Senate Democrats block Obama-backed trade deal
Senate Democrats block Obama-backed trade deal
*This is important specifically because of how Latino attitudes toward internationa trade are percieved in the higest levels of national politics. Read down to the 9th paragraph, where the article […]
‘White Appreciation Day’ discount extended to everyone
*Remember the Latino-owned BBQ joint that planned a “White appreciation day” for June 11? The owner got slammed on social media and received a bomb threat on Sunday. Now he’s […]
Latino BBQ joint to host ‘White Appreciation Day’
*At first I though this was a joke. But these guys are serious – although the idea began as a joke. On June 11, white people get a 10 percent […]
Midlife Latinas Are Boosting U.S. Entrepreneurial Numbers
*The number of Latina-owned businesses has more than tripled since 1997. While new business activity is in a slump across the country, Latinas are the fastest growing cohort among U.S. […]
Target takes aim at new ‘core’ customer: young Latinos
*Here’s a new concept that national marketers are focusing on: Latino millennials are “in the sweet spot.” That means that young Latinos are the emerging growth market, forming new families, […]
US Latino Unemployment Rate Rises in March, More Latinas Unemployed Than Latino Males
*Latino unemployment rose to 6.8 percent from February to March. Overall, not good news. But if you’re looking for a silver lining, a year ago the Latino unemployment rate was […]
Austin-area rep. wants landlords to think twice before disregarding eviction laws
*A follow-up to the Austin piñata store story. The store, Jumpolin, was allegedly demolished without notice to make room for a South By Southwest related event. In response, a Latino […]
Without Hispanics, America’s Corporations Can’t Grow and Compete
*There have been, and will contoinue to be, many stories and commentaries written about the Latino opportunity gap and the things that need to be done to fix it. Here’s […]
SXSW panel discussion focuses on Latino entrepreneurship
*Interesting. While a Latino business was demolished in Austin, Texas, to allegedly make room for a SXSW coincidental eventent, inside Southby a panel discussion covered the need for Latinos to […]
U.S. economy being fueled by success of Hispanic-owned business
*How’s this for a story of transformation: According to a Pew Report the average white household is worth 10 times more than a Latino household. But, there are presently 3 […]
