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Yesterday, President Obama issued a proclamation stating that henceforth, March 31st will be Cesar Chavez day. “Our Nation’s story of progress is rich with profound struggle and great sacrifice, marked by the selfless acts and fearless leadership of remarkable Americans. A true champion for justice, Cesar Chavez advocated for and won many of the rights and benefits… [Continue Reading]
Today marks the 16th anniversary of the tragic death of one of our brightest stars, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.
by Libby Juliá Vázquez For five years I had a job that required me to be available 24/7. Out of necessity my phone became my constant companion, and on the very rare occasions that I left it behind somewhere, I immediately felt the lack of its presence. My friends and family often teased that I… [Continue Reading]
by Libby Juliá Vázquez Watching all that has been going on in Arizona during the last year, I sometimes feel as if its poor residents are the unwitting guests stars in a never-edng episode of the prank show, Punk’d. As a viewer, I anxiously await the moment when Ashton Kutcher will come around the corner, or… [Continue Reading]
by Carlos Macías It is a fact that immigrants are the growth engines in America. But all our big dreams start small. New business owners face uphill battles to open, manage and grow their enterprise. In this new “Small Business Owners’ Series,” you will find practical and succinct advise on how to bolster your business… [Continue Reading]
by Robert Rios Most adults will agree that some of the fashion trends worn by today’s youth are inappropriate. While every generation has criticized the younger’s style of threads, it’s now the choice of how said trends are worn that is cause for growing concern. I’m speaking about pants sagging, and how some young men… [Continue Reading]
by Ulises Silva That smack you heard last week was Detroit slapping its collective forehead after the Census released its numbers. No, not the numbers telling us what we already knew (i.e., that, contrary to what Hollywood says, there are LOTS of Latinos in the U.S.). Rather, the numbers telling another familiar story: that people… [Continue Reading]
Dear Mr. President, Every devoted democrat remembers that inspiring keynote speech you gave at the 2004 Democratic Convention. We all knew then you were special and destined for greatness. Since that day, you became a political star, and people who follow politics started watching you closely and dissecting all your votes in the senate. Then… [Continue Reading]