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How Far Have Latinos Come?

Luis Farias
Hispanic Heritage Month gives us a chance to celebrate the presence and contributions of Hispanics/Latinos. It's an ideal time to acknowledge our individual and shared cultures, as well as the people who represent it. As we share our customs and culture ...
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The Politics of Paternity Leave for Latino Fathers

Elbert Garcia
New parenthood can be a crazy, sleep-deprived, emotional roller coaster. Now imagine doing that and holding down a 9-5 job. Roberto Santiago, an interpreter and blogger, is one of the lucky men who fondly remembers his son's newborn phase. In 2009 the 42 -...

Ricky Renunció. What’s Next for Puerto Rico?

Jessica Rodriguez
It's been 21 days since Ricardo Rosselló was forced to resign as governor of Puerto Rico. Slow-building protests across the island-nation culminated in historical national protests. Without the constant visible unrest, the island and its activities have fa...
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Latino Hollywood Writes Letter to Querida Familia

‘LLERO Editors
"We've got your back." That was the message Latino Hollywood sent via their Querida Familia letter which was published on August 16, 2019. Querida Familia is an open letter to the immigrant and Latino communities offering support and encouragement in the wake...

5 Little Known Facts About Roberto Clemente

James J. Parziale
There is whimsical, yet somber, air to the Roberto Clemente Museum in Pittsburgh. Off to one side, when you walk in, there is an iconic “Angel Wings” picture of the Pirates legend. It’s a fitting image of the man who was a godsend to many. Yet, roughly 40...

Latino Stereotypes That Should Be Cancelled

Omar Mazariego
Ever since Chino decided to exact revenge on Tony in West Side Story, Latinos have been on the receiving end of bad stereotypes. We're all hot heads, gang bangers and menacing bad guys.  For the record, The Jets were troublemakers too! But do you see L...

Anything but Mexican

Motecuzoma P. Sanchez
"When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best...They're sending people that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with them. They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. They're rapists. And some, I assume, are good ...
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