It’s the eleventh hour of the election. The candidates and their teams are working overtime, and they will continue to do so until the polls close tomorrow night. Much of America is exhausted from the psychological drain brought on by Facebook propaganda and political smear campaigns. But many citizens, especially Latinos, need to be ready to act—ready […]
The Candidates, the Issues, and the Power of the Latino Vote: An Interview with US Secretary Julian Castro
While campaigning across Pennsylvania last week, US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro talked over the phone with me about the issues surrounding this year’s race for the White House. With the election just days away, Secretary Castro offered his take on the candidates, discussing how each plans to address the issues most important […]
Welcome to Harrisburg, Secretary Clinton: Greetings from the Midtown Rally
A bike taxi, some fashion tips, and a really long line—this effectively summarizes my experience at Hillary Clinton’s July 29th rally in Midtown, Harrisburg. And on that particular Friday evening, the temperature still hovered around 80 degrees, but the humidity made it feel more like 90. Was I hot? Absolutely. Did my visit to her […]
Education…
This year, rather than a resolution, I decided instead to make a commitment to education. As the Latino population grows we need to come together on topics of health, family, business, and education. We need to become a bigger voice. I was once told and I have said it many times since hearing it that, […]
Positive Thinking…
This summer our focus has been on positive thinking. So many wonderful and exciting things have been happening. We were happy to introduce a super happy, colorful, and chic magazine with our spring issue. Our goal is to feature positive Latinos that inspire, motivate, encourage, and make us proud of our culture. The Latino Connection […]