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Is the US becoming more diverse?

The non-white population has nearly doubled since 1990 to over 40% in 2023, as the proportion of non-Hispanic whites decreased from 75% to 58%.

USAFacts · Aug 28, 2024

Texas needs hundreds of thousands of new homes to lower soaring costs, comptroller warns

Comptroller report highlights the challenges Texas faces, including rapidly escalating home prices and a severe shortage of available housing.

Latin Times · Aug 28, 2024

Latino consumers favor brands that help them explore their roots and prioritize needs of Spanish speakers

Brands that combine traditional heritage with modern cultural influences are also viewed in a favorable light by the demographic

Latin Times · Aug 24, 2024

Hispanic women are less likely to get PrEP treatment − new intervention could change that

In the U.S., Hispanic women have been disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic in recent years. Yet they’ve been less likely to take advantage of PrEP, a medication that significantly reduces the risk of getting HIV.

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024

Latinos in once true-blue Texas border zone are getting on the Trump train

The Rio Grande valley’s Tejano population was once reliably Democratic but traditional loyalties have been eroded

The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2024

Hispanic Television Summit Focuses on How Latinos Are Reflected on Screens

John Leguizamo joins industry leaders, on-air talent and executives at Sept. 11 event in New York

Multichannel News · Aug 9, 2024

Census categories misrepresent the 'street race' of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says

Filling out forms that ask for racial and ethnic identification can be a struggle for many Latinos, especially when there is not one box that reflects their identity

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024

In competitive South Texas legislative race, a fight emerges over a candidate’s Hispanic surname

The Bexar County GOP accused Democrat Kristian Carranza of using a Hispanic surname to appeal to the district’s largely Hispanic population.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 6, 2024

What kinds of jobs do young people have?

People ages 16 to 24 are most likely to have jobs in leisure and hospitality.

USAFacts · Aug 2, 2024

New “Dialect” Discovered To Be Developing In The United States

For example, to “throw a party” becomes “to make a party.” The post New “Dialect” Discovered To Be Developing In The United States first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Aug 2, 2024