On Tuesday, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Jose Gomez, the current archbishop of San Antonio, Texas, to the position of co-adjutor archbishop for the archdiocese of Los Angeles. This position puts him first in line to succeed the current archbishop, Roger Mahony, who will reach the mandatory retirement age of 75 next February. Gomez, who became […]
Legendary Latino Educator Jaime Escalante Dies
March 31, 2010 By
Jaime Escalante, 79, passed away on Tuesday afternoon from cancer. A native of La Paz, Bolivia he was the son of two teachers and came to America in 1963 at age 33. In 1974 he obtained a job at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles where he encountered low expectations, gang activity and administrative […]
New York Teenager Testifies About Attacking Latinos for Sport
March 30, 2010 By
Nicholas Hausch, 18, of New York testified on Monday in New York State Supreme Court about attacking Latinos for sport which he called “beaner hopping”. On a Friday night in November 2008, Hausch said that he and two friends drove to Patchogue, New York and used a pistol-style BB gun to shoot at a Hispanic […]
Obama to Sign Health Care Reform into Law in Iowa
March 23, 2010 By
Today President Obama will travel to Iowa to sign the historic health care bill into law. Passage of the bill that passed with no Republican support will have an impact on all Americans including the one in three Latinos that are uninsured. Republicans across the country are specifically challenging the mandate in the health care […]
New Conservative Initiative Seeks to Attract Latinos to the Right
February 22, 2010 By
The American Principles Project, a conservative group, has announced a new initiative to promote their movement to Hispanics by emphasizing their traditional social values. The Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles will work to woo Hispanics toward the right while simultaneously pushing conservatives to change their attitude toward immigration reform, thus tapping into the great political […]
Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart Announces he will not seek reelection in January
February 11, 2010 By
Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL) announced on Thursday that he will not seek reelection at the end of his current term after 18 years in that office. One of three Republican Latinos currently serving in Congress, Diaz-Balart is known for his strong stance in favor of the Cuban embargo. He is reported to be “seriously considering” […]
New Report Highlights Growing Strength of Latino Electorate
February 10, 2010 By
A report released Monday by America’s Voice, an immigration reform advocacy group, highlights the increasing importance of the Latino vote. The report outlines 40 specific midterm elections where Latinos could have a significant impact on the the result. “Most politicians understand the importance of the Latino vote in presidential years, but what we’re saying is […]
Voto Latino Launches Census Campaign for Latino Youth
February 4, 2010 By
Check out why actor Wilmer Valderrama thinks it is critical for Latinos to participate in the 2010 Census. On Wednesday, actor Wilmer Valderrama joined members of Congress and national Hispanic leaders at the Capitol Hill launch of Voto Latino’s census campaign, “Be Counted, Represent!”. Reps. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), and Michael Honda (D-Calif.) […]
California Democrats decide whether or not to confirm Latino Republican as Lieutenant Governor
February 3, 2010 By
On Wednesday, February 3rd, the California Senate held its first hearing on whether to confirm state Senator Abel Maldonado as lieutenant governor. Democrats, who control the California legislature, are weighing their choice cautiously; on one hand, they would be handing the state’s second highest office to a Republican, but on the other hand it would […]
Latino Business Leaders meet with Congress to push for Climate Legislation
February 3, 2010 By
On February 2nd and 3rd, business leaders from around the country convened in Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress and voice their support for comprehensive climate and clean energy legislation in 2010. The group included several prominent Latino business leaders who support climate legislation that will limit emissions and create incentives for the […]
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