National Book Festival Highlights Prominent Latino/a Authors
National Book Festival Highlights Prominent Latino/a Authors
*From the article: “Among the more than 120 authors were Latino writers from the United States and a variety of Latin American countries, including some who specialize in ‘crossborder’ themes.” […]
The Story of Marlins Pitcher José Fernández Is One of Courage
*Fernández’s death is shocking and sad. Miami’s fan base and the entire MLB mourns today. VL By Jason Page, NBC News (2.5 minute read) Imagine arriving in the United States […]
Female Janitors Who Suffered Abuse Score A Big Win In California
*This is powerful, and redeeming. VL By Kris Fortin, mitú (2.5 minute read) When everyone goes home from work, school or church, the space becomes the janitors domain. Many of these […]
Hillary Clinton says immigration reform will add $700 billion to U.S. economy
*I’m glad this was fact-checked. Both she and Trump should be held to the same truth standard. VL By Miriam Valverde, PolitiFact (5.5 munite read) Hillary Clinton supports plans by […]
These Latinos Were Honored with National Medals for Art, Humanities
By Ericka N. Hernandez, NBC News (5 minute read) Some of the most notable Latino artists, musicians and writers were recognized by the White House for their cultural contributions. President […]
Latinx Artists Are Using This Hashtag To Showcase Their Incredible Talent
*Here’s a use of Latinx that’s bringing artists together. I’m not a fan of the term, but as a gathering point it makes sense to me. VL By Tanicha Love […]
Citizenship with a Side of Adobo
*Because food is culture and identity. VL By Rob Bonta, California Assemblymember, New America Media (4.5 minute read) I learned what it means to be a U.S. citizen at the family […]
Mexico’s Border Crackdown Sends Migrants into Dangerous Territory
*A report from the trenches on Mexico’s southern border. VL By Melissa del Bosque, Texas Observer (2.5 minute read) In July 2014, Mexico announced its Southern Border Plan — with backing […]
Latino Millennial footprint of the 2016 elections
*More elusive than the Millennial vote is the Latino millennial vote. Forty-two percent are expected to go to the polls in November and no one can say for certain why. […]
Overall Number of U.S. Unauthorized Immigrants Holds Steady Since 2009
*No change in the number of undocumented since 2009. Mexicans are still 52% of the undocumented in the U.S. VL By Jeffrey S. Passel and D’Vera Cohn, Pew Research Center The […]
