Ann Coulter Is Out Brown Is In

ByVictor Escalante, NewsTaco

What a difference a year makes in the Latino national narrative. January had presidential primary candidates saying outrageous things about Latinos to get elected. With the passage of months, the tone began to sound  more moderate. But  the damage was done. Mitt Romney could not do anything to win over the hearts of Latinos. This election will go down in history for many reasons. In my opinion, it was the year Latinos had their day in court at the voting booth.

Some demographers, say that by the year 2040 – 2043, Latinos will be the majority in the country. As you have read my comments, this is the good news this is the bad news. We have a long way to continue to be accepted into the main stream circles and the discussion “table.”

From the education sector, there is good news. Latinos are enrolling and finishing certification programs and advanced degrees. This past weekend we had an extended family member achieve his Bachelor’s degree from The University of Houston. All one had to was look at the browning of the graduating class. About seventy percent were Latinos receiving their degree in more than just basket weaving.

These millennials of today combined with the Gen Xers already in the workforce and in politics will shape the future of Latinos in America. It will require higher education for placement in the middle and senior management levels.

This past week I had the pleasure of meeting a junior vice president of a Texas bank that gives me hope.  His story is very compelling. In his words, “my story is no different from other immigrant family.”  I will be bringing you his story of optimism, engagement, and community involvement.

Latinos are in the fabric of America and making a positive contribution. It is up to us collectively to shut up the Ann Coulters who still say anything for ratings.

Regardless of red brown  or, blue brown politicians, it’s all good  to have our voice and representation for policy making. We are seeing an increase in Latinos seeking public service. This is a good trend. It is up to us individually to study the politics of candidates, especially where two Latinos from opposing parties, are running for the same office.

These next forty eight hours the world will discuss and fancy brown blaming or praising the Mayans for their end of time prediction. On the other side of this joke, time will be reset for ushering in the complete  golden age. Feliz año Nuevo amigos.