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What’s Next, Arizona? Banning Women’s Studies?

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Everyone knows that Arizona is the center of the anti-immigrant movement. But not enough people know that it is fast-becoming the center of the anti-intellectual movement too. And just like Arizona’s anti-immigrant laws spread, so too will…
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Latino Impact & Hispanic Heritage Month #BilingualPlus

It's been a year to remember for Latinos in the United States. Now, for Hispanic Heritage Month, it's time to celebrate and reflect. Latinos are growing in power and influence. Census numbers show we are the nations fast growing and largest…
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Why Julián Castro & Many Other Latinos Don't Speak Spanish

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Regardless of political affiliation, I would find it very hard to believe that any Latino out there didn’t think San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro‘s keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention was inspiring. Castro spoke so…
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For Latinos, Negative Media Stereotypes Persist

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A recent poll by National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) indicates that negative media stereotypes about Latinos continue to influence non-Latinos’ views of immigrants and Latinos. In particular, conservative radio and T.V., along with…
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I Remember You: Not Forgetting the Undocumented Immigrants of 9/11

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During the year leading up to what we now solemnly refer to as “9/11”, I was a constant fixture at a downtown Manhattan restaurant that was at the time, the center of my social universe. Given the proximity of the place near my East…

Selena in her Last Concert: Live!

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What better way to get into the Festival People en Español spirit than to spend a few minutes remembering one of Latin music’s most adored icons—the incomparable Selena. Check out this incredible live footage from her last concert in 1195.…

Mamiverse, People en Español Festival, Latino Pride, and Twitter Extravaganza

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I am thrilled to announce that Mamiverse will be at People En Español Festival  presented by Target. This is an event celebrating Hispanic entertainment, culture and community in San Antonio, Texas, on September 1-2. I am honored and…
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Remembering The Cuentos We Grew Up With

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I have always appreciated being born of a Puerto Rican mother and an American father. It’s been wonderful to experience and learn from their cultural differences, although I’ve always felt closer to my mother’s side of the family.…
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5 Little-Known Facts About Cinco de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and surprisingly, most Americans—and many Mexican Americans—do not realize the importance of this event, which many of us celebrate each year on the 5th of May. Contrary to popular belief, Cinco…