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The United States economy on Monday hit a milestone, reaching its longest expansion on record. Just a decade ago, the nation was mired in a severe recession that had erased trillions of dollars in wealth and left millions of people out of work.

While the recovery has delivered uneven gains, Hispanic women have emerged as the biggest job market winners in an economy that has now grown for 121 straight months, assuming data released in coming months confirms continued growth. READ MORE AT THE NEW YORK TIMES

When you’re looking for a new job, the time it takes can feel brutal. Every day, you hope the right job will fall into your lap. Not only are you anxious about this, so are your friends and family. They’ve never seen a job search take so long. Something must be wrong. Right? Not necessarily.

There are a few things to consider when it comes to getting a new job. First, think about this. When you finished college, you would take any job, working anywhere, doing anything, for any amount of money. You had never worked before. You just needed something to put on your resume.

But, after you got a little bit of experience under your belt, you started to know yourself better. You realized that you’re good at a certain type of work. Maybe you need to live in a certain city now. You may be married or own a home. And, you may need to make a certain amount of money. READ MORE AT THE JOURNAL RECORD

With minorities at a disadvantage, many federal, state, and private programs have turned their focus to helping create a level playing field for disadvantaged groups who want to start a business. Among those are small business loans. Here are the ones focused on assisting those from disadvantaged groups, including minorities, tribes, women, and veterans, and economically-challenged rural owners. READ MORE AT NAV

Driving down Race Street, you'll see banners and signs touting names like "Mundo Latino Records," "Restaurante Mi Laurita," and "La Mexicana. Tienda y Taqueria."

“This is pretty much the center of the Hispanic community in Georgetown,” said Jonathan Rodriguez, 32, who runs one of his family's grocery stores and a restaurant on that street.

It's evidence of the flourishing population of people from Latin American countries who've settled in a county known for supporting President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

As of 2017, the Hispanic population of Sussex County is 9%, but in Georgetown, it's a higher 32%. READ MORE AT DELEWARE ONLINE

Marking the first of its kind in Chicago, Rayito de Sol, 2550 W. Addison St., is an award-winning Spanish immersion daycare and preschool has opened its doors in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. The one-of-a-kind early childhood facility features traditional décor and offers both full and part-time childcare, allowing children to consciously grasp both the Spanish and English languages while receiving personalized care and attention from licensed and experienced native Spanish-
speaking educators.

Designed to stimulate students aged six weeks to pre-school, the daycare was founded
in Minneapolis by Luisa Fuentes in 2003. While seeking a Spanish-immersion school for
her then three-year-old son, the Peruvian mother founded Rayito de Sol, meaning Little
Ray of Sun, to offer a year-round Spanish immersion program where kids can learn
science, math, art, music and cultural development while being fueled with bilingual
education, Spanish culture and diversity. All programs integrate the STEAM curriculum
in their daily activities.

“We prepare our children to think globally which will set them up for success in today’s
global economy,” says Fuentes. In addition, children that enter the program full-time at
three-years-old will most likely become fluent in basic conversational Spanish by the
time they start kindergarten.

The new Chicago facility is licensed for 187 students, and children are separated into
classrooms designated by age. All classrooms feature bright colors, natural light,
interactive and educational entertainment elements and accommodate both individual
and group learning, with authentic design elements from many Spanish-speaking
cultures. The facility serves organic and balanced meals made with fresh, wholesome,
and natural ingredients nourishing a child’s growth path. Staff ratios range from one
childcare professional for every four infants, to one per 10 preschoolers aged three to
five.

Rayito de Sol also offers a Summer Camp Spanish Immersion Program that includes a
full Spanish immersion curriculum with indoor and outdoor activities such as yoga,
professional Latin dance, drama, music and piñata parties monthly for toddlers and
preschoolers children up to seven years of age.

For more information on Rayito de Sol, please visit www.rayitoschools or call
312.819.5077. - 773.999.5799 To schedule a tour of Rayito de Sol, please visit
www.rayitoschools.com/contact-rayito.

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Cancer is the leading cause of death among Latinos in this country: according to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 3 Latino women living in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer. Today there are 59.8 million Latinos in the U.S.; 48% of them are women, which means at least 9 million Latinas’ are at risk because of cancer. READ MORE AT D CEO HEALTHCARE

A new study found that universities have not made much progress on faculty diversity initiatives, despite more attention and money being given to race and inclusivity issues.

The study, published by South Texas College of Law’s Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy, concluded that colleges have not seen substantial growth in the diversity of faculty between 2013 and 2017, according to Inside Higher Ed. READ MORE AT CAMPUS REFORM

The Eva Longoria Foundation conducted a study to find out what helps Latinas succeed, and it boiled down to having an engaged parent.

