San Mateo County Fair Wins Prestigious Merrill Award for Farmworker Heroes Appreciation Day

January 24, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The San Mateo County Event Center and Fair is proud to announce that it has won the prestigious Western Fairs Association Merrill Award for its 2022 Farmworker Heroes Appreciation Day at the Fair. The Merrill Award, named in honor of Western Fairs Association Founder Louis Merrill, and is awarded to Fair programs that clearly demonstrate innovation, vision, and excellence. It is the highest honor that a Fair can receive.

The San Mateo County Fair team is committed to inclusion and diversity Recognizing how hard Farmworkers in our community and throughout the U.S work to provide food, often during extreme conditions including severe weather, fires, and during the pandemic, and who too often go unrecognized. The Fair staff created an educational and recognition program celebrating their hard work, and the legacy of Cesar Chavez, Larry Itliong and Dolores Huerta. A curated exhibit in partnership with the National Chavez Center, Cesar Chavez Foundation and local non-profit association, ALAS (Ayundando Latinos A Soñar) was established with over 100 photographs.

Additional educational content was developed to share and celebrate the enormous contributions of Farmworkers, and Cesar Chavez.

An exciting aspect of this curated exhibit is that it will be shared with schools and other county fairs throughout California as a traveling educational exhibit; amplifying the messaging of what our Farmworkers do and how important they are.

The San Mateo County Fair is proud to have had the opportunity to recognize our Farmworkers and their essential contributions to our daily lives. “It has been a privilege to recognize the hard work and dedication of our Farmworkers,” said Dana Stoehr, CEO of the San Mateo County Event Center & Fair. “This award is a testament to our Farmworkers, the legacy of Cesar Chavez, our team and the San Mateo County community.”

The Farmworker Heroes Appreciation Day was a huge success, educating tens of thousands of visitors to the fair on how important our Farmworkers are and acknowledge and celebrate their hard work. We are thrilled to have received this recognition and will continue to showcase and celebrate the contributions of Farmworkers in our community.

We want to thank the Western Fairs Association for recognizing our efforts, and we look forward to continuing our work toward hosting a fair that is inclusive and celebrates the diversity of San Mateo County.

“Farmworker Heroes Day is more than just a one-time event,” added Justin Aquino, Fair Operations Manager at the San Mateo County Event Center & Fair. “It is an educational exhibit designed to educate our public and acknowledge and celebrate individuals who keep our food system running.”

We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Farmworker Heroes Day and recognizing the invaluable contributions of Farmworkers at the San Mateo County Fair, June 3-11, 2023. More information about the event, including a schedule of activities, will be available on our website closer to the event start date.

ABOUT THE SAN MATEO EVENT CENTER

During COVID, the San Mateo Event Center was unable to host most events but instead played a vital role in protecting our health care workers and most vulnerable populations by serving as a COVID-19 testing site, operations hub, and supply center, 250-bed temporary overflow hospital, and vaccine distribution center for the San Francisco Bay Area. To date, the Event Center has administered 250,000 COVID-19 tests and vaccinated more than 90,000 individuals.

ABOUT THE SAN MATEO COUNTY FAIR

The award-winning San Mateo County Fair is the Peninsula’s premier community event for family, fun, and entertainment. The San Mateo County Fair strives to provide a diverse experience through cross cultural education, inspiration, and entertainment that reaches out to underserved communities. Celebrations such as Dia De Le Feria, Pacific Islands Day, Black History Museum, Family PRIDE Day and other special days provide recognition to all members of our community. The annual Fair represents a celebration of our community’s talent, interests, innovations, and rich agricultural and artistic heritage.

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Top Latina Speaker Gaby Natale Joins Forces with The Estée Lauder Companies for Groundbreaking Leadership Development Program

January 24, 2023

Triple Daytime Emmy® winner Gaby Natale at The Estée Lauder Companies office in New York

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Triple Emmy winning journalist, bestselling author and speaker Gaby Natale has partnered with The Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) Hispanic Connections Employee Resource Group to collaborate on programming for the Leading With High Touch sponsorship program, a leadership development program designed to elevate, develop, retain, and attract senior-level Hispanic/Latinx talent.

