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These Rare Photos of Frida Kahlo Show Her Life Before She Became an Artist

NewsTaco May 11, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because there are many Fridaphiles among our NewsTaco readers. Because these are photos that some of her most avid fans haven’t seen (we think?) VL […]

Food-cart initiative puts Latino entrepreneurs on a path to their dreams

NewsTaco May 10, 2017

Texas Governor launches preemptive sanctuary-city lawsuit. MALDEF says it’s on!

NewsTaco May 9, 2017

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

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*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 […]

Latinos, Millennials Among Groups Least Likely to Have Health Insurance

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*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 […]

Latino jockeys among the richest in the world

NewsTaco May 8, 2017

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 […]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs ‘sanctuary cities’ ban into law on Facebook Live

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*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 […]