Study: Latino Stereotypes Strong Regarding Education, Crime, Unemployment

Study: Latino Stereotypes Strong Regarding Education, Crime, Unemployment

Mary Mata August 20, 2012

PRESS RELEASE DENVER — A new study led by the University of Cincinnati examines stereotypes of immigrants from four global regions and measures opinions of the impact of immigration on […]

“DREAMers” Facing Scammers And Unknown Risks

Mary Mata

By Peter Malof, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas – The federal program allowing certain young, undocumented immigrants to apply for temporary legal status just rolled out last week, but […]

One Dreamer Applies For Deferred Action With Job Offers In Hand

Mary Mata August 17, 2012

By Griselda Nevárez, Voxxi Gabriela Perez said she qualifies for President Barack Obama administration’s deferred action program and has school records, awards, recommendation letters from teachers and her bachelor’s degree […]

Morning NewsTaco

NewsTaco

Friday August 17, 2012 Federal court gives 5 Florida counties extra early voting days (The Washington Post): A federal court on Thursday gave five Florida counties four extra days of […]

Undocumented Latinas More Vulnerable To Domestic Violence

Mary Mata August 15, 2012

By Silvia Casabianca, Voxxi The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) waits in limbo for reauthorization in Congress. While legislators discuss content, thousands of women are suffering the physical and mental consequences of […]

Meet The Most Powerful Latinas In U.S. Politics

Mary Mata August 14, 2012

By Kalyn Belsha, Voxxi Whether they’re serving on the bench, in Congress or at the White House, these six powerful Latinas have each made political history in their own way. Hilda Solis, […]

For High Schoolers Considering Science Majors In College

Mary Mata August 13, 2012

By Yessenia Gutierrez, Being Latino As we’ve recently pointed out, Latinos are making enormous headway in educational attainment, but we still lag behind non-Hispanic whites. While there are certainly institutional […]

Has The Quinceañera Lost Its Meaning?

Mary Mata

By Maria Chaidez, Our Tiempo I have only the fondest memories of my own Quinceanera, which took place a decade and some ago. I remember every detail from my dress […]

Morning NewsTaco

Mary Mata August 9, 2012

Thursday August 9, 2012  Census Bureau Releases Results From 2010 Census Race and Hispanic Origin Alternative Questionnaire Research (EIN News):  The U.S. Census Bureau released research today from its 2010 […]

Learning To Save Our Frijoles For A Rainy Day

Mary Mata August 7, 2012

By Maitri Pammo, Being Latino I do not enjoy speculating on stereotypes.  I am particularly peeved when the stereotype involves gender.  Yet, what factors may account for the recent data that signals […]