“Embracing a PIONEER spirit and breaking barriers is at the core of what I do as speaker, author, and journalist. So, when The Estée Lauder Companies reached out to join their team of thought leaders for their first ever Leading With High Touch initiative to elevate Hispanic/Latinx talent I knew this was a perfect fit for me. We are creating a lasting legacy that many more will benefit from”, explains Natale.

Participants will engage in lectures, workshops, networking, and opportunities to redefine their growth mindset. The annual hybrid initiative combines internal and external speakers who will discuss topics ranging from personal branding and negotiating to self-advocacy and wellbeing.

Natale joins a select roster of thought leaders who will train and energize the inaugural cohort. As part of the collaboration, Natale will meet the program’s participants at ELC’s offices in New York for multiple in-person training sessions featuring her proprietary leadership development frameworks PIONEERS and The Virtuous Circle.

“This program is a dream come true. Gaby is inspiring to all of us. We are building the first cohort of Latino Leaders at ELC. Sitting together in a room, starting a network of future Latino Leaders, sharing, and co-supporting each other is terrific” said Barma Uruchima, Co-Chair, Leading With High Touch at The Estée Lauder Companies.

The Estée Lauder Companies collective vision is to be the most inclusive and diverse beauty company in the world. ELC aims to be both: the employer of choice for diverse talent and the brands of choice for diverse consumers. Leading With High Touch is part of ELC’s ongoing commitment to ensuring all employees have equal access to mentorship programs and sponsorship opportunities.

The Estée Lauder Companies owns more than 25 prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care brands sold in 150 countries including: Estée Lauder, Clinique, Origins, Tommy Hilfiger, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, DKNY, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and Bumble, and Michael Kors among others.

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MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCIÓN’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY DOCUMENTARY

January 24, 2023

Mujeres Announces Glorimar Marrero-Sánchez to direct a feature documentary

CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres) is delighted to announce the official launch of a 50^th anniversary documentary film production. After a request for proposals for filmmakers in January and receiving numerous from across the country, Glorimar Marrero-Sánchez has been selected to create the feature-length documentary film capturing Mujeres’ 50-year history and story.

Founded in 1973, Mujeres is the longest-standing Latina-led organization in the country. With its headquarters based in Pilsen in Chicago, Illinois, it has grown from a volunteer-led group of dedicated Latinas that it once was to over 55 employees with satellite locations in North Riverside and Brighton Park.

“In 2023, as we reach our golden anniversary, this documentary will be an opportunity to proudly share Mujeres’ uniquely Chicago, Latina history and story in a way we have never been able to do so before” says Linda X. Tortolero, President and CEO of Mujeres Latinas en Acción.

Born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico in 1978, Glorimar Marrero-Sánchez is a filmmaker and interdisciplinary artist. Her body of work includes film, audiovisual, still photography and installation. The thematic axes of her work address illness, grief, gender, and inequality.

“As a Latina woman filmmaker, I recognize the power of the audiovisual form to give visibility to these stories through a honest storytelling capable of weaving together narrating voices and archives. I aspire to make a documentary that synthesizes the enormous result of the work of Mujeres Latinas en Acción and its impact on the lives of Latina women who, for decades, have received and continue to receive their services.”

Today, Mujeres remains a unique and vital resource annually supporting over 1,000 survivors of sexual and domestic violence, training over 140 aspiring entrepreneurs, advocating alongside 30 leaders for our communities, and recently announcing the start of technical assistance at a national level.

ABOUT:

Mujeres Latinas en Acción‘s (Mujeres) mission is to empower Latinas through providing services, which reflect their values and culture and by being an advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives. Today, Mujeres’ programs and services empower Latinas and their families, and supports them as they heal, thrive, and lead.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Mujeres Latinas en Acción
Fanny Cano (She, Her, Hers)
Director of Marketing and Communications
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Coppel introduces the “Coppel Access” mobile wallet that offers immigrant-friendly, accessible financial services in the United States

January 24, 2023

The Coppel Access mobile wallet, offering immigrant-friendly, accessible financial services in the United States.

The Coppel Access mobile wallet app allows the unbanked and underbanked community in the United States to easily create an account, using an official Mexican or U.S. ID. The app provides easy and convenient access to online shopping, making payments in the U.S. and sending money to Mexico.

