Willie Velásquez documentary is a lesson for Latinos on the importance of voting

*Why you should read this: Because today is Willie Velasquez day and a quick search of his name turned up no news stories. This piece, by Mercedes Olivera, is from […]

*Why you should read this: Because this information is vital as the  debate about healthcare intensifies in Washington. Because “Latinos . . . are much more likely than non-Latinos to […]

By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (1.5 minute read)   The big news this weekend was that a Latino jokey had won the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby, again. They’re making a […]

*Why you should read this: Because Texas has now morphed into Arizona of 2010. VL By James Barragán, Dallas News (5 minute read) AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott has signed […]

*Why you should read this: Because “If you don’t like how mainstream museums are neglecting important collections, then build your own.” VL By Karen Mary Davalos, artnet (6 minute read)  For […]

*Why you should read this: Because it dispels the myth that Latino parents aren’t concerned with their children’s education. Because it’s been a prevailing belief for too long. VL By […]

*Why you should read this: Because this is as good advice as you can get on coping with Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. VL By Esther Cepeda, Washington Post (3.5 […]

*Why you should read this: Because Ray Salazar has a bone to pick about silly Cinco de Mayo celebrations – “if wearing a cultural object requires you to explain why […]

*Why you should read this: Because there’ll be no Cinco de Mayo celebration at the White House (I know, big deal – we’ll be spared the taco-bowl). VL By Hadas […]

*Why you should read this:  Because this vote is coming down to the wire. Because you can call your representative to let them know this is a bad bill: Savemycare […]