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Crazy Stuff Racists Say: Special Jan Brewer Edition

By Mariela Rosario | 05/14/2010 - 16:45 | 18 Comments

What can we say about Arizona Governor Jan Brewer? We must admit, we had no idea who she was until she upped and signed that crazy new immigration law into effect in Arizona. But since that fateful day a few weeks ago, it seems like there is no escaping her, or her insistence on passing insane laws that demonize Latinos in a state where 30...

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Pitbull Cancels Phoenix, AZ Stop of 'Mr. Worldwide's Carnaval' Tour

By Mariela Rosario | 05/14/2010 - 10:26 | 4 Comments

Pitbull announced yesterday via his Twitter and his website, www.PlanetPit.com, that he was canceling  the May 31 date of his "Mr. Worldwide's Carnaval" tour in Phoenix, AZ to protest the recent passing of the state's polarizing SB1070 legislation.

"I am canceling my concert in Phoenix on...

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On the Ground in Arizona

By Marlene Montanez | 05/13/2010 - 17:00 | 4 Comments

I often forget that I'm brown.

"How can this be?" you're probably asking.

It's pretty simple: I've lived in Scottsdale, Arizona, most of my life and have a mix of Hispanic and non-Hispanic friends. I don't feel different from them—which is how it should be when you have a great group of friends. I don't really listen to Spanish music, and although I love a...

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Music for the People: Artists Sing for Equality

By Grace Bastidas | 05/13/2010 - 13:30 | 5 Comments

Ricky Martin, Shakira and Gloria Estefan are just a few of the musicians that have spoken out against the anti-immigration laws in Arizona. And a few artists are taking the discourse further.

San Pablo,...

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Watch: New 'Machete' Trailer Drops with a Special Cinco de Mayo Message for Arizona

By Mariela Rosario | 05/05/2010 - 16:15 | 0 Comments

Every now and then a movie comes along that is perfect for it's time, and right now, that movie is Robert Rodriguez's b-movie kitchfest, Machete. Rodriguez released the official trailer for Machete today, with a special introductory message from the film's star, Danny Trejo in which he declares, "This is Machete, with a...

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Watch: Shakira Advocates for Immigrants in Arizona

By Mariela Rosario | 05/04/2010 - 10:08 | 4 Comments

Shakira has been on a whirl-wind media tour recently, speaking out against the passage of the new immigration laws in Arizona, SB 1070. Although some saw her involvement as an affront since she is not a United States citizen, we think it makes sense that Shaki stepped up to the plate; she herself admitted while speaking to the mayor of...

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Crazy Stuff Racists Say, Volume One

By Mariela Rosario | 04/30/2010 - 17:00 | 8 Comments

Have you noticed that ever since Arizona passed its new immigration laws, racists across this great nation of ours have felt emboldened to let everyone know how they really feel about us Latinos? OK, we know this is a matter of opinion, but watch the videos below and you decide.

First up is Alabama gubernatorial candidate Tim James...

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Celebs React to the Signing of SB 1070

By Mariela Rosario | 04/28/2010 - 11:30 | 15 Comments

Everyone from President Obama to Calle 13 is lambasting the insane new immigration bill recently signed into law by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer. After the president called for a Department of Justice...

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