DENVER, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Grupo Coppel, which operates the largest department store chain in Mexico and the sixth largest banking network in the country, today announced the expansion of its financial services to the United States with the launch of Coppel Access, a multifunctional financial application.

The Coppel Access mobile wallet app was designed with the Mexican community in mind and allows all consumers in the U.S. to easily open and manage an account, insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)*, using a Mexican or U.S. ID. Once opened, consumers can use the digital or physical debit card in the mobile wallet to open the possibilities of shopping online and on digital platforms, avoiding the risk of carrying cash or keeping large sums of money at home. The Coppel Access mobile wallet can also be used to make transfers between friends and family in the United States.

The added convenience of Coppel Access is that it allows users to send money to family members in Mexico directly from their phone, saving them the time and money of making frequent trips to money transfer locations. “By offering FDIC-insured accounts for sending international remittances, the Coppel Access app continues Grupo Coppel’s 80-year-old mission of improving the lives of its customers,” said Adrian Jaimes, CEO of Appriza Pay, a U.S.-based affiliate of the Coppel Group.

Families in Mexico can take advantage of receiving remittances at BanCoppel’s more than 1,250 branches or directly into their BanCoppel account. “For a decade, Mexicans living in the United States have relied on Coppel to pay their remittances. Today, they can rely on Coppel for all their financial needs in the United States,” said Carlos Lopez Moctezuma, Director of Financial Services for Grupo Coppel.

As digital payments become the norm, the unbanked and underbanked community can leverage Coppel Access for modern money management tools that provide time savings, ease, convenience, safety, and control. The Coppel Access app was created to facilitate financial management, to overcome the challenges consumers face with conventional financial institutions, and to advance financial inclusion.

The Coppel Access mobile wallet app is available for download on Apple and Android devices through the App Store and Google Play. Users can also access the Coppel Access mobile wallet at www.coppelaccess.com. Similarly, the website can be accessed on a phone’s home screen by quickly and easily adding a shortcut.

*The Coppel Access account and any financial services related to the Coppel Access account services are provided by Mezu (NA), Inc. under Alviere as an agent and service provider of Community Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC. Coppel Access accounts are FDIC-insured through our bank partner, Community Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC. Refer to terms and conditions for details.

About Grupo Coppel
A 100% Mexican-owned business group founded in Culiacan, Sinaloa that carries out commercial and financial activities through its subsidiaries Coppel, Coppel América, Coppel Capital and Sakly. Coppel is the largest retail department store chain in Mexico and the sixth largest employer in the country, with more than 80 years of experience. Grupo Coppel operates the sixth largest banking network, is the third largest credit card issuer in Mexico, and manages a large consumer loan portfolio.

About Appriza Pay
Appriza Pay is a cross border payments platform that enables financial institutions to make local payments in destination countries. In a short time, Appriza Pay has become a leader in the USA to Mexico corridor through its expansive payout network, API-driven technology, robust compliance program, and lean business model. Appriza Pay is a US affiliate of the Coppel Group. It was founded in 2015 and is led by a management team with over eighty years of combined experience in the payments industry.

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Parkinson’s Foundation Global Genetics Study Hits Enrollment Milestone

January 24, 2023

Parkinson’s Foundation Global Genetics Study Milestones Infographic

PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Returns Value to Participants, Physicians and Broader Research Community

NEW YORK and MIAMI, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Parkinson’s Foundation has reached a significant milestone with the recruitment, genetic testing and counseling of 7,500 participants in its international study, PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease. Currently at 50% of its recruitment goal of 15,000, the study includes 36 participant sites, over 50 referral sites and has expanded to Canada – while still offering home testing – as part of the Foundation’s commitment to increasing access to Parkinson’s disease (PD) research.

PD GENEration tests for clinically relevant genes with the goal of improving PD care by accelerating research to advance improved treatments. The study helps people with PD and their physicians identify whether they qualify for enrollment in clinical trials. Currently, investigators have found that 14% of participants have a genetic form of PD – a significant observation compared to the long-standing estimate of 10%.

