The Latino Experience via NBC Nightly News
March 9- LatinoSpeak.net- This past week, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams featured a series of reports called, “We the People.” The series took a closer look at specific issues impacting the Latino community across America. Among those being- the growing Latino population, health within the community, challenges in education, and the impact of the current economic crisis on Latino families. If you missed the segments on NBC Nightly News, you can catch the entire report by going to msnbc.com or click below by date. (Photo WKYC-TV) Monday, March 2 - Hola, Wisconsin!
Hispanics, the nation's fastest-growing minority group, are flocking to smaller metropolitan areas like Waukesha, Wisconsin that had virtually no Hispanic population 20 years ago. NBC's Lee Cowan reports. - (msnbc.com)
Web only: Ensuring academic success
In South Carolina, teachers work hard to ensure Latino students make the grade. NBC's Maria Alcon reports.- (msnbc.com)
Tuesday, March 3 - Hispanic population proves its marketing might
With nearly a trillion dollars in buying power, the surging Hispanic population has proven they are powerful consumers with money to spend. CNBC's Carl Quintanilla reports. -(msnbc.com)
Wednesday, March 4 - U.S. Job crisis means less for families abroad
Hispanic American workers nationwide say the tough economy is making it difficult to send money back home.-(msnbc.com)
Thursday, March 5 - Hispanic Americans embrace better health care
At the Chicago Family Health Center, Latin Americans learn the basics of better nutrition, something that's not always easy for recent immigrants to access. NBC's Robert Bazell reports.-(msnbc.com)
Friday, March 6 - From migrant work camps to medical school
One doctor who succeeded against the odds is now making sure young Hispanic Americans get a fair shot at a medical education.-(msnbc.com)
Saturday, March 7 - Hispanic families balance traditions, languages
Hispanics are the fastest-growing minority group in America. That constant influx maintains the culture and the language, but sometimes means children are teaching their parents new traditions along with a new language. NBC’s Jose Diaz-Balart reports - (msnbc.com)
Web only: How does a family maintain its heritage? (msnbc.com)
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