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More than six months after Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out the island of Puerto Rico, the people are still in desperate need of help. Roughly one third of the island is still without power, and Puerto Rico still needs help with food and clean water after the storm. The category…
For the third consecutive year in a row, the percentage of Hispanic homeowners rose in 2017, and it still continues to rise. They are the only demographic in the United States that can claim this statement to be true. The Hispanic home ownership rate rose from 0.2% to 46.2% from…
Students from a Texas High School stepped up back in September to help those who were directly affected by Hurricane Harvey. The students held canned-food drives and supply drives to help people who were lacking necessary items. However, many students from the high school decided that the drives weren’t enough.…
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands are making new movements for island power grids that would rely on renewable energy. Many island countries have been moving toward renewable energy for years. CARICOM, an association of 20 Caribbean countries, has made a goal for energy…
Mental illness is still a taboo subject in the United States. And while the stigma may be starting to shift a little, a recent survey conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows just how far the nation has to go — especially when it comes to the connection between…
Even in the digital age, 85% of a business’s customers live or work within a five-mile radius of its storefront or office. But whether a company has only a brick-and-mortar shop or operates completely through an e-commerce platform, it seems that businesses may need to be more aggressive about marketing…
Although Botox is the most popular aesthetic procedure for women over age 35, this hasn’t always been the case within the Hispanic community. However, a 2009 report showed that the number of Hispanic clients who received Botox procedures increased by 18% nationwide from a year prior. In addition, 10% of…
In the wake of a Trump presidency, cities all across the U.S. have vowed to protect their undocumented immigrants. One of the latest metropolises to join these ranks is Malibu, California. Although the debate was heated, the proposal for Malibu to become a sanctuary city finally passed 3 to 2.…
UPDATED 11/10/20 Private school gives parents more control over the education their children receives. Because of their smaller size, students receive more one on one attention and personalized experience than they would at a public school. They also will have specialized educational or vocational programs that help the student focus…
Despite the pervasive rhetoric of President-elect Donald Trump, small businesses across the U.S. cite the need for more Mexican workers in their ranks. Employers who rely on low-skilled workers for survival — like those in the hospitality, construction, and agricultural industries — say that they’re struggling due to the shortage…