Latino Obamacare Workers Arrested, Claim They Were Racially Profiled
Latino Obamacare Workers Arrested, Claim They Were Racially Profiled
*One of the arrested men, Felipe Hernandez, 20, said: “I never would have thought informing people about Obamacare would get me in handcuffs.” The two Obamacare organizers were detained on charges […]
Maybe Bailing on Immigration Reform Actually Worked Out Well for Republicans
*A different view on the growing story of Latino political disillusion. This one takes up where a New York Times piece leaves off, and views the problem as a GOP […]
New Orleans Reconstruction Pits Latinos vs Blacks
*After Katrina, black residents returned to find they had been displaced by undocumented workers, hired by reconstruction companies. There was an expected negative reaction. From the article: “Sentiments … that […]
Hopes frustrated, many Latinos reject ballot box altogether
*It’s distressing that Latinos are seen as “bit players” in the upcoming mid-term elections. This article points to disillusionment with Obama and the GOP stance on immigration. But how much […]
How About a Dolores Huerta Day?
By Nina Liss-Schultz, Mother Jones March 31 was Cesar Chavez’s birthday and a national holiday honoring his pioneering activism (which is the subject of a new feature film) around farm-workers rights. […]
This Is Not a Cesar Chavez Movie Review
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco I’m an avid film fan. I’ll watch a movie every weekend – I like them that much. But that doesn’t make me a critic, or a […]
Rosario Dawson wants a Dolores Huerta movie
*What do you think? A Dolores Huerta movie to complete the story of the United Farm Workers. By Associated Press/Washington Post NEW YORK — Playing renowned civil rights activist Dolores […]
Presidential Proclamation of Cesar Chavez Day
*Here’s the official White House “Cesar Chavez Day” proclamation. VL THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 28, 2014 CESAR CHAVEZ DAY, 2014 – – […]
Activists: We Want An Emancipator, Not A ‘Deporter In Chief’
*Here’s what’s new: President Obama has told immigration activists – who had turned their pressure tactics on the White House – to continue pressuring Congress to pass immigration reform for […]
Movie-dubbing App Allows Families With Language Barriers to See ‘Cesar Chavez’ Together
*Found this story about technology dovetailing with the Cesar Chavez movie – had to share it with you. This new app translates movies as you watch them. VL By Dan […]
