CULTURE & POLITICS

The El Paso Time Warp: I Saw History Repeat Itself During the Walmart Shootings

August 29, 2019

Photos courtesy of El Paso Tourism Instagram I recently visited El Paso, Texas. I was there the same weekend as the mass shooting that claimed the lives of 22 people and injured 36. El Chuco, as us Chicanos call it, is a city steeped in history. I learned ...

Ricky Renunció. What’s Next for Puerto Rico?

Jessica Rodriguez

August 23, 2019

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...

Latino Hollywood Writes Letter to Querida Familia

‘LLERO Editors

August 21, 2019

"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

August 19, 2019

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

August 14, 2019

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

August 6, 2019

"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 ...

Why Latinos Will Choose The Next President in 2020

‘LLERO Editors

July 31, 2019

The second round of Democratic debates for the candidates running for President kicked off last night in Detroit. Candidates debated about immigration, healthcare and who can beat the current President, Donald Trump. Top Latino issues like education and t...

My Place as A Diaspora Puerto Rican is to support the Islands Demands

Miguel Guadalupe

July 26, 2019

My grandmother came to New York from Puerto Rico in 1946. She was 16 and went to work in New York City's sweatshops in the aftermath of WWII and just before Operation Bootstrap. My family was part of “The Great Migration” who established a base for ot...

Puerto Rico’s Historic National Protest

‘LLERO Editors

July 24, 2019

The largest national protest in Puerto Rico's history went down on Monday July 22, 2019. In this the second week of protests from islanders frustrated with government corruption. They are demanding Ricardo Rosselló resign as governor. Rosselló 's administra...

Here’s What You Should Know About The Protests in Puerto Rico

‘LLERO Editors

July 18, 2019

Ricky Renuncia! That's been the chant coming from thousands of protestors in the streets of Puerto Rico. Citizens are demanding that Governor Ricardo Rosselló resign. Everyone from teachers to students, retirees and celebrities are tired of the governments beh...

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