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Think Mexican points to a revealing 1972 interview with César Chávez, in which the famed labor leader and civil rights activist reproaches undocumented workers: “This is the case right now, one of the strikes we have with the Butte Gas & Oil Co., where we’ve closed them down. They’ve been unable to get strikebreakers, or have Read More
Someone at the AP either grew a heart or grew a brain: “The Associated Press dropped the term ‘illegal immigrant’ from its style guide Tuesday, handing a victory to immigration rights advocates and Latino media organizations who have pressured the news media for years to abandon a phrase that many view as offensive. The news Read More
Who knew bilingualism was a good thing? “Having command of Spanish and English means, for Latino women, a competitive advantage, several outstanding Hispanic figures from the political, activism and business spheres said Monday. ‘Being bilingual is an incredible opportunity. I have two children and I’m concerned for both to speak Spanish as well as English, Read More
September is here and you’re probably getting your kids ready for school. Anticipating the first day can be exciting, especially for kids who’ve spent a summer apart from friends. But for those who are starting the year in a new school or whose first language isn’t English, back to school can cause children a great Read More
Despite today’s popular belief that America is and has always been an English-first nation, foreign languages have played an integral role in America’s cultural heritage. When the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803, most of the inhabitants spoke Spanish or French (a byproduct of centuries of Spanish and French colonial rule). Nearly half Read More