Arts and Media November 2018

Lehman College Event Featuring Author José Alcántara Almánzar

Lehman College is hosting a reading and lecture on Dominican Author José Alcántara Almánzar. The event will focus on his new collection of short stories titled “Where the Dream Ends.” This event will take place in Lehman’s Music Building on Thursday November 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET, is admission free and open to the public

Global November 2018

Whittier Union Selected As A ‘Bright Spot’ District

The Whittier Union High School District has been selected as a “Bright Spot” honoree by the Education Trust for its work with disadvantaged students. The district is being recognized for its work closing opportunity and achievement gaps, advancing equity and strengthening the pipeline for students who have been traditionally underrepresented.

Legal November 2018

Trump's New Move To Limit Asylum Challenged In Court

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), as well as other legal groups, are challenging in federal court President Trump’s proclamation limiting asylum for migrants. The president’s new move is to deny asylum to migrants who enter the United States illegally.

Hispanic Community November 2018

Mariners Deny Fired Exec's Claims Of Racism Against Latinos

Lorena Martin, who up until recently had been the Seattle Mariners’ training and conditioning director before being terminated, has made claims on social media that the team’s management disparaged Latino players. The Mariners have denied these claims, calling them “outrageous” and “false.”

Financing November 2018

U Of Texas Receives $3M Gift

The University of Texas Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management has received a $3 million gift from North Texas real estate luminaires Donna and Herb Weitzman. The gift will create the Herbert D. Weitzman Institute for Real Estate. Scholarships will be available for eligible undergraduate finance and administration students with a concentration on real estate.

Legal November 2018

Lawyers Seek 'Apprentice' Tapes In Trump Immigration Suit

Lawyers have subpoenaed Trump Productions LLC and MGM Holdings Inc. to obtain unaired tapes of the reality TV show “The Apprentice” as part of their case against President Donald Trump’s ending of special protections that shield some immigrants from deportation. Specifically, the lawyers are seeking footage where Trump "uses racial and/or ethnic slurs" or "makes remarks concerning race, nationality and/or ethnic background."

Hispanic Community November 2018

Colombia Opens Camp For Venezuela Migrants As Exodus Swells

With the number of Venezuela migrants fleeing their nation rising, Colombia have moved the homeless migrants to a camp inside a soccer field. The field itself is filled with cots and yellow tents, and the creation of the camp has sparked a protest.

Global November 2018

First Caravan Members Reach US Border

Hundreds of members of the migrant caravan have reached the U.S./Mexico border and are currently staying in shelters and tents in Tijuana, Mexico. The members have said that they are going to wait for other migrants to arrive before making their next move.

Arts and Media November 2018

Mana Honored As Latin Grammys' Person Of The Year

The rock band Mana is being honored as the first group ever to receive the Latin Recording Academy’s Person of the Year. The four members of the group were recognized for both their philanthropic efforts, as well as their creative accomplishments.

Arts and Media November 2018

Lehman College Presents 10th Annual Pachero Latin Music and Jazz Festival

Lehman College is presenting their 10th Annual Pachero Latin Music and Jazz Festival through November 16. Special guests include guitarist (and former New York Yankees star) Bernie Williams, vibraphonist Mike Mainieri and two Lehman College alums singer-songwriter Enzo Taves and flutist Connie Grossman.

Global November 2018

Latino Voter Turnout Up; Top 5 Trending Headlines

Reports are finding that Latino voter turnout was up 174 percent over turnout in 2014 in early voting. Out latest issue has been out for almost a month, so come check out the October President’s issue. Loyola University honors a pediatrician who is helping children in Peru. The 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will feature Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny and Will Smith.

Global November 2018

US Closes Busiest Mexico Border Crossing

Following protests on Sunday, the U.S. installed new security barriers at the busiest border crossing with Mexico and in the process closed off border traffic for several hours.

Hispanic Community November 2018

Migrants Break Bread With Neighbors

Venezuelan migrants and their neighbors shared a Colombian breakfast of hot chocolate and corn arepas on the World Day of the Poor.

Legal November 2018

Judge Bars Enforcing Trump Asylum Ban

President Donald Trump’s asylum ban regarding immigrants who illegally cross the southern border of the U.S. has been barred by U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar.

Global November 2018

U Hires 1st Diversity Vice Chancellor

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is bringing on Marco Barker as the schools’ first vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion.