Spanish Speakers in U.S. Exposed to Dangerous Pharmacy Errors
Apparently, speaking Spanish in the United States can be hazardous to one’s health. According to a recent study to be published in the journal Pediatrics, Spanish speakers are exposed to an unacceptable number of grave translation errors in the instructions provided with prescription medications. Pharmacists’ computers frequently deliver “Spanglish” translations, which ultimately pose a threat […]
Studies Reveal Inadequacies in Marketing to the Latino Demographic
Although the Latino market in the United States continues to grow exponentially, many marketers have yet to effectively learn how to tap into this key demographic. With Hispanic spending power approaching the $1 trillion mark, it’s hard to believe that retailers aren’t working more aggressively to capture the attention of this influential segment; however, the […]
Latinos and the 2010 U.S. Census
With the 2010 U.S. Census set to begin in March, members of the Latino community are at odds over their participation in the decennial survey. Some fear that the census data collected by the government could provide an inaccurate tally of the population. “Concerns about an accurate count of the Latino community partly stem from […]
How Hispanic Immigrants and Their Families Fare in the U.S.
The impact of immigration on the U.S. over the years in undeniable, but what sort of influence is the U.S. having on recent Latino immigrants and successive generations of “native Latinos” born on American soil? A study undertaken by the Pew Hispanic Center shows that U.S.-born Latinos expressed optimism regarding their economic futures, and they […]
Latinos and the Nonprofit Sector
With the Hispanic segment of the U.S. population growing rapidly, it’s no wonder that retailers have begun to sit up and take notice of this group’s influence; however, it’s undeniable that the non-profit sector needs to engage Latinos as well in order to advance their agendas. Hispanics have a great deal to offer nonprofit organizations […]
The Use of Neutral Spanish for the U.S. Hispanic Market
There is little doubt about the growing influence of the Hispanic demographic in the United States. According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Latinos comprise 14.8% of the population for a total of 44.3 million people. What’s more, Hispanics are projected to account for almost 25% of the total U.S. population by […]
Notable Hispanic and Latino Americans – Part II
Part II of our list of some notable Hispanic and Latino Americans, citizens or residents of the United States with ancestry or origins in Hispanic America. Education Richard A. Tapia selected for the National Science Board (governing board for the National Science Foundation) by President Bill Clinton. Richard A. Tapia (born March 25, 1939) is […]
Notable Hispanic and Latino Americans
List of some notable Hispanic and Latino Americans, citizens or residents of the United States with ancestry or origins in Hispanic America Architecture Eduardo Catalano, architect (Argentina) Eduardo Fernando Catalano (born 1917) was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and came to the United States on a scholarship to the Universities of Pennsylvania and Harvard. In […]
The History, Culture and Importance of Hispanic Americans
By Swapna Kasturi Hispanic America or Spanish America refers to the region which constitutes American countries that are inhabited by Spanish speaking people. There are several places that are dominated by Spanish speaking populations and as such, a common thread runs among these inhabited places and Spain mainly because of the fact that all these […]
¿HABLAS ESPAÑOL? Officers practicing Spanish to improve communication with Hispanic residents
The language barrier in St. Joseph between English- and Spanish-speaking communities is being broken down in small steps. St. Joseph Police Department training officer Marla Wilson said in an effort to bridge the cultural gap, 15 officers, as well as other officials and members of the community, recently participated in a three-day Spanish language training […]
