Infographic: History of Latinos and Higher Education

Infographic: History of Latinos and Higher Education

Mary Mata October 3, 2012

By Tamara Chumley, NHU Today, Latinos are the fastest growing demographic in the United States. They represent 1 out of every 6 people in the country and have an estimated […]

The Case Against Race-Based Affirmative Action

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By Hector Luis Alamo, Jr., Being Latnio On October 10, the Supreme Court will again reconsider the necessity and constitutionality of race-based affirmative action when it hears arguments in the […]

Coachella Students Respond to Congresswmn Bono Mack

NewsTaco September 27, 2012

By Aurora Saldivar, Coachella Unincorporated/New America Media Thank you!!!! I heard some of your remarks with the councliman (sic) from Coachella. You were great!!!!!! Unbelievably great!!! Third World Toilet? That was […]

Hispanic Heritage Month: The Best of Times As We Face The Future

Mary Mata September 26, 2012

By Victor Escalante, News Taco Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us with exhibitions, shows, festivities, and acknowledgements of the contributions Latinos have made to our country. It’s a time to […]

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NewsTaco September 20, 2012

Thursday September 19, 2012 North Carolina Sheriff Targeted Latinos; Called Them ‘Taco Eaters’ (Fox News Latino): A North Carolina sheriff and his deputies routinely discriminated against Latinos — whom he called […]

Chicago Public Schools Teachers Gain and Lose in Strike

Mary Mata September 18, 2012

By Ray Salazar, NewsTaco For the first time in my life and for the sixth day, I stood on strike by the high school where I teach. On August 31, […]

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Mary Mata September 17, 2012

Monday September 17, 2012 Romney to pledge to fix troubled U.S. immigration system (Reuters): Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will pledge to Hispanics on Monday that if elected he will fix […]

Latino Educators Honored As “Champions of Change” by President at White House

Mary Mata September 14, 2012

By Gil Rodriguez, Texas Insider WASHINGTON, D.C. – “These leaders have shown an absolute dedication to helping their students succeed and are examples of the profound impact  educators can have,” U.S. Education Secretary […]

Chicago Teacher Asks: “Do You Want to Know What I am Fighting For?”

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By Real Chalk, Gozamos Do you want to know what I am fighting for? On Thursday, a student in my 8th period class was in tears…she was afraid of the […]

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Mary Mata September 11, 2012

Tuesday September 11, 2012 Unemployment Rates Highest Amongst Black And Latinos (Huffington Post): The latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, shows that black and Latino unemployment remain critically elevated and may present […]