The Death of a Bread Legend
02/06/2017 - 02:35
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One of the founders of Mexican multinational baker Grupo Bimbo died Friday in this capital. He was 98.
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The nationally-recognized community chefs joined the school’s Spanish and Portuguese Department on March 9 to talk through some of her work.
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Consumer Power: Uber CEO Resigns from Trump's Council after Criticism
02/03/2017 - 04:34
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Uber CEO Travis Kalanick says participation in president’s strategic and policy forum has been ‘misinterpreted’ as endorsement of Donald Trump’s agenda, reports The Guardian.
Borderwise: Helping Immigrants Get their Green Cards for just $1
02/03/2017 - 03:13
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Borderwise, cofounded by a Penn student, is a startup’s legal app that helps immigrants apply for their Green Cards. In response to Pres. Trump, they'll do it for just $1
Black, Latino workers accuse Amazon of discrimination in Massachussetts
02/02/2017 - 04:42
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Lawyers filed complaint against Amazon with Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Tuesday
Success of Food Trucks Draws Hispanics into the Restaurant Trade
02/01/2017 - 04:26
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Over the past few years, big cities have seen a boom in the food trucks that travel around town offering their fare, a success that has inspired many Hispanic food truckers to take the next step and open traditional restaurants that offer their usual menus to diners in less of a hurry but eager to get the same quality and originality.
Saved by Latinos
01/31/2017 - 04:10
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Hazelton, a small Pennsylvania town, struggles to redefine its identity as Latino immigrants save its economy, reports Vice Magazine.
Kickback: Big Business Oppose Trump's Immigration Ban
01/31/2017 - 03:32
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Backlash from big business grows over Trump travel ban. Amazon considers legal challenge to immigration order as others attack clampdown, reports The Financial Times.
A Night of Alegría
01/30/2017 - 17:15
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The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its annual Alegría Ball at the Curtis Center by Independence Hall this past weekend. The Alegría Ball is the GPHCC’s signature fundraising event benefiting the Small Business Development and Education programs, which offer workshops, seminars, minority business services, technical assistance, and business development opportunities throughout the year for Latino businesses across the region.
"Latino Consumers Feel Betrayed"
01/30/2017 - 05:40
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After riding a wave of growth in Latino consumers, Orci, an ad agency's job focused on the Hispanic market, just got harder, reports the L.A. Times.
Mind the Gap.Trump Infrastructure Projects list includes Philly bridges
01/26/2017 - 05:13
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Donald Trump's visit to Philadelphia today is expected to spark protests and demonstrations around the city.
One good reason is that the President signed an executive order on Wednesday to strip federal funds from sanctuary cities like Philadelphia. As far as our city maintains its status as a "4th Amendment" or sanctuary city,-in order to protect illegal immigrants- the executive order will prevent it from getting access to any federal grants, blocked by the Department of Homeland Security.
Kenney gana la batalla
01/20/2017 - 14:04
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A pesar de las amenazas de Comcast de que la ciudad sería demandada por la ley, el Alcalde Kenney ha compartido que firmará la legislación contra la discriminación salarial que fue introducida en el Ayuntamiento y que se encuentra bajo revisión.
“Podremos ser demandados o no”, dijo Kenney a una multitud a las afueras del Ayuntamiento, “pero el Consejo ha aprobado esta medida por voto unánime, y no veo una razón por la cual no deba firmarla”.
George Soros: Donald Trump is 'would-be dictator'
01/20/2017 - 03:27
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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, billionaire investor delivered bleak Brexit forecast and said Donald Trump is ‘gearing up for trade war’ but will fail, reports The Guardian.
Kenney wins the war over wage discrimination bill
01/19/2017 - 17:25
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Despite threats from Comcast that the city would be sued for the bill, Mayor Kenney shared that he will sign the wage discrimination legislation that was passed by City Council and under law review.
"We may get sued, we may not," Kenney said to a crowd outside of City Hall. "But Council passed this measure by unanimous vote, and I see no reason why I shouldn't sign it."
Defaulting Risks: Wage Theft puts Philly Workers in Weak Situation
01/19/2017 - 03:49
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Throughout Philadelphia and the nation, an epidemic of wage theft leaves workers wondering why they’re not getting what’s owed them, reports The Philadelphia Citizen.
