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Hispanic Business Opportunity Gap

Hispanic Business Opportunity Gap - 5:17

According to a 2017 Business Journals report, more than 11 million minority-owned businesses were in operation across the U.S. Although Hispanic-owned businesses have had the most significant amount of growth, societal barriers contribute to a wide opportunity gap.

Fernand Fernandez, Interim President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, joins Sheila Hyland to discuss his organization’s advocacy for Hispanic economic development.

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Empowering Latinas in College

Empowering Latinas in College - 6:09

One in four female students attending public schools in the United States is Latina. While recent statistics have shown the significant progress Latinas have made over the last decade in educational advancement, there still remains a degree-completion gap compared to their peers.

Amy Hinojosa, President and CEO of MANA, A National Latina Organization, discusses the value of creating an empowering community for Latinas across campuses nationwide.

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Boosting Diversity on Corporate Boards

Boosting Diversity on Corporate Boards - 6:14

In 2016, less than 15 percent of all board seats in the Fortune 500 were held by minorities. Despite moderate gains in the past few years, women and minorities – and in particular, Latinas – see little change in representation within the top U.S. companies.

Cid Wilson, President and CEO of Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, joins Nathalia Ortiz to discuss his organization’s efforts to advance the inclusion of Hispanics in corporate America.

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Transforming the Future of Health Care

Transforming the Future of Health Care - 6:50

While Hispanics comprise 17 percent of the U.S. population, they account for less than 1 percent of all participants in research funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Sindy Benavides, Chief Executive Officer of the League of United Latin American Citizens, shares how an ambitious medical research effort aims to revolutionize treatment for Hispanics and all Americans.

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Latino Civic Participation in 2018

Latino Civic Participation in 2018 - 7:10

Nearly 48 percent of eligible Latinos voted in the 2016 election, compared to the 61 percent of all eligible Americans who cast their ballot.

Hector Sanchez Barba, Executive Director of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, joins guest host Nathalia Ortiz to discuss the importance of engaging Latinos in civic participation at the ballot box and beyond.

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Creating a Diverse Talent Pipeline

Creating a Diverse Talent Pipeline - 5:52

A recent study conducted by the National Association for College and Employers found that 40 percent of college internships were unpaid – negatively impacting salary and employment success in the years following.

Carlos Mark Vera, Founder and Executive Director of Pay Our Interns, discusses efforts to bring diversity and economic equity to Congressional internships.

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An Inequality of Opportunity for Hispanic Workers

An Inequality of Opportunity for Hispanic Workers - 6:19

In 2017, Hispanics made up 17 percent of the U.S. labor force, compared to 13.5 percent in 2006. Despite the declining Hispanic unemployment rate and growing economy, a disparity in opportunity exists for this community.

Ignacio Salazar, President and CEO of SER - Jobs for Progress National, Inc., joins Nathalia Ortiz to discuss his organization’s efforts in preparing the next generation of Hispanic and minority workers for the future workforce.

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Hispanic Leaders on the Global Stage

Hispanic Leaders on the Global Stage - 5:56

Hispanic legislative representation has grown consistently over the past few decades, yet lags behind when compared to the community’s share of the U.S. population.

Mary Ann Gomez Orta, President and CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, discusses advancement opportunities available to Hispanic college students.

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Juvenile Crime

Juvenile Crime - 4:05

“Prevention, intervention, diversion and treatment,” are a plan of action developed by the City of Riviera Beach to help curb the rise in juvenile crime. In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, the city’s Mayor,Thomas Masterstalks about these steps and how they are having an impact in helping young adults stay in the right track.

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Morgantown as a Tourism Destination

Morgantown as a Tourism Destination - 5:06

Eric Minor talks with Susan Riddle, Executive Director, Greater Morgantown Convention & Visitors Bureau, about how Morgantown is meeting the tourism demand. TourMountaineerCountry.com

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Providing for All Who Need

Providing for All Who Need - 3:59

Host Eric Minor talks with Colleen Lankford, Executive Director, Christian Help Inc. in Morgantown, WV, about providing for anyone in need, no matter their status in the community. motownchristianhelp.com

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Need Is Still Great

Need Is Still Great - 4:01

Host Eric Minor talks with Amy Skeens, Director of Development and Communications, United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties, about the need from the community is far greater than the funding being raised. unitedwaympc.org

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Taking Mammography Screening On the Road

Taking Mammography Screening On the Road - 3:51

Host Eric Minor talks with Jenny Ostien, Director of Mobile Screening, Bonnie's Bus Mobile Mammography Program, WVU Cancer Institute, about bringing mammography screening services to those in need in WV. wvucancer.org/cancer-prevention-control/bonnies-bus

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The Beacon 50+Expos

The Beacon 50+Expos - 4:13

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Stuart Rosenthal, publisher for the Beacon Newspapers. They discuss the two Beacon 50+Expos that will take plus Sunday, September 30^th from noon to 4PM at the Springfield Town Center, Springfield, VA and Sunday, October 14th from noon to 4pm at the Silver Spring Civic Center, Silver Spring, MD. For more information on the Beacon Newspapers, visit their website.

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The Junior League of Washington

The Junior League of Washington - 4:14

The Junior League of Washington (JLW) is a network of more than 2,300 highly trained female volunteers dedicated to improving the community through our effective action and leadership. Yolanda Vazquez talks with Tycely Williams, President of the organization. They discuss the mission of the organization and 60^th Annual Junior League of Washington Holiday Shops that will take place in November. For more information on The Junior League of Washington, visit their website.

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60th Anniversary Gala

60th Anniversary Gala - 4:23

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Patricia A. Brown President & CEO of National Children Center Inc. (NCC). They discuss the organization and their mission to the community. They also talks about the 60^th Anniversary Gala that will take place October 3^rd at the Ronald Regan building in Washington DC. For more information on the 60^th Anniversary Gala and NCC, visit their website.

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