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Esparza By Tatcho Mindiola, PhD he following information is taken from the Pew Hispanic Research Center and is based upon Tthe year 2017. The Center gathered the infor- mation from U.S. Census Bureau’s American Com- munity Survey. Immigration Status Approximately 33% of all Hispanics in the U.S. are foreign born. Among Mexicans 31% are for- eign born. About 50% of foreign-born Mexicans have been in the U.S. for over 20 years and 31% are U.S. FOUNDED BY: José G. Esparza And Lilia S. Esparza citizens. /1993/ PO BOX 1805 CYPRESS TEXAS 77410 Phone: (713)880-1133 Educational Status Fax: (713)880-2322 PUBLISHERS Approximately 16% of U.S. Hispanics ages 25 GABRIEL ESPARZA [email protected] years of age and older have obtained at least a bach- PUBLIC RELATIONS elor’s degree. Among Mexicans 12% have obtained a AMANDA G. ESPARZA bachelor’s degree. [email protected] SPORTS EDITOR MICHAEL A. ESPARZA Income which is 27 years. The median age for the U.S. popu- michaele@queondamagazine .com lation is 38 years. WRITERS MICHAEL WHITMIRE U.S. Hispanics workers who worked full time RENZO HEREDIA earned $34,000 in comparison to $32,000 for U.S ANTHONY GALLIEN Marital Status TONY DIAZ Mexicans workers who worked full time. TATCHO MINDIOLA DR SERGIO LIRA U.S Hispanics are slightly less apt to be mar- BEN PANDERS CARLOS ARANDA Poverty ried ,46%, in comparison to Mexicans, 48%. FOTOGRAPH VICTOR LOPEZ Approximately 19% of U.S. Hispanics live in Birth Rates Los contenidos periodísticos que se incluyen en este resumen poverty compared with 20% for Mexicans. About 20% informativo son propiedad intelectual y responsabilidad exclusiva de los medios emisores y de sus autores y no representan de manera of U.S. born Mexicans live in poverty and 19% of for- The birth rates for Hispanic women and Mex- alguna la opinion de la revista ¡Que Onda! eign born Mexicans live in poverty. ican women in the 12 months prior to the July 2017 DISTRIBUTION NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION American Community survey is the same, 7 %. COMPANY QUE ONDA MAGAZINE Prides itself in keeping a Home Ownership Language high standard and devotingly opposes any type of misleading advertising. The rate of home ownership among Mexicans CLOSE EDITION: Friday 5:00pm Both of U.S. Hispanics and Mexicans ages 5 OFFICE HOURS: is 50% compared to 47% for U.S. Hispanics. Home- years and older speak only English at home or at least 9:00 am - 6:00pm / Monday - Friday DEADLINES: Friday 12:00 am ownership for the U.S. born Mexicans is 52% com- speak it “very well.” The percentages are 70% for His- pared with 48% for the foreign-born Mexicans. Ads containing special art, photos or proof will be required panics and 71% for Mexicans. a week in advance. Una Publicación Semanal Derechos Reservados Copyright 2007 Age Top States of Residence The median age of U.S. Hispanics is 29 years The Mexican population is concentrated in and is very similar to the median age of Mexicans California (35%), Texas (26%) and Arizona (5%) ESTA EN TODAS PARTES 22 DE ABRIL - 28 DE ABRIL | 2021 WWW.QUEONDAMAGAZINE.COM 5 U OF H HONORARY DOCTORAL In nominating her mother, created by COVID, the repeated dev- daughter Olga Campos Benz, wrote, astation left behind by hurricanes, DEGREE TO BE AWARDED TO EAST “The time is right to hold my moth- fl oods, and winter storms, as well as er, Maria Esther Estrada Campos, the unifi ed call to end social injustices. END LATINA TRAILBLAZER as an example of grit and determina- There is no better time than now to he UH System Board of Regents my personal support for Mrs. Campos’ tion, and the fi ghting spirit that exists honor Maria Esther Estrada Campos has unanimously approved nomination for this much deserved within every fi ber of life within the with an Honorary Degree from the Tgranting a degree of Doctor recognition,” Dr. Murillo added. University of Houston System and the University of Houston.” The Univer- of Humane Letters, honoris causa City