Texas Latino Rep to file “celebratory gunfire” bill after hit by stray bullet
Texas Latino Rep to file “celebratory gunfire” bill after hit by stray bullet
*This is scary, but gunfire celebration on New Year’s Eve is not uncommon in deep South Texas. VL By Robert Inks, Texas Tribune (2.5 minute read) After being hit by a […]
Latina Elected Officials Make History in States like Colorado, Illinois
*This is a big political, legislative year for Latinas. Many firsts in state legislatures and assemblies. VL By Patricia Guadalupe, NBC News (9 minute read) Latina elected officials are making […]
‘Politically Correct’: The Phrase Has Gone From Wisdom To Weapon
*I’ve been thinking about this a lot since the start of the presidential election. And yes, the term “politically correct” has been weaponized and diverts important issues to banal arguments. […]
For Female Farmworkers, Work Never Stops
*From the article: ” This story uplifts the voices of women who find themselves stuck in cycles of poverty.” VL By Paulina Rojas, Coachella Unincporporates/New America Media (8 minute read) […]
LAPD’s 1st Latina Commander, Cancer Survivor Marches in Rose Bowl Parade
*Great story that cuts across all ethnic, cultural and racial lines. VL By Brian Latimer, NBC News (3 minute read) Los Angeles Police Department Commander Anne Clark is the first […]
Obama has few options to protect young immigrants brought to US as children
*As far as I’m concerned, they buried the lead in the last paragraph: Obama can pardon the DREAMers, but it won’t do much good. VL By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press […]
Lack of Latino Nominees in Trump’s Cabinet Is Not Surprising
*There are two Latinos, Dr. Elsa Murano and Abel Maldonado who are said to be in the running for Secretary of Agriculture. But Trump’s own Ag advisory council wants a farmer […]
Meet The Undercover Latinas
*What a great way to start off the year! We need more of this, please. I’m looking forward to these posts. VL By Molly Horan, Refinery 29 Racial identity is […]
Cheech Marin & Paul Rodriguez Are Bringing OG Chicano Comedy to NBC
*I’m looking forward to this. VL By Andrew S. Vargas, Remezcla (2.5 minute read) Santa works in mysterious ways. Maybe you didn’t get that storm trooper action figure you […]
Latinos in tech prepare for resistance as Trump takes office
*How the 6 percent Latino tech workforce could be key in resisting Trump’s announced immigration plans. VL By Marissa Lang, San Francisco Chronicle (8 minute read) They heard him […]
