Across busy neighborhoods in Miami and beyond, the hum of Latino-owned businesses tells a story of grit and ambition. They’re the bodegas, tech startups, construction firms, and family-run restaurants that keep local economies alive. The reality is that their contribution to the U.S. economy is essential. Yet, many of these businesses face barriers that prevent them from fully realizing their potential – and this is something that affects many other Latino-owned businesses across the nation. READ MORE AT BELATINA
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With the increasing competitiveness of the job market and growing disparities in resources for low-income students, the public education system is often strained in their efforts to meet the growing needs of students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
However, many forward-thinking school districts are taking innovative steps to forge partnerships in their community that can enhance students’ educational outcomes. One such district is Miami-Dade County, which has begun working with a local nonprofit to bridge the gaps in students’ learning. READ MORE AT FORBES
Inflation and rising interest rates will affect the South Florida real estate market in 2023, but it will still remain strong thanks in part to foreign buyers, mainly from Latin America, who were number one in 2022, according to specialists consulted by EFE. READ MORE AT EL AMERICAN
Florida is one of the many states in the U.S. whose name is Spanish in origin. “La Florida” which can be translated to mean “the flowering” references the beautiful flowers that grow and blossom here. Florida’s name is not the only mark that Hispanic people have left on the state, especially South Florida.
Although the arrival of Spanish-speaking people came long before the 1930s, most Hispanic contributions can be traced to large immigration groups of Cubans, Venezuelans and Nicaraguans. READ MORE AT THE CURRENT
