The Importance of STEM Education for Latina Mothers
The Importance of STEM Education for Latina Mothers
By Maria Cardona, Latinovations Like any mother raising two young children, much of my attention is focused on their education with an eye toward their futures and the opportunities they […]
Let There Be Fire! – The Universal Language of Grilling
By Brenda Storch, La Vitamina T Summer is finally here, and in these latitudes, barbecue season often evokes images of sporting events and patriotic-themed cookouts. Of course, you need weather […]
Why the National STEM Education Fund Is So Important
By Maria Cardona, Latinovations Occupations in STEM fields are the second-fastest growing in the nation, just behind health care, according to a Georgetown University study. And while the nation is expected […]
Mexican American Honored as WWII Vet and Holocaust Survivor
By Vanessa A. Alvarez, NBCLatino Anthony Acevedo is one of the World War II veterans being honored today at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s 20th Anniversary Tribute in Washington, D.C. But unlike his fellow honorees, […]
Thomas E. Perez Expected to Face Tough Questions over Past Record
By Latinovations During his confirmation hearing today, Secretary of Labor nominee Thomas E. Perez is expected to face tough questions from Republican critics about his tenure as head of the […]
Chicanísima Chicago Cultural Calendar: April 2013
By Teresa Puente, Chicanísima We’re still waiting for spring to arrive in Chicago, but there are plenty of reasons to get out of the house this month. Here is a selection […]
1,008 Latinas in the United States turn 15 Each Day
By Jody Brannon, Latinovations The desire to connect with America’s growing Hispanic and Latino audiences has marketing firms parsing data, looking to help clients make sense of shifting demographics. With the […]
Young Latino Environment Goals for Obama’s (2nd) First 100 Days
By Latinovations While watching President Obama’s inauguration speech, Andrea Delgado felt a surge of optimism. Paradoxically, it was one of Obama’s more somber statements that gave her hope: his acknowledgement […]
Latino Joblessness Rose, But Employers Added 157K Jobs
By Fox News Latino The unemployment rate for the nation’s largest minority group rose to 9.7 percent in January from 9.6 percent in December, according to a labor report. Click […]
Latinos in the 113th Congress
By Silvia Manzano, Latinovations The 113th Congress includes a record number of thirty-eight Latinos elected officials. These notable numbers have both policy and political implications for the future of Latino […]