coalesce Texas Latino power and briefly formed the state’s third political party. Although the organization is long gone, its imprint on the state is unmistakable.
Jill Biden apologizes for calling Latino community ‘unique as the breakfast tacos’ in San Antonio
Read full article: Jill Biden apologizes for calling Latino community ‘unique as the breakfast tacos’ in San AntonioShe made the comment during a speech Monday in San Antonio to a Latino civil rights group.
10 incumbent judges lose in Harris County Democratic primary, 1 headed to runoff
Read full article: 10 incumbent judges lose in Harris County Democratic primary, 1 headed to runoffWith the polls long closed, the unofficial results show ten incumbent judges in Harris County lost in Tuesday's Democratic primary election and one is headed to a runoff.
Dems: Discovery, AT&T merger will hurt diversity, workers
Read full article: Dems: Discovery, AT&T merger will hurt diversity, workersHouse Democrats are raising concerns that the proposed merger of Discovery and AT&T’s WarnerMedia, a $43 billion effort to conquer the world of streaming, could affect diversity efforts in Hollywood and particularly hurt Latinos, who are already deeply underrepresented.
Las familias latinas en Texas demandan una educación más inclusiva
Read full article: Las familias latinas en Texas demandan una educación más inclusivaEl creciente número de estudiantes latinos en Texas tiene necesidades específicas que requieren ser atendidas, como un mayor y mejor acceso a la tecnología e información en español.
Democrats bet on early Latino outreach to avoid '20 pitfalls
Read full article: Democrats bet on early Latino outreach to avoid '20 pitfallsEven as Joe Biden flipped heavily Hispanic Arizona to Democratic, clinching the presidency, he underperformed with Latino voters in many other parts of the country.
‘In the Heights’ lifts hopes for a Latino film breakthrough
Read full article: ‘In the Heights’ lifts hopes for a Latino film breakthroughThe hype for “In the Heights” has brought great expectation to the Latino community in the United States, which has been historically underrepresented or stereotyped on the screen.
Barbers, artists help defy vaccine myths for people of color
Read full article: Barbers, artists help defy vaccine myths for people of colorA new wave of public health advocacy that is multilingual, culturally sensitive, entertaining and personal is rapidly replacing mundane public service announcements in the battle to stamp out the disinformation around COVID-19 vaccines in communities of color.
Inside the effort to add ‘Selena’ to the National Film Registry
Read full article: Inside the effort to add ‘Selena’ to the National Film RegistryLawmakers are hoping to boost Latino representation in the U.S. media by adding “Selena” to the National Film Registry, NBC News reported. The 1997 blockbuster movie starring Jennifer Lopez directed by Mexican-American filmmaker Gregory Nava has been nominated to be included in the registry by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, chaired by Texas U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro. “And this is one effort to make sure that Latinos are represented in the telling of American culture and the retelling of American culture, and part of that includes American films.”The film touched important cultural identity themes that depicted Mexican-American communities living between bilingualism and navigating personal connections between the two cultures, according to Castro’s letter. He felt there was a “renewed sense of urgency” to bring Latino representation in question after the El Paso shooting in 2019 that killed 23 people, NBC News reported. Castro told NBC News he will continue to push for more Latino representation in media and film to the U.S as congressman after his term as chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus ends this weekend, hoping to tackle the invisibility of the community he represents.
US population growth smallest in at least 120 years
Read full article: US population growth smallest in at least 120 years(AP Photo/Donald King, file)The U.S. population grew by the smallest rate in at least 120 years from 2019 to 2020, according to figures released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau — a trend that demographers say provides a glimpse of the coronavirus pandemic’s toll. Population growth in the U.S. already was stagnant over the past several years due to immigration restrictions and a dip in fertility, but coronavirus-related deaths exacerbated that lethargic-growth trend, said William Frey, a senior fellow at The Brooking Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program. “I think it’s a first glimpse of where we may be heading as far as low population growth," Frey said. Among the states, Idaho had the largest single-year population increase, growing 2.1% to 1.8 million residents. Sixteen states lost population, including California, the nation’s most populous state, which declined 0.18% to 39.3 million residents.
Utah senator blocks national museums for Latinos, women
Read full article: Utah senator blocks national museums for Latinos, womenWASHINGTON – A lone senator from Utah has singlehandedly blocked the bipartisan approval of two new national museums to honor American Latinos and women, arguing that “last thing we need is to further divide an already divided nation.”Republican Sen. Mike Lee objected Thursday to the creation of the two proposed Smithsonian museums, stalling two projects that have been in the making for decades and enjoy broad bipartisan support. Senate approval would have sent the legislation approving the Latino museum to President Donald Trump for his signature. The Senate was attempting to pass the measures by voice vote, which requires every senator's consent. Lee said he sees an exception for museums dedicated to American Indians and African Americans that already sit on the National Mall. “We have been systematically excluded, not because this senator said so but because the Smithsonian itself said so,” Menendez said.
