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Undocumented Law Graduate Awaits California Supreme Court Decision
May 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Sergio Garcia graduated from law school three years ago, but he cannot practice his profession because he is undocumented, and so the California Bar Association is asking the state Supreme Court to make an exception and approve his license. continue reading »
MALDEF to Sue California Car Washes for Unlawful Labor Practices
May 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
MALDEF will hold a press conference on Monday May 21, 2012 to announce details of a class action lawsuit against multiple southern California car washes. The car washes have maintained unlawful labor policies and practices resulting in thousands of hours of free labor at each car wash and a work environment depriving workers of their right to be paid, MALDEF is alleging. continue reading »
Could Hispanic Women Represent New Healthcare Marketing Target? Survey Says Yes
May 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A new national survey commissioned by Cultur Health shows healthcare marketers should target insured Hispanic women ages 25-35. These young Latinas, representing a rapidly growing Hispanic demographic, are key healthcare gatekeepers – managing their own health needs and frequently those of their families, parents, grandparents and other relatives as well. continue reading »
More Latin Americans Have Wanderlust
May 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Countries like Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia and especially Brazil are being watched attentively by the World Tourism Organization, or UNWTO, because of the "interesting growth" in the number of international tourists coming from those countries, an organization official said here Saturday. continue reading »
UN Urges Central America to Fight Organized Crime in the Region
May 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Senior United Nations officials drew the world’s attention to threats posed by transnational organized crime and drug trafficking in Central America and called for concerted global efforts to combat the scourge, which they said is spreading to other continents. continue reading »
Social Security Releases Illinois’s Top Baby Names of 2011
May 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Illinois for 2011. Alexander and Sophia topped the list. continue reading »
J.T. Ready: The Link Between White Supremacy and Anti-Immigration Groups in Arizona
May 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Jason Todd Ready was a neo-Nazi who didn’t try to hide the fact that he was ready and willing to use deadly force on the U.S.-Mexico border to stop the incursion of undocumented immigrants. That his life came to a violent end was no surprise to those who, over the years, had tried to raise awareness about the danger to society posed by Ready and his associates. continue reading »
Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips Go Head-to-Head for ‘American Idol’ Title
May 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The audiences have spoken and the final two on American Idol have been revealed to be Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez. Joshua Ledet was eliminated on Thursday night, and he wanted to keep it together and not shed any tears – but when he started to get comfort from everyone else he “lost it a little.” continue reading »
Infographic: Bilingualism Across the U.S.
May 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
While a majority of the country's population spoke English in 2007, data reveals that the population that speaks a language other than english has been increasing for about 30 years. While some may not like the sound of that, it does present the opportunity for those children to grow up as bilinguals. continue reading »
2 Suspects Apprehended In Connection With Murder of Honduran Journalist
May 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Two people have been arrested and two others are being sought in connection with the abduction and murder of journalist Alfredo Villatoro, the head of the Honduran National Police said. continue reading »
Environmental Group Commends Mexican Farmworker For His Stance on Food Justice
May 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Lucas Benitez, a Mexican immigrant who helped organize fellow farmworkers in Florida, shared with colleague Greg Asbed the Natural Resources Defense Council's Growing Green Award in the category of Food Justice. continue reading »
New U.S. Census Report Shows More Than Half of Infants Are Minorities
May 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff
For the first time in U.S. history, the majority of the population under the age of 1 are minorities, according to figures released Thursday by the Census Bureau. continue reading »
First Hispanic Woman to Preside On New Mexico Supreme Court Shares Advice for Young Latino Women
May 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Judge Petra Jimenez Maes, well-known for her efforts to promote diversity, is the first Hispanic woman to preside on the New Mexico Supreme Court. continue reading »
Survey: Majority of Hispanic Teens Guilty of Texting While Driving
May 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Findings from a new survey commissioned by AT&T as part of the "It Can Wait"campaign indicate Hispanic teens are highly vulnerable when it comes to texting while driving. A shocking 54 percent of Hispanic teens admit to texting while driving, compared to 41 percent of Caucasian and 42 percent of African-American teenagers. continue reading »
The “Most Beautiful” Latinos Celebrate At People en Español Magazine Gala
May 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Mexican songstress Thalia, in a sensual and short dress designed by Roberto Cavalli, and Dominican TV host Charytin Goyco in an elegant black outfit by countryman Oscar de la Renta, turned heads in New York during their red carpet appearances for People en Español magazine's "50 Most Beautiful" issue gala. continue reading »
