5 Moments in Hispanic American History You Need To Know
In honor of Hispanic American History Month, here are some forgotten icons and moments that you probably didn’t learn about in your history class.
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#NobodyToldMe Is a Social Media Campaign About Healthy Relationships
In the wake of #MeToo, #NobodyToldMe highlights positive dynamics in healthy relationships.
“Vida” Review–From An East LA Native
Angeleno Pablo De La Hoya reviews the first episode of “Vida,” the new show on Starz that follows two sisters dealing with gentrification, race, and LGBT identity in East LA.
I’m Half Hispanic. What Box Should I Check On College Applications?
I’m half-white and half-Hispanic but until recently I only identified as white.
Confronting Class Across The Fast Food Counter
It’s always awkward when kids I know come in as customers. The underlying context is clear: Instead of being out having a good time on a Saturday night, I’m at work, serving them.
Race/Related: Before I Came To The U.S., I Didn’t Understand What “Racism” Meant
Back in El Salvador, I didn’t really know what “racism” was. After being in the U.S. for a while, I learned the meaning and impact of that word.
How I Learned I Didn’t Need To Be A Rich, White Girl To Be Happy
I never wanted to invite people over to my house because I thought that they would take one look at our shabby one-story home in what they would call the “ghetto” and go running back to their perfect, suburban, gated communities.
Hope and Fear: Two California Teens On What A Sanctuary State Would Mean
Two undocumented teens: One lives in a sanctuary city, and one does not. In paired essays, they describe how a sanctuary state would change their lives.