Town Square
Sandra Cisneros’ New Novel ‘Martita, I Remember You’ Is A Love Letter To The Ones Left Behind
Posted on · The "Godmother of Chicana literature" discusses her latest work, the value of solitude, travel, and more.
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Health & Science
Harris County’s Latino Community Remains Underinsured And Unvaccinated
Posted on · Houston Public Media spoke with Daisy Morales, vice president of Community Health Choice, about the obstacles that stand in the way of getting more Latinos insured.
Arts & Culture
Houston Latino Community Leaders Look For Ways To Preserve, Recreate Local Murals
Posted on · The planning comes in response to the removal of a nearly 30-year-old Heights mural.
Energy & Environment
Texas To Make Environmental Proceedings More Accessible To Non-English Speakers, Following Civil Rights Complaint
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.
Town Square
Asian And Latino Communities Face An “Unlevel Playing Field” For Pandemic Recovery
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.
National
Latino Leaders Talk Top Political Priorities, With An Eye On The Future
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.
Politics
Poll: Texas Hispanic Voters Slightly Favor Biden For President, One-Fifth of Latinas Undecided
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.
Texas
State Lawmakers Begin Taking Public Input As They Prepare To Redraw Political Maps In 2021
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.
News
Comprehensive Survey Of Latinos Reveals Nuanced Political, Cultural Views
Posted on · The growing Latino population supports both conservative and progressive ideas and policies.
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
inDepth
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