“Ensuring that the entire Parkinson’s community – including the 90,000 individuals expected to receive a PD diagnosis this year – has access to their genetic status is as critical as ever,” said James Beck, PhD, chief scientific officer for the Parkinson’s Foundation. “Every PD GENEration participant plays a part not only in their own personal discovery but also in feeding results to researchers which will advance future research.”

To fully understand how PD affects individuals of diverse backgrounds, representation of the broader PD community in research is critical. Through PD GENEration, the Foundation works to increase diversity in research and aims to make no-cost genetic testing accessible to every person with PD. Participants are enrolled from all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic; and, so far, 22% of participants represent historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups.

The study continues to expand its reach with the addition of testing sites and collaborations with clinicians in historically excluded communities. The Foundation extensively engages Hispanics and Latinos and provides genetic counseling in English and Spanish, a first-of-its-kind for a study of this scale. Roughly 11% of participants identify as Hispanic, and investigators found that 17% of these individuals have a genetic link to PD – the highest rate of any ethnic group thus far.

“Through the expansion of the PD GENEration study to more populations, we are bringing diversity to genetics data,” said Carlos Singer, MD, professor of neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. “In turn, this will accelerate the pace of research to help all people with Parkinson’s, regardless of where they live.”

The study’s data are analyzed in real-time by the Parkinson’s Disease Gene Curation Expert Panel (GCEP), the first-ever genetics working group focused on neurodegenerative diseases formed by the Foundation within the NIH-funded Clinical Genome (ClinGen) Resources. The study is conducted in partnership with the Parkinson Study Group under the leadership of Michael Schwarzschild, MD, PhD, and Hubert Fernandez, MD.

To learn more about PD GENEration, visit Parkinson.org/PDGENEration or call 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636). For questions about enrollment, email [email protected].

About the Parkinson’s Foundation

The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. Since 1957, the Parkinson’s Foundation has invested more than $425 million in Parkinson’s research and clinical care. Connect with us on Parkinson.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or call 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636).

About Parkinson’s Disease

Affecting an estimated one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the U.S. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson’s, and 90,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S. alone.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Marissa Cruz
Parkinson’s Foundation
[email protected]
305-537-9926
Parkinson.org

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Duck Duck Books and Eco Goods Recognized by the Mom’s Choice Awards in Multiple Categories

January 24, 2023

SEATTLE, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Duck Duck Books, an MWBE certified children’s book publisher based out of Seattle, Washington is honored to announce that their “I Am Me” Books has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services by the Mom’s Choice Awards®, as the Gold Award recipient in the Children’s Picture Books Category. In addition, the Duck Duck Backpack – “Earth” has been named as the Gold Award recipient in the Gear & Accessories Category.

“We are happy to award deserving items like the Duck Duck Backpack – “Earth” and I Am Me! books,” said Dawn Matheson, CEO, Mom’s Choice Awards. “Our panel of judges really felt these items merited a place on our list of the best in family-friendly products that parents and educators can feel confident in using.” The MCA evaluation process uses a proprietary methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal, and cost.

Serena Li, founder of Duck Duck Books says their vision is to “create a sustainable world for the future generations.” From books that are built to last, to eco-conscious lifestyle goods that are designed to be washable, reusable, and convertible, Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods work together to further causes of diversity, giving back, and spreading the love of our planet and one another. What an accomplishment it is for Duck Duck Books to be recognized in their efforts and how their values align with the MCA.

You can support Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods at www.duckduckbooks.com

About Duck Duck Books®

Duck Duck Books is a MWBE certified publisher of multilingual board books and designer of eco goods for children. We create sustainable products that introduce language learning, cultivate emotional intelligence, and instill eco-conscious lifestyles.

About the Mom’s Choice Awards®

The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children, families and educators. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services.

Learn more about the Mom’s Choice Awards by visiting their website: www.MomsChoiceAwards.com.

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First-Ever Dating-App Led Research Study of Hispanics in College Reveals Concerns on Inflation, Direction of Country; Shows Ever Growing Impact of Online Dating

January 24, 2023

67% of Hispanic Gen Z students say their parents expectations will not hold them back in a new study from Latinx dating app, Chispa.

Study reveals 75% of college-aged single Latines are more careful how they are spending their money and 66% of respondents are worried they might not have access to reproductive services in the future.

