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Fight Against Cancer Advances With $1.3 Million In Grant Funding For Innovative Research

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Fight Against Cancer Advances With $1.3 Million In Grant Funding For Innovative Research

The Mary Kay Foundation(SM) Awards Grants to 13 Top Cancer Research Facilities Nationwide


DALLAS, June 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With more than 800,000 new cases of cancer among women in the United States expected this year, according to the American Cancer Society, almost everyone is touched by the disease. Cancer knows no boundaries and remains the second leading cause of death in women – two reasons The Mary Kay Foundation supports research of cancers affecting women at top medical schools and research facilities across the nation with a new slate of grants totaling $1.3 million.

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After a meticulous review of more than 60 applicants by The Mary Kay Foundation Research Review Committee, 13 grants in the amount of $100,000 each were awarded to some of the most-respected institutions in the country. The review committee is composed of prominent medical scientists and doctors who select the most promising research projects for the highly competitive grants. Since its inception in 1996, the Foundation has been committed to the cause, investing more than $22 million to date toward research for cancers affecting women.

“Support from The Mary Kay Foundation has enabled promising projects to further cancer research and discovery, ultimately leading to improved longevity and quality of life for thousands of cancer patients,” said Jerry W. Shay, Ph.D., Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Cell Biology for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Chair of The Mary Kay Foundation Research Review Committee. “Research is at the heart of the relentless pursuit to help prevent, detect and treat cancer each and every day in the United States. From new therapies to early detection tools, grants like these give scientists the opportunity to pursue such goals.”

The 2015 grant slate includes a wide range of critical research areas. At the University of Washington in Seattle, Wash., medical scientists will use the grant funds to explore early detection of ovarian cancer using DNA extracted from routine Pap smears. At the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colo., researchers are studying new tools in preventing and treating cervical cancer. At Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pa., the goal of the research project is to identify genetic dissection of breast cancer metastasis.

“While The Mary Kay Foundation’s Cancer Research Grant Program is focused exclusively on cancers affecting women, we know the Foundation’s grants have fueled research benefitting all cancers,” said Michael Lunceford, Mary Kay Inc. Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Chairman of the Board for The Mary Kay Foundation. “By continuing to support top medical scientists at some of the best and most-respected research institutions in the country, we know we are advancing the fight against cancer while continuing Mary Kay’s mission of enriching women’s lives.”

Click here for more information about The Mary Kay FoundationSM cancer grants at work and a full list of the 2015 Cancer Research Grant recipients.

About The Mary Kay FoundationSM
The Mary Kay Foundation was founded in 1996, and its mission is two-fold: to fund research of cancers affecting women and to help prevent domestic violence while raising awareness of the issue. Since the Foundation’s inception, it has awarded $37 million to shelters and programs addressing domestic violence prevention and more than $22 million to cancer researchers and related causes throughout the United States. To learn more about The Mary Kay FoundationSM, please visit www.marykayfoundation.org or call 1-877-MKCARES (652-2737).

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Educational Testing Service’s HiSET® Program Collaborates with Literacy Assistance Center to Provide Professional Development Services to Adult Educators

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Educational Testing Service’s HiSET® Program Collaborates with the Literacy Assistance Center to Provide Professional Development Services to Adult Educators

Works together to achieve a common goal of helping students succeed


PRINCETON, N.J., June 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ –To assist students in achieving college and career ready skills, the HiSET® program by Educational Testing Service (ETS) has teamed up with the Literacy Assistance Center (LAC) to provide professional services to adult educators in hopes of better preparing students for the future.

The HiSET exam, an alternative high school equivalency test, allows for those who have not completed high school the opportunity to demonstrate their high-school level proficiency and readiness for the future. An accessible and affordable alternative to the GED® test, the HiSET exam allows those to earn a state-issued credential needed to advance in the job market or continue their education.

ETS is excited to collaborate with the LAC to provide professional development and technical assistance to programs in states that have adopted the HiSET program. The programming consists of webinars, workshops, on-site services, coaching for increasing instructor efficiency as well as technological integration into course instruction. The main goal is to assist in facilitating a community of effective education professionals helping prepare students to earn their high school equivalency certificates.

