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George Zimmerman, not so black or white

Mary Mata July 12, 2013

By Teresa Puente, Chicanísima George Zimmerman killed Trayvon Martin. There is no disputing that and whether he did so in self-defense as he claims or as some sort of macho vigilante act […]

Hispanic Lawmakers Urge Obama to Sell Immigration Bill

Mary Mata July 11, 2013

Ex-Target Workers Sue, Allege Race Discrimination

Mary Mata

Domestic Workers in Texas are Fighting for Their Rights

Mary Mata

By John Michaelson, Public News Service BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A campaign in support of the region’s domestic workers is being launched today by backers who saying they are central to the […]

Congressional Hispanic Caucus to go to the White House

Mary Mata July 10, 2013

By Seung Min Kim, Politico The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is heading to the White House Wednesday for its own meeting with President Barack Obama. The CHC’s confab – focused on […]

Target Reminded Bosses Not All Hispanic Employees Eat Tacos, Wear Sombreros: Lawsuit

Mary Mata

By Kim Bhasin, Huffington Post Three former employees are suing Target for discrimination, citing a document the company distributed to managers with reminders that not all Hispanics eat tacos and burritos […]

Not Everyone Wants the American Dream

Mary Mata July 9, 2013

By Seth Holmes, New America Media On my 16th birthday, in an indigenous village in southern Mexico, I translated for a church group of white Americans from my hometown in eastern […]