Heritage

Hispanic Heritage Month annually celebrates the history and culture of the US Hispanic and Latino communities. During this month we pay tribute to those visionary individuals, who have not only realized their dreams, but paved […]

Debates over who is Hispanic have often fueled conversations about identity among Americans who trace their heritage to Latin America or Spain. So, who is considered Hispanic in the United States today? How exactly do […]

    Latinos in the United States have a cultural identity that is rich and diverse, with characteristic elements, such as food, traditions, music, and language. Spanish plays an important role in their identity and is […]

One year after the multilingual CA vs Hate reporting hotline was launched, how has it answered hate?  At a Friday, March 15 Ethnic Media Services briefing, CA vs Hate staff, civil rights state organizers and […]

Most U.S. Latinos speak Spanish: 75% say they are able to carry on a conversation in Spanish pretty well or very well. And most Latinos (85%) say it is at least somewhat important for future […]

Does someone have to speak Spanish in order to be considered Hispanic? Most Latinos say no – but at the same time, they think it is important that future generations of Hispanics do speak the […]

Comprising over 19% of the U.S. population, and with 5 million businesses and increasing purchasing power, Latino and Hispanic communities are a vital part of the country’s economy. To celebrate this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, […]

Sylvester C. Aguilar, Jr. is Manager of Real Estate and Port Development for Port of Stockton. A banker in the Central Valley for over 30 years, Sylvester is Past Chairman of the Port’s Board of […]

About a quarter of Latino adults say they have personally experienced discrimination or unfair treatment from other Latinos. Having darker skin and being born outside the United States are associated with an increased chance of […]