The new competitive high school equivalency testing market has created confusion among test takers and educators. Many are unaware that alternative tests lead to the same end result – a state-issued credential. The partnership between ETS and the LAC is to ensure educators have the right tools and information needed to help students succeed.

“At the LAC, we envision a future where everyone has the opportunity to actively participate in civic affairs, achieve economic security, support their children’s schooling and more,” said Ira Yankwitt, Executive Director of the LAC. “By teaming up with ETS, we can help more adults achieve this.”

The services will be available in HiSET-approved states, including California, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Wyoming, along with U.S. territories Guam, Northern Marianas, American Samoa and The Republic of Palau.

“This is a great opportunity for us to help those who are at the forefront of education – teachers,” explains Jonn Oswald, Vice President & General Manager, K-12 Student Assessment Programs at ETS. “We’re looking forward to assisting the community in preparing their students for future success.”

For more information about ETS’s HiSET program, please visit http://hiset.ets.org/. For information about the LAC, visit http://www.lacnyc.org/.

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, the GRE® tests and The Praxis Series® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

About the LAC
The LAC is a non-profit professional development and technical assistance organization dedicated to improving the quality of adult literacy and opportunity youth programs. Located in New York City, the LAC has been working to strengthen the efficacy and expand the capacity of adult basic education, high school equivalency and English for speakers of other languages practitioners and programs since 1983. The LAC is a national leader in integrating college and career readiness standards into high school equivalency curriculum and instruction. www.lacnyc.org

GED is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education. The HiSET Program is not endorsed by, affiliated with or sponsored by ACE or GED Testing Service.


Los Angeles Public Library And Read Conmigo Team Up To Give 10,000 Free Bilingual Books To Kids During Summer Vacation

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Los Angeles Public Library And Read Conmigo Team Up To Give 10,000 Free Bilingual Books To Kids During Summer Vacation


Book Giveaway Prevents Learning Loss by Placing Free Resources in the Hands of Young Readers


LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For kids on summer break, academics often take a backseat to camps, vacations, and television shows. But research shows that children who continue to engage in educational activities during the summer are more likely to avoid the “Summer Slide,” a phenomenon in which kids fail to retain the academic knowledge and skills that they learned during the school year. Read Conmigo, the national award-winning bilingual literacy program, is teaming up with all 73 branches of the Los Angeles Public Library to encourage recreational reading among youngsters this summer.

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Beginning July 13, Read Conmigo will give away 10,000 free bilingual books to children pre-K through 5th grade who sign up for or already have a library card*.  This effort is part of Read Conmigo’s 50,000 Bilingual Book giveaway that began during Bilingual Literacy Month this past May. Through this effort, Read Conmigo and the Los Angeles Public Library hope to provide disadvantaged children with valuable access to learning resources while they are away from the classroom for the summer.

“Reading is essential as students combat ‘Summer Slide,’ and we encourage all children to take advantage of the tremendous free resources available at the Los Angeles Public Library,” stated City Librarian John F. Szabo.  “In addition to programs including coding workshops, craft projects and story times, the Los Angeles Public Library is pleased to work with Read Conmigo to provide children with free bilingual resources this summer when they get their library card.”

In addition to unlimited access to English-Spanish children’s books, activity kits and an array of online resources for computer and mobile devices, Read Conmigo also includes useful “Summer Slide” prevention suggestions for parents to help prevent reading erosion during the summer break.

“The goal of Read Conmigo is to help bridge the resource gap between families and their access to enriching bilingual literacy resources, like those offered by our program, especially during the summer when kids are out of school,” said James Gober, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation, the parent company of Infinity Auto Insurance.

To learn more about Read Conmigo and receive or download free bilingual reading books, visit www.ReadConmigo.org.

* – While supplies last at each branch

 


Ismael Cala Reminds Authors about Upcoming Amazon Literary Contest

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Ismael Cala Reminds Authors about Upcoming Amazon Literary Contest

Writers can submit works from July 1 to August 31


MIAMI, June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Second Literary Prize Contest for Indie Authors in Spanish, organized by Amazon, will run this year from July 1 to August 31.

“This is a unique opportunity for new writers,” said Ismael Cala, ambassador for the contest for the United States and Latin America.

