Texas Representative Fights for More Diverse Education Opportunities in Schools
Texas Rep. Christina Morales, a Houston Democrat, knows her quest to pass a bipartisan bill requiring Mexican American and Black studies in school has gotten tougher. But then, she said, history abounds with Latinos and others succeeding amid seemingly insurmountable barriers. "My grandparents had the first Latino-owned funeral home and the first Spanish-language radio station in the entire Gulf Coast," Morales said. "So many kids in our community … they need hope in seeing people who look like them and share similar stories of how they overcame obstacles and became leaders in the … [Read More...]
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Texas Representative Fights for More Diverse Education Opportunities in Schools
Texas Rep. Christina Morales, a Houston Democrat, knows her quest to pass a bipartisan bill … [Read More...]
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Comentarios from Maria: Democrats Should Be Optimistic. Here’s Why
This column was first published in RealClear Politics It is the day before the 2022 midterm elections, and it has been an emotional roller coaster for Democrats. If you believe the polls and most of the coverage in the media, Democrats should be bracing for a Republican red wave as they take … [Read More...]
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