10 things to know and misconceptions about Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead
NewsTaco November 2, 2016
*One of the things not on the list is that in Mexico, where the celebration originated, the word “los” is not in the name, it’s simply Dia de Muertos. Here […]
If you’re Latina, congratulations, you start making equal money today
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*Today is Latina Equity Day! Yay? No, far from yay. Today U.S. Latina pay catches up with white men, of 2015. VL By Jen McGuire, Romper (3 minute read) Wage […]
Truthful Reflections: Repainting an American Story
NewsTaco November 1, 2016
*Why did a chicano artist from San Antonio take on the KKK? We’re glad he did. VL By Eduardo Diaz, Director, Smithsonian Latino Center (4 minute read) It is astonishing the lengths […]
Chicago Public Schools students reveal resilience
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*My pick for lunch break read of the day. Chicago teacher Ray Salazar shares some of his students’ inspiring personal essays. VL By Ray Salazar, The White Rhino (1 minute read, […]