DALLAS, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Chispa, the #1 dating app made for US Latinx, released the results of its first-ever study of Hispanics in college, conducted in Q3 and Q4 2022 in partnership with Dr. Jake Beniflah, the founder of The Center for Multicultural Science, a non-partisan think tank focused on multicultural marketing. From the impacts of inflation on dating to reproductive rights, this study highlights the issues that affect Hispanic Gen Zs and gives a look towards the future by the Latine community.

New Latinx in College study from Chispa reveals that 72% of Hispanic Gen Z students have met someone online.

For over 10 years, Match Group has conducted Singles In America, the nation’s largest and most comprehensive annual scientific study on single adults. Part of the Match Group family of brands, Chispa has, for the first time ever, taken a deep look at the Latin Gen Z population, with a specific emphasis on college-aged singles because of their rapid growth and impact on cultural trends. Latinos make up a growing share of all students enrolled at postsecondary institutions. In 1980, Latinos accounted for just 4% of enrollment; by 2020, Latinos accounted for one-fifth of all postsecondary students. College enrollment rates for Hispanics 18-24 grew from 34% to 36% between 2010 and 2020, being the only race/ethnic cohort that experienced growth during this period. While total enrollment rates decreased, enrollment rates for both Hispanic male and females increased. More than 400 Hispanics in college — some actively dating and some not — were asked about their views on the issues of the day.

“With the Latinx in College study, we are giving visibility to a whole new generation of US Latines who are challenging a variety of preconceived notions related to this community,” said Julia Estacolchic, Sr. Director, Brand Marketing for Chispa. “Hispanic Gen Zs are leading the way, reinventing the Latine community in response to the rapid changes taking place in US society. We are confident Latinx in College will grow to become a knowledge center and catalyst, relevant not only to the Hispanic segment but to the larger community.”

Top research findings include:

Inflation and the impact on Gen Z dating and spending: Latinx college students are feeling the weight of rising costs, with mental health and inflation being the top sources of stress for Hispanic Gen Z college students, followed by jobs and careers, education, debt, and relationships. 75% of respondents said they are now more careful in how they spend their money. 69% stated that they are now cooking dinners more often at home. More than half of all Hispanic Gen Z college students have postponed going on a vacation and almost half have postponed purchasing or leasing a car.

Direction of country and uncertainty about the future: Only one in two Hispanic Gen Z college students believe that their future will be better than their parents’. 72% of Hispanic Gen Zs are unsure about the direction of the country, and 68% of female respondents feel the country is regressing back to the 1950s due to the recent repeal of Roe v. Wade.

Advocacy and reproductive rights: As a result of the repeal of Roe v. Wade, 35% of dating-app users say they are having less casual sex and roughly one in four Hispanic Gen Z say they changed their methods of contraception. Interestingly, more than 75% of Hispanic Gen Z female college students say they would consider working for a company that supports women’s freedoms over one that does not, while 66% are worried that they may not have access to reproductive services in the future.

Dating-apps >Match Made at Church: 72% of Hispanic Gen Z college students have met someone online while Hispanic Gen Z female college students are more than three times more likely to meet a partner online than at church.

Rejecting cultural stereotypes and embracing progressive values: 74% of Hispanic Gen Z students believe that marriage should not be exclusively between a man and a woman. 81% of Hispanic Gen Z female college students do not believe they should wait to have sex until they are married, while approximately 1 in 3 Hispanic Gen Z students would consider dating someone who identifies as gender neutral or non-binary.

“The Latinx in College study serves as a window into the lives of US Latine college students, uncovering key insights that impact one of the fastest-growing segments of the population,” said Dr. Jake Beniflah, Executive Director of The Center for Multicultural Science. “One of the most interesting findings is the extent to which Gen Z Hispanics are socially progressive and willing to challenge traditional values and norms. This will impact the way brands have traditionally viewed this cohort moving forward.”

