We Need Critical Transformational Leaders Now More Than Ever
It’s a chilling reminder that in America today, even the highest-ranking Latino officials are not immune from the forces of erasure.
Why Doing Immigration the “White Way” Is Wrong
In the face of the immigration chaos, we could—and should—turn our efforts toward making immigration policies less racist, more efficient, and more humane.
Child Victims of Crime in Mexico Are Not Heard
Children who are victims of crime must face not only the pain of what they have lived through but also institutional slowness
Trump Is Sabotaging America’s Greatest Demographic Advantage
Congress should ambitiously revisit the kind of comprehensive immigration reform that once drew bipartisan support
Chicago Head Start Programs Face Uncertainty After Regional Office Closure
Federal cutbacks raise fears among Chicago area grantees about the future of the program and its ability to sustain funding for low-income children and families.
Protests As Justices Hear Oral Arguments for Birthright Citizenship
“When everything else fails, we come to the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court and ask for fairness, we come and ask for justice…”
Let’s Support Multilingual Learners in Texas
In order to meet these students’ needs, we must adapt a strategic approach to increasing school funding for our large population of multilingual students.
“A University Education Is a Gateway to Opportunity, Transformation, and Belonging”
Roundtable discussion with thought leaders on some of the most pressing matters affecting our communities.
Trump Immigration Actions Are Only Latest in White Supremacy Tradition
Claiming immigrants do not deserve due process as well as the targeting of documented, legal residents and international students – are not unprecedented at all.
Chinese investments in Cuba demonstrate a waning U.S. influence in the region
“By suspending foreign aid and dismantling USAID, the Trump administration has weakened our national security, allowing China to apply influence within Latin America without competition” -Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ)
Fighting the Current Immigration Nightmare
Emerging research shows the long term negative effects of children and teens being separated from their parents.
Small Maryland Town Grapples With Immigration Views After Murder Conviction
“The research shows that the immigration and crime relationship does not exist.”