Tijuana, cops, & why people leave Mexico
Tijuana, cops, & why people leave Mexico
*It’s a true, tough question. Mexicans are incensed at the thought of a Trump wall. But, why are so many of them willing to risk their lives to leave? VL […]
Relax, El Chapo didn’t escape again
*By the way . . . It would have been a fantastic story though. VL By Jack Mirkinson, Fusion The trending term “El Chapo” shot to the top of Twitter […]
Venture Capital Doesn’t Invest in Blacks and Latinos – But That’s Changing in Oakland
*Here’s a refreshing idea, venture capital investment that asks “who benefits if this tool actually works?” They’re not talking about investors. They’re talking about Latino startups that benefit Latino communities. […]
Garcetti Calls for More Latinos In Next President’s Administration
*This is the complaint I’ve been hearing coming from the Convention in Philadelphia – there needs to be more Latino senior staff in the White House. Bill and Barack fell […]
Rep. Joaquin Castro, who’s mulling Ted Cruz’s senate post, says seat is ‘winnable’
*I’m hearing a steady drum beat. This is getting interesting. VL By Serafin Gómes, Fox News Latino PHILADELPHIA – Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro hinted he may jump into the Senate […]
A required step to keep in mind after graduation
SPONSORED CONTENT This year, across the United States, one in three high school graduates will be Latino. Their heads will be held high and they’ll wear a smile as they […]
the Latino daily – Your Friday morning brief
Did you notice how Sebastien de la Cruz’s voice is changing? I’m sure it’s because I live in San Antonio and I’ve been exposed to this cool kid for several […]
Two Latino women seeking election to the Georgia General Assembly
*First, the headline is a copy of the original Atlanta Journal-Constitution headline – I would have gone with Latinas. Second, WOOT! VL By David Wickert, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution As The Atlanta […]
Only 4 Latina Gymnasts Have Repped Team USA at the Olympics Since 1936
*The opening ceremony for the Rio Summer Olympics is a little more than a week away. VL By Yara Simon, Remezcla When 16-year-old Laurie Hernandez made Team USA’s Olympics squad, […]
It’s official: Tim Kaine is Hillary Clinton’s point man for Latino outreach
*First off, I don’t know where Quartz gets off on pronouncing something “official.” Second, they base their pronouncement on the fact that Kaine “competed with a number of ethnic Latino […]
