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Stop Tearing the Heart Out of L.A.

Kamala Lopez | Posted 08.11.2009 | Politics

Read More: Los Angeles Unified School District, Heart Program, Girls, Public Schools, Politics, Latino, Homeboy Industries, Crime, Kamala Lopez, Violence, Los Angeles, Social Programs, Hispanics, Barrio, Gangs, Latina, Politics News
Kamala Lopez

What is it about Rocio Martinez that makes kids on the edge of the abyss trust her? Well, for one thing, they know that Rosi, as they call her, can relate -- she used to be one of them.

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In the Black: Should There Be a Latino Version of the Empowerment Experiment?

Daniel Cubias | Posted 07.23.2009 | Politics

Read More: Latinos, Ethnic Minority, Pupuseria, Envy, Ethnic Cheerleading, Cultural Pride, Hispanics, Empowerment Experiment, Consumer Spending, Barrio, African Americans, Politics News
Daniel Cubias

For the most part, we Hispanics simply want others to know that we are part of U.S. culture. Any Latino who has ever been told, "You look American" knows what I'm talking about.

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Why I Don't Volunteer

Daniel Cubias | Posted 07.17.2009 | Politics

Read More: Catholic Church, Latinos, Population Growth, Cultural Norms, Volunteering, Charity, Immigration, Birth Control, Hispanics, Condoms, Barrio, Politics News
Daniel Cubias

Among my numerous flaws is the fact that I'm not very charitable. Yes, I give money to worthy causes, but I'm stingy with my time. My wife does volunt...

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Greening the Barrio: Part 1

Christian Beckwith | Posted 02.22.2009 | Green

Read More: Kina Pickett, Mike Miller, Solar Panel Systems, Mati Gershater, Renewable Energy, Schoolchildren, Barrio, Teton Power, The Guaymas Project, Fatima, Guaymas, Greenscool, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Green Energy, Green News
Christian Beckwith

Mexico? For a philanthropic renewable energy project with a loosely connected group of wanderers? I'm a climber: my car was filled with outdoor gear, not a pair of flip-flops to be found.

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