By Rachel Harrison Futurity New research links income inequality with greater civic engagement among young people—particularly among young people of color and those of lower socioeconomic status. The findings, published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, contradict past research…
LatinaLista — Campaign: JoeVolunteer! There are people out there RIGHT NOW who are hurting. The homeless, sick, children, animals…and volunteers help to ease that hurt for everyone. The problem is that too few people volunteer. JoeVolunteer is out…
By Loida Casares LatinaLista As my dad gets older he’s forgetting a lot more. Some days, like today, he sleeps all day and he didn’t go to church. Those are the days when I really worry about him because…
By Judi Bonilla Latino Elders Several months ago, I had a conversation with a colleague on the perception of Latinos in our country. I listened intently as I heard about the portrayal of Latinos in American culture as takers,…
LatinaLista — In Costa Rica, they are called “Los Olvidados,” the Forgotten Ones, but they can be found in any country in the world. They are the poor, the hungry, the homeless, the ones for whom social media takes…
LatinaLista — Many non-profits don’t have time to wait for the paperwork before they get started on accomplishing their mission. That’s the case with Chicas Latinas de Sacramento. Begun three years ago by Angela Rosas to encourage volunteerism and…
LatinaLista — While volunteering is always good for the soul, not to mention the community, it’s now also good for a free or discounted night at a posh hotel. Sage Hospitality is the mother company of such fine hotels…
