by Jenna McDavid | Sep 17, 2018
Each year, from September 15th to October 15th, the United States recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of Latinx communities to the nation’s history. More than ever, our country requires a reminder of the many...
by Nicolás Peña | Aug 28, 2018
This article originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. The Reframing Aging Thought Leaders Roundtable is an initiative of the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA). The second of three 2018 roundtables was held in New Mexico. “Using our national platform, we have...
by Nicolás Peña | Jul 24, 2018
This post originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. Para leer este artículo en español, clic aquí. “Civic Engagement is the only tool that guarantees the inclusion of the Latino community in the decisions made by policymakers in the US.” It was the conclusion reached by...
by Nicolás Peña | Jul 2, 2018
This post originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. Este artículo está disponible en español. Facing midterm elections, the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) is committed to empowering Hispanic older adults through their civic participation as a way to...
by Diverse Elders | May 3, 2018
by Beth Baker. This article originally appeared on Next Avenue. Micaela Rios, 64, who immigrated to rural western Kansas from Mexico 20 years ago, has a difficult job in a meatpacking plant. After years of packing beef in cold, wet conditions, she developed arthritis...
