A gorgeous visualization of 200 years of immigration to the US
A gorgeous visualization of 200 years of immigration to the US
*Two things I like very much here: data visualization and context. This is a very cool, interactive way to see how immigrants have come to the U.S., from all over […]
For a Colombian family and a Spanish family, terror attack in Tunisia turned celebration into tragedy
*Details of the terror attack in Tuisisa are starting to make their way into the international press. As much as we believe that our lives, our societies and borders are […]
Road to the White House is through Latino Texas
*If Texas is a microcosm of Latinos in the U.S. – I know there are outliers: Florida, to name one – the this is significant. It proves a hunch. What […]
Schools after the surge: Swamped by migrant kids, Miami-Dade district seeks more funding
*The second of a four part series by Fox News Latino about how some schools and school districts are coping with the sudden increase in students due to the surge […]
Political Royalty
By Dr. Henry Flores, NewsTaco Why do I get the feeling, and you may be having the same feelings as well, that the forthcoming presidential elections are beginning to look […]
Austin-area rep. wants landlords to think twice before disregarding eviction laws
*A follow-up to the Austin piñata store story. The store, Jumpolin, was allegedly demolished without notice to make room for a South By Southwest related event. In response, a Latino […]
Public Libraries and Hispanics
*Wonderful study! While Latinos use public libraries less than other Americans, those who do are appreciative of what they have to offer. The article is filled with pithy, usefull information. […]
Spanish archaeologists believe they have uncovered Miguel Cervantes’ bones
*In January of this year archeologists found what they believed to be Miguel de Cervants’ casket. The story left off there. I’ve been waiting and searching for a continuation, what […]
Without Hispanics, America’s Corporations Can’t Grow and Compete
*There have been, and will contoinue to be, many stories and commentaries written about the Latino opportunity gap and the things that need to be done to fix it. Here’s […]
SXSW panel discussion focuses on Latino entrepreneurship
*Interesting. While a Latino business was demolished in Austin, Texas, to allegedly make room for a SXSW coincidental eventent, inside Southby a panel discussion covered the need for Latinos to […]
