Stories matching tag 'Latinos'

South LA mother starts “Deaf Latinos” group
Laura Santana | 12-21-2011 | Comments

Irma Sanchez’s three sons were all born Deaf and must communicate using American Sign Language (ASL). Inspired by her journey to learn ASL, Sanchez started the group “Deaf Latinos” – a free weekly class at her South Los Angeles home where she teaches ASL in Spanish. [...]

Why saving for retirement is hardest for Latinos
Veronica Villafañe | 10-21-2011 | Comments

Unemployment and the economic recession have caused a big drop in wealth among Latinos and African-Americans in recent years. Despite concerns about the stability of Social Security, Latinos face more obstacles in planning ahead for retirement. Find out why. [...]

OPINION: Dangerous Distortions: Anti-Abortion Fascists and Third World Allies
Community Contributor | 6-19-2011 | Comments

The new wave of anti-abortion billboards targeted at the Latino community is part of a larger movement designed to 'criminalize' choice. [...]

Making children count in 2010 Census
Catherine Cloutier | 3-2-2010 | Comments

imageSchool and Census officials are encouraging the Latino community to make sure their children count in the 2010 census. [...]