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The U.S. is home to roughly 2.5 million Black-owned businesses, according to the Census Bureau. Although the vast majority are sole proprietorships or small-scale affairs, an increasing number have regional reach and national ambitions. Below, we resurface 10 Black entrepreneurs who have recently been featured in Forbes and provide a directory of an additional 90 Black-owned businesses to support. It is by no means an exhaustive list: We aren’t including numerous high-profile celebrity entrepreneurs like Oprah Winfrey or Rihanna or the many successful black business owners who sell services to other corporations, like World Wide Technology’s David Steward. These entrepreneurs…
NUMBER OF OUTLETS We identified 624 Latino news media outlets in the U.S., including Puerto Rico. (See our section on Puerto Rican media.) If we subtract Puerto Rico, the number is 558. SIZE The two big players, Univision and Telemundo, have a combined total of 136 TV stations out of the 181 stations we identified. Univision owns and operates 65 stations, along with the 26 stations of UniMás, a sister network owned by the same corporation that carries Univision programming. Telemundo, owned by Comcast through NBC Universal, owns and operates 45 stations. We identified 49 local TV stations not owned by…
In a fragmented media environment with seemingly endless sources of information to choose from, Americans’ news habits have changed dramatically in the 21st century. Today, an overwhelming majority of Americans get news at least sometimes from digital devices. This fact sheet looks at the platforms Americans turn to for news, including patterns and trends. News consumption across platforms A large majority of U.S. adults (86%) say they at least sometimes get news from a smartphone, computer or tablet, including 57% who say they do so often. These figures are almost identical to the share who got news from digital devices…
Vocabulary and grammar are the foundation of language learning. But what good is learning a language like Spanish if you aren’t able to engage with the many cultures behind it? Reading the news in Spanish can help you stay tapped into current events while expanding your vocabulary and refining your reading skills. Whether you prefer to read, watch, or listen, there are plenty of options for Spanish-language news sources. We’ve made a list of some of the biggest and best to help you find your new favorite. Of course, reading the news can’t replace learning with a dedicated language program.…
Hispanic news sites are as diverse as the U.S. Hispanic population itself. These sites may be Spanish, English, or bilingual. They may focus on specific Latino communities in the U.S., broadly cover all of Latin America, or focus on breaking news in Spanish. No matter the language or areas of coverage, they all offer diverse voices telling the stories of millions in the U.S. and throughout the Americas. As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, we are taking a look at some of the best sites for reading and understanding these stories and the…
“Latino” and “Hispanic” have long been the most prominent terms used to describe people in the U.S. with roots in Latin America and Spain. But over the last several years, “Latinx” has become a de-facto gender neutral alternative to Latino and Hispanic, according to a new study by race and ethnicity researchers. Despite the increased awareness of the term among Latinos — 47% have heard of it — only 4% or 1.9 million people use “Latinx” to describe themselves, an increase of 1 percent since 2019, according to the study by the Pew Research Center. “’Latinx’ is more broadly known…
There are over 65 million Americans of Latino descent in the U.S. — and their immense diversity is as wide and representative as America itself. In a year of political polarization fueled by a presidential election, we’re marking Hispanic Heritage Month by focusing on 10 Americans who have received major recognition or seen their work and influence grow in 2024. While they do vastly different work, they all have one thing in common: Their Latino heritage proudly informs their expertise and their outlook — as well as their commitment to making things better. Liza Colón-Zayas: TV’s unforgettable character (and now Emmy winner!) When…
UND will host its second Biennial Multicultural Conference for Belonging and Inclusion on Oct. 7 and 8 at the Memorial Union. First hosted in 2022, its purpose is to bring students, faculty, staff, community members and social activists together to discuss how to advance belonging and inclusive practices in teaching, research and service. The conference is free for all UND students, faculty and staff. Scholars and students alike are encouraged to submit symposia, papers and posters along the conference themes, but all presentations contributing to belonging and inclusion in education are welcome. The deadline to submit proposals is Sept. 13. Further information is available…
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Hispanic Heritage Month is all about celebrating diversity within the community and one local real estate group is looking to celebrate just that. Tonight, Kellar Williams hosted their third annual Hispanic Heritage Month party, but they are hoping to do more than just display Hispanic culture. Tonight’s event was not just a celebration of Hispanic culture but a way for people to help support diverse families right here in the Ozarks. While food, games, and entertainment lined Kellar Willams Hispanic Heritage Month party, Maria Galgano, a realtor for Kellar Willams believes it is an opportunity to do…
STAUNTON — The 35th annual African-American Heritage & Multicultural Festival is happening this weekend, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Sept. 21-22 at Gypsy Hill Park bandstand in Staunton. Founded in 1989, the festival is the longest-running celebration of its kind in western Virginia. The day’s celebration includes music and entertainment, ethnic foods, community organizations and arts, crafts and activities for children. Groove to the music Saturday Praise & Worship Sunday