Posted on · Air and water permits for industrial facilities are often granted in predominantly Latino communities, but environmental justice advocates say language barriers often make it hard for community members to participate in the public process.
Posted on · 16 U.S. cities have seen a 150% increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans and more than 3000 reports of anti-Asian American hate in the past year, according to the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism.
Posted on · “The Latinx Community in the 2020 Election & Beyond” brought together Latino lawyers, political scientists and activists to discuss the implications of the 2020 election and Latino voter turnout.
Posted on · New polling data on the 2020 presidential election shows 48% of Texas Latinos favor Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden, while 38% support President Donald Trump.
Posted on · The last time lawmakers drew up political boundaries for the Texas Legislature and U.S. Congress, in 2011, courts found they intentionally discriminated against racial minorities.
Posted on · The growing Latino population supports both conservative and progressive ideas and policies.
Posted on · Half of all students in Greater Houston are Latino, compared to only 2 percent of board members for local education nonprofits.
Posted on · Less than 1 percent of Houston's foundation, state and federal arts funds went to Latino groups from 2010 to 2015.
Posted on · Pelosi touted unprecedented Latino outreach at an event in Houston's historic East End
Posted on · However, the fact the course will not be called ‘Mexican-American Studies’ causes some concern
Posted on · Experts attribute the increase to a national political climate polarized by immigration, along with other factors such as a high number of Latino candidates
Posted on · Research suggests that African-American and Latino children with autism are diagnosed later in life because of healthcare provider bias and families' lack of access to care, among other reasons
Posted on · About one in 10 adults with Hispanic ancestors do not identify as Hispanic or Latino, according to a Pew Research Center study. This trend could slow the growth of the Latino population
Posted on · The number of Latinos dropping out of high school nationwide is lower than ever before, according to a new study . The dropout rate in Austin is even...
Posted on · Houston Public Media and Univision Houston hold a live Town Hall to explore issues around immigration and stories of success.