Latinos

Includes people who have come from Mexico, Central America, South America, and Caribbean Islands where Spanish is spoken.
Most Depressed Adults Go Without Treatment, Especially Minority Populations
Most depressed adults in the United States don't get the minimum recommended treatment, and the vacuum is especially dramatic among minority populations. . . [O]ne in five... read more
Behind Closed Doors: Working Conditions of California Domestic Workers 2007
This 5-page report gathers data from 240 peer surveys conducted with immigrant domestic workers in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2002. Visit website
After L.I. Killing, Helping Immigrants Heal
The Lucero de America Foundation arose after Marcelo Lucero, a day laborer, was fatally stabbed in Patchogue. Seven youths are on trial. Visit website
Report: 'Dramatic' Increase in Latinos Using Internet
Latinos have surpassed black adults in their use of the Internet and are closing the gap with whites. Visit website
A Doctor’s Word--Prevent Diabetes with Diet and Exercise
By all accounts, Frances Vasquez ought to be a diabetic. At age 47, she was overweight and had high blood sugar. But she radically changed... Visit website
Fearing New Law, Arizona Immigrants Forego Health Services
Arizona's new law requires state workers to report undocumented immigrants who apply for public benefits, like health care, even when it's for their citizen children.... Visit website
Between Two Worlds: How Young Latinos Come of Age in America
Hispanics are the largest and youngest minority group in the United States. One- in-five schoolchildren is Hispanic. One-in-four newborns is Hispanic. Never before in this... read more
US Historical Immigration Trends - Update to Include 2008 Data
Find interesting data in easy-to-understand chart form: Age-Sex Pyramid of Immigrants, Age Distribution of Immigrant Population, Median Age Sex Ratio. From the Migration Policy Institute.... Visit website
An ambitious immigration bill
Via La Opinión, 16 December 2009. The immigration reform bill introduced yesterday in the House of Representatives by Illinois Congressman Luis Gutiérrez is co-sponsored by 87 other representatives... read more
Domestic violence victim from Guatemala granted asylum in US by immigration judge
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) After suffering 10 years of horrific abuse at the hands of her husband, Rody Alvarado fled her native Guatemala in 1995 and... Visit website
Javier Arellano, Salud Youth Leader
16-year-old Javier Arellano didn’t know what he was in for when he auditioned for SALUD 2008, now a returning youth participant find out why, for... read more
Health Organizations Launch Latino Social Network Campaign
The Latino community, a frequent user of the Internet and mobile phones, will have access to health information through popular social networks and video, reports... Visit website
Immigrants’ Health Coverage and Health Reform: Key Questions and Answers
This Kaiser Family Foundation issue brief provides an overview of key questions related to immigrants' health coverage and health reform, addressing subjects such as how... Visit website
Women Hotel Workers Suffer High Injury Rates
Working in a hotel can be hazardous to your health, especially for women and ethnic minorities, according to a recent study of occupational injuries among... Visit website
Prosperous Immigrants, Prosperous Americans
A report by Marshall Fitz outlines a 21st century immigration system that will stimulate innovation, enhance competitiveness, and cultivate a high-skilled U.S. workforce. Visit website
Latinos Rarely Mentioned in U.S. Media
A study of U.S. English-language news media found that only 3 percent of the coverage mentioned Latinos. Visit website
Postville, immigrants inching toward closure
Agriprocessors was the site of a May 2008 federal raid that caught 389 illegal-immigrant workers. About 300 were charged with aggravated identity theft or possession... Visit website
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Teatro Americano Youth Pass the Torch
First Published in the Latinos Progresando Email Bulletin. Immigration, gangs, family and school are some of the themes of Teatro Americano’s shows. Teatro Americano's latest... read more
Scholarship for Immigrants
“The Western Union Foundation's Family Scholarship Program is an educational initiative for migrants, immigrants, and their families in the United States that aims to help two members... read more
Latino Voters See Universal Health Care as Top Priority
A new poll finds that health care reform is now more important than the economy and immigration for many Latinos, and a solid majority is... Visit website
HIV-Positive Immigrants Make the Final Trip Home
An estimated 100,000 immigrants in the United States carry the virus that causes AIDS, and more than a fifth of them are Mexican. In the... Visit website
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Antonia Peña of National Domestic Workers Alliance speaks at social media campaign launch
Representing over 20 different domestic workers collectives across the United States, Antonia Peña of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, said that the campaign, "Communicating Our... View video
La Colectiva employer Nicky Trasvina speaks at social media campaign launch
At the launch of a unique social media campaign, "Communicating Our Strengths and Our Hopes" (Comunicando poder y esperanza), employer Nicky Trasvina said, "I can't... View video
La Colectiva member Raquel Botello speaks at social media campaign launch
At the launch of a unique social media campaign in November 2009, domestic worker and La Colectiva member Raquel Botello spoke with pride about being... View video
La Colectiva's social media campaign raises visibility of Domestic Workers
On November 11, 2009, the New Routes to Community Health project, Domestic Workers Safety and Dignity, launched a unique social media campaign to elevate respect... View video
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