Media

‘Estamos Bien’ and the Forced Resiliency of Black and Brown Communities (OPINION)

Released nearly a year after Hurricane María, the hit song became the anthem for Puerto Ricans in the wake of a tragedy.

  • Dec 21, 2018
  • 11:21 AM

ICE Removals Increase in 2018, But Still Not as High as Obama Levels From 2009-2014

Across 10 years, FY 2018’s 256,085 removals are the fourth lowest year.

  • Dec 19, 2018
  • 9:15 AM

Hispanic Caucus Members Say Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal’s Death

“It’s systemic failures like that, that we’ve had a chance to uncover today, and also will have an opportunity to recommend policy changes to correct those,” Rep. Joaquin Castro said.

  • Dec 18, 2018
  • 7:07 PM

5 Popular Latin Christmas Songs for Immigrants and Those Far Away from Home

In this episode of “Amanda La Qu Manda,” Amanda Alcántara lists five songs from Latinoamérica y el Caribe that touch on this topic.

  • Dec 18, 2018
  • 1:57 PM

Vote for the 2018 Rebelde of the Year

Here we go.

  • Dec 18, 2018
  • 1:23 PM

‘Tonight Show’ to Air Episode in Puerto Rico With ‘Hamilton’

The telecast will focus on Puerto Rico’s recovery efforts to rebuild and raise awareness after Hurricane María massively struck the island in 2017.

  • Dec 18, 2018
  • 10:55 AM

Tucson Panel Rejects Request to Remove Pancho Villa Statue

“We don’t want to forget that history, that history that is grounded in Mexican-ness,” said Lydia Otero, a professor of Mexican-American studies at the University of Arizona.

  • Dec 17, 2018
  • 9:43 PM

Lawsuit: ICE Detention Centers Deny Detainees Contact With Attorneys

The American Civil Liberties Foundation of Southern California and the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Stanford Law School have filed a class action lawsuit against ICE, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and private prison operator Geo Group, Inc. for creating unlawful barriers to attorney-client communications.

  • Dec 17, 2018
  • 9:35 PM

NAHJ Meets With NPR to Discuss Diversity and Inclusion

“A culture of framing stories where Latinos are the protagonists as niche must change,” Hugo Balta said. “Newsroom managers need to appreciate that ‘Latino’ stories and ‘American’ stories are one in the same, that inclusion of different voices is increasingly relevant to the changing multiethnic, multicultural, multilingual nation.”

  • Dec 14, 2018
  • 12:43 PM

Immigration Court Orders Alejandra Pablos Deported

“We are extremely saddened and angered by the Tucson Immigration court’s decision to deport Alejandra,” said Jacinta González, who is leading Mijente’s organizing support for Pablos’ case.

  • Dec 11, 2018
  • 5:53 PM

LA Premiere of ROMA Pays Tribute to the 2 Million Domestic Workers Across the Country

“There are no standards, few protections or rights, and the work is hardly even recognized as real work.”

  • Dec 11, 2018
  • 4:09 PM

Democrats Hold Advantage Among Latino Voters in Lead Up to 2020 Election

More than two-thirds (67 percent) of Latino voters said they would be more likely to vote Democratic in 2020 if a Latino candidate such as Julián Castro was on the ballot.

  • Dec 11, 2018
  • 12:35 PM

New UCLA Study Finds 96% Growth in Latino Vote Across 8 States

This report relies on a social science approach to evaluate official election data to draw conclusions about turnout and vote growth.

  • Dec 11, 2018
  • 12:07 PM

Under Military Presence at the Border, Ambos Nogales Celebrates Community Through Tennis and Art

The two mayors from the area were also there to demonstrate how vital the cross-border relationship is to people.

  • Dec 11, 2018
  • 11:45 AM

Mexico’s New Government Takes Aim at Drug Cartel Finances

The move against the Jalisco cartel, a relative newcomer that has risen to become one of Mexico’s most dangerous criminal gangs, sends a “first message” under Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

  • Dec 10, 2018
  • 6:10 PM

Immigrant Rights Activist Targeted by ICE Set for Asylum Hearing on December 11

Alejandra Pablos was singled out and detained by DHS agents during a peaceful protest outside of DHS offices in Virginia in January of 2018.

  • Dec 7, 2018
  • 6:20 PM

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