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UnidosUS Quiénes Somos
(UnidosUS, 2018-06-07)UnidosUS, anteriormente conocido como el Consejo Nacional de La Raza (NCLR por sus siglas en inglés), es la organización nacional más grande de apoyo y defensa de los derechos civiles de los hispanos en los Estados Unidos. ... -
2017 UnidosUS Annual Report
(UnidosUS, 2018-06-07)This is our first annual report as UnidosUS. At our Annual Conference in Phoenix last July, we announced that the National Council of La Raza would become UnidosUS. To us, Unidos is more than just a new name. Unidos is a ... -
Community-Driven Strategies to Reduce Food Insecurity and Hunger among Latinos
(UnidosUS, 2018-06-04)All children and families should have the opportunity to lead a long, healthy, and productive life. However, too many Americans lack critical building blocks for good health, including consistent access to affordable, ... -
Latino Jobs Report: U.S. Employers Add 223,000 Jobs
(UnidosUS, 2018-06-01)The U.S. Department of Labor reported that employers added 223,000 jobs in May. The national unemployment rate decreased to 3.8%, and the Latino unemployment rate increased to 4.9%. Retail service related employment led ... -
Comprando Rico y Sano (Buying Healthy and Flavorful Foods) 2017 Infographic
(UnidosUS, 2018-05-30)UnidosUS’s program—led by community health workers (promotores de salud)—seeks to reduce hunger and instill healthy shopping and eating habits among Latinos through nutrition education and enrollment assistance in the ... -
How Are States Including English Language Proficiency in ESSA Plans?
(UnidosUS, 2018-05-30)The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) has ushered in an era of renewed focus on English learners (ELs) in states' accountability systems. Under ESSA, states are now required to develop an English language proficiency (ELP) ... -
How Have States Set Goals for English Learners in ESSA Plans?
(UnidosUS, 2018-05-30)The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to outline their academic and English language proficiency goals and provide a detailed proposal for the statewide accountability system in a state ESSA plan. This ... -
Latino Homeownership Hanging in the Balance: Why Latinos are Denied Mortgages
(UnidosUS, 2018-05-21)Examining mortgage denial rates and reasons can help policymakers and the public identify unequal lending patterns in the housing market. This information, along with the type of loans made, changes in the number of loans, ... -
Affordable Housing in Florida: A Crisis for Hispanics and Recent Arrivals from Puerto Rico
(UnidosUS, 2018-05-14)Since the Great Recession, Hispanic Floridians have made significant progress toward recovering their financial stability. However, for many, rental housing remains unaffordable and homeownership is still out of reach. The ... -
Latino Jobs Report: U.S. Employers Add 164,000 Jobs
(UnidosUS, 2018-05-04)The U.S. Department of Labor reported that employers added 164,000 jobs in April. The national unemployment rate decreased to 3.9%, and the Latino unemployment rate decreased to 4.8%. Professional and business services ... -
Comprando Rico y Sano Expand Where Health Happens Infographic
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-26)Infographic showcasing how community-based organizations and promotores de salud implementing UnidosUS’s Comprando Rico y Sano program are expanding where health happens, to promote a culture of health in the places in ... -
Trump’s Immigration Budget for Fiscal Year 2019
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-25)In February 2018, the White House released the President's proposed budget for the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY2019). While Congress is the branch of government responsible for passing a spending bill each year, ... -
About UnidosUS
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-25)UnidosUS, formerly the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), is the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization. Through our unique combination of research, advocacy, programs, and a national network of ... -
It Made the Sacrifices Worth It: The Latino Experience in Higher Education
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-24)Both young and fast-growing, the Latino population in the U.S. is enrolling in higher education in increasing numbers. Over the past decade, the rate of enrollment in higher education for Latinos ages 18 to 24 years old ... -
Infographic: The National Institute of Latino School Leaders (NILSL)
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-20)The NILSL fellowship brings together educators and policymakers. Here's a look at the data of its impact. -
Work Requirements Will Hurt Latino Families Most
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-17)Despite the clear benefits of federal programs, congressional Republican leadership and President Trump aim to make it harder for people to stay healthy and keep working. For example, in addition to proposed budget cuts, ... -
Latino Jobs Report: U.S. Employers Add 103,000 Jobs
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-06)The U.S. Department of Labor reported that employers added 103,000 jobs in March. The national unemployment rate remained at 4.1%, and the Latino unemployment rate increased to 5.1%. Manufacturing-related employment led ... -
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: States
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-04)The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed and signed into law in December 2017, would give a massive tax cut to the richest Americans and largest corporations, while doing little for American working families. Find out how the new ... -
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Impact on Latino-Owned Businesses
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-04)In December 2017, Congress passed and President Trump signed the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA) into law. The new law is a massive tax cut for the richest Americans and big corporations, without significant and lasting tax ... -
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: United States
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-04)In the United States today, the Hispanic population numbers more than 57 million, 18% of the entire population. The Hispanic community’s size, work ethic, and resilience have contributed to the national economic resurgence ...
