Growing up Latina in Georgia, we feared more than ICE
“As someone who grew up Latina in a predominantly white suburb…I also know that this surveillance (is) ingrained into the fabric of our everyday lives.”
Academia is Failing Women of Color
At all stages of academia, historically marginalized students are pushed out by various institutional mechanisms that only uphold the white supremacist values of the institution.
Racing Against Memory Loss: The Urgent Need to Address Dementia Disparities
A study estimates that the number of new dementia cases in people 65 years and older in the U.S. will double over the next four decades.
Will Trump’s immigration crackdown be good or bad for the economy?
Sensationalized headlines about the small number of lawbreaking immigrants will not change the fact that entire industries, from construction and health care to agriculture, restaurants, and elder care, rely on immigrant labor, which accounts for anywhere from a quarter to half of certain occupations.
As Trump policy changes loom, nearly half of farmworkers lack legal status
“If we lost half of the farmworker population in a short period of time, the agriculture sector would likely collapse.”
Paving the path forward to strengthening democracy
We ensure fair and accurate coverage by “getting on the playing field” and engaging in discourse and debate about story coverage, focus, those who tell the stories, and those who are heard.
Celebrating the New Year: Latino Traditions
The New Year is a significant time for many cultures around the world, and Latino communities are no exception. The
President Jimmy Carter Remembered As Defender of Democracy
Carter withdrew U.S. support for the Somoza regime in Nicaragua. He reduced military aid to Augusto Pinochet in Chile, Ernesto Geisel in Brazil, and Jorge Rafael Videla in Argentina.
Feliz Navidad: How Many Latinos Celebrate Christmas
The holiday celebration is a blend of religious significance with festive spirit.
This Thanksgiving, it’s not only OK, but necessary to talk politics
After a long and grueling election season, we need to connect with and not avoid one another.
The Great Latino Apology: It’s The Street, Stupid
While some may avoid assigning blame, this is naive. Responsibility clearly lies with the Democratic Party elite…
Trump’s right! A massive invasion is happening at the southern border
It’s an economic advance from communities whose contributions have historically been pivotal in the nation’s development.