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New website honoring history and service of Latinos in the military strives to be an educational tool for teachers

Oct 17, 2013, 2:43 PM 0

LatinaLista — The U.S. Census reports that there are 1.2 million Latinos 18 and older who are veterans of the U.S. military. The Department of Defense says that more than 157,000 Latinos are serving in active-duty and that in…

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Video: Across the nation, Latino communities band together to honor their loved ones killed in military service

Nov 12, 2012, 12:00 AM 2

LatinaLista — According to U.S. Census tallies, there were 1.2 million Latino veterans serving active duty in 2011. The number is anticipated to increase once immigration reform/DREAM Act are passed and more young people will be able to realize…

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LA gallery celebrates Day of the Dead by honoring Latino veterans

Oct 29, 2009, 1:38 PM 0

LatinaLista — If October 31 is Halloween, then November 2 must be All Souls Day or as how most Latinos of Mexican and Central American descent know it — the Day of the Dead. While to the casual observer,…