Category: Latinos
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Terry Cortez: “Latinos chose ‘la lana,’ the economic situation, and now they want to blame us. Terry Cortez: “Latinos chose ‘la lana,’ the economic situation, and now they want to blame us.
Community November 11, 2024

Terry Cortez: “Latinos chose ‘la lana,’ the economic situation, and now they want to blame us.

For Terry 'El Terrible' Cortez, what happened in the presidential elections was ... more

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Black History Month: Around six million Afro-Latinos in the US Black History Month: Around six million Afro-Latinos in the US
Latinos February 20, 2023

Black History Month: Around six million Afro-Latinos in the US

Afro-Latino identity is a distinct one, with deep roots in colonial Latin ... more

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Gregorio Luke: ‘Let’s Save the Brown Snow White’ Gregorio Luke: ‘Let’s Save the Brown Snow White’
Film April 2, 2025

Gregorio Luke: ‘Let’s Save the Brown Snow White’

There is a symbol in Mexico that is sacred. Affectionately, it's called ... more

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Raul Ruiz: To Be Chicano Was to Be an Activist. The Library of Congress has acquired his photographs. Raul Ruiz: To Be Chicano Was to Be an Activist. The Library of Congress has acquired his photographs.
Latinos May 12, 2025

Raul Ruiz: To Be Chicano Was to Be an Activist. The Library of Congress has acquired his photographs.

The Library of Congress has acquired the photographs, manuscripts and periodical collection ... more

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Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests
Immigration June 16, 2025

Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests

President Donald Trump on Sunday directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations ... more

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Voices of La Lucha: Essential Chicano Literature in Times of Struggle Voices of La Lucha: Essential Chicano Literature in Times of Struggle
Culture July 21, 2025

Voices of La Lucha: Essential Chicano Literature in Times of Struggle

As the Trump Administration continues its savage operations against immigrants, it is ... more

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14 Lives Lost Behind Bars: Migrants Died in ICE Custody During Trump’s First Year 14 Lives Lost Behind Bars: Migrants Died in ICE Custody During Trump’s First Year
Immigration September 5, 2025

14 Lives Lost Behind Bars: Migrants Died in ICE Custody During Trump’s First Year

Since 2019, 69 migrants have died while in the custody of U.S. ... more

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Latinos from Poverty to Prosperity:  Breaking Barriers in Education, Employment, and Homeownership Latinos from Poverty to Prosperity:  Breaking Barriers in Education, Employment, and Homeownership
Latinos October 29, 2022

Latinos from Poverty to Prosperity: Breaking Barriers in Education, Employment, and Homeownership

Even with low percentages of the total population, Latinos have added important ... more

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Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress
Latinos June 16, 2023

Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress

A new study by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute found ... more

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Alex Alpharaoh: “We need to change the narrative of those who want to colonize us.” Alex Alpharaoh: “We need to change the narrative of those who want to colonize us.”
Latinos December 2, 2023

Alex Alpharaoh: “We need to change the narrative of those who want to colonize us.”

What more can we write about Alex? His candor, sincerity, his love story, ... more

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Willy Escobar: “It Helped to Hit Rock Bottom to Rise Again” Willy Escobar: “It Helped to Hit Rock Bottom to Rise Again”
Latinos March 27, 2024

Willy Escobar: “It Helped to Hit Rock Bottom to Rise Again”

It was a day when he had hit rock bottom. Willy Escobar ... more

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ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting
Immigration August 22, 2025

ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting

With record-breaking temperatures these days, there's one group of people who can't ... more

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The US Congress has a wide network of immigrants: 81 members The US Congress has a wide network of immigrants: 81 members
Latinos March 1, 2023

The US Congress has a wide network of immigrants: 81 members

Immigrants and children of immigrants account for at least 15% of the ... more

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Thriving: Latino Population Soars 80 Percent in Explosive Growth in Recent Years Thriving: Latino Population Soars 80 Percent in Explosive Growth in Recent Years
Latinos June 29, 2023

Thriving: Latino Population Soars 80 Percent in Explosive Growth in Recent Years

The country's Pacific Islander, Asian and Latino populations saw the biggest percentage ... more