Want Latinos’ votes? Ease college access – by Bill Maxwell
Bill Maxwell – The Tampa Tribune. A few days before Florida’s Republican primary, former Gov. Jeb Bush wrote a column suggesting ways the GOP could win the Hispanic
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High acheiving, low income, but ineligible for student aid
Some immigrant students discover dream of college is just a dream – The Seattle Times SEATTLE — When she was in the eighth grade, the student — now a senior […]
Report Urges Focus on Latino College Completion Rates
The nation‘s educators must work to improve college completion rates for Latino students if the United States is to remain economically competitive in the world, according to a report released […]
Republicans’ Big Problem in 2012 — Hispanics
By Andres Oppenheimer aoppenheimer@MiamiHerald.com Despite the avalanche of bad news for President Barack Obama, he remains the most likely winner of the 2012 elections. That’s the conclusion I reached after […]
Bloomberg Investing $30 Million of His Money in Program to Aid Minority Youth. By Michael Barbaro, Fernando Santos
By MICHAEL BARBARO and FERNANDA SANTOS The administration of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, in a blunt acknowledgment that thousands of young black and Latino men are cut off from New […]
Rick Perry Candidacy Would Help Republican Outreach to Latinos
While Texas Governor Rick Perry has a reputation as a strong conservative, his more moderate views on immigration reform might help Republicans attract Latino voters if he were to be […]
Race and Ethnicity in Digital Technology
By Gretchen Livingston Latinos are less likely than whites to access the internet, have a home broadband connection or own a cell phone, according to survey findings from the Pew […]
Hispanic College Degrees Getting a Push
Group focuses on Latinos starting but not finishing. By Melissa Ludwig State Rep. Joaquín Castro, D-San Antonio, and Excelencia in Education, a Washington-based nonprofit, announced a partnership Wednesday to boost […]
The League of United Latin American Citizens Files Redistricting Suit in TX
The League of United Latin American Citizens, the oldest and largest Latino membership organization in the United States, filed suit today against the State of Texas challenging the manner in […]
