Donald Trump’s kryptonite: millions of active – and furious – Latino voters
Donald Trump’s kryptonite: millions of active – and furious – Latino voters
*I think Trump is his own kryptonite, but I agree that Latinos will have a lot to do with his political demise this year. Sabrina Vourvoulias urges: “Let’s not wait […]
Latino voters never seem to realize our power. This year could be different
*’Ya think? What’s different about this year? Trump? Is that enough? VL By John Paul Brammer, The Gaurdian (4 minute read) Every election cycle, Latinos don’t quite match their voting potential. […]
A Union Is Building A Wall Of Taco Trucks Outside Trump’s Las Vegas Hotel
*This is happening today and tomorrow, anticipating the last presidential debate in Las Vegas. VL By Adrian Carrasquillo, BuzzFeed (2.5 minute read) A wall is going up outside the Trump International Las […]
Meza had knack for getting people to move in same direction
*Choco Meza was a national Democratic Party stalwart and a long-time San Antonio political leader. VL By Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express News (4 minute read) Up until the last […]
Why Hispanic homebuyers are key to the housing market’s recovery
*More proof that Latinos are key to the future of the nation’s economy. What’s needed? More jobs and “reformed housing policy.” VL By Hallie Busta, Construction Dive (2.5 minute read) […]
Hispanic High School Graduation Rates at All-Time High
*This is great news! The question now is are Latino high school graduate moving o to college, and are they graduating with degrees? VL By Greg Braxton, NBC News (2 minute read) […]
Latino achievements in television to be saluted by Paley Center
*This is kinda’ cool, but more than awards or recognition we should have inclusion. VL By Greg Braxton, The Los Angeles Times (1 minute read) The Paley Center for Media has […]
Latin American Artworks, and a New Institute, Will Go to MoMA
*This is excellent news! A major donation of 102 works for the research of Latin American Art. VL By Robin Pogrebin, The New York Times (3.5 minute read) Before Lygia […]
Did Donald Trump cause an outsized surge in Hispanic voters? Probably not.
*For all the anger and anti-Trump energy out there, Latino registration levels have increased by the same levels as years past. VL By Ed O’Keefe, The Waswhington Post (8 minute […]
The Interview: Lupe Valdez, Dallas’s Gay Latina Sheriff
*Dallas County’s gay Latina sheriff on changing the good ol’ boy system. -Texas Observer By Naveena Sadasivam, The Texas Observer (7 minute read) What are the unique challenges you face in holding […]