From July 1 to August 31, authors can upload their work to Amazon’s KDP platform (https://kdp.amazon.com). They will have control over the entire publishing process, from designing the cover to setting the price, and can even make a print copy available to their readers by using Createspace.

Books will be assessed based on creativity, originality and quality of writing, and five finalists will be selected. The winner will then be chosen, who will have the opportunity to be published in a print edition by the publishing house “La Esfera de los Libros,” and to be translated and published in English in digital, audio and print format by AmazonCrossing.

“I am delighted to work with Amazon to extend the reach of authors and books in Spanish in the United States and Latin America,” said Ismael Cala on announcing the contest. “I have interviewed hundreds of writers on the CALA show in CNN en Espanol, and I am committed to the written word in all of its formats.”

About Ismael Cala

Ismael Cala, host of the CALA show in CNN en Espanol, has more than 25 years of media experience in Cuba, Canada, the United States and Mexico. His books “El poder de escuchar” [The Power of Listening] (2013) and “Un buen hijo de P” (2014) have become best sellers in Latin America and the United States. Ismael directs the digital magazine “Cala 3.0” and publishes a weekly column in more than 30 newspapers and magazines.

For more information, please visit: www.amazon.com/concursoindie


El Sexo Debil – A Daring, Revealing Mexican Series Starring Mauricio Ochmann, Itati Cantoral And Khotan Fernandez – Debuts July 6 On NBC UNIVERSO

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El Sexo Debil debuts July 6 on NBC UNIVERSO





El Sexo Debil – A Daring, Revealing Mexican Series Starring Mauricio Ochmann, Itati Cantoral And Khotan Fernandez – Debuts July 6 On NBC UNIVERSO


As the Powerful “Los Camachos” Lose All the Women in Their Lives, Both Sexes Evolve and Adapt to Their New Realities, and the Question Arises, “Who is the Weaker Sex?”


Series Set to Air for the First Time on a U.S. Cable Network, Monday to Thursday at


7 p.m. ET/PT; Available Across NBC UNIVERSO Viewing Platforms Including TV, Online, Mobile Devices and Video on Demand


MIAMI, June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBC UNIVERSO, the modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos, today announced the premiere of El Sexo Debil, the provocative Mexican series that will air for the first time on a cable network in the U.S., beginning Monday, July 6, at 7 p.m. ET/PT. 

A hit in Mexico, which generated a passionate social dialogue across Latin America, the series centers around the Camacho family, led by Agustin Camacho (Arturo Rios) and his four sons Alvaro (Khotan Fernandez), Julian (Mauricio Ochmann), Dante (Raul Mendez) and Bruno (Pablo Cruz) – all of them doctors, who seem to have everything going for them. In the series premiere, they quickly find out that professional prestige, sexual conquests, charisma and economic status are not enough to keep the women in their lives from walking out on them – on the same fateful evening.

As the men face their worst fears, in comes Helena (Itati Cantoral), a decisive and strong woman, who right after leaving her own fiance at the altar, is ready to take the Camachos’ lives by storm. Over time, the series illustrates how both sexes evolve and adapt to their new realities, turning traditional stereotypes on their head.

“El Sexo Debil is a fun, daring, eye-opening, and very real series that exposes the ‘machismo’ in human beings… both men and women,” said Mauricio Ochmann. “It is a series that brings reality and honesty, so people will relate to both the Camacho brothers, as well as with the strong female characters.”

Bilai Joa Silar, Senior Vice President, Programming & Production, NBC UNIVERSO, said, “El Sexo Debil defies typical dramatic portrayals of Latino characters in Spanish television. It’s a provocative series that challenges the traditional roles played by Latinos, and puts them in a modern light.

“This fresh, edgy programming is representative of the quality entertainment NBC UNIVERSO is committed to offering our Hispanic viewers,” she added.

El Sexo Debil will air Mondays through Thursdays on NBC UNIVERSO from 7-8 p.m. ET/PT. The series consists of 120 episodes.

Subscribers of NBC UNIVERSO on participating cable, satellite, and telco services can also view episodes on Video on Demand, as well as nbcuniverso.com and the NBC UNIVERSO NOW app by entering the subscriber’s log-in information. El Sexo Debil is an Argos Television and Sony Pictures Television production.

