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Coronavirus Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy for Blacks, Latinos: Study
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected life expectancy, USC and Princeton researchers have found, according to a study published Thursday.
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Why Getting the Covid-19 Vaccine Will Be Good for America's Financial Health
Getting a Covid vaccine as soon as it’s available will be good for your finances, experts say, particularly in hard-hit communities, such as Latinos.
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Lawmakers Push to Add ‘Selena' to National Film Registry, Boost Latino Visibility in Media
“Latinos have been left out of the representation of American culture,” says U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, who hopes the effort will correct their depiction.
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After a Decades-Long Fight, Congress Finally Agrees to Fund National Latino and Women's History Museums
The funding for the two museums comes after separate bills for the institutions were blocked earlier this month.
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Utah Senator Blocks National Museums for Latinos, Women
A lone senator from Utah has blocked the bipartisan approval of two new national museums to honor American Latinos and women
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Op-Ed: The Financial Outlook for the Hispanic Small Business Community in 2021
The majority of Latino business owners are in sectors that took a big hit from Covid-19, and they’ve been half as likely as White owners to receive PPP loans.
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How Latinos in the U.S. Can Reinvent Their Careers Post Covid-19
Career coach Caroline Castrillon gives tips on how Latinos in the U.S. impacted by the Covid recession can rebuild their careers and reinvent their futures.
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This Is How President-Elect Biden's Policies Could Affect Hispanics in America
President-elect Joe Biden has tax, economic and education policies that could affect the future of Hispanics in America.
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How Can the U.S. Boost Retirement Planning for Minorities? Start With Access and Education
Families of color lag White peers in retirement planning, and the coronavirus pandemic may make this gap even worse. Here’s what experts say could help.
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For Many Latinos, Virus Deaths Loom Over Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead will undoubtedly be harder this year for Latino families across the U.S. torn apart by coronavirus
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Local Scientist Studies Immune Response in Latino COVID-19 Patients
A scientist with the La Jolla Institute was granted $1.4 million to study Latino patients’ immune responses to COVID-19. In addition to disparities including; access to healthcare, preexisting conditions and higher chances of exposure to the virus, LJI Research Assistant Professor Daniela Weiskopf, Ph.D., is trying to figure out if Latinos’ immune systems recognize the virus differently than White patients….
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Researchers Looking Into How COVID-19 Impacts Latinos and Hispanics
NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado shares the details.
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Chicano Federation Report Finds Barriers With COVID-19 Testing, Tracing
According to a report released by the Chicano Federation Monday, there are significant and systemic barriers preventing Latinos from receiving COVID-19 testing and participating in contact tracing efforts in San Diego County.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: 8 Latinos Who Influenced American Life
They are activists who worked for the rights of migrant workers, law makers and politicians as well as fashion designers and innovators. Hispanic Latinos are the fastest growing population in the United States accounting for roughly 18% — 60.6 million — of the nation’s total population. Latinos continue to contribute to American culture as musicians, small business owners, chefs, veterans…
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Activists: Police Killings of Latinos Lack Attention
Latino activists are joining the multiracial Black Lives Matter protests while trying to draw attention to their history of deadly police encounters
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County Ramping Up Coronavirus Outreach Efforts for Latino Community
As a result of recent data showing that the Latino community in San Diego County is disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, the county will expand its outreach efforts to Latinos across the region.
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Latino Community Hit Hard by COVID-19
The latest numbers in San Diego show that Latinos are the hardest hit community by COVID-19. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez has more.