Hispanic News

San José, Calif.—  An increasing number of young Hispanics are enrolling in college, according to research from the Pew Hispanic Center. To support this growing trend and its mission of providing access to quality higher education for Hispanics and others serving diverse communities, The National Hispanic University (NHU) announced it will…

Sec rep to cover activities in Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee,Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina     WASHINGTON – Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced the appointment of Millie Herrera as her regional representative  n Florida,Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina. Herrera is based in Miami, Fla. “I am delighted to welcome Millie to the Labor Department team,” said Secretary Solis. “Her…

As Long as “Secure Communities” and 287(g) Jail-Based Programs Continue Unaddressed, Fear Will Continue to Undermine Community Policing   Link to this week’s Call Recording: http://americasvoiceonline.org/page/-/americasvoice/audio/287G%20022812.mp3 Washington, DC -- The Obama Administration’s announcement that it would phase out one component of its troubled 287(g) immigration enforcement program has been hailed by…

ICYMI: Oscar Nominees, Hollywood Director Highlight Immigration Reform on Hollywood’s Biggest Night George Clooney, Demián Bichir and Chris Weitz Advocate for Common Sense Immigration Reform at the Oscars   This past Sunday movie stars and a Hollywood director lifted up an important message for viewers as they celebrated the Oscars. …

Agency kicks off effort to ensure that immigration pathways for foreign entrepreneurs are clear and consistent, and better reflect today’s business realities. WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas hosted an Information Summit today at the NASA Research Park in Moffett Field, Calif., to launch the USCIS Entrepreneurs…

They also launched YouTube Latino Channel New website and YouTube channel part of an unprecedented effort by the labor movement to reach Latinos online www.aflcio.org/En-Espanol www.youtube.com/user/AFLCIOLatino. (Washington, DC, March 1) -  The AFL-CIO is launching a new, redesigned “En Español” website as part of a continuous effort to engage with…

Generation Opportunity Releases Full Series of Online Grassroots Training Guides in Spanish. WASHINGTON – (3/1/12) – Generation Opportunity – a rapidly growing organization with over two million Facebook fans that is mobilizing young adults through a strategy based on social media and ground operations – has added to its popular…

Events Nationwide Connect the Two Services to Help Moms Raise Healthier Families. WASHINGTON, DC, February 28, 2012 – The Centers on Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency that provides health coverage for more than 43 million children, and the country’s largest mobile health information service announced a partnership today…

LOS ANGELES, California—The National Domestic Workers Alliance congratulates actress Octavia Spencer on winning the Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance as Minny, a domestic worker, in The Help. At a special Oscar viewing party in Los Angeles, domestic workers erupted in applause at Ms. Spencer's win, chanting, "We…

Neoclassical Honoré Lannuier and Duncan Phyfe. How Did it Get to Baltimore? Peter Kenny of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Offers Some Answers on March 1. Baltimore, Maryland (February 24, 2012) – The Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) will explore the work of 19th century New York furniture makers Duncan Phyfe…