Latinos

Includes people who have come from Mexico, Central America, South America, and Caribbean Islands where Spanish is spoken.
Once struggling to learn English, student now heads for Harvard med
"Next stop, Harvard University in August. Carlos also was accepted at Madison, the Medical College and the University of Chicago. He hasn't decided on a... read more
Poorer are More Obese, Study Finds
The smaller the paycheck, the bigger the belly, say many researchers who study poverty and obesity. It might seem like a paradox, but not having enough... Visit website
Health Information Podcasts and Videocasts in Spanish Now Available
Escoja a Su Médico: Choosing a Doctor. This 60-second podcast offers listeners suggestions for ways to select a doctor who meets their medical needs. You... read more
Courage in Arizona
Four students risked everything to urge passage of an immigration reform bill. Too bad nobody in Washington has been able to muster the same kind... read more
Illegal Immigrant Students Protest at McCain Office
It was the first time students have directly risked deportation in an effort to prompt Congress to take up a bill that would benefit illegal immigrant youth.... read more
On Names and Religion: New York's Ethnic media Take on Complex Issues
From New York’s ethnic newspapers, items particular to their individual readership. In the past month, a Chinese newspaper looked at a debate swirling around the name... read more
Cities of Migration--Integration Ideas Source
Cities of Migration seeks to improve local integration practice in major immigrant receiving cities worldwide through information sharing and learning exchange. There are online resources... Visit website
Healthy Roads Media
Healthy Roads has revised its website and added a substantial number of new resources in several media formats. It provides access to health information in... Visit website
Immigration Advocates Rally for Change
On May 1, protesters marched, hoping to add momentum to their call for Congress to act on an immigration overhaul. (By Julia Preston of the... read more
Best Resources on Cross Cultural Health Care Sought
Help build an online database of cultural competence resources in health care. From Julia Puebla Fortier of DiversityRx: The challenge: Tell the world about your favorite... read more
Mexicans, Indians, Filipinos Are Highest Numbers of New US Citizens
Interesting immigration stats from New America Media. Visit website
El Otro Lado: Immigrant Stories Become Public Art
You can glimpse the lives of Santa Fe youth in public art displays around the city. The Academy for the Love of Learning created El Otro Lado (“the... read more
Immigrants in America: A Hollywood Perspective
The Paley Center for Media & The Opportunity Agenda PresentImmigrants in America: A Hollywood PerspectiveWhat: A timely conversation with artists and activists on how arts,... read more
Growing Split in Arizona Over Immigration
Immigration has always polarized residents of Arizona, a major gateway for illegal immigrants. But the new law signed by Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday has... read more
Co-op Proves that the Poor Can Eat Organic, Too
CUENCA, Ecuador, Apr 25 (IPS) - "There is no reason why we poor people have to eat badly," says Ecuadorian farmer Juan Anguisaca. "It's not true that... Visit website
La Colectiva members celebrate social media campaign launch
The social media campaign, Communicating Our Strengths and Our Hopes" was 2 years in the making. Colectiva Member Yesenia Perez said she is proud to... View video
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Free DVD: 20 Stories of Domestic Violence
Arianna, Veronica, Tulio, Gustavo, and 16 others tell their stories of violence. The 20 Stories are on a DVD along with a curriculum guide and... read more
Latino groups to release voting score card on immigration issues
Turning up the political heat for immigration reform, major Latino organizations plan to unveil today a voting score card that found that 40% of California... Visit website
Disabled Immigration Detainees Mistreated
A study has found mistreatment of the mentally ill held in immigration detention. Nina Bernstein in the New York Times. read more
In Nebraska, issues of immigration and abortion collide
A bill is withdrawn that would have provided prenatal care for illegal immigrants. It had support from the state's powerful antiabortion contingent, but immigration has... Visit website
Tens of Thousands March for Immigration Reform
In Washington, tens of thousands of demonstrators called for legislation this year to give legal status to millions of illegal immigrants. (Julia Preston, the New... read more
Lost Souls (Animas Perdidas)
A young Latina filmmaker chronicles the emotional journey of her uncle, a U.S. military vet deported to Mexico, and uncovers the secrets of her family’s... read more
Study: Lumping Ethnic Groups in Mental Health Research Leaves Many Untreated
Research into depression care that lumps together different ethnic groups misses important differences among them and the care they need, a new study reports. Visit website
Language Portal from the Migration Policy Institute
The Migration Policy Institute's National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy is pleased to announce the launch of a health care resources component within our Language... Visit website
New Mass by Henry Mollicone honors the nation's immigrants
The creator of operas, film scores, ballet scores, song cycles and more, Mollicone will celebrate the nation's multicultural roots musically, and also in a religious... Visit website
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