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…
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New American Funding Pledges $25 Billion in New Mortgages for Hispanic Homebuyers
New American Funding has joined the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) in their initiative to increase sustainable Hispanic home ownership. The national mortgage lender has promised an impressive $25 billion in new mortgages to the cause. Approximately 14% of homebuyers in 2016 financed their purchase with a…
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Obesity in Hispanic Teens Causes Host of Health Issues, Including Increased Hypertension
According to the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, a full 14% of Hispanic men and 6% of Hispanic women suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that prevents proper breathing while sleeping. This condition can be life-threatening as it involves periods of partial or complete airway obstruction while…
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Spanish-Language Network Is Now Airing ‘Top Gear’
Spanish-language television network HITN is revving their engine as the first Hispanic network in the United States to air “Top Gear”. According to a network press release, HITN began airing seasons 14 through 16 in early May. The program will be available in English with Spanish subtitles. The BBC program…
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Hispanic, Black, and Asian Women Less Likely to Have Immediate Breast Reconstruction
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…
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Major Property Damages Tallied After Weekend Storm in Dallas
A weekend storm in Dallas sported winds over 80 MPH and caused more than its fair share of damage in the surrounding areas. Now, tree removal companies are saying they have to prioritize the most important jobs and put others on hold because of the sheer number of requests they’ve…
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Malibu Stands Up For Undocumented Immigrants, Becomes Sanctuary City
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.…
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NYC’s Opportunity Charter Fights to Continue Serving Vulnerable Students
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…
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Report: U.S. Businesses Should Focus on Bringing in Hispanic and Latino Consumers
These days, many consumers are doing the bulk of their purchasing through digital means. And even when buyers head to a brick-and-mortar store rather than buying an item online, they’ll often check their phones to find a nearby location or a good deal. In fact, every one out of three…
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Arsenic in Water? For These Chileans, It’s No Problem
Surprisingly, only 1% of the Earth’s water is suitable for drinking. However, for some in Chile’s Atacama desert, the options for fresh water are even more limited — and dangerous. In fact, these people have had to deal with poor water conditions for thousands of years. Water laced not only…