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…
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Harvey flushes out the inequities of a society stacked against the most vulnerable
By Adrianna Quintero ncluido Without a doubt, Hurricane Harvey is a historic catastrophe. After making landfall Friday and becoming a tropical storm, it has continued to wreak havoc: death, loss, missing persons, and an immediate and lingering fear among…
GritoBlast! Hurricane Harvey is breaking all kinds of records for the amount of rainfall, destruction, and the number of people forced from their homes. Harvey has broken the record for the greatest amount of rain recorded from a single…
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Houston museums looking to cater to growing Latino population
By Marco Revuelta The Venture For Leticia Puebla, this December will be the first time she will set foot inside a museum. The Houston Museum of Natural Science will be showcasing a special exhibition this winter featuring the…
By Lisette Garcia The Venture EGMN reporter Lizette Garcia sets out to find the top five Hispanic leaders everyone in the Space City should know. Whether they’re helping young students land their dream job or helping citizens better themselves,…
By Jason Clement Preservation Nation So, what’s happening with the Astrodome? That’s a question that has plagued Houstonians for years — if not decades — and today, we’re no closer to answering it. You might remember that our last…
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Houston foundation crowdfunds to help finish construction of medical clinic for remote Honduran village
LatinaLista — The ongoing sniping back and forth over the Affordable Care Act is trivial and senseless when viewed from the perspective of villagers of Santa Ana, Intibuca, Honduras. Since 2004, the 700 villagers of this remote mountain town…
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Former gas station clerk becomes well regarded Latino photographer of aspiring models in Houston
By Dennise Barajas The Venture Even though his family and friends told him to pursue a computer career which is traditionally more steady and has a high earning potential, Armando Gonzales decided to follow his dream of becoming a…
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Student journalists uncover University of Houston-Downtown spent $50,000 on failed name change
By Alma Garcia The Venture Recently released documents by the University of Houston-Downtown and obtained by The Venture through the freedom of information act, shows that the school hired Stamats, a higher education marketing company, for approximately $50,000 to…
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Federal officials hold immigration hearing, engage Houston Latino community
By Claudia Miranda The Venture HOUSTON — Members of the community gathered at Houston City Hall for a rare chance to speak directly with federal officials and voice their concern on the impact of comprehensive immigration reform locally. The…
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Historical Houston Latino neighborhood, El Barrio Del Alacran, to get Texas historical marker
The Venture The Texas Historical Commission has slated El Barrio Del Alacran, a historic Latino neighborhood that was demolished in the 1950′s to make room for public housing, as one of the next areas to receive a marker dedication….
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Marlen Esparza, Houston’s Knockout Covergirl: Boxer Rises To The Top
By Edith Manzanares The Venture Marlen Esparza’s passion for boxing began at a young age. At 12 years old, she would spend three hours a day working out with no difficulties since she loved the sport. Esparza and her…
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Influential Houston Hispanics: William Hernandez, actor finds passion in Africa
By Edith Manzanares The Venture Born in San Salvador, El Salvador, William Hernandez and his family moved to Houston, TX 23 years ago. Hernandez’s parents worked two jobs and helped him and his younger brother and older sister provide…
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A ray of hope for a hungry Houston community and the environment
By Yanet Pintor The Venture HOUSTON — It’s a cold December night in the city of Houston and David Rodriguez is sitting on his wheelchair in the patio of a Starbucks waiting to share his story. Eager to help….
By Dennise Barajas The Venture HOUSTON, TX — Undocumented students who are trying to pursue their goal of higher education will be able to learn more about what aid is available to them at the fourth annual DREAM summit…
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Houston schools energize local neighborhoods to vote early
By Ashley Villalon The Venture Student decorated banners and live music filled the streets of the Greater Northside Monday morning as schools join together to march in an effort to increase voter turnout. The “Get Out to Vote” parade…