Philadelphians at Work
01/16/2017 - 03:21
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This week, The Atlantic "Americans at Work" photo essay features photographs of the daily lives and spaces of workers in Philadelphia's Municipal Offices, made by photographer Ryan Collerd.
US Indicts Six VW Executives in Emissions Scandal
01/12/2017 - 03:20
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Federal prosecutors announced criminal charges on Wednesday against six Volkswagen executives for their roles in the company’s emissions-cheating scandal. The automaker is set to pay $4.3 billion in criminal and civil penalties.
La ley contra la discriminación laboral de Kenney ha peleado con fuerza
01/11/2017 - 12:11
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En un esfuerzo por prevenir la discriminación salarial en el lugar de trabajo, una ley ha sido aprobada por el Ayuntamiento con 16 votos a favor y en este momento espera la firma de Kenney.
La ley, que enfrenta un rechazo público de Comcast, está en proceso de evaluación legal por el Departamento de la Ley en Filadelfia y, por lo tanto, la firma del Alcalde Kenney se ha retrasado.
Blacks and Hispanics face extra challenges in getting home loans
01/10/2017 - 17:51
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High-cost lenders are targeting these communities, preventing them from building wealth to pass on to their children.
Kenney’s wage discrimination bill fought with force
01/10/2017 - 16:37
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In an effort to prevent wage discrimination in the workplace, a bill was passed by City Council with a 16-0 vote and is currently awaiting Kenney’s signature.
The bill, which is facing open backlash from Comcast, is facing legal review by Philadelphia’s legal department and as a result, a delay in being signed into law by Mayor Kenney.
Fiat to invest $1 billion in U.S plants after Trump's Threats
01/09/2017 - 03:44
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Days after Trump threatened Ford and Toyota with taxing vehicles produced in Mexico, the U.S branch of Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) announced on Sunday that it would invest a total $1 billion in plants in Michigan and Ohio.
Carolina Cabrera DiGiorgio: nueva directora general de Congreso
01/05/2017 - 17:43
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En el cuadragésimo aniversario de Congreso, y luego de que Cynthia Figueroa prosiguiera con su posición en el gabinete del Alcalde Kenney, la Junta de Directores del Congreso de Latinos Unidos, también conocida como Congreso, anunció que habían seleccionado a Carolina Cabrera DiGiorgio como Presidente y Directora General.
“Tras llevar a cabo una búsqueda nacional, me complace darle la bienvenida a Carolina como la próxima Presidente y Directora Ejecutiva de Congreso”, dijo Sid Smith, el actual Presidente de la Junta de Congreso.
Carolina Cabrera DiGiorgio named new Congreso CEO
01/05/2017 - 16:21
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In the 40th anniversary year of Congreso and after Cynthia Figueroa moved on her position in Mayor Kenney’s cabinet, The Board of Directors of Congreso de Latinos Unidos, also known as Congreso, announced they have selected Carolina Cabrera DiGiorgio, Esq. as President and CEO.
Construyendo un patrimonio
01/04/2017 - 14:07
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El padre de Lisa Rodríguez formó parte de una de las primeras familias hispano-parlantes y Latinas de Camden. Con un trasfondo puertorriqueño y cubano, su padre conocía la importancia de involucrarse en la comunidad, desde muy joven. “Sus padres comenzaron la primera comunidad puertorriqueña y el primer club social, y fue por ello que se involucró en la política de la ciudad de Camden”, declaró Rodríguez.
Construyendo desde los cimientos – Martin Arias
01/04/2017 - 14:02
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Marin arias desarrolló su espíritu emprendedor a temprana edad. Habiendo construido su carrera desde entonces, su labor ha estado marcada por el servicio y por proveer asistencia legal a aquellos que en algún momento enfrentaron situaciones que son similares a las que él mismo tuvo que enfrentar cuando era joven.
Adriel García fomenta la diversidad
01/04/2017 - 13:56
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Siendo graduado de la Escuela de Derecho de Temple, Adriel García comenzó su carrera siendo una gran promesa. Terminó sus estudios sabiendo que quería ayudar a la gente con la práctica legal. Comenzó como estudiante clínico en la Oficina del Abogado de Distrito de Filadelfia, donde desarrolló sus capacidades de revisión y entrevistas durante su participación en audiencias preliminares y en procesos judiciales municipales.