When it comes to the Emmys, where are the Latino nominees?
When it comes to the Emmys, where are the Latino nominees?
*Only 2 Latin@s were nominated for Emmy’s this year, one for outstanding actor in a short form comedy or drama series (what is that?) and another for outstanding narrator. VL […]
Latino millennials could play key role in election
*As always, the operative word in the headline is “could.” It all depends on Latino millennial turnout at the polls. VL By Mercedes Olivera, Dallas Morning News (3 minute read) […]
The Untold Story of Ruben Mendoza, the First Mexican-American to Play for US Soccer
*A cool thing about this article is the comment section below the story. Many people have added their personal stories about Ruben, his coaching, his dedication to his church. This […]
California Passes Game-Changing Ethnic Studies Bill
*It’s being called “the biggest piece of ethnic studies legislation passed in this country’s history.” VL By Roque Planas, Huffington Post California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed a landmark bill […]
Civil rights groups ask the Department of Education to track education loans for students of color
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco Apparently the federal government doesn’t for ask the race or ethnicity of student borrowers, so there’s no way to track how students of color are affected […]
Obama Calls On Hispanic Leaders to Push Back Against ‘Bluster’ and ‘Higher Walls’
*President Obama, last night at the CHCI gala: “Latinos aren’t changing the American character, they are the American character.” VL By Alexander Mallin, ABC News In an address to prominent […]
Outstanding Latino you need to know, but may not have heard about
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco Luis Walter Alvarez is the first U.S. Latino to be awarded the Nobel Prize in physics. He was awarded the distinction “for his decisive contributions to […]
“The Vessel”, written, directed, produced and starring Latinos, recaptures hope
*The movie was filmed both in English and Spanish, not dubbed or captioned. VL Movie skillfully navigates a sea change in film making By Arnold García, Crosswind Communications (5 minute read) Years […]
This 12-Year-Old Boy Just Stood Up To 11,000 People
*Twelve years-old, he stood up to 11,000 protesters coming down the road. He did it because his uncle is gay. VL By Henry Pacheco, MiTu “I have an uncle who […]
Undocumented Central American Immigration Surges Again at U.S. Border
*This is going to play into presidential politics, soon. VL By Eleanor Dearman, Texas Tribune (3 minute read) For the second time in three years, the U.S. Border Patrol is […]
