Arts and Media November 2018

Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny And Will Smith To Open The 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

The 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® will feature Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny and Will Smith who will perform for the first time their new song "Está Rico" live during the event. The awards will take place on November 15 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Global November 2018

California Wildfires’ Death Toll Rises; 10 Things To Know For Today

The death toll for the California wildfires has risen to 29. As the results of Florida and Georgia’s governor races remain up in the air, Democrats begin planning for 2020’s presidential election. The atmosphere of the vote recount taking place in Florida is reviving memories of the recount that took place in Florida in 2000.

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.

Global November 2018

Caravan Enjoys “Coco” In Mexico; This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines

The following are the headlines that received the most views on our Facebook page: Caravan Treated To Screening Of “Coco;” We invite you to check out the latest issue of Hispanic Outlook!; CSUSM To Increase Number Of Latino And Latina Teachers; Longoria, Ferrera, Saldana And More Rally For Latino Votes; and Top 4 Latest Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board.

Global November 2018

Trump Limits Asylum, Says People Must 'Come In Legally'

President Trump has limited those seeking asylum by circumventing laws that state that anyone is eligible for asylum regardless of how the individual enters the country. Officials with the administration have said that the measures are in effect for at least three months but could also be extended.

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

Financing November 2018

The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs Offers $6K in Scholarships

The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs has announced that it is offering six scholarships totally $6,000 to students currently enrolled at an accredited university or college. These scholarships are: a Health Care Scholarship, an Addiction Science Scholarship and an Addiction Recovery Scholarship.

Global November 2018

In Honduras, Most Returnees From Caravan Hope To Try Again

A certain bus terminal in Honduras has become a place of crossing destinies. For some there, it is the beginnings of their journey north towards the United States. For others it is where they are ferried back to after trying and failing to complete the trek.

Hispanic Community November 2018

Motel 6: $7.6 Million For Guests Reported To Immigration

Motel 6 has agreed to pay Latino guests who were reported to immigration by the company’s employees up to $7.6 million. According to the guests and the proposed settlement that was filed in federal court, the company’s employees shared the guests’ private information with immigration officials.

Hispanic Community November 2018

41 Latinos In Congress, 2 Races Still Undecided

Although two races remain undecided, the number of Latinos who will be serving in Congress in 2019 will be rising to at least 41. There were 44 Latino Democratic candidates who ran in the midterm elections, and 33 of those 44 won. There were also 15 Latino Republican candidates who ran, and of those six won.

Legal November 2018

Justice Ginsburg, 85, Hospitalized

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized after falling in her office at the Supreme Court, resulting in her fracturing three ribs. In her absence while she is at Washington University Hospital in Washington, the Supreme Court is moving forward with a ceremony welcoming new Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Both President Donald Trump and new acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker are expected to attend.

Legal November 2018

With New Justice Official, Fate Of Russia Probe In Question

With Matthew Whitaker become the new acting attorney general after Jeff Sessions was pushed out of office, concerns are rising over the future of Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. Whitaker has questioned the scope of the inquiry and spoken publicly about ways an attorney general could stymie the investigation.