Report: Labor Unions Preserved Latino Jobs During COVID-19 Pandemic
Workforce inequities are nothing new for people of color, specifically Latinos. Long before COVID-19, many Latinos had unstable jobs with little-to-…
Month: September 2021
Report: Latino College Students Less Likely to Seek Mental Health Services
Many Latino youth face declining mental health amid the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, a racial/ethnic social justice movement, and economic hardships. Sad…
Ángela Gutiérrez: What Éxito! Means to Me, a Latina PhD and Researcher
Dr. Ángela Gutiérrez has always been passionate about health disparities research. “I had previously worked on health disparities research focusin…
Visiting friends and family with higher risk for severe illness
When you visit friends & family who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, take these important steps. Wear masks. Stay 6 at least feet …
Spending time with friends and family who need to take extra precaution
When you spend time with friends and family who need to take extra precautions to protect against COVID-19, take these important steps. Wear masks. St…
5 Unique Ways to Improve K-12 Education for Latino Students
Early education can make a huge impact on the lives of children — especially its effects on economic opportunities, college prep, and finding a good…
Cesar Chavez: A Hero Who Fought for the Rights of Latino Workers
For years, Latino farmworkers suffered at the hands of corrupt businesses who underpaid laborers and took advantage of such workers. In response to th…
Protect Children at School
Parents & caregivers: CDC recommends schools require universal indoor masking and use other prevention strategies no matter how many students, educato…
Dolores Huerta: An American Latino Labor Leader and Civil Rights Activist
Dolores Huerta taught us sí se puede—yes we can. This was Huerta’s rallying cry as she inspired Latino farm workers to demand fair wages and bett…
Salud Talks Podcast Episode 37: “COVID-19 and Health Disparities Impacting Latinos”
Health disparities have impacted Latinos for many years. Worse, the COVID-19 pandemic only worsened these inequities. Still, these issues have gained …