Hispanic Community September 2018

US, Cuba To Meet On Mysterious 'Health Attacks' In Havana

Cuban and U.S. officials met today to determine the motive and method behind what the United States describes as “health attacks” that affected about two dozen people in Cuba. Some of the people impacted by these mysterious incidents have been diagnosed with brain damage.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Government To Expand, Extend Texas Tent Shelter For Children

A tent shelter at Tornillo, Texas, is being expanded by the U.S. government to 3,800 and is to remain open through the end of 2018. The facility is for immigrant minors who crossed the southwest border and originally opened with a 360-bed capacity for 30 days.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Cal State LA Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Chicano Studies Program

California State University Los Angeles (Cal State LA) established the first Chicano studies program in the nation 50 years ago. Back then, around four percent of students were Mexican American, and the program only had four courses. Valuing the history, culture and contributions of Mexican Americans, the program now offers over 150 courses.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Immigrant Families Struggling With Trauma Of Separation

Parents and children who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border and have since been reunited are dealing with emotional trauma because of the experience. A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed, seeking financial compensation and the creation of a fund to pay for mental health treatment for the children.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Knight Foundation Renews $250,000 Support For Displaced Puerto Rican Students Studying At MDC

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has awarded Miami Dade College $250,000, so the school can continue to support students from Puerto Rico who have been displaced by Hurricane Maria. These funds assist these displaced students with living expenses and tuition, as well as other costs associated with emergency relocation.

Hispanic Community September 2018

US Plans To Sidestep Limits On Detaining Immigrant Children

The Trump administration has said that it is planning to sidestep a longstanding court agreement regarding how children are treated while in immigration custody. This step is being done in part to deter migrants from illegally crossing the Southwestern border by detaining families longer.

Hispanic Community September 2018

50 Years After Student Massacre, Mexico Students Strike

Students at Mexico's National Autonomous University in Mexico City, Mexico's largest university, went on strike today. Students were demanding an end to violence by groups of thugs. These groups often register but don't attend classes, and on Monday, thugs attacked protesters from a university-affiliated high school who were demonstrating for free speech and against fees.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Immigrants In US Program Spend 25 Days Longer In Detention

A review by the Justice Department has found that a program whose aim is to help detained immigrants navigate the immigration court system has found that those in the program were less likely to get a lawyer than those not in the program and had longer detention stays.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Suit Seeks Payout For Immigrant Families Separated At Border

A lawsuit being brought against the president’s administration is seeking monetary damages for children who have been separated from their parents at the border. The aim of the suit is to create a fund for the mental health treatment of these children.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Johns Hopkins Provides Financial Aid To DACA Grad Student

Johns Hopkins University is giving financial aid to graduate student Daniela Gaona. Gaona is a part of the DACA program, however, a spokesperson for the university said the student being a part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is not a factor in such decisions.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Mexican Experts: Nearly 1,000-Year-Old Maya Text Authentic

An ancient Maya pictographic text has been authenticated as the oldest know pre-Hispanic document. The calendar-style text, which will now be known as the Mexico Maya Codex, contains observations and predictions related to the astral movement of the planet Venus.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Claim Involves Death Of Child After Stay In Detention Center

The Arizona city of Eloy is facing legal claims that they did not make sure an immigration detention center maintained safe and sanitary conditions, and that this led to the death of a toddler. The detention center in question is operated by CoreCivic, which subcontracts with Eloy for the services.