Hispanic Community January 2019

US Fires Tear Gas Across Mexico Border

An AP photographer witnessed U.S. authorities fire tear gas into Mexico to stop migrants from breaching a border fence. Those impacted included women, children and journalists.

Global January 2019

Hill Leaders To Attend Border Briefing

Congressional leaders from the Democratic and Republican parties are to attend a border security briefing. The exact agenda of the briefing is currently unknown.

Global January 2019

Louis C.K. Mocks Parkland Students

A sound-only recording of a stand-up set has comedian Louis C.K. apparently mocking Parkland school shooting survivors who have become activists.

Financing January 2019

Priest Donates $1M For Professorship

Priest Don Willette has donated about $1 million to fund a faculty position at Colorado State University that will focus on the theological traditions and history of Christianity.

Arts and Media January 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda Creates Scholarship

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and his family announced a new scholarship for underrepresented and first-generation performing arts students at Rhode Island College.

Global January 2019

Commission OKs Arming Teachers

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission has unanimously approved its recommendations and findings, including allowing teachers to carry guns.

Financing January 2019

Tuition Discounts Available At UVa Wise

Out-of-state students from Appalachia can now receive discounts on their tuition at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. The move is to counter declining enrollment.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Abused Young Immigrants Denied Refuge

The Trump administration said some immigrants seeking refuge from abuse are too old to qualify at 18 even though applicants are required to file paperwork before 21.

Financing January 2019

PCCC Offering Tuition-Free Option

Passaic County Community College (PCCC) is now offering an opportunity to attend tuition free. The new financial assistance award will allow qualifying Passaic County residents.

Global January 2019

Pelosi Elected House Speaker

Nancy Pelosi is elected the House speaker by a vote of 220 to Republican Kevin McCarthy's 192 votes. To date, she is the only woman to hold this position.

Global January 2019

Pelosi Elected Speaker; Top 5 Headlines

Nancy Pelosi is elected House Speaker. Lin-Manuel Miranda creates a new scholarship for underrepresented and first-generation performing arts students.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Calif. First Latino AG Targets Trump

Xavier Becerra began 2019 by leading a coalition of 17 Democratic attorney generals in appealing a ruling that declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.

Global January 2019

Club SPARKs Kindness In Students

Sara Cox, a third-grade teacher in Texas, has created a club called SPARK (Students Promoting Acts of Random Kindness) to encourage kindness.

Financing January 2019

Emilio And Gloria Estefan Scholarship

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is accepting applications for the Emilio and Gloria Estefan Scholarship. Latin music students are able to receive the four-year scholarship.

Global January 2019

Shutdown Update; 10 Things To Know

House Democrats are planning to increase pressure to end the partial government shutdown. The movie “Bohemia Rhapsody” won the Golden Globe for best picture, drama.