By Cliff Despres Salud America What are you doing for Cinco de Mayo? Many will use it as an excuse to party with margaritas and tacos. We at Salud America! invite you to think outside the box and…
Videos
Video: Latina artist’s fight for immigrants’ rights takes wing with “Migration is beautiful” campaign
LatinaLista — The fight for the rights of undocumented immigrants in the United States evolved into a national movement when images reflecting the movement aroused empathy and action. Aside from the faces of those immigrants brave enough to step…
General, Videos
Video: Chilean music activist sings her support of U.S. immigrant rights’ movement
LatinaLista — Ana Tijoux may not be a household name — yet, but this young French-Chilean musician’s star is rising fast throughout South and Central America. So far, she is best known for collaborating with Mexican singer Julieta Vinegas on…
Film, General, History, Social Justice
Filmmaker resurrects 30-year-old film on Cesar Chavez
LatinaLista — The phrase “Si se puede” has been used so much in the last couple of years that it has become almost a cliche. Though most know the term originated with Cesar Chavez, most people have forgotten how…
Guest Voz, Immigration, Politics
Guest Voz: Prince William County Immigrant Rights Advocate reflects on the Christmas plight of undocumented immigrants
LatinaLista — John Steinbach is the Community Outreach Coordinator for Woodbridge Workers Committee and Mexicanos Sin Fronteras in Prince William County, Virginia. Both organizations that help immigrants, or at least the immigrants that have not been driven off by…
Causes, Immigration, Palabra Final, Social Justice
Country’s largest hunger strike underway in honor of immigrant rights
LatinaLista — Contrary to what is heard on cable talk shows, undocumented immigrants do have rights. Yet, the efforts of a small group have infected this country into thinking that undocumented immigrants are less than human. Well, there are…