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NBC Refuses to Concede to Latinos’ Call to Dump Trump’s SNL Hosting Gig
*An array of Latino leaders from Luis Gutierrez to the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda have been applying constant and critical pressure on NBCUniversal to rescind its invitation to have Donald […]
Why Julián Castro’s endorsement matters
*Castro’s endorsement helps Hillary, of course. But it also helps Julián in a big way – whether Hillary wins or loses. VL By Aaron Sanchez, Commentary & Cuentos On October […]
Remembering Latinos Lost on 9/11
*Words are cumbersome, and not enough. VL By Selena Hill, Latin Post 9/11 will forever be marked as a day of infamy in American history. As millions of Americans commemorate […]
In American politics, se habla español
*The use of Spanish in American politics is not new. Latinos, especially Mexican-Americans, have known this for generations. In fact, I’d say that part of the problem with low Latino […]
Hispanic Leaders Note Lack of National Attention on Killing of Latinos
*An update on the Antonio Zambrano Montes shooting – not so much about proceedings or court actions, or charges against police officers. This is about a question many of us […]
Chicana Films Need to be Included in Mexican American Studies Curricula
*Why should Chicana films be included in Mexican American Studies? Here’s why, with a list of films to watch. VL By Linda Garcia Merchant, Newstaco I finally met Tony Diaz in person, […]
Robert Garcia Wins Mayoral Election to Become First Latino and First Openly Gay Mayor of Long Beach
*This is good news on several levels. Garcia joins the new generation of Latino leadership, leading the way for a more inclusive America. VL By Selena Hill, Latin Post Long Beach […]
Cesar Chavez the Only Latino-Centric Studio Film Opening This Year
By Dodai Stewart, Jezebel Directed by Diego Luna — whom you may remember as one of the stars of Y Tu Mamá También — Cesar Chavez, a biopic about the farm worker turned civil […]
Life on the border should be the best of both worlds, not one or the other
By Nadia Tamez-Robledo, Latino Times/Corpus Christi Caller-Times Growing up on the border means living with two of everything. Some of the sets are obvious. Two languages. Two kinds of traditional food, […]
Lupe Ontiveros Omitted from Oscar Memorial Ignites Controversy
By Nina Terrero, NBCLatino Lupe Ontiveros appeared in more than 100 films and dozens of television shows before passing away from liver cancer in July 2012 and was praised by members of the […]