The message behind Texas’ Latino vote
Read full article: The message behind Texas’ Latino voteHOUSTON – During the November election, Latinos in Texas helped former Vice President Joe Biden secure his bid for the White House. However, Zermeno said, this doesn’t mean the Latino community isn’t engaged“We are seeing a tremendous uptick in participation,” Zermeno said. “The Latino vote has always been kind of nuanced,” said Michael Adams, PhD., chair of Texas Southern University’s political science department. “I think, too, both parties dialed in the Latino vote for this election,” said Diaz. On the flip side, there’s not an articulated approach to the Latino vote.”The election-eve poll from the research firm Latino Decisions also ranked priorities in the Latino community based on answers.
To court Latinos, Democrats have to expand strategy in 2022
Read full article: To court Latinos, Democrats have to expand strategy in 2022Latinos also now account for 24% of eligible voters in Arizona, compared with 19% in 2012, according to Pew Research Center. And how or whether Democrats can keep that enthusiasm in the 2022 midterm elections will require a lot of work. But it’s also incumbent on campaigns to prioritize Latino voters by spending time and money in their communities consistently, not just right before an election. “And that’s something this administration hasn’t done.”To sway Latino voters, she said Democrats need to take the tactics used in Arizona to other states. In Arizona, Democrats presented Trump as the boogeyman, getting voters to show up, while in south Florida, Republicans used socialism to drive voters to Trump, Shope said.
Confounding Democrats, Trump makes inroads with Latinos
Read full article: Confounding Democrats, Trump makes inroads with LatinosAnd even in Nevada, where Democrats' strength among Latinos had powered the party to dominance, there were some signs of new Trump support among Latinos frustrated at the economic toll of coronavirus-related shutdowns. Democrats had hoped this would be the year when their strength among Latino voters would translate into victories in Florida and Texas, a game-changer that would reshape presidential politics. But Trump's margins dashed those hopes and prompted debate on whether the party was taking Latino voters' support for granted. Forty-one percent said they approved of the way Trump has handled the public health crisis, compared with 34% of Latinos nationally. The most dramatic shift in Latino voters came in Florida.
Residente signs with Sony Music to create TV, films and more
Read full article: Residente signs with Sony Music to create TV, films and moreResidente, the most decorated winner in the history of Latin Grammys, has signed a multi-year deal with Sony Music Entertainment to launch 1868 Studios. Residente, the most decorated winner in the history of Latin Grammys, has signed a multiyear deal with Sony Music Entertainment to launch 1868 Studios. Under this new venture, which the company announced Thursday as “groundbreaking,” the Puerto Rican rapper and Sony Music Latin/Iberia will create, produce and globally distribute original content across multiple formats and in Spanish and Engish. 1868 Studios takes its name from the Grito de Lares (Cry of Lares,) the first major revolt against Spanish rule in Puerto Rico on September 23, 1868. “It is the only day that Puerto Rico has been independent, for eight hours,” Residente noted.
Californians to vote on racial, gender preference programs
Read full article: Californians to vote on racial, gender preference programsJesse Jackson asks a crowd for donations to the advertising fund to stop Proposition 209 during a rally in the Westwood section of Los Angeles. The U.S. Supreme Court has long outlawed racial quotas, but it has ruled that universities may use tailored programs to promote diversity. Opponents include Ward Connerly, an African American businessman and former University of California regent who pushed for the 1996 ban. They say government should never discriminate by race or gender, and the only way to stop discrimination is to end it. The numbers of Latino and Asian American residents — and voters — have grown, although likely voters are still disproportionately white.
Wanted: Bilingual poll workers who reflect U.S. diversity
Read full article: Wanted: Bilingual poll workers who reflect U.S. diversityThe coronavirus has upended how elections officials recruit poll workers, who are typically older and thus more susceptible to becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. The email came in at 7:54 p.m., desperately seeking 100 poll workers because of an expected shortage. During the August primary, nearly 25% of the county's 1,289 poll workers were bilingual; in the 2016 general, about 20% were. When early voting starts Oct. 13, three bilingual election workers will staff each of the county's 122 voting locations. Harvey Soto, the fund's democracy coordinator, said it has already recruited 300 poll workers for Miami-Dade County alone.