Handling history: Scholars focus on violent chapter from Texas’ past
Handling history: Scholars focus on violent chapter from Texas’ past
*This is a very interesting read. There’s a legacy, a history of Latinos in Texas and the Texas Rangers. It isn’t well known outside of Texas, it should be. VL […]
Hillary Clinton expected to launch 2016 bid this weekend
*So it’s official? On Sunday, maybe, according to sources. So yeah it’s probably official. VL By Glenn Thrush, Politico The wait is almost over. Hillary Clinton will kick off her […]
What’s Happening to Obama’s Immigration Order?
*Came across this cheat sheet on Obama’s executive action on immigration. It’s good, concise background and brings you up to date. In case you were wondering where all the political […]
Washington governor says no to special prosecutor for Pasco police shooting
*Looks like Gov. Inslee preempted the planned marcha and vigil planned for this weekend. VL By Nicolas Geranios, Associated Press/The Register Guard SPOKANE — Gov. Jay Inslee has denied a […]
Feidin Santana, Who Recorded Police Shooting Of Walter Scott, Speaks Out
*The man who recorded the police shooting of Walter Scott in North Charleston is an immigrant from the Dominican Republic. VL By NBC News Feidin Santana, a barber who immigrated […]
Selena Quintanilla Hologram Confirmed! Digital Singer Tours in 2018
*Digital Selena. A hologram could go on tour. Her brother, A.B., says it makes her look like a ghost. I can’t add to that comment. VL By Ma. Elena Espejo, […]
Your Brain on the Border
By Michelle Garcia, Texas Observer For insights into the thinking behind the Texas Legislature’s proposed border policy—which amounts to more boots, guns and money—we look to the science of the […]
Governor, Advocate Call for Probe Into Utah Inmate Death
*The prisoner waited for his dialysis treatment for two days. The technicians didn’t come. VL By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Utah’s governor and a Latino community advocate called for […]
LA County Pays $5M to Family of Unarmed Latino Man Shot by police in 2012
*This is timely, given the Pasco shooting of Feb. 10 and the recent Walter Scott shooting in North Charlotte. VL By Rodrigo Ugarte, Latino Post The family of Jose de […]
US Latino Unemployment Rate Rises in March, More Latinas Unemployed Than Latino Males
*Latino unemployment rose to 6.8 percent from February to March. Overall, not good news. But if you’re looking for a silver lining, a year ago the Latino unemployment rate was […]