of Houston as we pull together to sity of Houston's leadership agrees the to Maria Esther Estrada Campos, a Esther Campos enrolled in rise above the pain and uncertainty time is right - and long overdue! longtime leader in the fi eld of pub- the University of Houston’s College lic education. The 90-year-old native of Education in 1959, eleven years af- Houstonian is a former twice-elected ter graduating from high school. She Trustee of the Houston Independent earned her BA and MA degrees while School District and is recognized as a juggling work, marriage, and four civic leader who has worked tirelessly children under the age of eight. At on behalf of Houston’s Latino commu- that time, it was unheard of especially nity. for a 25-year-old Latina, no less, from Houston’s East End! She was among The special presentation will the fi rst in the Houston Independent take place Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at School District to be hired as a bilin- 10 a.m, during the College of Educa- gual instructor in 1962 and continued tion's commencement ceremony at climbing the professional ladder with- TDECU Stadium on the University of in the district serving as a teacher in Houston campus. Spanish and English, a Counselor, and an Assistant Principal. She com- In a letter announcing this pleted sixty hours of required course prestigious recognition, U of H Chan- work and submitted her dissertation cellor and President Renu Khator proposal, but in the late 1970’s family wrote, “It is our way to commemorate challenges forced her to stop working your lifetime of service as an educa- on her doctoral degree. tor and community activist, and most notably your passionate promotion Even though she did not and advocacy of educational access for complete her PhD, she continued to Latino students.” dedicate her life to improving the ed- ucational opportunities of Mexican “Mrs. Campos is a true pub- American students. In 1993, Mrs. lic servant who has had a direct and Campos retired early from the school positive impact on students, parents, district to run for Trustee, District school district employees, community VIII. A decade of service on the school leaders, elected offi cials, and her fel- board allowed her to build a legacy low educators throughout her lengthy of positively infl uencing the lives of and successful career,” said Dr. Laura thousands. At age 90, Maria Esther G. Murillo, President and CEO of the Estrada Campos continues to serve Houston Hispanic Chamber of Com- as a role model for the current and fu- merce. “I am thrilled to be among the ture racially diverse population of her many community leaders who added hometown of Houston. SE SOLICITAN LIGHTING CONTROLS SYSTEM UPGRADE BID Houston First Corporation requests bids from Meseras y qualifi ed contractors capable of providing, Cocineras installing and testing lighting control system upgrades at the George R. Brown Convention Medio Tiempo o Center in Houston, Texas. Tiempo Completo Please visit www.houstonfi rst.com/do-business 2509 Navigation Blvd, for specifi cations, drawings and further details. Houston, TX 77033 832-276-8545 22 DE ABRIL - 28 DE ABRIL | 2021 6 WWW.QUEONDAMAGAZINE.COM 22 DE ABRIL - 28 DE ABRIL | 2021 WWW.QUEONDAMAGAZINE.COM 7 EL PRONÓSTICO DE 7 DÍAS PARA HOUSTON Jueves Viernes Sábado Domingo Lunes Martes Miércoles El Tiempo en Los Estados Unidos Abril 25 - Abril 29 TEMPERATURA Seattle Mucho sobre Portland Sobre Fargo Burlington normal Billings Boston Casi Boise Minneapolis Bastante Lluvia Más cálido, con Principalmente Nubes y sol; con Posibilidad de Sol normal Detroit nublado y con nubes y sol soleado y brisa algún chubasco Debajo de Salt Lake City Omaha New York brisa agradable normal Chicago San Francisco Pittsburgh Mucho Denver Washington 74° 62° 75° 67° 82° 57° 81° 59° 83° 65° 82° 70° 84° 64° abajo Kansas City PRECIPITACIÓN Las Vegas Nashville La Región Temperatura Mucho Albuquerque Charlotte sobre Los Angeles Little Rock Montgomery Conroe La estadística de Houston Abr.