By Maria Santiago-Valentin and Patty Cronheim A common false assumption is that Hispanics don’t care about the environment. Nothing could be further from the truth. New Jersey League of Conservation Voters and the Atlantic Climate Justice Alliance (ACJA) have been collaborating to break down barriers that prevent Hispanics and other people of color from having an active role in environmental causes, and we have some ideas about how to move forward. A poll conducted by the Environmental Defense Action Fund and Latino Decisions showed that the environment is a strong unifying message for Latinos… (more…)

By Katia Paz-Goldfarb This is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration of the traditions and history that millions of Hispanic Americans hold dear. This week, we are also celebrating Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Week, an initiative undertaken by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities to highlight the work HSIs — colleges and universities whose total student body is more than 25% Hispanic — do to create access to higher education opportunities for traditionally underserved populations. The intertwining of these two events must serve as a call to action for colleges a… (more…)