Monthly Archives: June 2008

Welcome Mia Mariú

San Antonio is to become the test market for a new line of cosmetics designed specifically for Latinas. Hispanic owner Maria Eugenia Price is hoping to create a market niche for herself with her all natural products and direct sales concept. Her company, Mia Mariú, is looking for associates to help sell this product.
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Mexican Repatriation

It’s said that when you forget the mistakes of the past is when you have the greatest possibility of repeating those mistakes. With that in mind I would like to write about the Mexican Repatriation which occurred between 1929 and 1937. First I would like you to take note of the dates. The beginning of [...]

MSNBC.com Rated

Hispanics are the largest minority in the United States, yet we are routinely ignored. This section will highlight businesses that are inclusive and exclusive of Hispanics.
MSNBC.com wins two thumbs down for their lack of inclusiveness. On the home page of this website you will find the category Race & Ethnicity. If you [...]

Dying for the Dream

According to the latest information released from the CDC Hispanics are dying on the job more frequently than any other worker. One of the main reasons cited is that Hispanics are working in riskier jobs in disproportionate numbers. The main problem area referenced was construction, more specifically highway construction. Workers falling to their death increased [...]

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