HEADLINE HIGHLIGHTS Headlines Affecting the Hispanic American Community
Celia Cruz to be on US Currency
The Cuban icon Celia Cruz is to be featured on the 14th coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. The singer will be shown on the back of the coin along with her name and the word
"¡AZÚCAR!" She will be the first Afro-Latina to be featured on US Currency. Dubbed "The Queen of Salsa," Celia Cruz is a cultural icon for the Cuban population, and her music is known all around the world. She released 80 albums during her career, 23 of which went Gold. Even after her death, Celia Cruz continues to make history and inspire us all.
CLOSING THE GAP IN LATINO COLLEGE COMPLETION
High School Seniors to Witness End of Affirmative Action
By Liliam M. Lopez July 27, 2023
With the Supreme Court ruling affirmative action unconstitutional, this year’s incoming high school seniors will be the first to feel the effects of this decision. Students and parents of
College inclusivity has been increasingly challenged due to high tuition rates, cost of living, and recent legislation. According to a recent study by Excelencia in Education, an organization that centers around the need for Latino college completion and its data analysis, new national statistics on latino versus white college completion rates have an increasing gap. Nationally, 38% of Latino adults graduate with an undergraduate degree as opposed to 47% of non-Hispanic white adults. The key is to find a way to keep Hispanic students enrolled in a way that resonates with them. For example, Miami Dade College has the highest Hispanic enrollment rate at 72%. Seventy one percent of the gradutes of their associate degree program are also Hispanic. When comparing the graduation rate nationally between whites and Hispanics for associates degrees, hispanics graduate at a 10% higher rate at 61%. To take advantage of these figures, Florida International University (FIU) started the Connect4Success (C4S) initiative. The goal of this program is to create a guided transfer pathway that will make it easier for Associates Degree holders who want to enroll in baccalaureate programs at FIU to gain admission. Amazingly, the program has had great success with 76% of the over 17,000 degrees and certificates granted in an academic year being conferred to Hispanics students. The graduation gap is increasing, but communities around the country simply have to invest in their Hispanic youth to see this trend change.
minority demographics around the country are anxious to see how this will affect access to education. Many colleges have already stated that they will continue to promote diversity within their campus , regardless of the recent ruling.
Messi In Miami - A New Era for Miami Sports
The arrival of Lionel Messi to Miami has sparked energy through the city's predominantly Latino population. His recent integration into the Inter Miami CF team is set to
elevate the team tremendously. The 'Messi Mania' only grew as Argentina won the 2023 World Cup. The victory was historic and momentous for soccer lovers, and only made Messi's popularity grow. Messi helped InterMiami win their first Leagues Cup in an epic penalty shot.
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