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Undocumented college student creates guide to help fellow DREAMers pursue the “other” American Dream
LatinaLista — For many high school students, this is the time to start filling out college applications and submitting financial aid forms. For high school students who are undocumented, this is the time of their senior year that most of them have dreaded. Unable to qualify for financial aid, and in some states not even
First observance of National Undocumented Mental Health Day marred by deportation of suicide-prone DREAM-eligible student
Published on 31 Jan, 2012 at 16:08 in American Dreams | Viewed 426 times | No Comments
LatinaLista — The sad story of 18-year-old Joaquin Luna who committed suicide in November (2011) grabbed national headlines for a few days for one reason and one reason only — he was undocumented. Before anyone could read the letters he left behind, his family and friends attributed his suicide to his undocumented status and the
Report cites future source of growth for military recruits can only be found among immigrant population
LatinaLista — Undocumented immigrants may be used as the proverbial “whipping boy” by legislators intent on cleansing the country of their presence, but if the U.S. military has their way undocumented immigrants would be the backbone of tomorrow’s military. A report titled, Non-Citizens in the Enlisted U.S. Military, found that rates are much higher for
2011 saw 11 major milestones for undocumented youth
Published on 9 Jan, 2012 at 10:53 in American Dreams | Viewed 461 times | 2 Comments
By Gaby Pacheco LatinaLista The year 2011 was a year of recuperation. After the failure of the DREAM Act, immigrant youth across the country committed to continue fighting, even as many of them where exhausted from previous years of putting everything on the line. The year 2011 brought us 11 key events that will propel
With racial intolerance rearing its ugly head, website reaches out to “fellow Americans”
Published on 22 Dec, 2011 at 15:55 in American Dreams, Human Rights, Social Justice | Viewed 547 times | No Comments
LatinaLista — Racial intolerance has reached such high levels of disbelief that it’s hard to believe we are talking about the United States and not some third world, oppressive country. Yet, two stunning examples of racial intolerance practiced by US citizens bring the issue “home for the holidays.” The first example was when Lowes Home
Laredo’s Paisano Rest Stop program is longest-running bi-national effort dedicated to holiday travelers going to Mexico
Published on 16 Dec, 2011 at 15:10 in American Dreams | Viewed 428 times | 2 Comments
LatinaLista — While most states, in an effort to trim their budgets, are shutting down roadside rest stops — those isles of oasis on the side of the highway where one can stretch their legs, let whining kids and pets out to run off pent-up energy and, of course, the ever important restroom stop —
New kind of diner’s guide helps discriminated restaurant employees get a fair shake
Published on 1 Dec, 2011 at 16:40 in American Dreams, Social Justice | Viewed 415 times | No Comments
LatinaLista — To say Latinos have a love affair with food would be an understatement. Food is enjoyed whether it’s in the family kitchen or out eating in restaurants. In fact, according to an article in FoodBusinessNews.net, the restaurant industry heavily depends on Latinos. According to Packaged Facts, without the influence of Hispanic spending and
Poll underscores changing realization among Latinos, blacks and Asians that it takes more than hard work to be a success
Published on 24 Aug, 2011 at 20:58 in American Dreams, Economy, Education | Viewed 253 times | No Comments
LatinaLista — It’s always assumed that if a person works hard, he/she will succeed in life. The harder you work, the greater your success. It’s the premise for the proverbial “American Dream.” Yet, a new poll released by Colorlines.com shows that the meaning of the American Dream has evolved, or to some, devolved. About 2400
Immigrant Archive Project strives to preserve the personal stories of all immigrants
Published on 22 Aug, 2011 at 20:22 in American Dreams, History, Immigration, Media | Viewed 333 times | No Comments
LatinaLista — It’s estimated that 47 percent of today’s Latino population is foreign-born. It’s a statistic that isn’t all that surprising, though it’s important to note that the US Census attributes current growth in the Latino population from births, rather than immigration. Yet, immigrants have historically been heralded as the trailblazers of their communities. Their
ALL Latinos suffer the stigma of low household wealth
LatinaLista — Even before today’s release by Pew Social & Demographic Trends announcing the freefall in Latino household wealth, it was known that the recession hit Latinos especially hard. Yet, the real story is that it didn’t hit ALL Latinos the same. While the just published statistics are dramatic in showing that median household wealth
