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Advocates Lobby Government for "Temporary Protected Status" for Mexican Immigrants

By Mariela Rosario | 12/15/2010 - 16:30 | 0 Comments

With the death toll due to drug violence rising in Mexico, a new idea is beginning to take hold among immigration advocates. Many are starting to lobby the United States government to allow Mexican undocumented immigrants to apply for Temporary Protected Status, normally reserved for immigrants coming from countries ravaged by war or natural disaster.

"There is a big...

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Holiday Gift Guide: Latina-Owned Businesses

By Mariela Rosario | 12/14/2010 - 19:00 | 2 Comments

It's holiday season, and that can only mean one thing: You're going to be spending a lot of money on Christmas presents! So this year, instead of throwing your hard-earned cash at big corporations, why not go for a gift that gives in more ways than one by supporting a Latino-owned small business?

We've collected a range of gifts for everyone from the bebes...

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Dolores Huerta and DREAM Act Protesters Launch Outreach Campaign
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Dolores Huerta and DREAM Act Protesters Launch Outreach Campaign

By Mariela Rosario | 12/14/2010 - 15:30 | 2 Comments

Legendary activist Dolores Huerta has been on a hunger strike in front of Sen. John McCain's office in Arizona for seven days in support of the DREAM act—hoping to gain attention and support for the bill, which was pushed indefinitely from a senate vote last week.

In the past, Sen. McCain has...

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WATCH: A Walrus Works Out to 'La Bamba'

By Lee Hernandez | 12/13/2010 - 19:49 | 1 Comment

A hilarious new video has hit the web featuring an adorable walrus working out to the Mexican folk song, ...

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Are Banks Discriminating Against Latinos?
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Are Banks Discriminating Against Latinos?

By | 12/13/2010 - 13:49 | 3 Comments

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) thinks that banks are being unfair to Latinos applying for Federally guaranteed mortgages called FHA loans and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is investigating their claims.

Twenty-two banks are accused of not giving loans to qualified applicants. To be...

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First Latina Appointed to Colorado Supreme Court is also First Gay Appointee

By Fox News Latino | 12/13/2010 - 13:06 | 0 Comments

Deputy Attorney General Monica Marquez is the first female Hispanic Colorado Supreme Court Justice and she is also the first openly gay jurist on the state's high court. But she was quick to tell her colleagues that her allegiance is to the law, not any special interest group when she was sworn in last Friday.

"On the bench, of course, my...

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BREAKING NEWS: Natalie Morales is Latina’s New ‘Modern Mami’

By | 12/13/2010 - 09:00 | 3 Comments

When Latina was looking for a woman to write about what it means to be a modern day Latina mom, there was no doubt Natalie Morales of the Today show was it. Brazilian and Puerto Rican, Natalie juggles 2 kids, a full time job and all the unique challenges that come with being a mom and being Latina.

“It is a real honor to...

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Holiday Gift Guide: Everyone Under $50!

By Yuliana Gomez | 12/10/2010 - 07:30 | 0 Comments

Less than two weeks left before Christmas! We scoured our fave department stores and retailers to bring you the best last-minute gifts, all for under $50.

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