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The importance of the Hispanic community is reflected in the 58.9 million Hispanics that currently represent the 18.2% of the total U.S. population, estimated at 327 million people, according to data published in 2018 by the US Census Bureau.

Hispanics are also the second-largest demographic group in the United States behind the Caucasian population. Projections indicate that the Hispanic population will continue to grow and will represent almost 30% of the country’s population by 2050. READ MORE AT ABASTO NEWS

If the contribution to gross domestic product by Latinos in the U.S. were its own country, it would be the eighth-largest economy in the world, just behind France’s—and the fastest-growing of all developed countries. What’s more, the Latino cohort will be responsible for the majority of U.S. economic growth in coming years, according to the Latino Donor Collective U.S. Latino GDP Report. READ MORE AT BARRON'S

A nontraditional career path isn’t always the most comfortable approach, but it’s one that can make job candidates more appealing to a smart recruiter or hiring manager. READ MORE AT FAST COMPANY

The Latino community has been disproportionally affected by COVID-19, with almost three times as many cases per head among Latinos than among whites, and a hospitalization rate 4.6 times higher. But the specific challenges faced by Latinos in terms of health outcomes and healthcare access long predate the pandemic. READ MORE AT BROOKINGS

Immigrants, the Latino youth community in the United States, and entrepreneurs in general share several common points and factors: a hunger for success, a desire to progress, to better themselves and to get ahead, and to be able to become someone in life. We are all dreamers, optimists, very versatile and multicultural. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR

It is Hispanic Heritage Month and Mayra Gomez, the intrepid Latino sports reporter, has questions about the mistreatment of her people. Questions that, even during a global push for equality, remain unanswered.

With much of corporate America rhetorically supporting Black Lives Matter – the movement but not necessarily the organization – there is a feeling among some Latinos that the social-justice dialogue is too narrow. READ MORE AT NBC SPORTS

For the first time, Latinos are expected to be the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority in a U.S. presidential election this year. Many of them are part of the younger generation. READ MORE AT SPECTRUM NEWS 13

To be an effective leader, taking the time to evolve through personal development courses and programs is highly productive and incredibly beneficial. It doesn’t just result in your own growth and improvement: It trickles down to benefit the teams you lead and positively influences the organization you work with.

However, no matter how many courses you take, life experience is often the biggest and most influential contributor to what you learn and, why you learn it. READ MORE AT FORBES

Insights from the “Future of Work is Here” report provide employers and employees around the globe with tangible takeaways on how they can boost their competitive advantage in today’s evolving workforce and respond effectively to megatrends that have been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE AT MARKETSCALE

With the new college year underway, students will be seeking careers with a steady income. Stacker lists the fastest-growing jobs paying over $100,000, using 2019 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Projections (released Sept. 1, 2020) and Occupational Employment Statistics (released March 31, 2020). READ MORE AT HENRY HAROLD

Hispanic Heritage Month, which actually includes both September and October, started on Sept. 15, and runs until Oct. 15.

It’s set up that way to include independence days for Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua and also includes Columbus Day, which is known in many Spanish-speaking countries as Dia de la Raza. READ MORE AT WTOPNEWSDC

We are living in a virtual world, and I am a virtual girl.

Networking is an essential activity for everyone personally and professionally. When talking with my professional peers, it is amazing the number of life-altering opportunities and business relationships that were gained by meeting or making a connection with someone. READ MORE AT THOMAS

Yale’s Daniel Colón-Ramos and Enrique De La Cruz have been named as two of the 100 most inspiring Hispanic/Latinx scientists in America by Cell Mentor, an online professional resource for scientists created by Cell Press.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a committee of scientific advisors selected recipients based on their scholarly achievements, mentoring excellence, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. READ MORE AT YALENEWS

The Emmys used Latinx actress America Ferrera as a prop. The Television Academy largely ignored Latinx talent in its 2020 nominations— particularly performances by Latinx women. If the TV Academy is going to continue to ignore many marginalized groups, it can’t have its self-congratulatory diversity cake and eat it, too. READ MORE AT REFINERY 29

Google.org announced a $3M grant to Hispanics in Philanthropy’s PowerUp Fund, in partnership with Ureeka, to directly support hundreds of Latino-owned small businesses across California, New York, and Texas—states with large numbers of Latino-owned small businesses—with access to capital and the training they need to successfully leverage that capital to overcome the economic downturn and continue to grow.

Latinos are 1.5 times more likely than the general population to start a business, yet as COVID-19 continues to disrupt the US economy, the impact on the Latino small business community is glaring. A recent study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that 32% of Latino-owned businesses have been forced to close in recent months, and even more Latino-owned small businesses remain disproportionately at risk, given their overrepresentation in sectors hardest hit by the economic downturn. READ MORE AT GLOBALNEWSWIRE

Over the last decade, the number of Latino business owners has grown by 34%, compared to 1% for all business owners in the United States, according to a report from the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative, a research and education collaboration between Stanford University and the Latino Business Action Network.

Now, those same businesses — along with those owned by African Americans — are struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic and face particularly great challenges. READ MORE AT THE WORLD.COM

The terms Latino, Hispanic and Latinx are often used interchangeably to describe a group that makes up about 18 percent of the U.S. population. While it’s now common to use umbrella terms to categorize those with ties to more than 20 Latin American countries, these words haven’t always fostered a sense of community among the people they’re supposed to describe. READ MORE AT HISTORY.COM

Many Central American countries declared their independence Sept. 15, with Mexico and Chile celebrating their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes all of those independence days as they paved the way for the United States to interact with the individual nations in a new way. READ MORE AT CLICK ORLANDO.COM

National Hispanic Heritage Month has officially begun, and to celebrate, we rounded up some of the most popular books that were released this year by Latinx authors, according to Goodreads.

These books feature captivating story-telling, beautiful imagery, and engaging characters. Whether you're looking for you next book club pick or a compelling read to enjoy while staying at home, these titles are sure to fit the bill. READ MORE AT TODAY.COM

The coronavirus pandemic has eliminated tens of millions of jobs. If you are now looking for work — or are simply considering a new direction — 15 careers are especially in-demand now.

he top 15 career fields — ranked by average national salary, are: READ MORE AT MSN MONEY