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White and mixed-race youths rank high in alcohol, substance abuse
The first-ever survey of adolescent alcohol and drug abuse to recognize youths of mixed race or ethnicity has found that such kids hover closest to white adolescents in the rate at which they suffer substance abuse disorders. That is not reassuring,...Tags: Native Americans, Juvenile Delinquency, Minority Groups, Social Issues, National or Ethnic Minorities
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Mexican independence a day of pride, reflection for all
Here in the Imperial Valley it should come as no surprise that events commemorating Mexican Independence are the norm. As one of the counties with the largest percentage of Hispanics in America, it is only fitting that many locals of Mexican descent would...Tags: Minority Groups
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Festival celebrates Hispanic heritage
heather.keels@herald-mail.comHagerstown’s Fairgrounds Park was filled with the sounds of Latin music, the smells of Mexican and Caribbean foods, and the vibrant colors of handcrafted clothing and jewelry Sunday as the Hispanic Association of Hagerstown held its fifth annual...Tags: Minority Groups, Arts and Culture, Fine Arts, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Frostburg State University
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As Florida starts redistricting, groups offer maps of their own
TALLAHASSEE — After a summer-long road show, Florida lawmakers this week are about to begin drawing the new congressional and legislative maps that will set the stage for high-profile political combat next year.
Voting-rights groups such as the...Tags: Minority Groups, Orlando, Laws, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Corrine Brown
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Survey says: Obama support slipping among Florida Hispanics
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelA new poll from the two conservative organizations finds that President Barack Obama's popularity is slipping among Hispanics in Florida and two other swing states with large Hispanic populations. The poll, from Resurgent Republic and the Hispanic... -
Nine-member committee named to set presidential primary date
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelFinally. Gov. Rick Scott, House Speaker Dean Cannon and Senate President Mike Haridopolos this morning named the nine members of a committee established by the Legislature this spring to settle on a date for a Florida presidential primary. The group is... -
Black, Hispanic activists blast diminished power in voting map plans
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBlack and Hispanic leaders are rallying together today to protest what they see as redistricting proposals that actually diminish their voting strength, despite population gains in the last decade, especially among Latinos. All three proposals that a... -
African-American aldermen propose new Chicago ward map
Clout StreetA unified group of African-American aldermen made their opening offer Monday in Chicago’s redistricting debate: one less majority black ward and two more majority Latino wards. The deal was politically easy for the City Council’s Black Caucus...Tags: Minority Groups, Mass Media, Howard Brookins, Michael Zalewski, Arts and Culture
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Try more classes, less hot air
The Literacy Center, which is based in Allentown, had its largest ever waiting list last December
Executive Director Carol Jones told me 547 people were waiting for slots in adult classes. About 70 percent of those were waiting for English classes....Tags: Minority Groups, National or Ethnic Minorities, Republican Party, Allentown
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Paper: Forsyth's Approach to Strokes Validated
A national study conducted in part at Forsyth Medical Center supports the approach used by the hospital in reducing the risk of a second stroke. The National Institutes of Health study found that patients who adhered to a strict medical treatment had...Tags: Minority Groups, National Institutes of Health, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, African Americans
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Air quality study suggests Hispanics at highest risk for illness
FOX31 DenverDENVER – More than 23 million Latino children and adults are at risk of asthma-related health issues, according to a study from the National Resources Defense Council. “Nearly five million Hispanics have been diagnosed with asthma in their...Tags: Minority Groups, Physical Conditions, Social Issues, National or Ethnic Minorities, Clubs and Associations
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Darren Soto speaks out on Fair District amendments
Hispanosphere - Orlando SentinelThe following is a My Word column written by State Rep. Darren Soto (D-Orlando) which ran in today's paper. I had the pleasure of reading a recent My Word from a fellow attorney, State Sen. David Simmons, on the Fair District amendments. While I agree...
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