Jobless claims up; cooler CPI gives Fed more room | Reuters

Jobless claims up; cooler CPI gives Fed more room | Reuters: (Reuters) - "New claims for state jobless benefits rose for the fifth time in six weeks and consumer prices fell in May, opening the door wider for the U.S. Federal Reserve to help an economy that shows signs of weakening."

This photo is a reuse and suggest that only black people are out of work. In fact here are the numbers: http://www.deptofnumbers.com/unemployment/demographics/ although blacks and hispanic combined represent 25% of unemployed.

Obama administration blocks Texas voter ID law | Reuters

Obama administration blocks Texas voter ID law | Reuters: (Reuters) - "The Obama administration on Monday blocked a new law in Texas requiring voters to show photo identification before they can cast a ballot, citing a concern that it could harm Hispanic voters who lacked such documents."

Kansas prepares for clash of wills over future of its unauthorised immigrants | World news | guardian.co.uk

Kansas prepares for clash of wills over future of its unauthorised immigrants | World news | guardian.co.uk

"Coalition of top businesses launch new legislation that would help undocumented Hispanics gain federal work permission"

BBC News - Hispanic education in crisis

BBC News - Hispanic education in crisis: "Dr Veronica Garcia: ''It is critical that we as Americans wake up and let our politicians know that this achieve gap is not okay''
There is also the issue of immigration status. On average 1 million legal immigrants have been admitted to the US each year since 1990, while roughly 500,000 have come illegally or overstayed their visas. According to the Census bureau, 50% of immigrants are from Latin America.

Undocumented children and the US-born children of undocumented parents can be at a disadvantage because their parents may be reluctant to access the full range of support services available for their children."