Hispanic Family Foundation hosts back-to-school giveaway in Antioch

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Hispanic Family Foundation took over Plaza Mariachi in Antioch for its 11th annual "Back to School Giveaway," drawing thousands of attendees eager to receive free backpacks, enter a raffle for a free laptop, and …

Hispanic colleges targeted by lawsuit push back in court

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is joining a legal fight over the fate of a federal program aimed at addressing educational disparities in higher education. This week, the association, better known as HACU, filed a motion to intervene …

Republican redistricting push in Texas signals bet on Hispanic voter shift

WASHINGTON — As Texas Republicans forge ahead with redrawing the state's congressional maps in a special legislative session, it has become clear they are taking a calculated risk. They are gambling that some of the Texas voters who flipped from …

Tooth loss linked to faster cognitive decline in Hispanic older adults

Older Hispanic adults who have lost all their natural teeth may face faster declines in cognitive function compared to those who still have their teeth, according to a new study published in Research on Aging. The findings also suggest that while both …

Play time: Hispanic culture takes center stage at Micro…

This week, Hispanic voices take center stage! Five contemporary plays, performed in English, live music, and Hispanic food will shine at Goodwood Museum on Aug. 8-9. This year’s 8th Annual Micro Theater Festival will include two plays translated and one …

West Georgia Hispanic Heritage Festival

“Join us at The Mill in downtown Villa Rica for the West Georgia Hispanic Heritage Festival! We will celebrate our community through music, dancing, and fun from 11am-5pm Saturday, September 13th. In addition to live music and authentic food options, …

Truliant first in NC to earn Hispanic-friendly financial services designation

Hispanic male suspect believed to have fled US after killing teenage boy in Oregon hit and run: police

Alejandro Christopher Velazquez Lopez, 34, allegedly struck three teen boys with his vehicle as they were changing a tire on the shoulder of Oregon Route 18 around 3:15 am on July 12. Authorities believe a suspect accused of killing a 17-year-old boy on an …

OSA increases the risk of retinal vein occlusion in Hispanic/Latino population: Study

A new study published in the journal of Eye showed that in some ethnic groups like the non-Hispanic Whites and Hispanic/Latinos, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increased the incidence of retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Obstructive sleep apnea may be a …

The anti-ICE rioters don’t speak for Hispanic Americans

It’s unfortunate, and not merely because political violence has frequently taken hold of our cities’ streets in recent years. The scene simply isn’t emblematic of the Hispanic American. Indeed, all it does is foster anti-Latino and anti-immigrant sentiment …