by Carrie Adams | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
It is hard to stay on one topic with Sue Berkowitz of the SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center. Berkowitz has been the director of the center since 1989, and to say her experience and expertise are wide ranging is a serious understatement. While her expansive knowledge...
by Carrie Adams | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
The Hispanic Alliance will be hostingFinancial Literacy Lunch & Learn sessions at Berea High and possibly Carolina High in the Fall of 2023. Community volunteers are always welcome as speakers to come help with the Lunch & Learns. Typically, Lunch &...
by Carrie Adams | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
In a landmark court ruling issued last July, Illinois will become the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail when the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act. This is a big deal for several reasons. In addition to doing away with cash...
by Carrie Adams | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
The Student DREAMers Alliance, an initiative of the Hispanic Alliance, is launching the first mentorship program for its student members. The Student DREAMers Alliance (SDA) program is a youth leadership accelerator designed to empower and magnify the voices of...
by Carrie Adams | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
Every year, DHEC releases its Bureau of Maternal and Child Health’s Infant Mortality Report. 2023’s edition reveals an already distressing trend has turned even more dire. DHEC states that, “South Carolina’s infant mortality rate rose by12% from 2020 to 2021 (the...
by Carrie Adams | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
Hispanic Heritage Month highlights Hispanic cultures & celebrates the contributions of Hispanic leaders in America. The Hispanic Alliance proudly elevates this national, month-long celebration from September 15 to October 15 and is currently seeking partners as an...