About Chispa

Chispa is the largest dating app made for US Latinos, with over 7 million downloads and the goal of helping Latinos create new connections with singles from similar backgrounds, cultures, and communities. Chispa is a Match Affinity dating app created in 2017 by Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), a leading provider of dating products designed to increase users’ likelihood of finding a meaningful connection, like Tinder, Match, Hinge, OkCupid, and more. The Chispa app is available on the iOS App Store and Google Play, both in English and Spanish. For more information visit www.chispa-app.com and follow @ChispaApp on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About The Center for Multicultural Science

Founded in 2010, The Center for Multicultural Science is a leading non-profit, non-partisan, multicultural marketing research think tank and talent accelerator for underrepresented students in Los Angeles. Its vision is to challenge the status quo and help corporate America prepare for a multicultural America through research and data science.

New LatinX in college study from dating app Chispa reveals that 1 in 4 Gen Z Hispanic students have changed their methods of contraception as a result of the repeal of Roe v. Wade.

74% of Hispanic college students believe marriage shouldn't be exclusive to a man or woman.

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FAU Poll: Easing of Inflation Pressure Bolsters U.S. Hispanics’ Confidence in U.S. Economy

January 24, 2023

The Business and Economics Polling Initiative (BEPI) at Florida Atlantic University conducts surveys on business, economic, political, and social issues with main focus on Hispanic attitudes and opinions at regional, state and national levels.

BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With consumer price hikes moderating, U.S. Hispanics are feeling more optimistic about their personal finances and the economy, according to a new poll from the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).

The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 85.3 in the fourth quarter from 74.3 in the third quarter and is only one point lower than a year ago.

In the fourth quarter, 56 percent of the 466 respondents said they are better off financially than a year ago, up from 44 percent in the third quarter.

Meanwhile, 72 percent of Hispanics said they expect to be better off financially in the next year, compared with 66 percent in the third quarter.

As for the short-term economic outlook, 56 percent of respondents said they expect the country to experience good business conditions in the next year, up from 44 percent in the third quarter.

“This level of optimism is due to higher incomes and the gradual easing of inflation,” said Monica Escaleras, Ph.D., director of FAU BEPI in the College of Business.

Inflation fell to 6.5 percent in December compared with a year ago, according to U.S. government figures. It was the sixth consecutive month of annual decreases.

Airline fares fell 28.5 percent from the previous year, while over the same period car repairs dropped 19.5 percent and delivery services fell 13.3 percent. Economists now hope government officials will be less inclined to take dramatic steps to control inflation.

Regarding Hispanics’ long-term economic outlook, 53 percent said they expect the country to experience good business conditions over the next five years. That was unchanged from the third quarter.

Hispanics also are becoming more optimistic about buying a big-ticket items, with 45 percent saying it’s a good time to do so, compared with 40 percent in the third quarter. Despite higher mortgage rates, 37 percent said it’s a good time to buy a house, up from 26 percent in the third quarter.

The poll is based on a sampling of Hispanic adults from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2022. The margin of error is +/- 3.54 percentage points. The polling results and full cross-tabulations can be viewed here.

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FORMER HOUSE REPUBLICAN MAYRA FLORES JOINS AMERICANO MEDIA

January 23, 2023

Former Texas Republican Congresswoman Mayra Flores has joined Americano Media as its Senior Political Contributor.

MIAMI, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Americano Media, the nation’s first ever Spanish language network rooted in American values, announced today that former Texas Republican Congresswoman Mayra Flores has joined the network as its Senior Political Contributor. She will provide commentary daily on Americano’s news and opinion programs.

“Rep. Flores surprised the country when she won handily in a traditionally Democrat district, and then brought to Washington her unique and smart perspective on how to save our declining nation,” Americano founder and chief executive Ivan Garcia-Hidalgo said. “She is now a leading voice of Hispanic Americans who are fed up with business as usual and we are delighted to give her a nationwide platform to continue her leadership.”

“I am proud to join Americano Media, a truly important new development in the Spanish language media arena,” Rep. Flores said. “Hispanics are family-oriented, hardworking and conservative by nature, and I am excited to amplify their views in a more fulsome discussion where both sides are heard on issues important to our community.”

Americano Media airs 18 hours of original news and opinion programming every weekday. The company syndicates its content with Audacy’s Radio Libre 790AM in Miami, and is positioned to announce in 2023 dozens of new radio station partners in vital markets across the country. New TV and digital news and talk content will also be rolled out in the first quarter of 2023.

