Funding will strengthen research facilities in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Puerto Rico. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently announced $19 million in grants for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, timing his…
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HUD Settles Racial Discrimination Allegations with Harris County, Texas
The agreement requires the county to distribute a “Notice of Rights” to Hispanic neighborhoods. The Department of Housing and Urban Development entered into a Voluntary Compliance Agreement with…
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DOJ & CFPB Sue Texas Developer for Defrauding Latino Borrowers
The company is accused of making false statements and predatory loans in the Houston area. The Department of Justice and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit against…
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Treasury Secretary Speaks at Annual Freedman’s Bank Forum
Attendees seek solutions to eliminate discrimination in banking, housing, and lending. The Department of the Treasury hosted the 2023 Freedman’s Bank Forum last week. The gathering included state…
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Commerce Secretary Hosts Latino Business Events
Invites individuals and stakeholders to provide input to the department. Secretary Raimondo recently hosted two events at the Department of Commerce, inviting Latino leaders and organizations to provide…
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House Bill Introduced to Ban “Latinx” in Public Documents
The term was used four times in official White House press releases. Representative María Elvira Salazar of Florida introduced a bill to the House to ban the use…
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El Paso Shooter Pleads Guilty to 90 Hate Crimes
Justice Department not pursuing the death penalty. A man who killed 23 people in a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, recently pleaded guilty to a 90-count criminal…
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HUD Announces $5.5 Million for Hispanic Serving Research Centers
The funding is directed toward studying topics relevant to Hispanic community and housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced $5.5 million for Hispanic Serving…
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$32 Million Invested into STEM Training Diversity
The Energy Department announces 41 awards for research opportunities. The U.S. Department of Energy announced that 37 institutions would receive awards to support the education of underrepresented groups…
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President Creates Hispanic Education Initiative
He set up new panels by executive order. Latinos make up around 27 percent of all public school students and about 20 percent of those in college. By…
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