Morning NewsTaco

Morning NewsTaco

Mary Mata August 15, 2012

Tuesday August 15, 2012 Study to focus on political advertising and Latinos (CNN):  The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Kantar Media/Campaign Media and Analysis Group launched a project […]

IMMIGRANTS ARE A NET GAIN FOR THE COUNTRY

Mary Mata July 2, 2012

By Victor Escalante If Latino was a food brand, it would be a premium product on the shelf right now till the November elections. Past that point it’s anyone’s guess […]

2.3 Million Latino Business Owners Contribute To The Economy

Mary Mata March 1, 2012

By Susana Baumann Hispanic business owners play an important role in their communities that need not to be underestimated. Back in January, the Obama Administration announced the consolidation of the Small Business Administration as a […]

When Gentrification Goes Wrong: Chicago Bakery’s Racist Snafu

Mary Mata February 28, 2012

By Jose Cruz, OurTiempo.com Last week In less than 48 hours a controversy erupted within the Humbolt Park community of Chicago. Local Bucktown bakery Tipsy Cake owner Naomi Levine’s insensitive comments […]

Jessica Alba Launches Line Of Eco-Friendly Baby Products

Mary Mata February 14, 2012

Just months after the birth of her second daughter, actress Jessica Alba is adding the title of entrepreneur to her résumé, and launching a line of eco-friendly baby products. Alba, […]

Innovative Latinos Showcased At SXSW: The Social Revolución

Mary Mata February 1, 2012

This year at South By Southwest (SXSW) Latinos in the digital media space will have their very own lounge, party, and award ceremony highlighting their innovative work in social media […]

Georgia Politico Wants To Revisit HB 87 Add More E-Verify

Mary Mata November 21, 2011

Georgia State Rep. Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) said at a recent question and answer session that the HB 87 law requiring that companies with 10 or more employees use e-verify should be changed […]

Net Neutrality Saved In The Senate

Mary Mata November 10, 2011

Senate voted not to overturn net neutrality rules today, these rules don’t even take place until November 20. The Republican-backed measure failed 52-46 and the president had said he would have […]

Immigrants Can Become Successful Without Learning English

Mary Mata

The New York Times wrote a story this week highlighting immigrants who have become millionaires, despite not speaking English. In the context of the report, these entrepreneurs have been successful […]

One Way To Help Latina Entrepreneurs

Mary Mata November 9, 2011

Brenda Carrera cannot put her finger exactly on what it was that inspired her to become a business owner, but she does say it’s something she’s wanted to do for […]