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Las latinas enfrentan desafíos constantes en el mundo laboral

Photo courtesy of Kanawa_studio at Getty Images Las mujeres hispanas/latinas aún enfrentan desigualdad en términos de salario en comparación con los hombres blancos no hispanos en EE. UU. y no alcanzarán la equidad salarial hasta el año 2206, según un informe del Instituto de Investigación sobre Políticas para la Mujer (Institute for Women’s Policy Research). En promedio, ganan $28,911 menos por año que los hombres blancos. La educación es la clave para superar esta brecha.    

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Enriching knowledge about Latinos and Latin America: Notable Women Fulbright and MacArthur Scholars

The Fulbright Program, run by the U.S. Department of State since 1946, promotes cross-cultural understanding through international student and scholar exchanges. Fulbright Fellowship awardees have the opportunity to immerse themselves in other cultural realities as students, and to undertake research at the highest levels as scholars. They are often the recipients of other prestigious awards, including Nobel Prizes, high-level recognition from national governments, Pulitzer Prizes and MacArthur Fellowships. Since 1981, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has awarded MacArthur Fellowships, also known as “Genius Grants”, to scholars who are contributing substantially to their fields of study. The following list recognizes five distinguished women scholars who have been both MacArthur and Fulbright Scholars and who have made unique contributions to knowledge about the history and culture of Latin America and/or the U.S. Hispanic/Latino community. 

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Embracing an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutional Identity

Emerging HSIs (institutions with 15-24.99% Hispanic enrollment) are growing in number but face challenges in awareness and support due to their lack of federal recognition and funding, unlike full HSIs. It is relevant to raise awareness about the emerging HSI designation among institutional stakeholders, as it is critical for shaping practices that support Hispanic students. Although funding is a motivator, the need for institutional commitment to serving these students and recognizing their growing presence is paramount.

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Cultivating Future Leaders

SAF empowers farmworkers and students through education, leadership development, and advocacy, addressing critical needs like higher education access and dignified living conditions. Programs like Into the Fields, Solidaridad, Levante Leadership Institute, and From the Ground Up nurture future leaders committed to social justice.

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The LCDEF’s BoardReady Institute: Essential Preparation for Aspiring Latino Directors

The LCDEF‘s premiere BoardReady Institute (BRI) is a comprehensive program uniquely designed to prepare and position aspiring directors for boardroom success. There is no other programming of this scope focused on accelerating the preparation, development, and placement of highly credentialed Latinos who are aspiring directors onto the highest levels of corporate governance. 

Hispanic Community July 2024 Premium

La universidad ¿un espacio seguro?

Albert Einstein, whose theories revolutionized our understanding of the universe, questioned the practical application of theories versus their theoretical ideals. This skepticism extends to modern university concepts like "safe spaces," highlighting discrepancies between theory and practice in higher education's organizational principles and societal challenges.

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Los libros como enemigo

Amidst teaching Spanish as a teaching assistant in an American university, the author encounters a student who declares herself a Maoist. He reflects on this and discusses the fervor surrounding book censorship in both liberal and conservative circles, emphasizing the enriching value of diverse reading experiences.