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9:29am Oct 01, 2021

Housing Housing

Hispanic And Black Communities Struggle To Apply For Housing Aid

by Eileen Rodriguez

The Supreme Court’s decision to end President Joe Biden’s eviction moratorium this past August leaves many Latino and Black communities — the ones facing a higher risk of eviction — with very few c
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2:25pm Sep 30, 2021

National National

1 In 7 People Mark 'Some Other Race' On The U.S. Census. That's A Big Data Problem

by Hansi Lo Wang

Growing numbers of Latinos turned a mysterious census category into the country's second-largest racial group. Researchers say that makes it harder to address racial inequities over the next decade.
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3:45pm Sep 17, 2021

National National

Yes, We're Calling It Hispanic Heritage Month And We Know It Makes Some Of You Cringe

by Vanessa Romo

Opinions around the word Hispanic versus Latino or the newer Latinx are rooted in personal experiences. Here's a look at how more than 62 million people in the U.S. fall under the Hispanic umbrella.
7:43pm Jun 11, 2020

Race Race Health & Safety

Un Grupo De Apoyo Distribuirá Máscaras Y Pide Más Apoyo Para La Comunidad Latina

by Eddie Garcia

Un grupo de soporte de Latinos estará distribuyendo máscaras y registrando votantes este fin de semana.

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4:47pm Jun 11, 2020

Race Race Health & Safety

Advocates To Distribute Masks And Urge More Support For Latino Communities

by Eddie Garcia

A Latino advocacy group will distribute masks and hold voter registration events this weekend. This comes as the Hispanic community makes up a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases.

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3:56pm Jun 05, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Forsyth County’s Hispanic Community Hit Hardest By COVID-19

by David Ford

Public health officials in Forsyth County are maintaining their focus on the area’s Hispanic community, expanding their outreach through local partnerships.

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11:01am Jun 03, 2020

Race Race Health & Safety

Forsyth County's Hispanic Community Sees Another Spike In COVID-19 Cases

by David Ford

Forsyth County reported 162 new positive COVID-19 cases Monday — the largest spike in cases to date.

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2:51pm Feb 09, 2020

World News World News Arts

Why Labeling Antonio Banderas A 'Person Of Color' Triggers Such A Backlash

by Lucía Benavides

When media called him one of the few actors of color nominated for an Oscar, many Spaniards mocked the term or got angry.
Mohamed Sadek for NPR

9:08am May 25, 2019

Economy Economy Education

Hispanic Unemployment Has Hit Record Lows. But Does That Mean Progress?

by Jasmine Garsd

Latino joblessness has dipped to historic lows. But many economists are taking those numbers with caution: There's still a gaping wage difference with white workers.
2:09pm Nov 27, 2018

News News Race

Judge Rules For Elon University In Discrimination Lawsuit

by Associated Press

A federal court judge has ruled in favor of Elon University in a lawsuit which claimed the school passed over a Hispanic worker for a promotion.
Pew Research Center

2:57pm Dec 20, 2017

National National

Latino Identity Fades As Immigrant Ties Weaken, Study Finds

by Hansi Lo Wang

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.
Chelsea Beck / NPR

6:18am Sep 23, 2017

National National Politics & Government

Who Put The 'Hispanic' In Hispanic Heritage Month?

by Shereen Marisol Meraji

As Hispanic Heritage Month gets under way, it's worth noting that the idea of people from the Latin American diaspora referring to themselves as 'Hispanic' or 'Latino' or 'Latinx' is a fairly new one.

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