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General, History

On this Veteran’s Day, It’s Time Not to Just Recognize our Latino Veterans but Know Them

Nov 11, 2008, 9:44 AM 0

LatinaLista — In 2007, 1.1 million of our nation’s veterans were Hispanic. As of August 28, 2008, Hispanics comprised the second largest group of soldiers killed in Iraq â€” 10.67%. Through the noble efforts of Latina and Latino academicians,…

History, Palabra Final

Seventh anniversary of 9-11 should focus on both memorializing and asking the hard questions

Sep 11, 2008, 2:07 PM 7

LatinaLista — On this seventh anniversary of the most horrific act of terrorism perpetuated on American soil in modern history, words have been exhausted as to how this country will avenge the murders of almost 3,000 people whose only…

Government, Palabra Final

Nothing About this Memorial Day is Normal

May 27, 2007, 10:28 AM 1

LatinaLista — This Monday is Memorial Day. Yet, too many of us only know it as one of those rare 3-day holidays from work. Most don’t really know what the holiday stands for, except it may have something to…