It really seems as though there’s no industry that can’t be conquered by the Kardashian-Jenner sisters — including the industry of mobile apps. Kim Kardashian made waves when she released her own mobile app game in 2014 which, according to Fortune, brought in around $74 million in its first year…
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Black and Hispanic Activists Backing Proposal to Allow Illegal Residents Right to Vote
New legislation is being debated throughout New York City as a bill has been proposed that would allow undocumented noncitizens the right to vote in the city’s 2017 elections. According to WND.com, many of New York’s black and Hispanic activists are backing the proposal, which would give illegal aliens the…
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What Women Need to Know About Endometriosis
Recently, Girls star Lena Dunham took to Instagram to talk to followers about the pain she regularly experiences due to endometriosis. And despite the fact 13.6 million in the U.S. suffer from mild to severe endometriosis on a frequent basis, the posts were initially met with confusion and a lack…
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Mattel Releases New Diverse Line of Barbies, Represents Changing Beauty Ideals
Toy giant Mattel has released a line of Barbie dolls that aim to add diversity to the popular toy line. The new line features dolls with four body types, seven skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 different hairstyles. Considering the average woman will have more than 100 different hairstyles…
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Disproportionate Number of Hispanic Children in Colorado Without Insurance
In a recently released report by a Georgetown University research center and the National Council of La Raza, Hispanic children in Colorado have a significantly lower amount of healthcare coverage compared to their non-Hispanic peers. According to the report, the number of Hispanic children without insurance has decreased from more…
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Latino Advocates in Silicon Valley Urge Tech Companies to Up Their Game
Latino insiders in Silicon Valley — the epicenter of technology in America — say that after tech companies started publishing their employee diversity numbers two years ago, the tech industry is still not doing enough to ensure a diverse workplace. In the same way that 35% of passersby wouldn’t notice…
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Do You Know How, What, and Where to Recycle?
With the average person generating more than four pounds of trash every single day, keeping track of how to properly dispose of all the different kinds of waste can seem like an impossible task. This issue is what brought the city of Flagstaff, AZ, to roll out a new app…
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New Affordable Retirement Account Putting More Hispanics on the Path to Financial Security
Saving enough money to retire comfortably is a challenge for almost every American, but it’s even more difficult for the millions of Hispanics who are employed by small companies that do not offer retirement plans.According to NBC News, a new program being offered by the federal government could make it…
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Shipping Companies Collude, Break Anti-Monopoly Law, and Receive Staggering Fines
Chinese regulators have fined seven major international shipping companies 407 million yuan ($65 million) — the equivalent of 4% to 9% of the firm’s international shipping sales to and from China — for fixing prices after a 12-month investigation. The fines come after a year-long investigation. According to the National…
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Malnutrition is Slowly Becoming a Silent Epidemic Among Elderly Latino Population
Across the United States, elderly individuals in Latino communities are suffering from what is deemed a “silent” health crisis by many experts: malnutrition. The problem is becoming so rapidly prevalent that experts fear it may turn into a full-blown epidemic if not addressed accordingly. According to a recent study conducted…