Category Archives: latino

Arizona Anti-Immigrant Bill Legalizes Racial Profiling

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Phil Velez

I knew once health reform was tackled that the next controversial issue that would grip this country would be immigration reform. I also thought maybe President Obama would address the economy,  jobs, and even education reform before touching any type … Continue reading →

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Latinos Have Census Questions Around Race

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Phil Velez

Within the next two weeks the 2010 Census will be complete, however the race question has some Latinos wondering how to identify ourselves. I submitted my form last week and checked off three races: white, African, and Native American (personally … Continue reading →

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Latinos and the U.S. Census

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Phil Velez

A majority of Latino leaders say this is the most important census for Latinos to date. However some are encouraging Latinos to pass on their participation. The act of not responding to the constitutional questionnaire will hinder Latino progress for … Continue reading →

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Immigration to Puerto Rico

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Phil Velez

Puerto Rico’s history of immigration may make Boricuas the most ethnically diverse people of the Caribbean. Puerto Ricans know about the three main ethnic backgrounds that make-up the Puerto Rican people: the indigenous Taíno Indians, Spaniards, and Africans. However other … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Latino Blogs for 2010

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Phil Velez

Last year I posted an entry of My Favorite Latino Blogs and thought I would revisit the topic for 2010. The blogs mentioned in the 2009 post are still great ones so I recommend checking them out if you have … Continue reading →

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