How To Survive In An Interracial Relationship

How To Survive In An Interracial Relationship

Mary Mata April 28, 2011

Interracial relationships come with their own unique set of challenges.  For starters, more often than not, it is those closest to you who are most critical of your relationship and […]

Immigrant Kids Not Receiving Legal Rights In U.S.

Mary Mata

By Melissa del Bosque Unaccompanied Mexican migrant children are not receiving the government protections from human trafficking, and exploitation that they should, according to a report released today by the nonprofit […]

Paul Ryan Compares Latinos To Animals, Decries “Anchor Babies”

Mary Mata April 27, 2011

Yesterday, Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan held several town halls, one of which stirred up the topic of immigration and so-called “anchor babies.” What ensued, were  some rather insensitive comments from […]

Mischief And Melancholy At The Happiest Place On Earth

Mary Mata

I was turning seven and my mother packed up my sister and some sandwiches so we could join her comadres and their respective clans at the supposed most magical place […]

Cholos, Gangs Are Serious Business

Mary Mata April 26, 2011

So, gang members are really concerned about their economic prosperity, more so than beating up rivals — at least that’s what this Funny Or Die video shows us. And, in […]

Sedentary Latino Parents Contribute To Child Obesity

Mary Mata April 18, 2011

According to a new research study published this week in the journal Pediatrics, lack of play time and leisure activity has contributed to Latino kid’s excess weight. Researchers at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital […]

The Urgency Of Latino Education Attainment

Mary Mata April 15, 2011

By Esther Aguilera Reflecting on the 2010 Census results and the dramatic increase in the U.S. Latino community, I ask myself how we once again find ourselves in the same […]

Menudo Is The Only Food Group That Counts

Mary Mata April 6, 2011

There were four basic food groups at my house; beans, lard, tortillas and Tang. I was always able to count on three or all of them to make an appearance […]

Latina Rape Victim, 11, In Dire Straits, Family Seeking Donations

Mary Mata April 5, 2011

A sad, sad story from Texas that is being complicated on all sorts of ways. The basic story is this: Starting in September of last year, an 11 year-old girl […]

4 Ways To Support Interracial Couples

Mary Mata

If you’re reading this article, you probably have a family member, friend or co-worker that’s in an interracial relationship. You’ve seen them struggling with negative criticism and you want to […]