CULTURE & POLITICS

The Ugly Side of La Causa: Examining The Racist Tactics of Cesar Chavez And The UFW

March 31, 2020

UFW in Sacramento, 2016. I was introduced to the work and story of Cesar Chavez as a young person. He is viewed and presented as a hero--if not a saint--by people in the community. Cesar Chavez did accomplish amazing things in his lifetime. During ...

Man in hat. Photo by Nin Strehl, Unsplash.com

The Best Things to Come out of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jessica Rodriguez

March 30, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly changed life. Whether it's the closed schools, shuttered businesses and unemployment or quarantines, it has literally and fundamentally altered us. In some instances beautiful things--like kindness and generosit...

The Men of 2019

‘LLERO Editors

March 8, 2020

They come from all walks of life: education, film, sports and music just to name a few. In 2019 — they inspired, they sought to unite, they lent a helping hand or simply dared to chase their dreams. What they all have in common is the positive impact they...

Get the Government You Want by Getting Involved

Luis Farias

March 2, 2020

Super Tuesday is upon us. It's the big day when various states hold early voting in the Presidential primaries. In 2020 Latinos will be the largest ethnic voting group (32 million strong). We must make every effort to ensure that our votes and vo...

Arizona PD’s SWET Program Is Helping Men Overcome Addiction

Guillermo Arrubla

February 26, 2020

Guillermo Arrubla has been a police officer for 21 years. The 42-year-old Colombian American is a Sergeant with the Community Engagement Team of the Phoenix, Arizona Police Department. Utilizing his own experience with addiction, he is utilizing hi...

I Am Legend: Pelé

‘LLERO Editors

February 6, 2020

When people think about soccer legends, icons and greats a single name is often mentioned: Pelé. The Brazilian icon stole the show for his skills on the pitch. He’s also remembered for his incredible life off of it. Edson Arantes do Nascimento was quite li...

How Latinos Are Paying Tribute to Kobe Bryant

‘LLERO Editors

January 31, 2020

People across the world are mourning the shocking death of Kobe Bryant. On Sunday, January 26, 2020 the retired LA Lakers basketball legend, his daughter Gianna and seven others perished in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. The tragedy has s...

How JBalvin & Others Are Raising Mental Health Awareness

Jessica Rodriguez

January 24, 2020

JBalvin is once again talking openly about his mental health struggles. On his new Spotify podcast, Made in Medellin, JBalvin got real about being the reggeatonero JBalvin and Jose Alvaro Balvin. Thanks to Latinos like Balvin the conversation ar...

Puerto Rico Earthquake Relief Resources

Jessica Rodriguez

January 13, 2020

Gesture made by Puerto Rico flag chands showing symbol of heart and love during sunrise The largest and most damaging earthquake in a century hit Puerto Rico on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. Hundreds of small earthquakes had been shaking the island since Dec. ...

LLERO’s Fave Charities to Support this #GivingTuesday

Jessica Rodriguez

December 3, 2019

Now that the shopping frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed it’s time for #GivingTuesday. Not sure what that is? Thanks to social media, a day of kindness has grown into “a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people + organ...

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