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November 25th, 2014
Written by Steve Peoples in Eyes On The Enterprise, Race Relations with 1 Comment
Despite the results of an exhaustive study that Republicans must embrace and champion comprehensive immigration reform, they seem poised to ignore it.
Will Republicans ignore passing legislation to achieve lasting immigration reform, or will they use President Obama’s executive action as an excuse not to do so during the next two years? What implications will their action or inaction have on the outcome of the 2016 presidential election? Less than two years ago, party leaders solemnly declared after an exhaustive study that the GOP "must...
November 10th, 2014
Written by Jennifer Agiesta in Eyes On The Enterprise, National Collegiate Dialogue, Race Relations with 16 Comments
How much is race a factor in the shifting white vote?
Why is the Democratic Party losing white voters, which was quite evident in results of the 2014 mid-term election when Republican candidates made gains in both houses of Congress? White voters of all ages were less likely to back Democrats this year than in elections past, helping Republicans nationwide but most acutely in the South - and overpowering Democratic efforts to turn out their core...
October 24th, 2014
Written by Michael Liedtke in Eyes On The Enterprise, Race Relations with 2 Comments
In this Oct. 11, 2014, file photo, Earvin "Magic" Johnson addresses the audience after receiving the Brass Ring Award for his humanitarian efforts at the 2014 Carousel of Hope Ball at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Now, as an entrepreneur focused on minority markets, he says he is ready to help Silicon Valley hire more blacks and Latinos to diversify the technology industry's largely white and Asian workforce.
Magic Johnson want to help tech companies in Silicon Valley hire more minorities. Google, Twitter and other big tech companies have come under fire recently for a workforce that is predominantly white male with some Asian employees. Retired Los Angeles Laker Magic Johnson became famous for dishing out assists to his teammates during his Hall of Fame basketball career. Now, as an entrepreneur...
September 24th, 2014
Written by Michelle L. Price in Eyes On The Enterprise, Race Relations with 0 Comments
The leadership at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce believes Utah offers a strong business environment, a growing Latino population and a compassionate approach to immigration.
The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce sees opportunity in Utah and is holding its annual convention in Salt Lake City this week, a location the organization's leader said may seem "kind of counterintuitive." U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Javier Palomarez said that while Utah is not a usual Latino stronghold like Florida or California, it makes sense for the country's largest...
September 17th, 2014
Written by The Associated Press in Eyes On The Enterprise, Race Relations with 0 Comments
Efforts are being made in Alabama and other states to register more Hispanics to vote.
Hispanics are being registered to vote in Alabama by an immigrant rights group so improve participation in local, state and national elections. The group is trying to change the current trend of very low voter turnout among Hispanics. The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice says it's launching a program called "Alabama Vota" to encourage more Hispanic voters to get involved in the electoral...

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