“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
Obama made the claim as he admitted November 25 to a radio host that urban Democrats are often oblivious to the views of people outside their social circle. “People were surprised about a lot of Hispanic folks who voted for… Continue Reading
