Saving Places LULAC, or the League of United Latin American Citizens, was formed in 1929 by three Mexican American organizations in response to decades of anti-Mexican violence. This national organization—which has challenged legal and cultural injustice throughout its existence—was…
Causes, Faith, Palabra Final, Social Justice
Latinos lend support to Muslim community in wake of Holy Land Foundation verdicts
Nov 25, 2008, 3:07 PM 4
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…
Language, Palabra Final, Politics
An easy test of rhetoric to prove the sincerity of one presidential contender
Jul 15, 2008, 7:06 PM 11
LatinaLista — As the presidential candidates stumped their way across the country from LULAC to NCLR, delivering a slightly altered version of a speech they gave the week before, Latino voters, as all voters, are faced with an interesting…
Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics
LULAC appearances by McCain and Obama underscore sensitivity of immigration issue
Jul 8, 2008, 1:24 PM 3
LatinaLista — Part of the expectations of any niche group, that is lucky enough to snag a high-profile speaker, is that the speaker’s remarks will be specifically tailored to the group and reveal, if not startling news, something to…