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Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Samantha Garvey
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This week’s featured Inspiring Young Latina of the Week is named Samantha Garvey. The Salvadoran-American teenager has inspired her community and our nation with her determination to succeed against all odds. In December, the New York student and her family were evicted from their home and forced to live in a homeless...
5 Latino Moments From Last Night's State of the Union
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When President Barack Obama gave his state of the union speech on Tuesday night, Latinos played a role in the event, whether it was POTUS’s mention of immigration reform or the key (and surprising!) Latinos in the audience. Here are five Latino moments from last night's state of the union.
1. Homeless student...
Election 2012: The Latino Vote
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We’re less than a year out from the 2012 Presidential Election, and Latinos are poised to determine who occupies the White House! Our growing segment of the electorate may register and vote in droves (we hope)—or, unhappy with President Barack Obama’s record on job creation and immigration reform, many may choose to sit the election out.
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Shakira Gets A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame!
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There is no doubt that Shakira is a superstar, so finally, she will be honored with one of her own on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On November 8, the 2.354th star on the Walk will be named for the 34 year-old Colombian singer and philanthropist. She is being recognized for her achievements in the Category of Recording. The star will be...
President Obama on the Latino Education Crisis, the Dream Act & What He Loves About Hispanic Culture
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In an unprecedented conversation, the American president talks to Latina about everything from whether there is a Latino education crisis to what it will take to get the Dream Act passed—and even shares what he loves about our culture (mole, anyone?).
On the state of education for Latinos: “I think there is no doubt that...
Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith to Host Obama Fundraiser at Their Home
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On Oct. 24, President Obama will hold a Latino fundraising event at the Los Angeles home of Spanish actor Antonio Banderas and his wife, Melanie Griffith, according to The Hollywood...
Shakira Appointed to President Obama's Education Advisory Board
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President Barack Obama appointed Shakira to his...
Obama's Immigration Law Crackdown Raises Challenges for States
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The increased immigration law crackdown by President Barack Obama’s administration has brought more challenges to several states. According to The Washington Post, lawyers for the U.S...
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