Media
There’s a Petition to Include the Word ‘Afro-Latina’ in the Dictionary
Poet Melania-Luisa Marte started it, hoping to bring more visibility the term.
Latinos Contacted by Campaign or Candidates Nearly Twice as Likely to Vote Early in Election 2018
New polling shows more than one in seven Latino voters have already cast ballots in the upcoming elections.
Why Did Rachel Maddow Liken Puerto Rico’s Nationalist Movement to the KKK?
“There have always been violent extremist groups on the ragged edge of American politics, right?”
Buford Gomez, Jr. Wants You to VOTE!
Keeping America American.
#FactsMatter: Accepting Asylum Seekers Is Legal and an American Tradition
Helpful reminders for media coverage of the refugee caravan.
NAHJ President Meets With AP About News Coverage of Migrants
“AP’s aim always is to be accurate, precise and neutral in our reporting and writing as our tradition and news values demand,” AP Vice President/Editor at Large for Standards John Daniszewski said.
US Territories (Actually, Colonies) Explained
Or why 4 million American citizens can’t vote.
More Than 7.8 Million Latino Voters Expected to Cast Ballots in Election 2018
This would mark a 15 percent increase in turnout and nearly a seven percent increase in the Latino share of the vote from 2014.
Who’s Behind Ice: The Tech and Data Companies Fueling Deportations
Technology companies are working with ICE.
The Migrant Caravan Is Not an ‘Army’ (VIDEO)
#WordsMatter
Can the Census Ask if You’re a Citizen? What’s at Stake in Court Battles Over 2020 Census (OPINION)
If people don’t participate in the census, that could result in a less accurate population count.
Media Note on Migrant Caravan: These Are Human Beings
Define American strongly encourages all news organizations to understand the facts and avoid use of overly politicized, sensational, xenophobic language.
Stories From El Salvador: Isabel
El Salvador was the place where I saw my mother as she truly was.
Latino Rebels Radio Earns Best Multicultural Podcast Nomination From iHeart Radio
We are so damn happy.
Lack of Outreach Still Major Issue for California Latino Voters in Election 2018
Despite numerous competitive contests in the state, new polling shows that a majority of California Latino voters have yet to be contacted by a campaign or candidate.
Solidarity With Migrant Caravan (And NO to Repression)
Our governments in Mexico and Central America have adopted a policy of fear and racism imposed by the United States.
Here We Go Again: Woman Tells Family to Not Speak Spanish in Virginia Restaurant
This just needs to stop.
A Powerful Video Calls to #StopFamilyDetention
Helen’s story.