For more information on El Sexo Debil, visit www.NBCUniverso.com

About NBC UNIVERSO: 
NBC UNIVERSO (www.nbcuniverso.com) is a modern general entertainment cable channel for Latinos, bringing the world’s top sports franchises and edgy, emotional programming to more than 40 million households in the U.S. As one of the most widely available modern cable channels for U.S. Latinos, NBC UNIVERSO delivers a thrilling mix of exclusive sports action – including FIFA World Cup™, NASCAR, NFL, Premier League and The 2016 Rio Olympics – along with signature series, blockbuster movies, music, must-see live events and strategic acquisitions, on TV, online and mobile devices. NBC UNIVERSO is part of Hispanic Enterprises and Content, a division of NBCUniversal (www.nbcuniversal.com), one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (www.comcastcorporation.com). 

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March of Dimes Hails King v. Burwell Decision

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March of Dimes Hails King v. Burwell Decision


Maintaining tax subsidies for health coverage will benefit women of childbearing age and families


WASHINGTON, June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes, the nation’s leading advocacy organization for maternal and child health, today hailed the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Constitutionality of tax subsidies provided to those who purchase health insurance through Health Insurance Marketplaces, regardless of whether those Marketplaces are established and maintained by states or the federal government.

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“This decision is a victory for women and families,” stated March of Dimes President Dr. Jennifer L. Howse.  “The tax credits provided under the Affordable Care Act are enabling millions of women and families to purchase affordable health insurance in Health Insurance Marketplaces.  We’re gratified that the Supreme Court accepted the arguments put forth by the March of Dimes and our allies supporting the legality of the ACA tax subsidies.”

In King v. Burwell, a group of individuals challenged the availability of tax credits to purchase health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA), arguing that one phrase in the voluminous law limited the availability of tax credits only to coverage purchased through Health Insurance Marketplaces established by states.  If this case had succeeded, tax subsidies to make coverage affordable would have been denied to the millions of Americans who have purchased plans through Health Insurance Marketplaces operated by the federal government.

“Women need to have coverage throughout their lives, both to maintain their own good health and to ensure healthy pregnancies,” Dr. Howse added.  “If women can only obtain coverage while pregnant, or not even then, the evidence is overwhelming that both they and their infants suffer poor health outcomes.  We need to do more to ensure women and families have access to affordable, quality coverage, not take it away from them.”

In January, the March of Dimes joined other organizations in filing an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court urging rejection of the petitioners’ arguments, making three key legal arguments:

  • The ACA made specific connections between Exchanges and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that do not function as intended if the petitioners’ argument is accepted.
  • The express purpose of the ACA was to provide access to affordable health insurance for all Americans.  A legal interpretation that ends access to tax credits, and therefore affordable coverage, for millions of Americans contradicts that purpose.
  • A key goal of the ACA was to provide access to coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, such as pregnant women.  Without affordable coverage, they will be unable to access vital health services, an outcome that was clearly not intended by the law.  

The amicus brief was also signed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Children’s Health Fund, Children’s Hospitals Association, First Focus, and National Physicians Alliance, as well as several individuals with health conditions who have been able to obtain affordable coverage with tax credits provided under the Affordable Care Act.

About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose volunteers and staff work to improve the health of infants and children by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education and advocacy. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org.  Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

 


Dominicanos USA unveils 1st year accomplishments, and results of ground-breaking first-of-its-kind research on the political perceptions and attitudes of Dominican-Americans in New York, Rhode Island

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Dominicanos USA unveils 1st year accomplishments, and results of ground-breaking first-of-its-kind research on the political perceptions and attitudes of Dominican-Americans in New York, Rhode Island


NEW YORK, June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Following a successful first year as the nation’s first and only voter registration, mobilization, and education organization geared towards Dominican American voters, Dominicanos USA (DUSA) on Thursday revealed it had registered more than 75,000 Dominican Americans in their first year of voter registration efforts, tripling the number of registrants since the organization’s launch last year. 