“It’s saying the word ‘college’ in your household,” she said. “Supporting them during homework time. Going to school to advocate for them to get in a different class.”

Participation in after-school programs also contributed heavily to success, Longoria said. READ MORE AT NBCNEWS

Often, the best way to confront a scandal is to avoid creating one in the first place.

Chanel’s choice to not automatically install a person of color as its diversity and inclusion lead could be looked at twofold: first, that the brand seeks to avoid any appearance of pandering or tokenism by simply hiring someone they considered the best qualified for the position.

Conversely, one might also wonder how seriously Chanel regards the diversity conversation and the countless cultural minutiae that having more people of color in leadership roles might help safeguard against. READ MORE AT THE ROOT

The homeownership rate for Hispanics has jumped in recent years, a fact that could buoy the housing market for years, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article.

While Hispanics comprise just 18% of the population, they accounted for about 63% of homeowners gains in the last 10 years. READ MORE AT HOUSINGWIRE

If you start the week with dread, it can create depression and/or anxiety of getting through more demands and deadlines. But if you broaden your perspective and consider possibilities, you can sidestep the Monday blues and start your week on an upswing.

Here are 10 mindful tips that scientists call broaden-and-build that can help you widen your perspective from the narrow mental lens that creates dread. READ MORE AT FORBES

The average U.S. savings rate in 2019 is 7.6%, compared to an average of 8.8% from 1959-2018.

Because of that, there are few ways beyond a 401(k) plan or other retirement account that prepare you financially for retirement.

Yet, retirement savings for those in the Latino community are low. According to a 2018 UnidosUS report, only 31% of Latino workers participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, compared to 48% of all other workers ages 21 to 64. READ MORE AT CNBC

Preventing unfair treatment of individuals on the basis of race, gender or ethnicity, for example, been a long-standing concern of civilized societies. However, detecting such discrimination resulting from decisions, whether by human decision makers or automated AI systems, can be extremely challenging. This challenge is further exacerbated by the wide adoption of AI systems to automate decisions in many domains -- including policing, consumer finance, higher education and business. READ MORE AT SCIENCE DAILY

Griselda Aldrete, president and CEO of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee, has been nominated to be the next executive director of Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission, the mayor's office announced Friday.

The 38-year-old Aldrete has had a long history of supporting the city's entrepreneurs and especially young Hispanic professionals. READ MORE AT JOURNAL SENTINEL

Facebook Inc unveiled new diversity goals on July 9, including an effort to double the number of female employees globally over the next five years, and double the number of black and Hispanic employees in the US.

The world’s largest social media company also wants half of its US workforce to be from underrepresented groups by 2024. READ MORE AT THE STAR ONLINE

The U.S. Hispanic population surged another 1.2 million last year and now is a record 59.9 million, according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau population estimates.

The percentage of Hispanics as part of the overall U.S. population also jumped to 18%. READ MORE AT WASHINGTON EXAMINER

Making connections and building relationships is one of the most important skills, if not the most important skill. Business leaders need to grow their organizations organically. The problem is, very few people in firms know how to network effectively.

This results in three main issues we see firms having. READ MORE AT ACCOUNTING WEB

African Americans and Hispanics continue to be victimized by consumer scams at li slier rates than white Americans but are more reluctant to report their experiences, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials lathered in Milwaukee. Wis.

“African Americans are almost twice as likely to be victims of consumer fraud as whites.” said Todd Kossow, FTC’s Midwest Regional Director, noting that Hispanics also are victimized “at a significantly higher rate than whites.” READ MORE AT POST NEWS GROUP

Analyzing data from the Census Bureau's 2017 American Community Survey, Typing.com found that no state had more women than men who hold a degree in a STEM subject. It also found that no state had more women than men working in STEM fields.

As employers, educational institutions and other organizations strive to correct the imbalance of men and women in STEM industries, it's worth noting that the effort at inclusion cannot end at representation for women to thrive. After all, more women than men said they feel hostility in their STEM professions, according to a Pew Social Trends survey conducted by Pew Research Center in 2017. READ MORE AT HRDRIVE

A San Diego State University study is among the first to describe trends in cancer mortality by specific Hispanic group for the 10 leading causes of cancer deaths nationwide.

The study is the result of a third-generation Mexican-American graduate student researcher’s curiosity in wanting to understand his own risks. Steven Zamora undertook a year-long data study that led to surprising findings about each ethnic group, and stomach and liver cancers in particular. READ MORE AT SDSU NEWSCENTER