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.
Posted on · Houston Public Media and Univision 45 to hold live Town Hall to explore issues around immigration and stories of success.
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, […]