LatinaLista — Hate crimes are on the rise. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has documented a steady increase in hate crimes across the United States since the election of Trump. According to the SPLC, there are now 917…
NewsMundo, zNew Headline
How bad is violence against women in Mexico? Bad enough to have this.
Apr 22, 2016, 9:19 AM 0
By Nancy Landa LatinaLista The epidemic of gender-based violence in Mexico did not end with Juarez. It continues to threaten the safety and livelihoods of women in most major cities in the country. Six women are murdered…
Videos, Youth, zNew Headline
Video: Latino college students speak out on rise in hate crimes against Latinos
Apr 28, 2014, 12:00 AM 1
LatinaLista — Earlier this year, the Bureau of Justice Statistics released their report on 2012 hate crimes. In the report, it was revealed that hate crimes against Latinos had risen dramatically. Some analysts attribute the rise in hate crimes…
General, Videos
New documentary re-examines the Long Island murder of Marcelo Lucero and asks hard questions
Jun 25, 2012, 12:00 AM 0
LatinaLista — Marcelo Lucero, the Ecuadorian immigrant who was maliciously beaten to death by a group of Long Island teens “beaner hopping” in 2008, put the first face to hate crimes against Latino immigrants. The crime shocked the nation…
Education, General, Immigration, Media, Online, Social Media
“Not in Our Town” site shows communities how to fight back against hate crimes
Apr 5, 2010, 2:25 PM 0
LatinaLista — The November 2008 murder of Marcelo Lucero on Long Island, New York by a group of teens shocked everyone for its brutality and senselessness. The notion that these kids hunted Marcelo for sport can’t help but disgust…
Causes, General, Government, Palabra Final, Social Justice
Finally, Congress working on empowering victims of hate crimes
Jun 15, 2009, 2:11 PM 8
LatinaLista — There’s no denying that hate crimes and violence against people of color, religion, and sexual preference seem to be on the rise. Of course, the latest hate crime is the Holocaust Museum murderer but there are countless…
Causes, Palabra Final, Social Justice
Setting a place at the table to talk about race
Nov 26, 2008, 3:56 PM 0
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…
Immigration, Palabra Final, Social Justice
No Coincidence that Anti-Immigrant Hysteria Results in Latinos Victimized at Highest Levels Ever for Hate Crimes
Dec 3, 2007, 6:23 PM 14
LatinaLista — Last month, the FBI released their annual report on hate crimes. If you didn’t hear, hate crimes against Latinos is up. In fact, 62.8% of hate crimes were categorized as being perpetuated by an offender who had…
Diversity, Economy, Guest Voz
Guest Voz: Earl Ofari Hutchinson Talks about the “Latino Challenge to Black America”
Oct 5, 2007, 11:13 AM 73
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson LatinaLista Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author, syndicated columnist, political analyst and commentator. He has been a guest on the Today Show, Dateline, The Lehrer Hour, and BET News, America’s Black Forum. He is a…