No One Talks About Armed Guards Already in Latino Schools

No One Talks About Armed Guards Already in Latino Schools

Mary Mata January 18, 2013

By Stephen A. Nuňo, NBC Latino Click on picture to read story. [Photo by  Editor B]

OMG! Latino Teens Text The Most while Driving

Mary Mata September 11, 2012

By Tania Haiman, Being Latino A recent study by AT&T revealed that 54 percent of Latino teens “admit to texting while driving compared to 41% of Caucasians and 42% of African-American teenagers.” […]

Smog In Our Cities And Parks

Mary Mata August 16, 2011

By Pete Altman Are your kids safe from air pollution? It depends on where you live, what’s nearby and where you vacation. Kids and their developing bodies are more vulnerable […]

Watching Out For Our Water

Mary Mata August 11, 2011

By Shayda Naficy, otherwords.org Water is at risk in the United States and around the world. Its quality and availability is in peril. Today, nearly one in eight people lack access […]

Stick To One Emergency Room To Avoid Unnecessary Risks

Mary Mata July 19, 2011

100 million Americans visit emergency rooms (ERs) at least once a year. With the current economic recession — Americans, whether insured or not — make ample use of hospital ERs.: […]

Are “Green” Light Bulbs Safe To Use?

Mary Mata July 12, 2011

By Noah Long Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) use about a quarter of the electricity of traditional incandescent light bulbs, reducing energy costs for consumers.  By conserving electricity, CFLs also avoid […]

Latino Kids More Likely To Die In Car Crashes

Mary Mata June 8, 2011

A new campaign aims to help save Latino children, who tend to die more often during car crashes. The Buckle Up For Life, or Abróchate a la Vida campaign is funded […]