One of the headlines dominating today’s news cycle is that “Americans are really scared about their economic future.” It calls for a classic Homer Simpson response, “duh!”; The VA warns that Latino and Black veterans face a bigger risk…
Columns & Features, Guest Voz, zNew Headline
Guest Voz: Remembering our nation’s military history in our national parks
Nov 10, 2015, 12:13 PM 0
By Rocío Lower National Parks Foundation It is astounding to stop and consider the countless stories of heroism, service, and grit that forged our nation. From ordinary citizens to recognized historical figures, our collective history is filled with tales…
Local News, South, zNew Headline
Wounded veterans combat child exploitation and become HEROs in the process
Jul 6, 2015, 10:01 AM 0
By Natalie Bobadilla La Prensa SAN ANTONIO, TX — Ill and injured veterans are using their skills and mindset to hunt the enemy in a battlefield much closer to home. Through the Human Exploitation Rescue Operative (HERO) Child-Rescue Corps,…
By Sara Inés Calderón Más Wired Operation Code is a Portland, Oregon-based organization working to enable more veterans to learn to code and work in the tech industry. The organization is the brainchild of veteran David Molina, who is…
By Michael Bacos Extra! n May 27, Veterans for Immigration Reform held a discussion at the Pritzker Military Library to discuss the role of immigrants in the U.S. Armed Forces and how immigration reform is needed to protect these…
Videos, zNew Headline
Viernes Video: Broken promises to undocumented military veterans spurs new class of warriors
May 2, 2014, 12:00 AM 0
LatinaLista — It’s no accident that one of the requirements for granting citizenship to young DREAMers is that they serve in the military. There has been a long history of undocumented soldiers serving in the nation’s military, though official…
Call-2-ACT, zNew Headline
Facebook initiative strives to get all to ‘Honor Our Heroes’ in preparation for Memorial Day
May 15, 2013, 3:55 PM 0
LatinaLista — Memorial Day is fast approaching — the last Monday of May — and it’s the time of year specifically dedicated to remembering everyone who died in the service of our country. Yet, for veterans and their families…
By Robert Cyr CTLatinoNews.com Carmelo Figueroa turned 50 this past Wednesday, Nov. 7. The military is the only life he has ever known. And, as a Latino, he says it could be a lot better. Figueroa has spent 30…
General, Local News, Southwest
Commentary: The dream of WWII veteran Pablo Diaz lives on
May 28, 2012, 7:49 AM 0
By Arturo ‘Treto’ Garza Rio Grande Guardian HARLINGEN, TX — On Thursday April 26, 2012 I attended the last rites for a good friend, Mr. Pablo Diaz of Santa Maria, Texas. On this date the Committee on Minority Veterans…
Business, Economy, Education, Government
Memorial Day campaign raises money to help train veterans for civilian jobs
May 31, 2010, 10:32 AM 0
LatinaLista — For many young Latinos, joining the military is a way to have their education paid for or “see the world” or do something with their lives. Unless they decide to make it a career, these same young…
Causes, General, Health, Human Rights, Palabra Final
Rio Grande Valley veterans march for a VA hospital they can call their own
Mar 17, 2009, 11:20 AM 0
LatinaLista — People in the South Texas region, affectionately known as the Valley, have historically been ignored by the state of Texas and Washington. It wasn’t until Hillary Clinton singled out the Valley during her failed presidential campaign that…
