In many areas of the healthcare industry, the American Hispanic population seems to trail behind other ethnic and racial groups, and lower-than-average incomes and education levels aren’t helping matters any. But despite these setbacks, Hispanics actually have a higher life expectancy than both white and black Americans, according to a…
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Former First Lady of Florida Opens New Social Media Accounts to Better Connect With Hispanic Voters
It’s estimated that 70% of all social media users in North America are connected to at least one local business. As such, it comes as no surprise that politicians are turning to social media — in hopes of earning votes. And in an effort to secure the coveted minority vote…
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Rutgers Computer Science Graduate Encourages Women to Pursue Tech Careers
Vanessa Casanas, who recently graduated from Rutgers University-Newark with a 3.9 GPA and honors, isn’t a remarkable student just because of her impressive academic achievements. Canasas, a native of Colombia who majored in computer science, is remarkable because she succeeded in a primarily male-dominated academic field. In fact, she is…
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Hispanics Are Key Influence on Consumer Eating Trends
The U.S. is changing the way it eats. Several studies have found that where Americans are eating has been evolving as well. According to the latest report from The NPD Group, a global information company, the growing influence of Hispanics on other demographics is one of the main factors driving…
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New Report Reveals Hispanics, Latinos, Immigrants More Likely to Die on the Job Than Other U.S. Workers
Everyone has a bad day at work from time to time. Unfortunately, U.S. Hispanic/Latino workers face much more than a rough day at the office. According to a newly published report, they are more likely to be killed on the job than workers from any other racial or ethnic group.…
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Hispanics Have Longer Life Expectancy Than Other Groups, but Problems Still Plague Community
A new study out of California reveals that Hispanic residents in Sacramento have the longest life expectancy of any demographic in the area, despite hardships like poverty and high obesity rates. According to data from the 2014 Sacramento County Health Status Report, Hispanics have a life expectancy of 87.7 years…
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Across the U.S., Hispanic Homeownership is On the Rise
A new survey of homeownership across the U.S. reveals that the number of Hispanics who choose to own a home is still steadily on the rise, though last year’s growth slowing down to a more sustainable rate of increase when compared to years previous. According to Fox News Latino, the…
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The New Portland Mercado Combines the City’s Famous Culinary Culture With Its Growing Hispanic Community
Better known for its rose gardens, green lifestyle and many microbreweries, Portland, OR likely wouldn’t be the average person’s choice for Hispanic cuisine and culture. However, with Oregon’s Hispanic population growing five times faster than the state’s populace as a whole, this could soon change. In fact, the first step…
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Community-Focused Business Models Lead To Success for Young Hispanic Business Owners
According to a recent survey conducted by TD Bank, the Hispanic population in the U.S. isn’t just showing the potential to become an influential group in the tech industry — many Hispanics have already earned top spots in the business and technology sectors, and now, younger entrepreneurs are starting to…
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The Santa Rosa Cinco De Mayo Festival Soars After Legacy of Violence
Thousands of party-goers took to the streets of Santa Rosa, California recently for the Cinco de Mayo Festival, listening to mariachi bands and eating authentic Mexican cuisine. The Press Democrat reports that citizens from Santa Rosa and the surrounding towns came together to celebrate the Mexican holiday. Cinco de Mayo…