The product of a bilingual home, Carlos Alvarez reconnected with his Mexican roots when he started performing mariachi music 13 years ago.
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Guest Post by Christina Elizabeth Rodríguez (@kikisbetes) Latinos are passionate people. We talk about racism, we talk about progression, we talk about moving forward and doing things to push our community to the next level. Delete the scoop?
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Daily on-line newspaper delivering breaking news about and for U.S. Hispanics with commentary, Latin American content, special focus on Chicago Hispanic News. Delete the scoop?
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Melissa Castillo-Garsow is a Mexican-American writer pursuing a doctorate in American studies at Yale University. Her writing has appeared in The Acentos Review, Hispanic Culture Review and other journals. Delete the scoop?
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Editor’s note: This article, though anecdotal in narrative, is based on an in-depth study of Latino professionals in Washington state involving interviews and detailed surveys of personal histories from a scientific sample of 102 Latino lawyers. Delete the scoop?
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Jorge Iber says boxer and Olympic hopeful Marlen Esparza is an example of how sports can offer crucial social and academic opportunities for young women... Delete the scoop?
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As a musician and social justice activist, online social media has helped Maria Isa sell more CDs and mobilize the growing number of Latinos in her home city of Minneapolis. Delete the scoop?
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Report: Higher smog risk for U.S.Latinos | report, ozone, latinos, new, pollution, air, risk, most, nation, industry... Delete the scoop?
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The product of a bilingual home, Carlos Alvarez reconnected with his Mexican roots when he started performing mariachi music 13 years ago. 
Lorely Ruiz's curator insight,
February 18, 5:18 PM
It is important for people like me to stay connected to our roots, which give us the opportunity to be Bilingual.
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Well the first ever Tea Party debate is over and what did the Latino voter and the Latino populace in general learn? Delete the scoop?
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Hispanic heritage? Yum!... Delete the scoop?
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When you refuse to acknowledge a group of people in all their nuances and complexities, or depict them as predictable and one-dimensional, or dictate for them a code of acceptable behavior, it is a blatant sign of disrespect. Delete the scoop?
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The choice of whether to address a stranger in English or Spanish is often a split-second decision -- one which has provoked much conversation in the Latino community. Is one more polite? Via Alma Agency Delete the scoop?
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The United Nations' cultural organization recognized mariachi music Sunday in a move that Mexican authorities hope will help preserve it. Delete the scoop?
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Regardless of where you stand on the Spanglish debate, for those of us who live in both languages there comes a time when you will inevitably put your foot in your mouth.
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February 18, 5:12 PM
As a Mexican American I have notice the use of spanglish everywhere. I even use it when talking to my family and friends. Delete the scoop?
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In a year of fresh Census numbers, financial recession and an uncertain and highly competitive political climate, it is evident that the size and power of Latinos are slowly but surely getting the mainstream spotlight it deserves. Delete the scoop?
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The challenge around Latino boom 3.0 is one around understanding culture. Delete the scoop?
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Former governor backs measures that appeal to Hispanics' aspirations 'as they have them' while participating in panel at Miami Dade College... Delete the scoop?
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Las Vegas, Nevada – Quinceañeras, the coming-of-age celebration for Latinas turning 15, are big business in Las Vegas. Delete the scoop?
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The national campaign to win approval and secure private funding for a Washington museum to honor Hispanic heritage comes to Miami on Wednesday. Delete the scoop?
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Hispanic leaders have to talk about the need for Hispanic leadership in non-Hispanic circles, where they can influence others. Delete the scoop?
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When marketing to Hispanics, including multiple cultures and excluding stereotypes seems to be a successful strategy for top brands like Volkswagen. Delete the scoop?
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CNNMéxico convocó a sus seguidores de Twitter y a la comunidad de Facebook para que dijeran cuáles son los motivos para celebrar... Delete the scoop?
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It is important for people like me to stay connected to our roots, which give us the opportunity to be Bilingual.