The Impact of COVID on the Latino Community

- 8:07

with Nelly Jimenez, Executive Director & CEO, ACLAMO Family Centers

Posted

Jan 12, 2021

Nelly Jimenez, Executive Director & CEO, ACLAMO Family Centers, discusses how Latinos face disproportionately high COVID-19 mortality rates compared to whites, and also how the pandemic has had a devastating impact on the economic well-being of Latino families. Nelly, also discusses her organization's expanded work to assist Latino families during the pandemic. Recorded January 6, 2021.

Hosted by: Jill Horner Produced by: Freedom Newsmakers Team

#Pennsylvania #Community #Economy and Business #General Interest #Local

Other videos hosted by Jill Horner

Addressing Negative Stereotypes in Advertising

Addressing Negative Stereotypes in Advertising - 6:48

Ralph Hunter, Founder and President of the AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY discusses their exhibit on African American stereotypes in advertising and why it is important to teach a new generation about the history of characters like Aunt Jemima. Recorded February 26, 2021.

Cultivating Small Business Through Food Entrepreneurships

Cultivating Small Business Through Food Entrepreneurships - 5:13

Raymond Lamboy, President & CEO of LAEDA, Inc. discusses a new program designed to strengthen minority entrepreneurs with early-stage food related businesses. Recorded February 26, 2021.

Helping Homeless Veterans Reintegrate

Helping Homeless Veterans Reintegrate - 6:01

David Mosley, Executive Director of the Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans discusses how their new commercial kitchen will expand job training opportunities for veterans. Recorded February 26, 2021.

Housing for Victims of Human Trafficking

Housing for Victims of Human Trafficking - 5:29

Caitlyn Roberts, Director of Housing and Social Services for YWCA Bucks, discusses their housing programs including their newest program that provides temporary shelter for women and children fleeing human trafficking. Recorded February 26, 2021.

Cleaning New Jerseys Beaches and Waterways

Cleaning New Jerseys Beaches and Waterways - 6:46

Cindy Zipf, Executive Director of Clean Ocean Action, discusses their annual beach sweeps and how the data volunteers collect can lead to cleaner waterways and policy change. Recorded February 26, 2021.

Protecting the Health and Safety of Children during Custody Cases

Protecting the Health and Safety of Children during Custody Cases - 6:25

Pennsylvania State Senator Steve Santarsiero discusses how Kayden’s Law would work to ensure the health and safety of a child before custody is awarded. Recorded February 26, 2021.

Loading...

TYPE A KEYWORD AND PRESS ENTER TO SEARCH:

OR EXPLORE SEGMENTS BY TOPIC:

COMMUNITY

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

EDUCATION

GENERAL INTEREST

GOVERNMENT

HEALTH

LOCAL

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY