Tanto Vilar como otros líderes comunitarios y organizaciones como Alianza hacen énfasis en la importancia de que los latinos se movilicen a las urnas en estas elecciones
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4 reasons Latinos must vote in this election
Presidential candidates want the Latino vote, since this group has experienced the second-highest growth rate among major racial and ethnic groups in the US electorate since the previous presidential election.
A Puerto Rican mom in Orlando has a message for Latinos: Vote for our future
Marlyn Rivera and her husband, José Ortega, have raised their three children in Orlando, and now they are seeing how family and friends are struggling with the high cost of living.
Latinas drive US economic growth with $1.3 trillion contribution, outpacing non-Latinos
The $1.3 trillion economic contribution by Latinas is about as much as the GDP of Florida, and only surpassed by California, Texas, and New York, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say
As the nation’s largest minority group — 19.5% of the total population, according to the 2020 census — Latinos form a key voting bloc in what’s shaping up to be a tight presidential election.
Video: What will a Harris presidency mean for Latinos? Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff explains
Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot, and make a voting plan here.
Video: Johanna Lopez sees Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris as a beacon of hope for Latinos
Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot, and make a voting plan here.
Video: This 18-year-old has a message for other young Latinos
Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot, and make a voting plan here.
Young Latinos at Orlando concert tell us what’s driving them to the polls
Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot, and make a voting plan here.
Johanna López sees Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris as a beacon of hope for Latinos
The vice president is part of the administration that has supported Puerto Rico the most.
HIV crisis among young Latinos: A Florida asylum seeker’s journey
Analysis found Latinos are experiencing a disproportionate number of new infections and diagnoses across the US, with diagnosis rates highest in the Southeast.
Hialeah Has the Highest Concentration of Latinos in the US
Census projections say that in 2030, the US population is projected to grow slowly and become more racially and ethnically diverse.
How Afro Latinos Changed the Music World
During Black History Month, what better way to celebrate Afro Latinos, than by honoring some of the artists that continue to carry the torch lit by the early queens and kings of Latin music?
Biden’s Pardon for Federal Marijuana Possession Will Benefit Latinos
Bipartisan lawmakers and civil rights groups have called on the president repeatedly to use his executive authority to start righting the wrongs of prohibition, which disproportionately affects people of color.
Ricky Martin and Lin-Manuel Miranda Team Up to Support LGBTQ Latinos
The performers announced the Hispanic Federation’s new initiative that will offer grants to Latino LGBTQ organizations to better serve those communities.
Florida Sen. Víctor Torres, Jr.: ‘Latinos Need to Know That en la Unión Está la Fuerza’
As a Floricua, Torres is aware of the issues affecting Boricuas and Latinos in the state. He lists “the lack of good paying jobs, finding affordable housing and health care, and getting kids a good education,” as some of the reasons to “change who is the governor in 2022.”
Florida GOP Lawmakers Refuse to Expand Medicaid. This Is How It Hurts Latinos.
A recent study shows a correlation between the lack of Medicaid expansion and healthcare inequalities in low-income communities, particularly among Latinos.
Florida GOP Lawmakers Refuse to Expand Medicaid. This Is How It Hurts Latinos.
A recent study shows a correlation between the lack of Medicaid expansion and healthcare inequalities in low-income communities, particularly among Latinos.
Latinos Were Undercounted in the Census. Here’s Why It Matters.
Undercounted states can lose out not only on political representation and Electoral College votes, but, very importantly, on federal funding that uses census data as a base. This can have a profound impact on individuals and families.
How Latinos Could Benefit if Biden Forgives Student Loans
More Latinos are getting college degrees, but that also means they have more student loan debt and difficulty paying it off.
This Religious Org Is Educating Latinos About the COVID-19 Vaccine
The National Latino Evangelical Coalition’s priority is to make sure Latinos understand the difference between COVID disinformation and facts.
Mariachis, Ivy Queen, Lin-Manuel Miranda: Here’s a Full Schedule of Latinos Featured in Biden’s Inauguration
The 2021 Biden-Harris Inauguration will surely be different yet spectacular, and Latinos will be part of the entire ceremony.
After Georgia: Show Up For Latinos Year-Round, Not Only When It’s Convenient
If you want to reach Latinos, you have to speak to each group individually and directly—and not just during the elections.
Latinos Are Familiar With Insurrection, but the Way the Attempted Coup Was Handled Was Unprecedented
An expert said Wednesday’s events in Washington question the moral authority of the United States regarding future involvement in international conflicts—something the country has done throughout history.
How Latinos Helped Ossoff and Warnock Win Georgia—and Change the Future of America
The Georgia Senate runoff elections gained two new Democrat senators, and Latinos, despite being a small portion of the population in Georgia, had a lot to do with flipping the state.
Latino Organizations’ Wish for the Reyes Magos? Get Latinos to Vote in Georgia!
Expert says Latino, Black, and Asian communities will be decisive in Tuesday’s runoff elections.
What Ricky Hurtado’s Big Win in Alamance County Means for NC Latinos
A longtime NC advocate for Latino residents says the state is reckoning with a powerful new bloc of voters that could change party politics.
One City, Two Realities: RNC Praises Trump’s COVID Response While Charlotte’s Latinos Cry For Help
In Mecklenburg County, 48% of COVID-19 cases are among the Latino community.
How Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” Plan Will Help Latinos and Other People of Color
The fourth and final part of Biden’s economic recovery proposal aims to “deal with systemic racism and advance racial equity in our economy.”
Thom Tillis Says Latinos Are Less Likely to Wear Masks. That’s Not True.
While talking about coronavirus’ impact on Latinos, Tillis blamed the crisis on Latino people not wearing masks. But multiple surveys say that’s not true.