The number of homeowners between 2000 and 2013 increased from 69.2 million to 74.7 million, with Latinos accounting for about 47% of homeowners during this time. This means that when the housing bubble burst, Latinos were hit particularly hard. Now that the economy is starting to dust itself off, the…
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Decreasing Access to Affordable Food and Healthcare Puts Hispanic Farmworkers in a Bind
The Affordable Care Act has been previously linked to a number of potential ill-effects, but could Obamacare actually cause higher food prices? A North Carolina Congresswoman has introduced a bill to exempt farmers from having to offer medical care to workers with temporary visas, reportedly in an effort to keep…
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New Study Shows Abortion Clinics Aren’t More Prevalent in Hispanic or Black Communities
For years, pro-life activists have stated that abortion clinics are more prevalently located in black and Hispanic communities across the U.S., specifically preying on communities of color.However, new statistics reveal that this argument is far from being based in fact.According to a July 11 Care2.com article, the Guttmacher Institute recently…
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Housing Market Recovery Ignores a Few Key Demographics
The housing market seems to have recovered since the recession — homes are selling faster and for more money than even a year ago. However, a new report compiled by scholars from top universities has revealed that the widely-publicized housing recovery hasn’t affected neighborhoods of color or working-class households.The report,…