Awareness of controversial Arizona immigration law influenced male students’ classroom behavior
Awareness of controversial Arizona immigration law influenced male students’ classroom behavior
*Take this as a microcosm of the effect that Trumpism will have on Latino children. There is palpable fear and anxiety in schools, the kids are being affected. VL NewsTaco […]
Law Enforcement Officials Take On DACA Students’ Roles In Colorado Play
*Thanks to our friend Tom Cosgrove for pointing us to this wonderful story! VL By WBUR (6 minute read) “Do You Know Who I Am?” is a one-act show featuring […]
Serrano Avocado Salsa For Tacos Al Pastor
*You should know by now that you aren’t going to get a simple recipe from Adán Medrano. This is a quick history and culture lesson that traces the origin of […]
Eugenics in the Trump Era
*To understand eugenics is to understand some of the motivation in the Trump White House. It cloaks raw bigotry in scientific terms and fills public discussions with dog-whistle racism. Please, […]
¡Feliz Aniversario! The Smithsonian Latino Center Enters its Third Decade
*Twenty years ago the Smithsonian Latino Center was an act of courage. Today it’s a necessity. It’s a pillar of national Latino storytelling. There are plans for a permanent home […]
How to finally increase the Latino vote so we finally make a difference, maybe
*Don’t let the headline fool you. Ray gives us a serious list of specific things that need to be done in order to increase Latino political participation. It boils down […]
Trump administration sends NAFTA renegotiation letter to Congress
The interesting thing about this has nothing to do with international trade or U.S. relations with Mexico. It’s that even though Trump said he was willing to renegotiate NAFTA, now […]
Anxiety Grips California Students Amid Immigration Crackdown
*Why you should read this: Because the anxiety is real and not just in California. VL By Claudia Boyd-Barrett, New America Media (6.5 minute read) Each time 17-year-old Stephanie gets a […]
Latino Men Often Put Off Medical Care, Bringing Bigger Trouble
*Why you should read this: Because beyond being a cultural issue that has health repercussions, the fact the Latino men put off seeking medical care could be a health problem […]
Who Is Michael J. Garcia? A Latino Judge Is in the Running for FBI Director
*Why you should read this: Because you’re sure to be hearing more about Judge Garcia in the coming days. Because all of the media attention at the moment is on […]
