Representation Is a Deciding Factor in Choosing What to Watch But some groups like Hispanics are dramatically underrepresented in the top 50 TV shows, according to Samba TV TV Tech · Jun 20, 2023
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is running for president. Here are 5 things you should know Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is the latest Republican vying for the presidency — and the only Hispanic in the running so far. Miami Herald · Jun 18, 2023
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Announces 2024 Presidential Bid Suarez, a moderate Republican and the only Hispanic candidate, highlights economic development in campaign video Zenger · Jun 18, 2023
After Suarez’s California debut, Hispanic Republicans want to see what he stands for MIAMI — The name “Francis Suarez” didn’t really ring a bell with David Hernandez, whose mission is to bring more of California’s Hispanic voters to the Republican Party. But Hernandez is intrigued by the newly announced presidential candidate’s fresh face and interesting backstory. Miami Herald · Jun 17, 2023
Wells Fargo, rights group launch Latino homeownership plan Latinos' ownership rate is about 25 percentage points lower than non-Hispanic white Americans. Axios · Jun 14, 2023
‘Food for everyone’: Trump detours to Versailles restaurant to court Hispanic voters after arraignment MIAMI — Trump supporters gathered at Versailles late Tuesday afternoon to get a glimpse of the former president as he pulled up to the famed Cuban restaurant and bakery, walked in and immediately cried out: “Are you ready? Food for everyone!” Miami Herald · Jun 13, 2023
AI in medicine needs to be carefully deployed to counter bias – and not entrench it Powerful new artificial intelligence tools can perpetuate long-standing racial inequities if they are not designed very carefully. Researchers and regulators are taking note, but perils are vast. WEKU · Jun 6, 2023
Biden, looking to shore up Hispanic support, faces pressure to get 2024 outreach details right President Joe Biden’s small but notable past missteps when courting Hispanic voters have some activists worried that his reelection campaign won’t get crucial details right ahead of the 2024 election The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023
As Supreme Court considers affirmative action, colleges see few other ways to diversity goals After bans on affirmative action in states from California to Florida, colleges have tried a range of strategies to achieve a diverse student body The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Rate of Latinos killed by police skyrockets The death rate for Hispanics killed by police was 1.33 times the rate for white Americans. Axios · May 30, 2023
Gen Z is more obsessed with smelling good than ever Men and the Hispanic community are also helping drive the sale of high-end scents upward, Sue Nabi said. Fortune · May 30, 2023
Biden taps Philip Jefferson to be Fed's vice chair, Kugler as first Hispanic on Fed board President Joe Biden has nominated Philip Jefferson, a member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, to serve as vice chair of the board The Independent UK · May 12, 2023
Texas mall shooter among growing number of Hispanic white supremacists Advocates warn that racist organizations are evolving to appeal to more people, including Hispanics Axios · May 11, 2023
Texas Army base Fort Hood is renamed for Hispanic 4-star general Richard Cavazos The redesignation of the installation is part of the military's larger effort to rename bases and other sites associated with the Confederacy. Cavazos is the Army's first Hispanic four-star general. WEKU · May 9, 2023
The Conversation · May 9, 2023 People of color get so used to discrimination in stores they don't always notice bad customer service The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 8, 2023 Visit two outstanding Chicago museums with art and culture from Hispanic communities Recently, I visited the National Museum of Mexican Art and the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture. As a strong supporter of the Chicago area art scene, I couldn’t feel more proud of what our world-class city offers.
The Texas Tribune · May 2, 2023 Once again, tension builds after state police are deployed to a major Texas city A month after the Texas Department of Public Safety began patrolling Austin streets, city officials have both praised a drop in violent crime and condemned the operation’s disparate impact on Latino and Black residents. In 2019, Dallas faced the same challenges.
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 Almost half of midterm voters cast ballots early or by mail Almost 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
USAFacts · May 2, 2023 Traffic stop data reveals racial discrepancies in police enforcement Black Americans and Hispanic Americans were the most likely to be searched or arrested at a traffic stop in 2020.
Reason · May 1, 2023 Brickbat: It's Just Too Easy Explaining her vote against a measure to ban unlawful possession of a catalytic converter, Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman blamed automobile makers for making part too easy to steal. Council member Eunisses Hernandez voted against the measure as well, saying it could have a disproportionate effect on black…
The Guardian - US · Apr 29, 2023 Giuliani admits using ‘dirty trick’ to suppress Hispanic vote in mayoral race Former New York City mayor reveals voter suppression tactics from 1993 election to Steve Bannon and Kari Lake
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2023 Young Latinas are seeing a staggering rise in uterine cancer — and experts don’t know why Uterine cancer is generally more common in older women and is long known to disproportionately strike Black women. Now, new research adds to growing evidence that uterine cancer also is rising rapidly among reproductive-aged Hispanic women.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2023 Converted Crawford power plant is the kind of investment Latino communities need Hilco Redevelopment Partners’ conversion of the former Crawford power plant into a vibrant and sustainable logistics hub in Little Village is an example of how to remake industrial corridors.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 26, 2023 Texas House reaffirms the political maps it drew in 2021 The 150 districts didn’t change, but the vote ensured the House met its constitutional requirement to approve new maps in the first regular session following formal publication of the 2020 census results.
The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2023 Florida prosecutor sorry for racist memo that singled out Hispanic residents Document that advocated more severe punishments for Hispanic defendants ‘not the policy of this office’, Jack Campbell says