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A New High for Latinos in College
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Great and hopeful news for Latinos across the country; the numbers of Latinos enrolling in college have spiked to unparalleled levels across California and the U.S!
Pew Center Report: Record Number of Latino Kids in College...
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...
California Governor Signs Second Portion of DREAM Act
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This past weekend, California governor Jerry Brown announced that he had signed the second portion of the state’s DREAM Act or AB 131. This part, which has been described as contentious,...
Shakira Appointed to President Obama's Education Advisory Board
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President Barack Obama appointed Shakira to his...
Latina Selected as One of CNN’s Top 10 Heroes
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One of CNN’s Top 10 Heroes for 2011 is Latina. Mexican psychologist Elena Durón Miranda was recently selected for her work with poverty-stricken children in Argentina. The CNN Hero initiative spotlights those striving to spur change in the world. A decade ago, Durón Miranda traveled to Argentina to research communities...
Are Latinos Taking Over America?
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We just may be! America is getting browner and browner—not only population-wise, but also culturally and politically. But with great power comes great responsibility, as the saying goes, and Latinos have taken that on as well. Take a look at the evidence below of how Latinos are taking on bigger and more influential roles on the American stage.
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DREAM Act Passes in California!
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California is one step closer to making the DREAM Act a reality. The State Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would allow undocumented students to apply for financial aid and scholarships from the state.
Meet Camila Vallejo: Leader of Chile’s Youth Movement
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There’s a new youth movement going on in Chile—and 23-year-old Camila Vallejo is at the head of it all! Vallejo, the current leader of the University of Chile’s student union, is behind protests that...
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