DUSA also unveiled the findings of a groundbreaking political research project and focus groups on Dominican-American political perceptions and attitudes. The poll was conducted in partnership with Latino Decisions, a top Latino political opinion and research firm. The top findings include:

  1. The most important issues to Dominican American voters and potential voters are jobs and the economy (29%), school reform and improvement (23%), and housing affordability (20%).   Additionally, Healthcare (7%), and Immigration (13%) were also issues of concern. Priority issues also varied depending on specific geographic area.
  2. Many of those surveyed believe there are considerable barriers to participation that keep them from fully integrating into civic life and that more advocacy would help in that regard.  91% of registered voters believe that more local Dominican-focused civic advocacy groups that help raise the voice of Dominican Americans are needed.  
  3. News consumption attitudes found that the majority (70%) of Dominican Americans surveyed, even those that had assimilated, preferred Spanish-language and bilingual news outlets to only English language outlets. Specifically 36% of Dominican American voters prefer to consume their information equally in both languages, while 34% prefer exclusively Spanish language.
  4. There is a very strong transnationalism in the U.S.-based Dominican American community.  70% of Dominican-Americans surveyed feel a deep-rooted connection with the Dominican Republic that keep them interested in and knowledgeable about issues that are happening on the island nation.  43% have a medium level of engagement with island affairs while 27% are highly engaged.  

“This first-of its kind, ground-breaking research commissioned by DUSA and executed by Latino Decisions, comes at the perfect time for our organization to prioritize and maximize our resources in order to educate and mobilize Dominican Americans on the issues they care most about,” said Manuel Matos, attorney, community leader, and DUSA board member who serves as the group’s spokesperson.  “It also gives us an opportunity to continue learning the best and most effective ways to communicate to this vital and potentially powerful community who is hungry for better and more robust advocacy and help in navigating the democratic process so they can become full fledged participants in civic life.”

The survey findings, coupled with the unprecedented 75,000 voters DUSA has already registered in the last year, underscore the potential that exists for Dominican-American voters to become much more involved in local, state, and national elections.  

“DUSA is answering this call to elevate the voice of Dominicans and we recognize that the work does not end with voter registration alone.  We look forward to engaging many more Dominican American voters, helping them become the architects of their own futures and that of their families in this great country,” said Matos.  

“According to the study, wages, jobs and the economy, education, and housing are the top issues of critical importance to our community, which underscores the misperception that Latino communities are only concerned with issues of immigration,” said Eddie Cuesta, DUSA’s New York State Director. “Moving forward, DUSA is committed to helping the community find meaningful ways of having their voices heard on these issues, and of holding their elected officials accountable to fully represent their community.”

Natalia Rosa, DUSA’s Rhode Island State Director noted that, “The research has presented a new lens through which we can understand both barriers and opportunities for our community in Rhode Island and New York.  DUSA is committed to expanding this operation to ensure more Dominican American voters in feel like they have a seat at the table in our democratic process.”  

About Dominicanos USA: Dominicanos USA is a 501C-3 non-profit and nonpartisan organization that seeks to empower, educate and mobilize Dominican American voters. We are the first ever Dominican-American Voter model to yield more than 75,000 registered voters in America.

 


#Portada15 announces pathbreaking Content and Speakers for Hispanic Advertising and Sports Marketing Events in NYC Sept. 16 and 17!

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#Portada15 announces pathbreaking Content and Speakers for Hispanic Advertising and Sports Marketing Events in NYC Sept. 16 and 17!


NEW YORK, June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Portada, www.portada-online.com, the leading Source on Hispanic Marketing and Media is announcing the best content and networking opportunities for #Portada15 in New York City’s Yotel on September 16 and September 17, 2015. #Portada15 comprehends the Hispanic Sports Marketing Forum, (www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-forum), on Sept 16 and the 9th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference on September 17 (www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-conference).

Due to their high quality content and path-breaking networking opportunities, Portada’s annual events in New York City are the most important gathering of brand marketers, agency executives, media and PR professionals targeting the burgeoning Hispanic marketplace.