Flores represented Texas’s 34th district in the U.S. House of Representatives after a stunning upset win in a June 2022 special election. A Republican, she was the first Mexican-born female member of the House. The district was then reconfigured to make it strongly favor a Democrat candidate, which resulted in her defeat in the recent midterm elections.

Flores campaigned on her story as the wife of a U.S. Border Patrol agent and as a Mexican immigrant whose parents brought her to the United States as a young child. She has said the Rio Grande Valley, her home, is “under attack” at the border and speaks out against business-as-usual in the nation’s capital.

“Mayra’s story is America’s story, and in many ways she’s also Americano’s story, so you can imagine how exciting this is for our company,” Garcia-Hidalgo said.

ABOUT AMERICANO:

Founded in 2022, Americano Media aims to be the number one Spanish language news and opinion network reaching over 500 million Spanish speakers globally. Focused on U.S. Hispanics, the fastest growing demographic in the nation, Americano works to empower this community through credible and accessible news and frank two-sided discussion with focused entertainment content that resonates Hispanic core values. Americano can be heard and viewed on its iOS and Android mobile apps and over-the-top on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, and Google TV. To learn more about the company please visit: www.americanomedia.com.

CONTACT: Alfonso Aguilar
(305) 520-9977
[email protected]

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Bion and BetterFedFoods to Form Strategic Alliance

January 23, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a leader in the development of livestock waste treatment technology and premium sustainable beef, announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with BetterFedFoods, LLC, of Wamego, Kansas, to create a mutually beneficial strategic relationship between the companies.

BetterFedFoods (and its affiliate companies, NBO3 Technologies and H3 Enterprises) have made a significant equity investment in Bion. The companies will work together over the next 60 to 90 days to determine how to best leverage their individual strengths.

For the last decade, BetterFedFoods and NBO3 Technologies have developed animal health & welfare solutions associated with incorporating algae into livestock feeding systems. Their patented technology delivers Omega 3 EPA long chain fatty acids to the animal through its feed. Based on extensive academic research sponsored by BetterFedFoods, their product improves overall animal health and provides a higher feed-to-weight gain ratio and a higher carcass value due to better marbling, while reducing enteric methane emissions of livestock, along with other Climate Smart impacts. Moreover, balancing the animals Omega 6:3 ratio improves animal health by reducing joint inflammation, increasing stress tolerance, improving respiratory issues, and reducing heart disease – as it does for humans.

In recent years, BetterFedFoods has expanded its Climate-Smart Premiums Program focus to growing another strain of algae that enhances plant photosynthesis and increases microbial activity in the soil, both of which lead to healthier and higher yielding feed crops.

Todd Hansen, BetterFedFoods’ CEO, stated that “Bion and BetterFedFoods share a commitment to create premium sustainable beef that is better for the consumer. Aligning our goals makes perfect sense. We are excited to work together to maximize animal health and performance in Bion’s cattle feeding operations, as well as enhance the quality and health of the incoming animals.”

Bill O’Neill, Bion’s CEO, said “Animal health and welfare is important to Bion and our feeder partners. BetterFedFoods’ commitment to creating healthier feed, animals, and people is a perfect fit with our own vision. Today’s consumers increasingly want products that are sustainable, transparent, and ‘better for you’. Working with BetterFedFoods will help Bion and its partners check those consumer boxes.”

About Bion: Bion’s patented third generation technology (Gen3Tech) was designed to largely mitigate the environmental impacts of large-scale livestock production, increase its resource efficiencies, and deliver a USDA-certified sustainable product to the consumer. The platform simultaneously prevents pollution to air, water, and soil, while recovering high-value organic fertilizer coproducts and renewable energy that increase revenues. Bion’s Gen3Tech platform can create a pathway to true economic and environmental sustainability with ‘win-win’ benefits for a premium sector of the $175 billion U.S. livestock industry and the consumer. For more information, see Bion’s website at https://bionenviro.com.

This material includes forward-looking statements based on management’s current reasonable business expectations. In this document, the words ‘create’, ‘will’, and similar expressions identify certain forward-looking statements. These statements are made in reliance on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Section 27A of the Securities act of 1933, as amended. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could result in actual results differing materially from expected outcomes.

SOURCE Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc.

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