Latino Rebels
How Puerto Rico’s Economic ‘Death Spiral’ Is Tied to Legacy of Colonialism (VIDEO)
“We need to dig deep, to analyze how U.S. domination of Puerto Rico has evolved over the past 20 to 30 years.”
Coca-Cola Ad in Mexico Commercializes and Legitimizes ‘White Savior’ Complex
“I am speechless. I am without speech.”
Detainees in Immigration Centers Refuse Food, Demand Freedom
In multiple cases, detainees continue to be held despite either passing their credible fear for asylum or their consulates refusing to issue their travel documents for removal.
Watch Maná and Los Tigres del Norte’s #LatinGrammy Performance (and FU to the Racists)
The moment was cool, for sure, but then suddenly people are hitting us up to vote. Don’t kill our buzz.
There Are OREO Churros in This World? Oh, The Horror
Just when you think cultural foods can’t be appropriated any longer, along comes OREO to mess it all up for you.
The Latinos Who Crushed the American Modern Rock Scene
Enough with the mainstream music narrative. Latinos have been crushing the modern rock scene for decades. It’s time to recognize them.
‘Just Be a Little Whiter’ (VIDEO)
What happens when white actors are asked to be “more white?” This video from Mic brilliantly turns the tables when it comes to Latinos and casting choices.
Louisville President After Mexican Costume Issue: I Will Recruit More Latinos
“I deeply regret the Halloween costumes worn by my staff and me. We made a mistake wearing a costume that misrepresents the culture of Mexicans and Mexican Americans…”
Latino USA: War Veteran Smokes Pot, Faces Deportation
Yvono Rodriguez had trouble sleeping after he survived a suicide bombing attack while serving in the Marines in Afghanistan.
Filmmaker Silent Launches Fundraiser for Puerto Rico’s La Perla Community
The videographer and photographer is currently working on a documentary about La Perla, the historically poor section of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico.
House Speaker Ryan: Trump’s Mass-Deportation Plan Wouldn’t Pass Congress
In an interview with 60 Minutes, House Speaker Paul Ryan says Donald Trump’s plan to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants would never pass Congress.
Young Latino Man Shot by Texas Police Was a Sheriff’s Deputy
Cesar Cuellar, a 25-year-old man who was shot and killed by Laredo police Monday morning, was a Webb County sheriff’s deputy.
Chris Matthews Thinks Rubio and Cruz Are ‘Cuban Nationals’ and Not ‘Hispanic’
Yes, white progressive elites have their own issues when it comes to lacking any understanding about the how politically diverse Latinos are in this country. You would think they would know this by now. They don’t.
When Lin-Manuel Miranda Freestyled the Puerto Rico Debt Crisis on Jimmy Fallon
“Resurrect, resolve Puerto Rico’s debt crisis” was heard on national TV on Thursday night. We wonder if anyone watching actually even noticed why Lin-Manuel Miranda did what he did. Represent, boricua.
Latino USA: Will Hispandering Win You Over?
Cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz and syndicated columnist Gustavo Arellano look at some of the more cringeworthy instances of Hispandering from elections past and present.
Latino USA: Death and an Election in Pasco
Latino USA looks at one young Latina’s bid to represent the people of Pasco, Washington, where police shot and killed an undocumented worker last February.
Honduran Man Who Got Spit on at Trump Rally Speaks Out (VIDEO)
Is this the new America? Is this the country we want? Ronald Sanchez speaks out about how a Donald Trump protester spit on him last month in Virginia.
Has Bernie Sanders Evolved on Immigration Reform or Has He Always Been Consistent?
As he tries to find his ground with Latinos and the immigration issue, we ask: has Sanders changed his positions or has he has always been consistent on his views?
Rubio: ‘We’re Not Going to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform’
GOP presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio may have said more than he meant to during a recent interview.
We Just Watched Latino Kids Curse Out Donald Trump
Kids cursing at Trump is an acquired taste: like sushi or Ikea furniture, but a new viral video from a group known for potty-mouthed clips is getting attention on our social feeds.