In a recent study commissioned by Univision’s Political, Advocacy and Government Group it was found that the number of Latinos in California with two- and four-year degrees has doubled in little more than a decade, a dramatic increase. But while the increase represents a large number, when compared with the overall, growing Latino population, the proportion of college-trained…
It is a common saying in the United States that living the American dream means achieving the dream of home ownership. Lately however it seems that that dream has become more difficult for many Americans. Despite some of the difficulties and challenges however, new data show that Hispanics are becoming home owners at a growing rate. According to the Hispanic Wealth Project…
According to the recently released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, the national seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S. labor force fell to the lowest level on record in June of 2018. Whether this has to do with the influence of President Donald Trump or is a residual effect leftover from the Obama administration…
Most brands have by now taken notice of the Hispanic market. But for these brands to reach the Hispanic audience they must first understand it. With the Hispanic market now controlling $1.7 trillion in purchasing power it may be of interest to some to know more about this segment. By now, most people realize that Hispanics account…
California schools are finding access to special government educational funds as the population of Hispanic students grows. Some Hispanic students who have transferred to certain schools recently have found a pleasant surprise in the form of assistance both financial and in study resources. Those benefits are the result of a $3 million U.S. Department of Education grant to…
The Inland Empire area of Southern California has shown robust economic growth in past few months and indicators are showing that the trend will continue through the rest of 2018. Some of the leading factors in the growth are home prices, employment, and consumer and business spending with all experiencing gains. The housing market is of…
Latino parent and advocates are preparing their strategies for acquiring more funds and better support for their students from kindergarten through a college degree. This call to action has been brought on by data that suggests that California’s Latino students are falling behind and are not succeeding at the same rate as student from other ethnic groups. The parents feel…
California has a long and rich history with the Hispanic culture. In fact, we should remember that along with Texas, Florida, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico, California was once part of Spain and then later part of Mexico. According to history Spaniards first visited California in 1542 when Juan Cabrillo navigated the coast north of…
There continues to be a steep increase in the Hispanic population in the United States and nowhere is that more evident than in the state of California. California is a border state and has a lot to offer as far as jobs and income for those choosing to immigrate. The Hispanic community is one of…
For Hispanics in the U.S. watching the TV for news has been the norm for years. But more recently there has been a change in this habit. In more recent years, the share getting their news from TV has declined from 92 percent in 2006 to 79 percent in 2016. During that same time, 74…
