Cinco de Mayo, the Confederacy, and Gen. Jo Shelby
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*Fascinating. The battle of Puebla was decisive not only for Mexican history, but in the history of the U.S. Civil war as well. The Confederacy had tactical interest in aiding […]
I say Hispanic. You say Latino. How did the whole thing start?
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*Hispanic of Latino? It helps to know where the terms come from. There’s a general agreement that both terms are imposed, not chosen, and that opens the door for the […]
Environmental Racism in San Diego
Mary Mata April 28, 2014
By Sandhya Dirks, Latino USA Barrio Logan’s multicolor murals at Chicano Park tell the story of the Chicano struggle. The residents of this poorer neighborhood in San Diego fought for […]
What the Clippers’ Racist Owner Has in Common with Most Americans
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*Yes, my Spurs are having a rough time against the Mavs, but no one’s talking about basketball this NBA postseason. All the attention is going to Donald Sterling and his […]