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Khambrel Marshall sits down with the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to identify the importance of Hispanics in our community The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce partnered with the UH Hobby School for Public Affairs to dig deep into the demographics and earning power of the…

Houston Latinos fuel economic growth yet face persistent disparities, data shows   Latinos face chronic wealth and educational disparities in Houston, despite being the largest ethnic group in the state and driving population and economic growth across Texas, according to data presented at a Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce summit Wednesday. Although they make up nearly…

Hispanic people officially make up largest population group in Texas Hispanic people officially make up largest population group in Texas Researchers said the data doesn’t change much for cities like Houston, where Hispanics have held the largest portion of the population for around a decade. HOUSTON — Hispanics officially make up the largest population group…

Perfect storm of COVID-19 fatigue and vaccine myths spike infections for Houston Hispanics Leaders warn unsafe behavior and vaccine misinformation are contributing to higher infection rates in Houston and Harris County among underserved communities. In part one of ABC13’s two-night town hall, we explore the hesitation in getting the vaccine and how to change that.…

Reacciones locales a decisión de reabrir los negocios Varias autoridades económicas y políticas se pronunciaron ante la decisión del gobernador Abbott. As broadcasted by Telemundo Houston https://www.telemundohouston.com/videos/videos-destacados/reacciones-locales-a-decision-de-reabrir-los-negocios-al-10/2160624/ Categories News Archives Archives Select Month August 2023 June 2023 July 2022

American Heart Association forum encourages COVID-19 vaccinations The American Heart Heart Association “Taking the Issues to Heart” virtual forum on Thursday, March 25, encouraged people to get their COVID-19 vaccines and discussed ways to communicate that message in communities of color, where vaccine mistrust and lack of access to health care are issues. Tracy Maness…

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO Laura Murillo talks Covid challenges, new Fed advisory council appointment Laura Murillo is celebrating her 15th year as the CEO and president of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. During her time as president, she has worked to grow the organization as one of the largest and most influential…

Hispanic-owned businesses will lead economic comeback – but they’ll need help During a recent visit with the Unites States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President Joe Biden proclaimed that the Hispanic business community will lead the economic recovery following the downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. He’s right, but the Hispanic business community will need the…

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president calls on CEOs to increase board and leadership diversity Laura Murillo, CEO and president of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, urged corporate leaders to increase board and executive diversity during a presentation at the chamber’s first in-person meeting since the pandemic. Around 50 Houston leaders, including representatives and…

Talos’ loss is a cautionary tale of operating in Latin America U.S. oil companies have long made big bets in Latin America, only to have their major fields and assets seized by foreign governments in the name of nationalism. Occidental Petroleum in Ecuador. Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips in Venezuela. And now, Talos Energy in Mexico.…