JFK retrospective, Latino history on PBS schedule
4 days ago
"In 2007, Hispanic organizations criticized PBS and filmmaker Ken Burns for inadequately representing the contributions of Latinos in his 15-hour documentary on World War II.
Obama meets with Latino groups before Mexico trip
20 days ago
President Barack Obama has met with Latino leaders ahead of an upcoming trip to Mexico and Costa Rica.
Rise of Latino population blurs US racial lines
62 days ago
More than 1 in 4 people ages 18-64 will be Latino.-The white population, now at 197.8 million, is projected to peak at 200 million in 2024, before entering a steady decline in absolute numbers.
Is 'Latino' a race, or an ethnicity?
63 days ago
The proposal is based on census research that finds many Latinos do not identify with the current race categories.
Latino population in Texas, U.S. up about 47% since 2000
87 days ago
The Pew Research Hispanic Center in Washington, a respected demographic research institute, found that the Latino population in the U.S. swelled from 35.2 million to 51.9 million.
NM group to honor noted 'forgotten' Latino scholar
99 days ago
In addition, state lawmakers are scheduled next week to read a memorial about his contributions to Latino education.
NM, Nevada govs head GOP Latino recruiting effort
103 days ago
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, a nonprofit affiliated with the Congressional caucus, said there 31 Latinos in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Gay, Latino groups forge immigration alliance
106 days ago
Ari Gutierrez, chairwoman of the Latino Equality Alliance, a Los Angeles-based group of gay, lesbian and transgender Hispanics, said important inroads have been made since the election.
Latinos take on bigger role in Obama inauguration
119 days ago
Antonio Banderas, Rosario Dawson, Marc Anthony and other entertainers are scheduled to appear at the event, called the "Latino Inaugural 2013: In Performance at the Kennedy Center."
Banderas, Dawson join Latino inaugural in DC
123 days ago
Following an election when Latinos showed their growing political strength, a coalition of Latino groups coordinated the inaugural gathering.