Mexican superstar band Maná endorses Obama at Las Vegas event
From a stage on the crowded athletic field of a Las Vegas high school, President Barack Obama got an important endorsement in Spanish: Superstar Mexican rock band Maná.
Once-burgeoning Latino population growth rate dips in many U.S. cities
The downturn is 'pervasive' and could hurt future growth, but major metropolitan gateway areas are less affected, analysis of Census data shows.
The Latino gap: Encouraging educational achievement
In the face of harsh educational statistics, a campus club is creating a new paradigm for Latino achievement and leadership.
Calle 13, Shakira win big at Latin Grammys (Video)
Calle 13, a Puerto Rican hip-hop group with Pan-American music, rebellious politics and a raunchy sense of humor, triumphed at the 12th annual Latin Grammy Awards. “Entren Los Que Quieran” is Calle 13’s second album in a row to be named Album of the Year.
Five Latin Grammy nominees to watch
The biggest night in Latin music hits Sin City this Thursday--The Latin Grammys at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay.
Portrait of U.S. poverty is changing; workers, Latinos hit hard
As demonstrations against the unequal distribution of wealth in the United States ratchet up, research provides a statistical look at that distribution: The number of people living in poverty has increased, are becoming more Latino, elderly and working-class.
White House to hold Latino summit in Las Cruces
The White House has scheduled a "Hispanic Community Action Summit" in Las Cruces as more Latinos are expressing anger over the number of deportations under Obama's presidency and the lack of progress on a comprehensive immigration plan.
Are unions still a political force for Latino voters?
Unions in the West play a dual role for many Latinos: professional training and political activism. With Latinos poised to play an important role in the 2012 election, what role will the unions play?
Why Nevada’s Latino vote could make the difference in the 2012 election
A tour outside the casino zone in Las Vegas reveals the Latino influence in Nevada. The billboards and shops advertising in Spanish anything from Mexican, Venezuelan or Salvadoran food to a relaxing massage are just as prevalent as the iconic neon signs in Las Vegas.
Spanish TV’s Telemundo to hold GOP primary debate
Spanish-language Telemundo network announced Thursday it will host its first presidential primary debate in December.
At redistricting hearing, Hispanic leaders say discrimination continues
Hispanic community leaders charged Monday that whites still discriminate against them in voting, or there would be a Latino member of Congress and more Latinos in the state Legislature.
Latin Grammy nominations: Calle 13 lead with a record 10 (Video)
Calle 13, the Latin Grammy favorites who cull multiple nominations for the award with every album they release, have done it again. The duo, which already has 10 Latin Grammy awards under its belt -- is now up for 10 more, a new record.
Casino town puts its money on Hispanic market
For decades, a patch of casinos on the western edge of Nevada has relied on geography to lure California gamblers reluctant to drive the extra 45 miles for the glamour and glitz of Las Vegas. Now Primm Valley Casino Resorts is betting that aggressively courting Latinos in Southern California will help lead to success.
New faces, new maps, new battles
The population of Latinos has exploded, and they want their voices heard not just in the halls of schools or on the growing number of Spanish-language radio stations, but also in Congress.