Latinos

Analysis: Latinos In Government

The political power of Latinos in America is growing.

2013/03/10

Teachers, Students And Parents Gather To Protest Closing Of 37 Philadelphia Schools

The rally was organized by the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools and Juntos, a non-profit that works for equal rights for the Latino immigrant community.

2013/01/29

Nominations Being Taken For October’s Hispanic Choice Awards

The Hispanic Choice Awards will return for the 9th year this October, but anyone wishing to submit a nomination can do so now through June 30th.

2012/06/08

Hispanic Choice Awards

The Hispanic Choice Awards will be held Oct. 16, 2012.

2012/06/07

(Cynthia Figueroa, president of "Congreso." Credit: Mike Dougherty)

Positively Philadelphia: ‘Congreso,’ Serving the Local Latino Community

“We are a multi-service organization. We focus on four core areas: education, employment, health, and social services,” says Congreso president and CEO Cynthia Figueroa.

2012/03/11

(credit: Armstrong Atlantic State University)

A Public University Reaches Out To Hispanics

Armstrong Atlantic State University has been catering to young Latino adults many of whom are now outperforming their non-hispanic classmates.

2012/03/05

Study: Latino Population Not Getting The Same Chances For College Success

The problem runs from a young age (Hispanic children are less likely to be enrolled in pre-school) to adulthood (Latinos have less than half the percentage of post-secondary degrees as the overall population), according to this new study by the College Board.

2011/10/03

(Photos from City of Phila. cable TV channel)

Civil Rights And Hispanic Leaders In Philadelphia Call For Fair Redistricting

Leaders of the Philadelphia’s Latino community came before City Council on Tuesday, urging the lawmakers to create a primarily Hispanic district when the city’s map of Council districts gets redrawn.

2011/08/16