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The 2016 Presidential Election is shaping up to be one of the most critical and divisive in recent history, which means that, now more than ever, every vote counts. And with political issues on the table that may directly affect young Latinos, many organizations are aiming to make sure their…
Ah, sleep. One of life’s most elusive mysteries. It always seems like we need more of it than we have available. Those who constantly wage this war might be interested in knowing which day of the week is best for sleep. A new study from the data analytics company Firstbeat…
Despite being the fastest growing economic group in the United States, when it comes to health, Latinos are oftentimes overlooked. Other ethnic groups, especially white Americans, have been well examined in many areas of health, yet not enough is known about the Latino population. “Latinos are pretty much overlooked,” said…
In the last two decades, patent and trademark lawsuits have increased from 500 annually to an average of nearly 3,000 annually, and big corporations like Kentucky Fried Chicken are no exception, apparently. KFC launched a Hispanic marketing campaign last year that brought back its famous slogan “finger lickin’ good” —…
Globalization’s most unlikely export? Heavy metal. This extremely loud, extremely epic musical genre includes famous acts like Metallica, Pantera, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, and countless local bands headbanging away in sweaty rock clubs the world over. The average U.S. consumer is wearing or using about four leather products at any…
While one-fourth of customers who pay their bills electronically only have to worry about an improved relationship with their biller, some don’t have that luxury. Puerto Rico is nearly $72 billion in debt, and they’re searching for ways to resolve it. Enter Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the wildly popular…
According to the United States Department of Education, there are now more minority students in U.S. K-12 school systems than there are white students. Despite that, there still seems to be a lack of minority educators, specifically from the Latino community. New data from the Education Department’s Office of Civil…
Recently, General Motors announced that they would continue to manufacture automobiles without airbags until 2019 in Mexico. In the wake of this shocking announcement, Consejo de Latinos Unidos (CDLU), a Hispanic consumer advocacy group and public charity in the United States, officially denounced General Motors, accusing the auto company of…
For those living or planning to travel to the New Mexico area, the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum recently opened two new exhibits that you may want to check out. According to the Las Cruces Sun-News, a photography and ancient weaving exhibitions are expected to help the museum start…
New York City officials are trying to figure out where the city’s recycling goes once it is picked up.Experts estimate that the amount of waste produced in New York City ranges from 3.5 to 5.5 million tons every year.And it is mostly minorities who do the collecting. Each night, 4,000…