In Focus: Hispanic Heritage Month | Comcast Newsmakers

SPOTLIGHT ON AMERICA'S HISPANIC COMMUNITY

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, Comcast Newsmakers commemorates Hispanic American achievement with coverage on key issues including health care, political and economic empowerment, and the journey to citizenship. Explore all eight conversations featured below — spotlighting leaders from LULAC, UnidosUS, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and more. Segments are also featured on Xfinity On Demand and on social media.

Overview: Making News This Month

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH STORIES

Immigration 101: Understanding the Journey ...

Immigration 101: Understanding the Journey ... - 6:46

According to the Pew Research Center, 10.5 million undocumented immigrants resided in the United States in 2017.

Mario H. Lopez, President of the Hispanic Leadership Fund, provides an in-depth look at the legal immigration process, and discusses solutions to border security.

‘The Hispanic Promise’: A Hiring Pledge

‘The Hispanic Promise’: A Hiring Pledge - 6:58

In 2018, the unemployment rate for Hispanics in the U.S. labor force reached a record low.

Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder of We Are All Human Foundation, discusses “The Hispanic Promise,” an initiative to advance and empower Hispanic employees, customers and citizens.

A Museum to Honor the American Latino Exper...

A Museum to Honor the American Latino Exper... - 5:02

As of 2017, 58.9 million Hispanics call America home. Efforts are underway to recognize the contributions of America’s Hispanic community through a national museum.

Danny Vargas, Board Chairman for Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino, shares his vision for a Washington, D.C.-based institution.

Hispanic Americans and AIDS: Erasing the St...

Hispanic Americans and AIDS: Erasing the St... - 6:40

America’s Hispanic community is disproportionately impacted by HIV, representing 26% of new diagnoses in 2016.

JudeAnne Heath of LULAC shares how barriers to prevention like poverty, language and education can be overcome.

Two Years After Hurricane Maria: An Ongoing...

Two Years After Hurricane Maria: An Ongoing... - 5:24

In 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread destruction across the U.S. territory. Two years later, the recovery effort continues.

Laura Esquivel of the Hispanic Federation joins host Nathalia Ortiz to discuss efforts to serve the immediate and long-term needs of families and communities in Puerto Rico.

Economic Security for Latinas: Reducing Pov...

Economic Security for Latinas: Reducing Pov... - 5:23

While poverty rates among Hispanics have reached historic lows, the middle class is still out of reach for many Hispanic families. What can be done to alleviate income-based challenges within this community?

Jennifer Brown of UnidosUS shares that an increase to the minimum wage and a commitment to equal pay are essential.

Replacing NAFTA: The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Tra...

Replacing NAFTA: The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Tra... - 5:59

The U.S., Mexico and Canada have reached an agreement to replace NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Ramiro Cavazos, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, discusses how USMCA is similar to — and different than — NAFTA, and details the impacts to Hispanic-owned businesses.

Hispanic American Retirement Crisis

Hispanic American Retirement Crisis - 5:19

According to a recent report, 69% of Hispanic workers are not saving through a workplace retirement plan.

Abigail Zapote of Latinos for a Secure Retirement discusses tools and resources available to increase the economic outlook and financial independence of America’s Hispanic community.

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