A conference targeting Latinos in the field of information technology is headed to Washington, D.C., and organizers say that the event is relevant now more than ever. The Latinos in Tech Innovation and Social Media (LATISM) 2015 conference will take place from Oct. 28 to 30 at the JW Marriott.…

Hispanic students and their parents are rejoicing at the news of a huge financial award intended to boost college attendance and graduation rates. According to Ed.gov, the U.S. Department of Education has awarded more than $51 million in grants to Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) to expand continued educational opportunities for both…

Every year in Tucson, the demographics are changing, and this has been clearly illustrated in a recent offering by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Hispanic Market Outlook. The outlook was presented on September 1 at a Chamber event. It takes into account factors of economic landscape and then…

When recruiters were interviewed about their hiring process, about one-third of them reported that they knew whether or not they were going to hire someone within the first 30 seconds of the interview. Generally speaking, this is due to confidence and sartorial codes. But if you’re Donald Trump, you may…

As politicians froth at the mouth to stake out extremist positions on immigration, a new report from the Pew Research Center shows that the United States is set to pass two historic milestones. On Monday, the research group released data showing that the percentage of foreign-born residents in the United…

Pope Francis has gained a reputation for being a sort of revolutionary in the Catholic Church, so it seems only fitting that he held an outdoor mass in Revolutionary Square this past Sunday during his tour of Cuba. The mass in Havana, was just the beginning of the Pope’s visit…

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…

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…

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…

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…