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Hate crimes rose in Idaho in 2023. Here’s how much of that was directed at Latinos
“It is meant to other certain groups. It’s meant to scapegoat certain people who haven’t done anything,” ACLU leader said. “I think racism against Latinos is becoming very popular right now.”
- Gannett
'Stuck in time': Can workforce housing help Greenacres, Palm Springs retain Hispanic core?
Both cities are interested in redeveloping some of their older business areas. Some have proposed making workforce housing a key part of their plans.
- Palm Beach Daily News
The American Dream is alive in Greenacres, Palm Springs. Its Hispanic businesses prove it.
Greenacres and Palm Springs are filled with recent Hispanic and Caribbean immigrants who have had to reinvent themselves as entrepreneurs in the U.S.
- Gannett
'Stuck in time': What drew Hispanics to Greenacres, Palm Springs? Three share their stories
Since 1990, Palm Springs has become majority-Hispanic. Greenacres' Hispanic population is nearly 50%. Three residents share what drew them there.
- Palm Beach Daily News
By the numbers: Meet the new Greenacres, Palm Springs, where Hispanic workforce lives
Greenacres and Palm Springs were forgotten West Palm Beach suburbs. Now they're largely Hispanic and where the county's blue-collar workforce lives.
- Gannett
Palm Beach County housing crisis squeezing blue-collar workers out of two Hispanic cities
A key to Palm Beach County's blue-collar workforce are recent Hispanic immigrants. Housing costs may make many move from Greenacres and Palm Springs.
- Utah News Dispatch
Mexican baseball teams to visit SLC in October, test waters of Hispanic interest in sports
The Latino community in Utah is all in on the state’s hopes of hosting its own Major League Baseball franchise, some elected officials say. But, while those plans are still in the works, Mexicans in Utah will get to experience the feeling of having a baseball team from home play in Salt Lake City, with […] The post Mexican baseball teams to visit SLC in October, test waters of Hispanic interest in sports appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Kamala Harris comes out of the starting gate with a problem with Hispanic voters
National polls show Harris struggling to win the kind of support among Hispanic voters that Democratic candidates have long counted on, but there are recent signs of improvement.
Milwaukee Latino vote; group works to boost election turnout
The Latino population is growing, including in the swing states that will decide the presidential election.
- Daily Commercial
Fiesta time! Hispanics of Lake County brings cheer, cultural variety to Lake Square Mall
The Hispanics of Lake County Association's second annual Fiesta de las Americas was held July 20 at Lake Square Mall. Check out the photos.
Major Asian, Black, Latino groups come out in support of a Harris presidency
Kamala Harris made history in 2020 as the first Black, Asian, and female vice president. Now that President Joe Biden has stepped down from the 2024 presidential race, Harris has become his top potential successor in what is already set to be a historic election. Harris, the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, has already garnered the endorsement of major political action committees and advocacy groups representing Asian, Pacific Islander, Black and Latino voters.
A Texas school built to segregate Hispanic students is now recognized as a National Park
This school in Marfa, Texas was built on the basis of de facto segregation for Hispanic students but is now recognized as a National Park by the Biden administration.
A Deadly Robbery Reveals a Pattern of Targeting Latinos in Alabama’s Capital
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On the afternoon of June 4, Billy Daniel López García was making plans for the future. He took his girlfriend to a jewelry store and surprised her with a silver promise ring. He vowed to propose after her 20th birthday. Before heading out to celebrate, the couple went to check on López García’s father at the family’s grocery store, Tienda Los Hermanos, which sells products from their native Guatemala. They had been deeply unsettled by a string of violent robberies at other nea
Voto Latino pledges $44M to support Harris
Voto Latino is endorsing Vice President Harris on Monday in her bid for the White House, pledging its entire 2024 campaign budget to her cause. The civic engagement group, a key player in Latino campaign politics, supported President Biden’s reelection efforts and is a fierce opponent of former President Trump. “As far right extremists seek…
‘Close the chapter, move on,’ Latinos say after Sen. Menendez’s bribery conviction
In the wake of Sen. Bob Menendez's conviction in his federal bribery trial, Latino activists say they must find new voices for the community in Congress. The post ‘Close the chapter, move on,’ Latinos say after Sen. Menendez’s bribery conviction appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Crypto, GOP spending in Arizona Dem primary irks Latinos
A Democratic House primary in Arizona is attracting attention from GOP donors and a super PAC funded by cryptocurrency industry leaders, who are throwing their weight behind one side. Former state Sen. Raquel Terán (D), Phoenix Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari and physician Duane Wooten are running to replace Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), who is running for…
- Star Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio
Latino Festival livens things up in Geneva
Jul. 20—GENEVA — Memorial Field was transformed into a lively celebration of Latino culture with colorful displays of food, fun and entertainment on Saturday. Planning committee member Jeff Griffiths said this is the second annual Latino Festival. "We had a great partnership last year with Kiwanis Park," he said. "This Memorial Field location is just amazing. We've added great partners, great ...
‘The Long Game’ Dethrones ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ as No. 1 on Netflix: Why it Matters for Latinos and for Hollywood (Guest Column)
There’s been a lot of media commentary recently about an independent film called “The Long Game” that unseated “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” from its No. 1 slot on Netflix in the U.S. “The Long Game,” a period feel-good drama starring Jay Hernandez, Cheech Marin and Dennis Quaid, has also grabbed attention by ranking as …
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Latino voters want more action on climate and clean energy in Arizona, new poll finds
With Latinos now nearly 25% of voters in this battleground state, the election may hinge on policies related to Arizona's scorched and sunny climate.
Opinion | How the RNC weaponized Latino voices to excuse racist rhetoric
In his rambling acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Thursday night, former President Donald Trump unsurprisingly doubled down on anti-immigrant messaging.
How Biden, Trump are fighting for Black and Hispanic voters
As the 2024 presidential race intensifies, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are making their appeal to the growing Black and Hispanic voting blocs. Hispanics and Latinos are growing at the second-fastest rate of any major racial and ethnic group in the U.S. electorate since the last presidential election, according to Pew Research Center. The Black community makes up almost 14% of the population, and is projected to account for 14% of eligible voters in November, Pew found.
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
MAGA donors are pouring money to a Democrat in this Latino congressional district. Why?
Accusations are flying over MAGA funding in the Congressional District 3 race to succeed Ruben Gallego. What's up with that?
Congressional Hispanic Caucus political arm endorses Biden
The political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, BOLD PAC, endorsed President Biden’s reelection bid Friday, the group first told The Hill. “President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have delivered for the Latino community and CHC BOLD PAC is proud to endorse them for re-election. From historic investments in our infrastructure system to expanding…
Opinion: Despite noble intentions, California's environmental law is hurting Latinos
CEQA has been abused for decades to block affordable housing and drive up costs, taking the greatest toll on young residents and Latino households.
- Pocono Record
Local author to discuss book on traditional expectations of Latinas | Kulick
Kulick: Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez will discuss her book and the cultural construct of Marianismo at the Hughes Library in September.