It's true love when an Orlando woman opens a romance bookstore

Jan 3, 2025
After struggling to get bank loans, Jane Rodriguez borrowed from family members in order to open The New Romantics.
Jane Rodriguez was listening to Taylor Swift's "The New Romantics" when she thought, "Wait a minute, this would be a really cool name for a romance-only bookstore."
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Latinas' contribution to GDP grew by half from 2010 to 2021

Aug 29, 2024
New research finds that Latinas accounted for $1.3 trillion in 2021, thanks largely to the daughters of immigrants.
Latinas accounted for 30% of the growth in the labor force from 2010 to 2021. But they are still overrepresented in certain low-wage jobs.
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Latinas among those hit hardest by COVID-19 job losses

May 14, 2020
Big cuts in hospitality, health care and retail sectors leave Latinas vulnerable.
One in five Latinas are now unemployed.
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How the founder of Latina magazine is diversifying Hollywood

May 16, 2019
But Christy Haubegger tackled the magazine industry first.
Christy Haubegger in 2018.
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Why Latina-owned businesses in Georgia are growing

Nov 15, 2015
Latinas seeking financial opportunity learn the basics about operating a business

Latinas are the savviest shoppers

Jan 2, 2013
A recent survey finds that Latina shoppers work harder to find deals and use more technology than other consumers.