So let’s start with the bad news: A new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis confirms what activists have been saying for at least a decade. That is, black and Hispanic college graduates face a sizable debt and lifetime income gap compared to white college-grads. “The long-term…
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Study Finds Rural Hispanic Children Are Least Likely To Receive Medical Care
The numbers of Americans without health insurance have been dropping steadily over the past couple of years, but it’s becoming clear that not everyone is benefiting from better healthcare in the U.S. — despite the government’s best efforts. According to a recent survey, Hispanic children living in rural, impoverished areas…
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Marriott’s #LoveTravels Campaign Expanded to Include Latino Celebrities
Marriott International is revamping a successful marketing initiative specifically to appeal to Latino travelers. Last year, the hotel chain launched a content marketing and social media push under the #LoveTravels name, featuring celebrities such as Jason Collins, Geena Rocero, and Tim Howard sharing their travel experiences. Now, in collaboration with…
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Jeb Bush to Court Critical Latino, Puerto Rican Votes in Central Florida
Current Republican presidential candidate and former Florida governor Jeb Bush recently made a long-awaited return to the Sunshine State to reconnect with his old supporters and appeal to the state’s rapidly rising Latino population. According to the Washington Post, Monday, July 27 marked Bush’s first campaign efforts in Florida since…
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Anti-Obesity “Fat Letters” Shame Latino Kids, Have No Effect On Obesity
In 2003, Arkansas introduced a controversial new anti-obesity measure — body report cards for children. The report cards measure body mass index, the ratio of height and weight, to determine which children are obese. Also known as BMI letters, and even “Fat Letters,” critics say they are scarlet letters for…
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If Hispanic Americans are Thriving, Then Why Are Their Homeownership Rates So Low?
Among the racial or ethnic groups within the United States, the Hispanic and Latino population is thriving. With a population total of 54 million in the United States, Hispanics and Latinos make up 17% of the population — and this number is expected to double in the near future. Along…
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Potty Mouth: Kelly Osbourne Apologizes for Comments About Latinos Cleaning Toilets
Kelly Osbourne has apologized after she attempted to call out Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on the Aug. 4 episode of The View for his statements about Mexican immigrants, asking on air, “If you kick every Latino out of this country, then who is going to be cleaning your toilet,…