News
Comprehensive Survey Of Latinos Reveals Nuanced Political, Cultural Views
Posted on · The growing Latino population supports both conservative and progressive ideas and policies.
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News
New Effort To Grow Pipeline of Latino Leaders in Education Launches in Houston
Posted on · Half of all students in Greater Houston are Latino, compared to only 2 percent of board members for local education nonprofits.
Arts & Culture
REPORT: Fraction of Houston Arts Funding Goes to Latino Organizations
Posted on · Less than 1 percent of Houston's foundation, state and federal arts funds went to Latino groups from 2010 to 2015.
News
Will Democrats Engage Texas Latino Voters?
Posted on · Pelosi touted unprecedented Latino outreach at an event in Houston's historic East End
Education
Local Educators Welcome Decision By Board Of Education On Course About Mexican-American History
Posted on · However, the fact the course will not be called ‘Mexican-American Studies’ causes some concern
In-Depth
In-Depth: Harris County’s Latino Vote More Than Doubled In Primary Compared To 2014
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
News
Black And Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes To Autism
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
News
Latino Identity Fades As Immigrant Ties Weaken, Study Finds
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
News
Fewer Latinos Dropping Out Of High School In Austin, Compared To National Average
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...
DiverseCity
‘Tu Voz es Poder’ – TV 8 Special Focusing on Latino Issues in Houston
Posted on · Houston Public Media and Univision Houston hold a live Town Hall to explore issues around immigration and stories of success.
Press
“Tu Voz es Poder: A Latino Town Hall” to Broadcast Live on July 21
Posted on · Houston Public Media and Univision 45 to hold live Town Hall to explore issues around immigration and stories of success.
Full Show
Issues Impacting Houston’s Latino Communities, and Pearland’s Teenage School Board Member: Monday’s Show (June 12, 2017)
Posted on · The University of Houston was recently selected to become headquarters of the Inter University Program for Latino Research for five years, starting in 2018. The IUPLR is a national consortium of 25 university-based Latino research centers with the overarching purpose of addressing the pressing issues that impact Latino communities. On this edition of Houston Matters, […]
DiverseCity
Show Us Your DiverseCity | Tony Diaz – Writer, Activist, Professor
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DiverseCity
Show Us Your DiverseCity | Juan Carlos – Montrose Rollerblader
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Politics
Federal Judge Rules Pasadena Infringed On Latino Voting Rights, Orders Changes
Posted on · The judge ruled: "In Pasadena, Texas, Latino voters under the current 6–2 map and plan 56 do not have the same right to vote as their Anglo neighbors." City officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment.