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#LatinoLit Review: State Out of the Union: Arizona and the Final Showdown Over the American Dream

During the past few years, it’s been easy for some to ask: What is the deal with Arizona? Or, more specifically, what is the deal with that sheriff? With banning books — Shakespeare, really? With the racist SB 1070, which requires anyone who might not look right to carry proof of citizenship or legal residency? […]

  • Feb 24, 2013
  • 3:56 PM

Dear Nativist @rsmccain: #NoMames to Your “Mexican Weather Girls” Immigration Tweet

Maybe, just maybe, deep deep down inside, hard-line immigration nativists just want to be loved by Mexican weather girls. That could be the case of Robert Stacy McCain, a conservative correspondent for the American Spectator, whose Twitter profile @rsmccain posted the following “joke” on Friday: Under my immigration reform plan, Mexican TV weather girls are […]

  • Feb 23, 2013
  • 5:18 PM

Another #NoMames Frat Moment: USC Mexican-Themed ‘Racist Rager’ Party Gets Shut Down

We got this one from our friends at Colorlines, who reported it yesterday, and here we go again with Frats Gone Racist. You would think that after #NoMames moments at the University of Chicago, Baylor, Penn State, and Duke , sororities and fraternities would get a clue. Guess not. Here’s the latest example, and it […]

  • Feb 23, 2013
  • 3:17 PM

Is Uncredited Voice Behind “Con Los Terroristas” Sample in “Harlem Shake” Song Suing DJ Baauer?

Of course, you knew that “The Harlem Shake” Internet phenomenon would eventually lead to controversy. After ABC News reported this week that Héctor Delgado, a former Puerto Rican reggaeton star known as Héctor “El Father,” was the uncredited voice behind the opening “con los terroristas” sample of the Baauer song that has become an online […]

  • Feb 22, 2013
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#ViernesVideo: Jorge Narvaez and His Adorable Daughter Continue to Put Smiles on Our Faces

You feeling a bit down? Watch this. Over 65,000 shares on Facebook. Jorge Navraez and Alexa have been doing it for a while now. Here they are on “Ellen.” Jorge and Alexa have quickly become one of our favorite duos, every since we saw this viral Christmas song.

  • Feb 22, 2013
  • 6:55 PM

VIDEO: Colbert Report Covers the GEO Group Stadium Controversy #OwlCatraz

You go, Colbert. Great to see the GEO Group Stadium story getting some attention where it matters. On Comedy Central. Here is the clip. The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive

  • Feb 22, 2013
  • 9:19 AM

The #NoMames Meme of the Week: There Are Homeless Veterans But No “Homeless Illegals”

This week’s #NoMames meme of the week goes to the Facebook page of “Support our troops or get the f–k out.” As of this posting, over 5,000 people have liked it and the meme has been shared over 4,000 times. The Facebook thread also contains many lovely comments, such as these: f*ck every and anything […]

  • Feb 21, 2013
  • 3:52 PM

Puerto Rico for Conservatives 101: Part Two

Editor’s Note: Latino Rebels published Samuel’s first piece yesterday Full Disclosure: I am personally in favor of Statehood for Puerto Rico. This is Part Two of my piece to provide conservatives at least a general back story on Puerto Rico, its relationship with the United States, and why the status issue matters for conservatives and […]

  • Feb 20, 2013
  • 6:30 PM

Puerto Rico 101: A Guide for Conservatives

Editor’s Note: Latino Rebels will publish Samuel’s two-part piece today and tomorrow. Full Disclosure: I am personally in favor of Statehood for Puerto Rico. While the United States was holding its Presidential election, another important vote was taking place off the coast. On November 6, 2012, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico held a plebiscite to […]

  • Feb 20, 2013
  • 6:29 PM

VIDEO: Chicago’s NotiManches Premieres Latest Comedy Videos

We found NotiManches via our Chicago contacts, and we are glad we did. This is exactly what we need more of: Spanish-language comedy with more edge and a lot more wit. Intelligent comedy in Spanish. What a concept. It’s about flipping time. Here are NotiManches’ first two videos. Let us know what you think. This […]

  • Feb 20, 2013
  • 7:54 AM

#LatinoLit: The Cruel World of Luis Negrón

Mundo Cruel (Seven Stories Press, 2013) by Luis Negrón: Available February 26, 2013 A recent spike in publishing projects by avant-garde Puerto Rican writers and presses has caught the attention of some stateside industry professionals and Luis Negrón’s “Mundo Cruel” may just be the icebreaker that will hopefully reveal a largely unknown community of excellent writers […]

  • Feb 20, 2013
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VIDEO from Cuéntame: “If You Don’t Speak Up, They Will Speak For You!”

Don’t let anti-immigrant rhetoric drive the immigration debate. Nativist, racist, and fear-mongering hate groups are working hard to drive their narrative on immigration. For years now, anti-immigrant groups have successfully infused their message into the national immigration debate. Influencing local politicians and national figures – with the same talking points: “More punishment”, “Militarize the border”, “Massive […]

  • Feb 19, 2013
  • 11:24 PM

García Padilla Supports Puerto Rican Driver Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants & Homeland Security Stays Quiet

Yesterday during a commemoration of the birthday of former governor Luis Muñoz Marín, Puerto Rican governor Alejandro García Padilla announced that he would be submitting a bill to the island’s Congress that would allow for undocumented immigrants living in Puerto Rico to obtain driver licenses. According to El Nuevo Día, the Department of Homeland Security […]

  • Feb 19, 2013
  • 11:15 PM

Florida Atlantic University Awards New Stadium’s Naming Rights to Private Prison Company

This just in from Florida Atlantic University through OwlAccess.com (h/t to @JuanSaaa for tweeting it to us and also to Deadspin): Florida Atlantic is expected on Tuesday to finalize a deal with The GEO Group that includes naming rights for the football stadium, sources have told OwlAccess.com. The deal is believed to be valued at […]

  • Feb 19, 2013
  • 11:02 AM

VIDEO: “Open Letter to Edward James Olmos” by David A. Romero

Here is a new video posted by spoken word artist David A. Romero with his response to Edward James Olmos’ post-Super Bowl picture with Governor Jan Brewer. It is called “Open Letter to Edward James Olmos.” What do you think? Let us know. Here is the entire piece: Open Letter to Edward James Olmos by […]

  • Feb 18, 2013
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AP Withdraws Story About Sen. Rand Paul Saying That Some Voters Want Candidates to “Round Up” Immigrants

Talk about a mistake. Yesterday the Associated Press initially reported that Kentucky Senator Rand Paul (R) had said the following on Fox News, when discussing what type of a candidate some Republican voters are looking for in 2016: “[Some voters] want somebody who wants to round people up, put them in camps and send them […]

  • Feb 18, 2013
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VIDEO: “Harlem Shake” Cantinflas Style

Yeah, we went there. Finally. This one is for Cantinflas. Hit it.

  • Feb 18, 2013
  • 10:05 AM

FULL EPISODE: “Banned in Arizona” from PBS’ Need to Know

Today PBS’ Need to Know premiered “Banned in Arizona.” Here is the full episode and its official episode description: “This week “Need to Know’ travels to Tucson, Arizona, where a years-long dispute over a Mexican-American studies program has tensions high; supporters say it has helped re-engage at risk students and improved their test scores. Opponents […]

  • Feb 15, 2013
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Some “Harlem Shake” Latino Videos: From Cholos to Colombianos

Gangnam is so 2012. This is 2013, people. “Harlem Shake” time. If you have no clue, like really have no clue, read this. You just knew that the Internet’s latest video craze would have some Latino flavor. Well, here you go. Harlem Shake, Cholovision style Harlem Shake, Boricua style Harlem Shake, Colombian style Harlem Shake, […]

  • Feb 15, 2013
  • 6:46 PM

“A Modern Day Scarlet Letter?” North Carolina Reveals New Driver Licenses for DACA Individuals

Today the North Carolina Department of Transportation announced that it would be begin to issue driver licenses to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) individuals on March 25. However, according to a North Carolina Spanish-language outlet, the license is already raising serious concerns, since it will be different from a regular state license. Clearly different. […]

  • Feb 14, 2013
  • 9:43 PM

Cuéntame VIDEO: “300 Undocumented Workers Showed Up to The Senate With a Message”

This just in from our friends at Cuéntame. Video from today’s immigration hearing in Washington, DC.

  • Feb 13, 2013
  • 11:26 PM

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