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SCOTUS Upholds Use of Race in Texas College Admissions

NewsTaco June 24, 2016

*The supreme court ruling on affirmative action was  a surprise. Diversity is still a goal in higher education, and race (Latino race?) is still a factor in achieving that goal. […]

Argentinian piano prodigy Martha Argerich among Kennedy Center honorees

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Minority babies are the majority among the nation’s infants, but only just

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Advocates Say Court Decision Will Hurt Immigrants

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*Very good summary of the Supreme Court’s immigration stalemate. It’s by our partners at Public News Service. VL By Mark Richardson, Public News Service (1.5 minute read) AUSTIN, Texas — […]

Pueblo County commissioners recognize 1st pot scholarship recipients

NewsTaco June 23, 2016

*I love this story. The tax on marijuana in Pueblo, Colorado, goes to 25 scholarships for Latino students. Light it up for education! VL By Anthony A. Mestas, The Pueblo […]

Supreme Court Tie Deals Blow to Obama’s Immigration Order

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*This was not good news for President Obama or for the 4 million undocumented people who will be affected by the ruling. This doesn’t mean that DAPA or an extension […]

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds UT-Austin’s Affirmative Action System

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*There was a good news and not so good news today from the U.S. Supreme Court. This was the good news, and this is a good explanation of what happened. […]