Immigration
From Tandas to Bank Loans. Also, Coordinated Actions for Immigrants.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 PROGRAM # 7974 12:00 PM PT From Tandas to Bank Loans. A conversation with the winner of a recent “genius grant,” an award given by the MacArthur Foundation to recognize creative work. José Quiñonez created an organization to help unbanked low-income immigrants to establish credit history to be able to get credit […]
“Six Figures and Struggling.” Also, Sessions Confirmation Hearing.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 PROGRAM # 7972 12:00 PM PST. “Six Figures and Struggling.” This is a conversation with well-known financial planning expert Louis Barajas about his new book “Six Figures and Struggling.” He says people who earn six figures still live paycheck to paycheck, struggling to make ends meet, feeling frustrated and guilty. How can […]
For Female Farmworkers, Work Never Stops
It’s times when she can’t work, like when she was pregnant, that things become difficult. Female farmworkers do not receive maternity leave, so during those months during and after the pregnancy Benito’s family was forced to rely on her husband’s paycheck.
Fear Of Deportation, Hate Crimes Reportedly Threaten Mental Health Of Young Californians
Even before the election, nearly half of 11th and 12th graders at the school reported frequent, sad and hopeless feelings, and nine percent had seriously considered suicide, according to the 2014-2015 California Healthy Kids Survey.
Will the New Water Law Relieve Poor Families’ Crisis?
“The farmworkers are still affected…there are more tan 2000 small water Wells that have no more water so these communities have to use bottled water.”
A poor Christmas for the most forgotten ones in ‘La La Land’
(Español) Una de cada siete personas – aproximadamente 1.4 millones en el condado de Los Ángeles – experimenta inseguridad alimentaria, según el Banco Regional de Alimentos de Los Ángeles. Muchos no saben de dónde vendrá su próxima comida.
A Christmas Pastorela for the Trump Era
Pastorela plays, which combine faith and fun, are a deep-rooted Mexican Christmas tradition. The plays have their origins in the colonial era, and tell of the obstacles that the devil puts in the way of a group of shepherds heading to Bethlehem to adore Baby Jesus. As part of the tradition, pastorelas often incorporate social criticism of the moment.
An Act of Hate Inspires Solidarity with Neighbors in Arizona
An act of vandalism against a bakery owned by an immigrant from the Middle East in Phoenix, Arizona, became the catalyst for an explosion of civic solidarity and repudiation of hate. When they found out about the attack, neighbors united to defend the bakery, which turns out to be a place where people of many diverse backgrounds come together,
Hunger and Obesity Among Latinos. Also, Latino Youth at High Risk.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 PROGRAM # 7957 12:00 PM PST. Hunger and Obesity Among Latinos. Latino families in California suffer from higher rates of hunger, obesity, and overweight in part because they are low-income and live in communities with fewer healthy food retailers. An advocate discusses the findings of this research. Guest: Alejandra Gepp, Asociate Director, […]
Reunification of Families in NewYorkTitlán
U.S. immigration policies have separated many migrant families. But one group of organized families on both sides of the border has found a creative way to reunify loved ones.
Noticias
- "Separated": Film Shows How Trump Tore Immigrant Families Apart, 1,300 Kids Still Alone October 4, 2024
- War in Lebanon "Giving More Space" for Israel to Continue Slaughter in Gaza: Journalist Akram al-Satarri October 4, 2024
- What Is Israel's Endgame in Lebanon? Airstrikes Intensify, Hospitals Overwhelmed, 1.2 Million Displaced October 4, 2024
- Headlines for October 4, 2024 October 4, 2024
- Six Factory Workers Feared Dead in Tennessee After Being Swept Away During Hurricane Helene October 3, 2024
