As the days churn towards the November presidential elections, Trump is showing his fear — of voters of color! To suppress our vote, the Trump administration is working overtime. From cutting short the US Census collection dates to a…
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Learning how to swim shouldn’t be just a summer activity for Latino & all children
Aug 18, 2016, 8:06 AM 0
Marisa Treviño LatinaLista In two weeks, school ends for my granddaughter. You may be thinking, that can’t be. It’s August and school is supposed to be starting, not ending. But my granddaughter, who just turned 21 months, has been…
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Over sixty percent of Latino children at risk for pool drownings
Jun 6, 2013, 4:55 PM 0
LatinaLista — Summer is only a couple of weeks away but already parts of the country are experiencing uncomfortably hot temperatures launching most kids into daydreams of flippers, sunscreen and swimming pools. For those kids who can swim, it’s…
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Commentary: Swim program creates paradigm shift for non-swimming low-income Oxnard, CA youth
Jan 14, 2013, 10:52 AM 0
By Armando Vazquez Amigos 805.com This summer the city of Oxnard has the opportunity to provide low income non-swimming youth with the opportunity of a lifetime. City officials can be the driving force in making ACCESS to water safety…
Children, Life Issues
Pool safety campaigns highlight Latino and black children’s high risk for drownings
May 25, 2012, 2:48 PM 4
LatinaLista — Temperatures are warming up. School is winding down. Kids are looking forward to doing their favorite summer activity — swimming. Unfortunately for too many Latino children swimming can be a death trap. The Centers for Disease Control…
Children, Education, Fitness, Health, Youth
Study shows Latino and black children at higher risk of swim drownings
May 27, 2010, 3:18 PM 0
LatinaLista — With summer fast approaching, kids everywhere look forward to swimming. Whether it’s at the beach, lake or a pool, swimming provides all kids a chance to cool off and have some fun. Yet, when it comes to…
