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Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria
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5 Reasons Eva Longoria will be awesome on Bill Maher tonight!

By Kamren Curiel | 02/01/2013 - 13:18 | 0 Comments

We all know Eva Longoria shines in front of the camera, but the flawless beauty who rose to fame playing sly adulteress Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives, is more than just a famous face. Longoria's committed to empowering the Latino community and succeeded at enfranchising millions to vote. We can't wait to...

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President Barack Obama talks about not deporting illegal immigrant children
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President Obama to Unveil Immigration Plan in Nevada Today

By Kamren Curiel | 01/29/2013 - 15:06 | 0 Comments

In an attempt to make swift moves on immigration reform, President Obama will unveil his plan in Las Vegas, Nevada today. After winning a historical 71% of the Latino vote in November, Obama chose to lay down his proposal in a state where over a quarter of the population is Latino.

The president's plan will come a day after a group of influential...

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Cristina Costantini

Inspiring Latina of the Week: ABC/Univision's National Affairs Correspondent Cristina Costantini

By Laura Elizabeth Hernandez | 01/24/2013 - 12:03 | 0 Comments

It's not everyday that you meet a 24-year-old who works as a National Affairs Correspondent. Then again, Cristina Costantini isn't your typical 24-year-old.

The Argentinean journalist -- who was born and raised in Wisconsin -- is not only a graduate of...

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Hilda Solis at the 2011 Imagen Awards
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Hilda Solis Leaves Her Post as First Hispanic U.S. Labor Secretary

By Amaris Castillo | 01/10/2013 - 12:44 | 0 Comments

The country’s first Hispanic labor secretary has backed down from her post.

According to Fox News Latino, Hilda Solis submitted her resigned letter to President Barack Obama yesterday afternoon. In it, the 55-year-old...

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Joaquin Castro Elected President of Democrat Freshmen of 113th Congress

Joaquin Castro Elected President of Democrat Freshmen of 113th Congress

By Fox News Latino | 01/08/2013 - 10:37 | 0 Comments

Congress freshman Joaquin Castro has begun the new phase of his political career with a splash.

With hardly a week on the job, the Texas Democrat has been chosen by his peers to be president of the freshman class of Democrats in the 113th Congress.

The honor comes just months after his twin brother, Julian, made history when he was selected to...

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Marie Lopez Rogers

Obama-Praised Latina Is Living the American Dream

By Amaris Castillo | 12/04/2012 - 17:42 | 0 Comments

Marie Lopez Rogers has come a long way since childhood, often spent in the cotton fields of scorching Arizona.

The Mexican-American mayor of her Arizona’s Avondale has been recently named the new president of the National League of Cities (NLC), ...

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Carmen Yulín Cruz
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COMMENTARY: The New Face of America is Browner, Younger and More Female

By Dolores Prida | 11/14/2012 - 15:49 | 0 Comments

Are your ears ringing? Is your cell phone buzzing? Got lots of texting inviting you to the prom? Any flowers and candy yet?

With the tremendous role the Latino vote played in last week’s presidential election, the courting has begun for next time around. All of a sudden, after being bullied for years, we are the most popular girl in high school....

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America Ferrera at the End of Watch premiere
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America Ferrera Says Latino Voters Have "Finally Woken Up"

By Samantha Leal | 11/09/2012 - 22:43 | 0 Comments

Latino voters turned out in record numbers for the election this year, helping to decide key races in states like Colorado, Nevada, Massachusetts and Texas. In a column for The Daily Beast, actress and activist...

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