Key Market Drivers to be discussed at #Portada15

  • The main sports events/properties over the next 4 years and how your brand should take advantage of them.
  • Brand new insights about the Hispanic soccer fan and new ways to engage them
  • Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, Football or something else? What sports drives Multicultural passions the most and why?
  • The Unending Quest: New approaches on how national brands reach out to local audiences, hyperlocal targeting and more…
  • New and actionable insights on how best to reach the Latina Millennial
  • The Hispanic Digital Video Explosion: Platforms, Formats and Reach
  • How Mobility is changing Hispanic Marketing forever
  • Programmatic Buying and Hispanic media: Much more than a buzzword

Already Confirmed Brand Marketing Stars speaking at #Portada15

  • Analia Benedetti, Senior Manager, Multicultural Marketing, Kellogg
  • Christian Borjon, Director Hispanic Sales & Marketing / Sprint & SPG, Samsung
  • Manuel Campos, Hispanic Marketing Director, Sprint
  • Juan Pablo Gonzalez, Sr. Brand Manager, U.S. Hispanic Marketing, The Coca-Cola Company
  • Pattie Falch, Director, Sponsorships & Events, Heineken USA
  • Ivonne Kinser, Head of Digital Media Strategy, Avocados from Mexico
  • Kymber Umaña, Hispanic Marketing Manager, Sprint
  • Mariela Ure, SVP, Hispanic Segment Strategy, Wells Fargo

REGISTRATION AT SUPER EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT EXPIRES ON TUESDAY 6/30/2015 COB

The Combo Ticket (Hispanic Sports Marketing Forum and 9th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference) for the super Early Bird Discount of US$ 399, expires this Tuesday 6/30/2015.

Register here and use the code SMF
https://www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-forum/register/

Already confirmed Sponsors of #Portada15:
9th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference

Rooftop Party Sponsor: Batanga Media (http://www.batangamedia.com)

Platinum Sponsor: MaxPoint (http://maxpoint.com/multicultural)

Gold Sponsor: GFK – (http://www.gfk.com)

Bronze Sponsors:
Pulpo Media (http://www.pulpomedia.com/)
Zoomin.TV (http://corporate.zoomin.tv/)

Badge and Lanyard Sponsor: Adsmovil – (http://www.adsmovil.com)

Official Wire Sponsor: PR Newswire (http://www.prnewswire.com/)

Hispanic Sports Marketing Forum Sponsors

Golazo Sponsors:
AC&M Group (http://acmconnect.com/)
Blogsi (http://www.blogsinetwork.com/)

For information about how to align your brand with #Portada15, please contact Kelley Eberhardt, Director of Sales and Marketing, 212-685 4441, [email protected].

Twitter: @portada_online
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Portada

About Portada
Portada (http://www.portada-online.com, http://latam.portada-online.com/) is the leading source of news and analysis in the Hispanic Marketing and Media space. We offer world-class news and intelligence through audited online, print and conference vehicles to highly targeted audiences. Credibility is our biggest asset: The Portada team is very passionate about producing high-quality independent content that helps drive forward the Hispanic Marketing and Media space.

 


Statement of National Alliance for Hispanic Health on King v. Burwell Supreme Court Decision

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Statement of National Alliance for Hispanic Health on King v. Burwell Supreme Court Decision

Court Decision Right for America; Time for All States to Expand Medicaid


WASHINGTON, June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Millions have enrolled in health plans believing in the full faith and credit of the government’s promise of a subsidy. Today, the Supreme Court affirmed that faith and provided a greater sense of security for American family budgets. But, the job is far from done. Another 4 million persons, including about 1 million Hispanics, would have coverage today if all States had expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. The majority of those left behind are workers who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but are still below the poverty level. Now is the time for Congress and States to find the solution that fulfills the promise of coverage for these hard working individuals and families,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group.

About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance)
The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.hispanichealth.org or call the Alliance’s Su Familia National Hispanic Family Health Helpline at 1-866-783-2645.


Millennials Outnumber Baby Boomers and Are Far More Diverse, Census Bureau Reports

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Millennials Outnumber Baby Boomers and Are Far More Diverse, Census Bureau Reports

Young Children Now Majority-Minority


WASHINGTON, June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Millennials, or America’s youth born between 1982 and 2000, now number 83.1 million and represent more than one quarter of the nation’s population. Their size exceeds that of the 75.4 million baby boomers, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates released today. Overall, millennials are more diverse than the generations that preceded them, with 44.2 percent being part of a minority race or ethnic group (that is, a group other than non-Hispanic, single-race white).

