More generations are living under the same household since the end of the Great Recession. This is especially true of recent graduates returning home after college. There are many economic reasons for this multi-generational trend; however, some of it might be culturally related. Like other populations, Latinos move back home but there’s usually not a…
If you have some time, listen to this interesting podcast via Duct Tape Marketing with college recruitment guru Lindsey Pollack regarding hiring the “next generation.” Indeed, the next (current) generation is unlike any other in recruitment history. When you consider the cultural and demographic shifts occurring in the country, it’s valuable listening. If you layer…
Immigration expert and good friend Leslie Berestein Rojas from the Multi-American Blog (via KPCC) moderated an interesting discussion last night with representatives from Portos Bakery & Cafe, Gaviña Gourmet Coffee, Guelaguetza Restaurante and Tapatio Hot Sauce – all of these businesses began, and in some instances, remain Latino family-owned businesses. Great insights about Latino immigrants,…
I just added a ‘Podcast Page’ to my blog. I’ve been honored to have some wonderful guests who have provided insights on a variety of subjects related to Latino leadership, the workforce, and education. I enjoy producing these podcasts and will get back to doing them soon. They can be time consuming since much of…
I had the pleasure of meeting and serving on a panel with CNN’s Nick Valencia last year. Great guy. I’d encourage you listen to this podcast with Sylvia Longmire about his experiences as a journalist and the challenges of reporting on Mexico’s drug war. Very interesting.
Check out an interesting discussion (podcast) on the role of white males in advocating for organizational diversity. This is a unique perspective and discussion from the CEO of DiversityInc. What’s fascinating is the role non-minority indivuals can play in advocating for a more inclusive workplace. It’s unusual to have these discussions from a “majority” perspective – and one that often…
Here’s a thought: invest in under-served Latino communities in order to benefit the larger economy. Sounds easy but not necessarily done – until now. Plaza Adelante is a collaborative, innovative community resource for low- and moderate-income Latino families throughout San Francisco. Case Adelante provides social and economic services for the Latino community. But while housing…
NPR is awesome – despite some of the political rhetoric aimed at them recently. Here are two excellent pieces featured over the last week. First, a story regarding minority faculty and how some colleges in MA. are attempting to improve their representation. Money quote from the interview which resonated with me: “When I got my Ph.D. (at Tulane University),…
If you’re not familiar with the “basics” of The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, this podcast from The Takeaway provides a great overview and discussion about it. Enjoy!
Next week HTM will be starting a podcast series focusing on career centers at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). Colleges and universities are designated as HSI schools if at least 25 percent of full-time students are Latinos. Currently there are 265 colleges designated as HSIs with another 176 institutions designated as “emerging” HSIs (institutions falling just below…
