Some years ago, I was interviewed on public radio about the meaning of the Emancipation Proclamation. I addressed the familiar themes of the origins of that great document: the changing nature of the Civil War, the Union army’s growing dependence… Continue Reading
“Latinx” has emerged as an inclusive term to refer to people of Latin American descent, encompassing those who don’t identify as male or female or who don’t want to be identified by their gender. It’s been used by journalists, politicians,… Continue Reading
Source: Gregor Maclennon/Flickr Racism has been—and unfortunately still is—such a prominent feature of so many human societies that it might be tempting to think of it as somehow “natural” or “innate.” Indeed, this is the conclusion that some evolutionary psychologists… Continue Reading
Building wealth is an essential question that’s crucial to our future, financial independence, and comfort during retirement. These tips will ensure you’re on your way to building a healthy financial foundation. How to build wealth At the core of all… Continue Reading
More than four-in-ten Americans say the country still has work to do to give black people equal rights with whites. Blacks, in particular, are skeptical that black people will ever have equal rights in this country. Americans generally think being… Continue Reading
“Hispanic” is a misguided blanket term when you consider the complex identities within the Latinx community. The Oxford Dictionary defines the term as “relating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Central and South America” and as “relating… Continue Reading
Stop the presses! There is racism in Mexico! Ten percent of Mexico is “gachupine” (gah-choo-pee-neh), which is loosely translated as “white” — an Aztec word meaning “a man wearing shoes with pins,” or spurs. (There were no horses in the… Continue Reading
Founded in 1991, Centro Latino’s mission is to teach literacy and provide educational opportunities to those who have not had the benefit of an education, especially Latino immigrants. Goal Their goal is for the 2 million non-literate Spanish speakers in… Continue Reading
We believe that a quality education is the single most important investment we can make in Latino communities. That’s why HF runs educational programs that support students and their families at every stage of the academic system, from early childhood… Continue Reading
Yolanda Leyva’s protests 13 years ago against the erection of a statue of Juan de Oñate, a Spanish conquistador, cost her relationships and added to heightening division in her community. And in the end, it all seemed for naught: After… Continue Reading