For the first time, more than 50 percent of children under age 5 are minorities. Reflecting these younger age groups, the population as a whole has become more racially and ethnically diverse in just the last decade, with the percentage minority climbing from 32.9 percent in 2004 to 37.9 percent in 2014.

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These latest population estimates examine changes among groups by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin nationally, as well as in all states and counties, between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2014.

Even more diverse than millennials are the youngest Americans: those younger than 5 years old. In 2014, this group became majority-minority for the first time, with 50.2 percent being part of a minority race or ethnic group.

Reflecting these younger age groups, the population as a whole has become more racially and ethnically diverse in just the last decade, with the percentage minority climbing from 32.9 percent in 2004 to 37.9 percent in 2014.

Five states or equivalents were majority-minority: Hawaii (77.0 percent), the District of Columbia (64.2 percent), California (61.5 percent), New Mexico (61.1 percent) and Texas (56.5 percent). Among the remaining states, Nevada is the closest to crossing this threshold, with a population 48.5 percent minority. More than 11 percent (364) of the nation’s 3,142 counties were majority-minority in 2014. Five reached this milestone during the year beginning July 1, 2013: Russell, Ala.; Newton, Ga.; Eddy, N.M.; Brazoria, Texas; and Suffolk city, Va.

Other highlights from the estimates:

The 65-and-older population

  • The nation’s 65-and-older population grew from 44.7 million in 2013 to 46.2 million in 2014. This group, which now contains the oldest four years of the baby boom generation (born between 1946 and 1964), is 21.7 percent minority, less diverse than younger age groups.
  • Between 2010 and 2014, the only two counties to add more than 100,000 people 65 and older to their total populations were Los Angeles, Calif. (167,000) and Maricopa, Ariz. (103,000).
  • San Juan, Colo., had the highest rate of increase in the 65-and-older population of any county between 2010 and 2014 (70.9 percent). Two other Colorado counties (San Miguel and Douglas) were also in the top five.
  • Florida had the highest percentage of its population age 65 and older among states in 2014 (19.1 percent), followed by Maine (18.3 percent). Alaska had the lowest percentage (9.4 percent), followed by Utah (10.0 percent).
  • Sumter, Fla., was the nation’s only majority 65-and-older population county in 2014 (52.9 percent). Chattahoochee, Ga., had the lowest percentage of its population in this age group (4.1 percent).

Some states and counties become younger

  • In contrast to most states, five experienced a decline in median age between July 1, 2013, and July 1, 2014: North Dakota, Hawaii, Montana, Wyoming and Iowa.
  • Median age declined in 434 counties over the period, with McKenzie, N.D., leading the way (32.9 to 31.6).
  • Maine experienced the largest increase in median age among states, rising from 43.9 to 44.2 over the period.
  • St. Helena, La., experienced the largest rise in median age among counties or equivalents, climbing from 40.2 to 41.3.
  • There was a greater than 13-year difference between the state with the highest median age (Maine at 44.2) and that with the lowest (Utah at 30.5).
  • There was a more than 42-year difference between the county with the highest median age (Sumter, Fla., at 65.9) and that with the youngest (Madison, Idaho, at 23.1). There were 74 counties where the median age was greater than 50, and 57 counties where it was less than 30.

States with more males than females (and vice versa)

  • There were only 10 states where males made up a majority of the population in 2014. Alaska had the highest male percentage (52.6 percent), followed by North Dakota (51.3 percent).
  • The District of Columbia had the highest percentage of females of any state or equivalent (52.6 percent), followed by Delaware (51.6 percent).

Births versus deaths

  • All race and ethnic groups except single-race, non-Hispanic whites had more births than deaths between 2013 and 2014. This group had 61,841 more deaths than births.

Hispanics

  • The nation’s Hispanic population totaled 55.4 million as of July 1, 2014, up by 1.2 million, or 2.1 percent, since July 1, 2013.
  • California had the largest Hispanic population of any state in 2014 (15.0 million). However, Texas had the largest numeric increase within the Hispanic population since July 1, 2013 (228,000). New Mexico had the highest percentage of Hispanics at 47.7 percent.
  • Los Angeles had the largest Hispanic population of any county (4.9 million) in 2014 while Harris, Texas, had the largest numeric increase since 2013 (45,000). Starr — on the Mexican border in Texas — had the highest share of Hispanics (95.8 percent).

