LatinaLista — A New Year’s Day ritual in city newspapers across the country is to identify the first baby born in the New Year in that particular city. On the heels of the news that former Republican vice presidential…
LatinaLista — Did you know that calendars have pretty much been around since the dawn of humanity – give or take a few thousand years. The start of any new year without one is like a bad omen or…
LatinaLista — Their full title is: Homies Organizing the Mission to Empower Youth. Unlike most nonprofits that target at-risk kids, the Executive Director of H.O.M.E.Y. was himself very much at-risk. A former gang member and drug dealer, Rene Quinonez,…
LatinaLista — The big question for many who live along the U.S.-Mexico border is whether or not in a few weeks the Obama administration will halt any further construction on the border wall. For someone who campaigned on taking…
LatinaLista — Usually the Pope’s annual Christmas message to the world deals with pleas for peace. Yet, this year, in large part because of what some people suffered at the hands of priests when they were children, the Pope,…
LatinaLista — Of all the seasons of the year, Christmastime seems to bring out the angels — either in all of us or from that other plane of existence that goes by many different names depending on what you…
LatinaLista _ For the Hispanic College Fund, Christmas came early — almost. A real-life Santa Claus is willing to match every donation to the Hispanic College Fund $3 to $1. But Father Time is ticking. The offer is only…
LatinaLista — In 2006, President Bush established the Task Force on New Americans. The Task Force’s objectives are “to help immigrants learn English, embrace the common core of American civic culture, and fully become American.” Alfonso Aguilar, USCIS Chief…
LatinaLista — The battle over immigration reform that Congress has forced onto Main Street USA has spun off a variety of unforeseen consequences: a negative perception of Hispanics, a hunt by private citizens for undocumented immigrants and a sincere…
LatinaLista — If you’re still stuck on what gift to get someone who has everything, you might want to try a calendar. One of the 12 Catholic priests featured in the 2009 calendar. The calendar we’re talking about doesn’t…
LatinaLista — It’s no news that college costs are rising and a real fear that many students, who deserve to go, will be unable to afford it. Families are stretched thin and the economy is sinking but, believe it…
LatinaLista — Today is the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year’s theme is “Dignity and justice for all of us.” Cartoonist Jerry Robinson’s interpretation of Human Rights is part of the…
LatinaLista — In 1968, ten days before the start of the Olympic games in Mexico City, several hundred students were slaughtered during a peaceful protest they had been staging for three months against the government’s stifling rule. Mexican student…
LatinaLista — Today marks the 20th anniversary of the observance of World AIDS Day. In 20 years, a lot of progress has been made in educating local and state governments and the general public about the existence of the…
LatinaLista — Thanksgiving has evolved far from the original intent of neighbor-getting-to-know-neighbor. Nowadays, the country is facing a surge in hate crimes and it’s time to set a new table to address the issue. When it comes to celebrating…
LatinaLista — At Latina Lista, I often write to give voice to those I consider without one — the undocumented, the impoverished, those who are discriminated against because of the color of their skin or the accent in their…
LatinaLista — Unlike past new administrations where the rule of thumb in getting a job has been based on “who you know,” the Obama-Biden Administration is changing the whole process. No surprise! The Obama/Biden Administration aims to be all…
LatinaLista — A stunning display of bipartisan cooperation was seen in Washington today. No, it’s not the transitional team of President-elect Obama. National Immigration Forum, Press Conference, Rayburn Building, Capitol Hill, November 19, 2008. (Source: Rodney Choice) Rather, it’s…
LatinaLista — It’s calculated that there are over 1 million young homeless people roaming the streets of our nation. Reasons vary as to why they prefer the streets over staying at home: somebody told them they weren’t wanted, sexual…
LatinaLista — November 25, 2008 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The United Nations Development Fund for Women or UNIFEM is spearheading a campaign to raise awareness of this deadly and prevalent act against women…
LatinaLista — Hunger is a global phenomenon that is on the increase. Whether it’s due to a bad economy or Mother Nature’s anger, the bottom line is that 854 million people are not only going to bed hungry but…
LatinaLista — AARP. It used to be known as the American Association of Retired Persons but now it’s much more hip and only referred to by its letters. The acronym is instantly recognizable as probably one of the first…
LatinaLista — Almudena Carracedo, a budding LA-based filmmaker, happened to catch a news item in her local paper about five years ago. It was a story about the sweatshops in Los Angeles, the west coast fashion center of the…
LatinaLista — Everyone’s heard of Take Our Daughters (and Sons) to Work Day. Now, there’s a new initiative and it’s called Take Our Daughters to the Polls. From its title, you can tell what it’s referring to but do…
LatinaLista — According to the 2007 American Community Survey there were 1.1 million Latino veterans. There’s no denying that over the years Latino families, on both sides of the border, have sacrificed their husbands, wives, sons and daughters in…
