Urgent response: Nonprofit fights surge in fentanyl overdoses among U.S. Latinos
Between 2007 and 2019, fatal overdoses among Latinos from opioids mixed with cocaine rose 729%. They have risen 4,600% when mixed with methamphetamines
Free, paid or live: Latinos consume more TV streaming than everyone else in the U.S.
A major factor seems to be the quantity and quality of Spanish-language content available through streaming
Mexican Fiesta: Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2024 in Miami
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 5. Notice that fiestas, bar crawls, and dining options begin on Friday 3.
Latino national leaders meet with Mayor Adams, praise New York City's handling of migration crisis
"There's much more we want to do, but we're clear on this: this is a national problem", said Adams
May Day 2024 for immigrant rights: rallies across the U.S. mark 2024's Labor Day
Immigrant right advocates take the streets on May 1st in across the country in states like California, Texas, Washington and Iowa.
New Department of Labor rule seeks to boost working conditions for temporary farmworkers
The new rule protects temporary farmworkers— a great share of which are Latinos— against employer retaliation, illegal recruitment practices and more.
Latino purchasing power set to be close to $3 trillion by 2026
A recent report by Acosta Group analyzes Hispanic shopper behavior in the United States
Latino-led venture capital firms drive job creation: Over 50,000 jobs generated in 2023, says SomosVC
Latino-led venture capital firms contributed to the creation of about 51,600 jobs in 2023. But despite these gains, representation remains a top concern
From consultancy to tutoring, here's how much Latinos in California earn working in different industries
As of mid-April, the average pay for the Hispanic-related jobs category in California is about $66,568 a year, approximately $32 an hour
New Biden administration rule to make millions more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay
The Labor Department announced a new rule that will extend overtime pay to salaried workers who earn less than $43,888 annually. It will go into effect July 1
These predominantly Latino cities in Texas have the lowest cost of living in the U.S.
According to a new study by SmartAsset, Houston, El Paso and Lubbock need the least amount of money to live well in the country
SNAP recipients in ten states and Puerto Rico to receive payments during April
With tax deadline having passed in mid-April, Americans are now preparing to receive tax refund. Here are some states that will be receiving SNAP soon.
Top psychology group says social media platforms are 'particularly risky' and 'not suitable for youth'
The American Psychological Association said that young people, whose brains are not fully developed yet, are less able to disengage from addictive experiences
A look at the health disparities lowering Latinos' life expectancy in the U.S.: the main causes
Despite progress made through initiatives like The Affordable Care Act, health inequity remains a persistent issue across the U.S.
Texas, California towns with large Latino populations offer the fewest opportunities to children
Metro areas heavily populated by Latinos tend to have significant childhood opportunities compared to other parts of the country, a study reveals
Job discrimination complaints seen as barrier to address Latino underrepresentation in college faculty
A GAO study identified the process of employment discrimination complaints as a significant barrier to addressing this
Here's Why Latinos in Corporate America Continuously Feel Overlooked and Pressured to Assimilate
From colorism to gender and immigration status, Latinos in the workplace are feeling overlooked despite being considered an economic powerhouse
National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. Appoints Inaugural Curator of Latino Art
Natalia Angeles Vieyra will serve as the Gallery's first associate curator of Latino art. The role is part of a larger initiative to promote the genre
Unexpected Rise in March Inflation: Here's Why Minorities May Face a Greater Impact
The Consumer price index unexpectedly rose 3.5% in March. While high prices affect Americans at large, the impact is not necessarily equitable.
Contrary to Stereotypes, Undocumented Immigrants Not Tied to Higher Crime Rates
A recently published study by NBER showed undocumented migrants not found to be the prime cause of crime. They are actually often the victims.
One in Four Latinos Forced to Sell Belongings to Afford Housing, Study Finds
Less than half of Latinos in the U.S. say they can easily afford their housing payments, leaving them needing to make sacrifices in their daily lives
Almost a Third of Children Under 12 Reported as Missing are Latino, Analysis Finds
Data from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children crunched by Telemundo
This Is How Widespread Americans Think Discrimination Toward Latinos Is
A survey by the Pew Research Center reveals that most Americans believe at least some discrimination is present in the country
Latino Voter Registration Rates Remain Among the Lowest in the Country: Here's Why
From systemic restrictions to lack of outreach, here are some of the reasons why Latinos continue to trail behind in voter registration.
Despite Rising Latino Homeownership Rates, National House Affordability Issues Persist
The average income that Americans must make has sharply increased in the past four years. However, Latino homeownership rate remains at an all-time high.
A Look At Latino Voters In New York Ahead Of The State's Primary Elections
Here's what else you should know about the Hispanic vote in the Empire State
'Poor Little Dove, You Fell for It': Exploring April Fool's and Latino Tradition of 'Día de los inocentes'
In Latin America, there is a similar celebration to April Fool's Day, known as "Día de los Inocentes," on December 28
Quality of Life, Latino Approval Drop Poses Challenges for Mayor Adams Ahead of 2025 Elections in New York
Eric Adams' handling of immigration and public safety are some of the reasons for the drop among Latinos
Controversial Herbicide Poses Disproportionate Health Risks for Rural Latino Communities in California
Despite links to Parkinson's disease and other health risks, Paraquat remains a widely used herbicide
Smithsonian Museum of the American Latino Settles Lawsuit Over Hispanic-Focused Internship
The Smithsonian now states that a Latino-focused internship is available to all students regardless of race.