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Some rites of passage for Latino males are requirements

NewsTaco September 13, 2016

*If a young man is old enough to get a regular driver’s license, he’s old enough to register with the Selective Service. It’s a requirement that could affect federal student […]

The Textbook That Calls Mexicans Lazy

NewsTaco September 12, 2016

Trump ‘wall’ gag at high school football pep rally draws cries of racism

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A young man’s plans for after-high school should include the Selective Service

NewsTaco September 7, 2016

SPONSPORED CONTENT By NewsTaco According to the National Center for Education Statistics 25 percent of high school seniors this year are Latino.  And while the end of high school is […]

Bus driver fired for pouring water on Hispanic 8th grader

NewsTaco September 6, 2016

*Do you think incidents like this one have become acceptable or more common because of Donald Trump’s rhetoric? To what extent is he making overt racism a new normal? VL […]

Why Are We Forgetting About Latino Youth?

NewsTaco August 30, 2016

*From the article: “In failing to see the value of Latino youth, we are doing ourselves a disservice.” Truth. VL By  Miguel Blancarte, Jr., The Aspen Institute  As we address […]

U.S. Latinos spend 10% more on back-to-school shopping than other groups

NewsTaco August 25, 2016

*Latinos spend 10% more on school supplies than others. Why do you think that is? We care more? We have more kids? Or is it something else? VL By Fox […]