This is a very introductory approach to the subject. I'm Latina and have lived in New Orleans since 1991 (originally from Texas), and I'd like to take issue with a few things. First, the representative from the Congreso de Jornaleros says that this is a new community. This isn't true. There was a thriving Latino population in the city before the storm. This myth is part of what's creating this supposed "rift" between African Americans and Latinos because the media talks about the "new Latino community" that has come to "take over" the city's jobs and culture. In my opinion, the rift isn't coming from these two communities working class communities. It's coming from the media and from racist employers like the one you showcase in your video that harbor the stereotype that African Americans are lazy. These same employers usually take the paternalistic attitude towards Latinos that pits a hard working, obedient Latino against a lazy, rebellious African American worker. So I would be careful not to fall into this same trap, which is partly what you've done with this video.

Your video commentary on "Latinos Rebuild New Orleans" is an eye opener on how much of an impact hispanics are making in New Orleans after Katrina. It's unfortunate that the topic of "illegal immigrants" casts a shadow over the good work these men and women are doing in New Orleans. Isn't this always the case though....all over the United States?? I live in Dallas, TX and as I drive into Downtown Dallas I see many men of Mexican decent working hard early in the morning constructing new roads and sky-scrapers and as I drive home in 100 degree weather these same men are out there putting in their 8 hours and at times even more. I also see non documented immigrants stand in spanish neighborhood corners hoping someone will come by and pick them up to go work for a few dollars an hour. It upsets me to realize that our hispanic politicians that made a name for themselves during the "Immigrant Rallies" in Dallas are no where around to help the immigrants as they struggle in their daily life to earn a dollar. What did happen to all the "Immigrant Rallies" through-out the USA? Are new laws being passed to help immigrants work in the US? Who is keeping the "Immigrants" informed on political issues pertaining to their cause? Your video on "Latinos Rebuild New Orleans" is just another reminder that the hispanic men and women (especially those that are undocumented) will continue to be exploited for their work and unappreciated for helping rebuild our cities. I noticed that your magazine doesn't carry a "Politics" category. It would be nice to have such a category...we Latinas love Fashion, Entertainment, discuss Careers....but what about "Politics"? How can we vote if we don't know what we are voting for? How can we change laws if we don't know the current laws? I don't mean to get too deep into this topic...I'd just like to see a small area in your magazine and website dedicated to current political issues pertaining to the hispanic community. I'd like to see links to informative political sites on immigration, etc. I'd like to see more readers post their comments and opinions on issues that impact our communities. Keep posting videos like this one...it's a reminder that we Latinas are more than just about fashion, celebrities, or wanting to know how we can keep a man happy. Jules