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Sex Slavery Thrives In Shadows Created by Immigration Policy

Written on 7 Oct, 2009 at 16:24 in International Latin News, Latino News, Local Latin News | viewed 14 views times | 0 Comments
Sex Slavery Thrives In Shadows Created by Immigration Policy

In his east Charlotte apartment less than a mile from Windsor Park Elementary, Jorge Flores Rojas created a religious shrine to a mystical figure known as the patron saint of death, who is said to protect pimps and other... (Continue reading)

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Latinos and Education: Explaining the Attainment Gap

Written on 7 Oct, 2009 at 16:18 in Education, International Latin News, Latino News, Local Latin News | viewed 40 views times | 2 Comments
Latinos and Education: Explaining the Attainment Gap

From: Pew Research Center Nearly nine-in-ten (89%) Latino young adults1 say that a college education is important for success in life, yet only about half that number (48%) say that they themselves plan to get a college degree, according to... (Continue reading)

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A Confusing State of Affairs: Arpaio Napolitano The Politicians and 287(g)

Written on 7 Oct, 2009 at 16:14 in International Latin News, Latino News, Politics | viewed 8 views times | 0 Comments
A Confusing State of Affairs: Arpaio Napolitano The Politicians and 287(g)

The Phoenix News Times reports that Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona may have jumped the gun when railing on the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to rescind its agreement with his Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) that allows Arpaio’s... (Continue reading)

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Too Much Silence About Swine Flu’ Impact on Blacks, Latinos

Written on 7 Oct, 2009 at 16:12 in Diseases/Illnesses, Health/Medical, International Latin News, Latino News, Local Latin News | viewed 15 views times | 0 Comments
Too Much Silence About Swine Flu’ Impact on Blacks, Latinos

The missing conversation amid all the ado about the deadly effects of the swine flu is the devastating impact it is having on Latino and African-American populations, says Juan Gonzalez of The New York Daily News. Despite numerous briefings about... (Continue reading)

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The New Voters: Immigrant Citizens and What They Mean To America

Written on 7 Oct, 2009 at 16:10 in International Latin News, Latino News, Politics | viewed 19 views times | 1 Comment
The New Voters: Immigrant Citizens and What They Mean To America

Even though no Republican candidate for president or the U.S. Senate has carried California since 1988, it’s still not entirely impossible for a Republican to be elected governor next year. But that task just got a bit harder, despite the enthusiasm... (Continue reading)

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