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News Articles: Latino

Growing numbers of Latinos identifying as "Some other race" for the U.S. census have boosted the category to become the country's second-largest racial group after "White." Researchers are concerned the catchall grouping obscures many Latinx people's identities and does not produce the data needed to address racial inequities.

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1 In 7 People Are 'Some Other Race' On The U.S. Census. That's A Big Data Problem

Growing numbers of Latinos turned a mysterious census category into the country's second-largest racial group. Researchers say that makes it harder to address racial inequities over the next decade.

October 01, 2021
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By:
  • Hansi Lo Wang
Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, seen in February, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has made the inclusion of Latinos in media a principal issue. A government report says the absence of Latinos in the media could impact how their fellow Americans view them.

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  • National

The Lack Of Latinos In Media Could Affect How Others View Them, The Government Says

The report discovered that the biggest growth among Hispanics in the media industry was in service jobs, while management jobs had the lowest representation.

September 21, 2021
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  • The Associated Press
As the nation begins its annual celebration of Latino history, culture and other achievements, it's not too late to ask why we lump together roughly 62 million people with complex identities under a single umbrella.

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  • Race

Yes, We're Calling It Hispanic Heritage Month And We Know It Makes Some Of You Cringe

Opinions around the word Hispanic versus Latino or the newer Latinx are rooted in personal experiences. Here's a look at how more than 62 million people in the U.S. fall under the Hispanic umbrella.

September 17, 2021
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By:
  • Vanessa Romo
Citlaly Olvera Salazar dances with an image of her grandfather, Antonio Salazar, and father, Cesar Olvera, in their absence during her Quinceañera.

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  • Family

COVID-19 Delayed Quinceañera Celebrations. And Now, 17 Is The New 15

Party planners say they are overrun by families who still want the traditional ceremony, which has taken on a new meaning — the celebration of life, and the remembrance of loss.

September 04, 2021
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By:
  • Jasmine Garsd

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  • National

This Is How The White Population Is Actually Changing Based On New Census Data

The white population is still the largest racial group in the U.S. Whether it is declining depends on how you define "white." Narrow definitions, researchers warn, can be misleading and dangerous.

August 22, 2021
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  • Hansi Lo Wang and
  • Ruth Talbot
Raul Gomez sells Mexican flags Tuesday before the U.S. and Mexico national teams face off in the CONCACAF Nations League finals at Mile High Stadium.

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  • Health

Fútbol, Flags And Fun: Getting Creative To Reach Unvaccinated Latinos In Colorado

To close the vaccination gap among Latinos in Colorado, health workers are bringing the shot to neighborhoods and soccer games, and drawing on trusted networks of friends and family.

July 12, 2021
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  • John Daley
Before conducting the nasal swab test for COVID-19 at the Rantoul, Ill., clinic, researchers go out to greet each visitor and ask for basic identification and health information.

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  • Health

To Help Farmworkers Get COVID-19 Tests And Vaccine, Build Trust And A Safety Net

Getting COVID-19 tests and vaccine to essential workers on commercial farms and in meatpacking plants requires more than a pop-up clinic miles away. A positive test can be financially devastating.

March 02, 2021
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  • Christine Herman and
  • Dana Cronin
Angel Flores (right), founder and lead pastor of Mosaic Church, delivers the message during the Spanish worship service.

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'Manage The Best We Can': Latino Church Adapts To New COVID-19 Reality

A predominantly Latino church in Colorado has seen very high numbers of COVID-19 among congregants. They say their county has not gone far enough in implementing public health standards.

January 30, 2021
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  • Stephanie Daniel
Father Julio Martinez raises the Blessed Sacrament from the back of a pickup truck in Ramseur, N.C.

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  • Religion

Holiday On Wheels: Latino Church Gets Creative Honoring Patron Saint Despite Pandemic

The Rev. Julio Martinez put a portrait of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the back of a pickup truck and celebrated the festival in the front yards of church members.

December 13, 2020
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  • Emma Peaslee
Diego Maradona celebrating Argentina victory of World Cup at Azteca stadium, Mexico City, World Cup 1986.

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  • Sports

Photos: Remembering Maradona, Latin America's Patron Saint Of The Pitch

Plus: NPR's Latino staffers share their memories of the Argentine soccer legend.

November 26, 2020
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  • Laura Beltrán Villamizar
The flags of the Organization of American States (OAS)

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  • Race

'Hispanic,' 'Latino,' Or 'Latinx'? Survey Says ...

New research shows "Latinx" hasn't really caught on among U.S. adults in that heritage group: While one in four have heard of the term, only 3% use it.

August 12, 2020
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  • Shereen Marisol Meraji
'La Choloteca' DJ Wendy Noreña prepares a playlist for the night.  The party attracts members of the Latinx community from around the Atlanta metro area.

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  • Latin America

'La Choloteca' Celebrates The Diversity Within Atlanta's Burgeoning Latinx Community

La Choloteca is not just any dance party. What began as a simple idea between friends in late 2016 has grown into a monthly gathering spot for Georgia's...

January 24, 2020
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  • Pria Mahadevan

Gwinnett's First Latino Mayor On Supporting Trump, Serving Loganville

Gwinnett County is fast becoming one of the most diverse areas in all of Georgia, and even throughout the southeast. The county has been experiencing a...

January 11, 2018
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  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

On Second Thought For Thursday, September 21, 2017

The South has seen its Hispanic population increase 43 percent between 2007 and 2014, according to the Pew Research Center . The story of the 1996...

September 22, 2017
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  • Tony Harris ,
  • Sean Powers ,
  • and 3 more
(l to r): Latino USA producers Zakiya Gibbons and Jeanne Montalvo Lucar listen as host  Maria Hinojosa interviews Carlos Chavez, a restaurant owner at Plaza Fiesta in Chamblee, Georgia.

What's Behind The South's Latino Boom?

The South has seen its Hispanic population increase 43 percent between 2007 and 2014, according to the Pew Research Center . The story of the 1996...

September 21, 2017
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By:
  • Tony Harris and
  • Sean Powers

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