Hopes frustrated, many Latinos reject ballot box altogether
*It’s distressing that Latinos are seen as “bit players” in the upcoming mid-term elections. This article points to disillusionment with Obama and the GOP stance on immigration. But how much […]
How About a Dolores Huerta Day?
By Nina Liss-Schultz, Mother Jones March 31 was Cesar Chavez’s birthday and a national holiday honoring his pioneering activism (which is the subject of a new feature film) around farm-workers rights. […]
Presidential Proclamation of Cesar Chavez Day
*Here’s the official White House “Cesar Chavez Day” proclamation. VL THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 28, 2014 CESAR CHAVEZ DAY, 2014 – – […]
New Small Business Administration Secretary Is Third Latina Cabinet Member In U.S. History
By Elizabeth Llorente, Fox News Latino The Senate confirmed Maria Contreras-Sweet, the founder of a Los Angeles community bank, as head of the Small Business Administration on Thursday, making her […]