Hispanic Community June 2020

Are Blacks, Hispanics Falling Behind In Census?

Civil rights leaders are worried that minority communities are falling behind in census in part because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Global June 2020

Hiring Rose In 46 States In May

According to the Labor Department, unemployment rates fell in 38 states, yet the overall U.S. rate in May was still high at 13.3% although down from April’s 14.7%.

Global June 2020

Trump To Renew Effort To End DACA Protections

President Donald Trump said he will renew his effort to end the protections from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program despite the Supreme Court’s ruling.

Hispanic Community June 2020

Impact Of The Coronavirus In Latin America

U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said he is “very worried” about the impact of the novel coronavirus in Latin America.

Financing June 2020

1.5M More Workers Seek Unemployment Benefits

Roughly an additional 1.5 million workers who had been laid-off sought unemployment benefits last week in the United States.

Legal June 2020

DREAMers’ Protections Remain For Now

President Donald Trump’s bid to end protections for DREAMers was rejected by the Supreme Court by a 5-4 outcome. Legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants remain for now.

Global June 2020

What Is The 'Justice Act'?

The “Justice Act” (Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020) is being proposed by Senate Republicans. House Democrats are also proposing legislation.

Hispanic Community June 2020

Virus Puts Poor Argentines' Soccer Dreams On Hold

Thousands of young soccer players’ dreams are in jeopardy because of the novel coronavirus. For many, these dreams are the only path they see to a better existence.

Financing June 2020

Netflix CEO To Donate $120M For Scholarships

Reed Hastings and his wife are donating $40 million to each of three institutions – the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College – for student scholarships.

Global June 2020

UVA Changes Logo Design Linked With Slavery

Athletics teams at the University of Virginia will soon be wearing a new logo. Fans raised objections to the handles on the sabres below the V in the logo and on the Cavalier shield.

Global June 2020

Trump Signs Order On Police Changes

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in part to establish a database to keep track of police officers that have a history of using excessive force.

Health Care June 2020

1st Drug Proves Able To Improve COVID-19 Survival

Dexamethasone, an inexpensive steroid, may reduce COVID-19 related deaths for those severely ill by the virus by as much as one third, according to researchers in England.