Elaiza AraizaHeat kills! Tell OSHA to pass heat regs before workers die The summer heat has started. A “heat dome” recently brought triple digit temperatures to parts of the Western United States last week – with temps topping 110° in some areas. It’s the first major heat wave of what’s expected to be another abnormally hot summer. Farm workers and other outdoor workers desperately need a federal heat standard. The need is more urgent than ever, with the way the government has shifted to the right. Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill which bans local ordinances giving workers water and…
The New York-based entertainer performed on Thursday and Saturday nights at USHLI’s 42nd National Conference, held February 15-18 in Chicago. Her beautiful rendition of “Por…
The SLS Wraps up the School Year in Southern California The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) maintained its commitment to promoting a “Culture of…
Our 2024 National Conference and Student Leadership Series (SLS) Launch were overwhelming successes! Our conference theme was “Rise Up! Defiende Lo Tuyo! Our SLS Launch was attended by 2,600 students representing 63 high schools in six states! Over 2,000 students representing 115 colleges and universities in 24 states, young professionals, emerging leaders and elected officials attended the conference portion, bringing our total attendance to 4,650! Thank you! Our 43rd National Conference will be held February 13-16, 2025. Please mark your calendars! Our attendance goal for 2025 is 5,000! Click on the Link to our promotional brochure featuring highlights of our…
Get ready for an electrifying collaboration! Latinas Represent and World Channel are joining forces to present an exclusive screening of ‘RUNNING WITH MY GIRLS.’ But…
While working as a teacher, counselor, and administrator in the Chicago public schools, from 1975-1987, Carlos Tortolero began laying the groundwork in 1982 for what…
Dr. Antonia C. Novello, the 14th Surgeon General of the United States, was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. She graduated from the University of Puerto…