Blacks

  • The nation’s black or African-American population totaled 45.7 million as of July 1, 2014, up by 578,000, or 1.3 percent, since July 1, 2013.
  • New York had the largest black or African-American population of any state or equivalent in 2014 (3.8 million); Texas had the largest numeric increase since July 1, 2013 (88,000). The District of Columbia had the highest percentage of blacks (50.6 percent), followed by Mississippi (38.2 percent).
  • Cook County, Ill. (Chicago) had the largest black or African-American population of any county in 2014 (1.3 million), and Harris, Texas, had the largest numeric increase since 2013 (21,000). Holmes, Miss., was the county with the highest percentage of blacks or African-Americans in the nation (82.5 percent).

Asians

  • The nation’s Asian population totaled 20.3 million as of July 1, 2014, up by 631,000, or 3.2 percent, since July 1, 2013.
  • California had both the largest Asian population of any state (6.3 million) in July 2014 and the largest numeric increase of Asians since July 1, 2013 (162,000). Hawaii was the nation’s only majority-Asian state, with people of this group comprising 56.2 percent of the total population.
  • Los Angeles had the largest Asian population of any county (1.7 million) in 2014 and the largest numeric increase (29,000) since 2013. Honolulu and Kauai, both in Hawaii, were the nation’s only majority-Asian counties.

American Indians and Alaska Natives

  • The nation’s American Indian and Alaska Native population totaled 6.5 million as of July 1, 2014, up by 93,000, or 1.4 percent, since July 1, 2013.
  • California had the largest American Indian and Alaska Native population of any state in 2014 (1.1 million) and the largest numeric increase since 2013 (13,000). Alaska had the highest percentage (19.4 percent).
  • Los Angeles had the largest American Indian and Alaska Native population of any county in 2014 (235,000), and Maricopa, Ariz., the largest numeric increase (4,700) since 2013. Shannon, S.D. — on the Nebraska border and located entirely within the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation — had the highest percentage (93.4 percent).

Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders

  • The nation’s Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population totaled 1.5 million as of July 1, 2014, up by 33,000, or 2.3 percent, since July 1, 2013.
  • Hawaii had the largest population of Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders of any state (370,000) in 2014 and the highest percentage (26.0 percent). California had the largest numeric increase since 2013 (7,000).
  • Honolulu had the largest population of Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders of any county (239,000) in 2014, and Hawaii County had the highest percentage (34.4 percent). Clark, Nev., had the largest numeric increase since 2013 (1,100).

Non-Hispanic white alone

  • The nation’s non-Hispanic white alone population totaled 197.9 million in 2014, up by 94,000, or 0.5 percent, since 2013.
  • California had the largest non-Hispanic white alone population of any state in 2014 (14.9 million). Texas had the largest numeric increase in this population group since 2013 (79,000). Maine had the highest percentage of the non-Hispanic white alone population (93.8 percent).
  • Los Angeles had the largest non-Hispanic white alone population of any county (2.7 million) in 2014. Maricopa, Ariz., had the largest numeric increase in this population since 2013 (23,000). Leslie, Ky., comprised the highest percentage (98.1 percent) of single-race non-Hispanic whites.

Unless otherwise specified, the statistics refer to the population who reported a race alone or in combination with one or more races. Censuses and surveys permit respondents to select more than one race; consequently, people may be one race or a combination of races. The detailed tables show statistics for the resident population by “race alone” and “race alone or in combination.” The sum of the populations for the five “race alone or in combination” groups adds to more than the total population because individuals may report more than one race. All references to age, race, and Hispanic origin characteristics of counties apply only to counties with a 2014 population of 10,000 or more. The federal government treats Hispanic origin and race as separate and distinct concepts. In surveys and censuses, separate questions are asked on Hispanic origin and race. The question on Hispanic origin asks respondents if they are of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin.

Starting with the 2000 Census, the question on race asked respondents to report the race or races they consider themselves to be. Hispanics may be of any race. Responses of “some other race” from the 2010 Census are modified in these estimates. This results in differences between the population for specific race categories for the modified 2010 Census population versus those in the 2010 Census data.

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