White Hispanic and Latino Americans

35 Small Latino and AAPI-Owned Restaurants Receive $2,500 Grants from Latino Restaurant Association

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Latino Restaurant Association today announced that 35 restaurant owners have been awarded $2,500 grants, with a focused effort in supporting 25 Latino-owned and 10 Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (APPI)-owned restaurants. This inaugural initiative was made possible through a $100,000 grant from SoCalGas and is part of the company's ongoing support for small restaurants recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. Since 2021, SoCalGas has supported 471 small restaurants with over $2 million in grants through the California Restaurant Foundation's Restaurants Resilience Fund.

Key Points: 
  • Since 2021, SoCalGas has supported 471 small restaurants with over $2 million in grants through the California Restaurant Foundation's Restaurants Resilience Fund.
  • This funding has allowed us to give back to our vibrant restaurant community in the form of $2,500 grants," said Lilly Rocha, Executive Director and CEO, Latino Restaurant Association.
  • It was important to the Latino Restaurant Association to also offer these grants to those in the AAPI community.
  • The Latino Restaurant Association (LRA) supports and promotes restaurateurs, small businesses and the Latino restaurant community to ensure the equitable economic growth of the sector.

Los Angeles Public Library Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month With the Fifth Annual L.A. Libros Festival Featuring Authors, Illustrators, Workshops and Entertainment

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, the Los Angeles Public Library will be hosting the Fifth Annual Los Angeles Libros Festival, the city's largest celebration of bilingual books along with other activities throughout the month.

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  • The Bilingual Family Event Will Be Held on Friday, Sept. 29 (Online) and Saturday, Sept. 30 (In-Person) at the Central Library, Downtown Los Angeles
    LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, the Los Angeles Public Library will be hosting the Fifth Annual Los Angeles Libros Festival, the city's largest celebration of bilingual books along with other activities throughout the month.
  • "Every year, the Los Angeles Libros Festival brings together authors and performers from across the U.S. and Spanish-speaking countries," said City Librarian John F. Szabo.
  • The L.A. Libros event will feature two days of free entertainment for all ages with Spanish and bilingual storytelling, performances, art workshops and award-winning authors on Sept. 29-30, 2023.
  • Visit the Los Angeles Libros Festival website at lapl.org/libros for the full schedule of events.

Zuniga Health continues growth, expanding into California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado to bring affordable health benefits to Hispanic community

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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MIAMI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zuniga Health LLC, an analytics-driven health plan today announced its expansion into states with large Hispanic population: California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado.

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zuniga Health LLC, an analytics-driven health plan today announced its expansion into states with large Hispanic population: California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado.
  • Zuniga Health is the first health plan to address the Hispanic market, with premiums typically 15-20% lower than fully-insured carriers.
  • With its expansion into California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado during National Hispanic Heritage month, Zuniga Health amplifies its mission to increase the number of Hispanic employees obtaining cost-effective health benefits.
  • Unlimited telehealth and telepsychology visits: while other insurance companies charge after two free visits, Zuniga Health members get unlimited telehealth and telepsychology visits.

Why Closing the Hispanic Leadership Gap in Tech is so Important

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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MIAMI, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Although there have been advancements over the years, the broad field of technology still lacks diversity. With Hispanic Heritage month kicking off September 15, now is a good time to celebrate the many accomplishments of our Hispanic colleagues and leaders, while reflecting on the state of diversity in tech. Black, female, Latino/a, and other minorities remain greatly underrepresented throughout the tech industry.

Key Points: 
  • With Hispanic Heritage month kicking off September 15, now is a good time to celebrate the many accomplishments of our Hispanic colleagues and leaders, while reflecting on the state of diversity in tech.
  • Black, female, Latino/a, and other minorities remain greatly underrepresented throughout the tech industry.
  • In 2014, Google reported that only 2.9% of its 50,000 employees were Hispanic and only 1.9% were black.
  • It's important to create pathways for more diverse talent to get involved in tech.

New Schwab Data: Participants Choose Virtual 401(k) Education at Record Levels

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Participant attendance was up by 5.4% year-over-year, with virtual live meetings accounting for 65% of attendance, while 28% of participants went to on-demand meetings and 7.4% attended in person.

Key Points: 
  • Participant attendance was up by 5.4% year-over-year, with virtual live meetings accounting for 65% of attendance, while 28% of participants went to on-demand meetings and 7.4% attended in person.
  • “As remote and hybrid work arrangements become permanent realities for many, it’s now easier for workers to integrate virtual education sessions into their schedules,” said Marci Stewart, Director, Communication Consulting and Participant Education for Schwab Workplace Financial Services.
  • Of the workers who attended Schwab’s education sessions last year, 65% chose to attend virtual live meetings instead of watching on-demand sessions, up from 57% in 2021.
  • “We are excited to provide participants with more opportunities to choose impactful, relevant financial education in their preferred format when and where they want it,” said Stewart.