Little Joe, always a strong supporter of Unions, workers and community issues, was in town for La Fiesta, an annual summer event held by Lake Michigan organized by local Latino organizations that attracts some of the biggest Raza numbers.
Latino Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
News on the unique challenges of Hispanic and Latino Americans are highlighted in this Latino voting rights section. Attempts to manipulate the law in new ways that will disadvantage minority communities continue nationwide. Also see our sections on American democracy and our articles on the Voter Access or Minority Voting Rights.
A citizenship query threatens census, the basis of US elections
Observers say change would discourage some ethnic minorities from participating and undermine data accuracy
POEM: Brilliant Shadows in a World of Darkness
This poem — from a Masters student in Clinical Mental Counseling who is concerned about her prospects as a scholar in civil society — speaks the truth of many students of all races, all ethnicities, all creeds.
At the 6th Annual Immigrant Worker Justice Tour on May 1st
Hundreds turned out yesterday on a warm spring day at Washington Square Park in New York City for the 2017 May Day event.
May Day: Helping with the Migration Crisis Across Borders
Many immigrant rights organizations hold Know Your Rights presentations, and if you call them, they will gladly come out to an event you will hold, to make immigrants aware of their rights.
Blocked Redistricting Plans Illegally Targeted Texan Latino Voters
A U.S. District Court has ruled that Texas lawmakers illegally drew voting lines in three districts
Is Castro’s Death a Turning Point for Democracy?
Six decades of control in Cuba means that Fidel Castro’s death will have outsized impact beyond
Every Vote Counts, Brick by Brick
We will not be able to change our inane and archaic immigration system unless you and I stand up to change things, from the bottom up. So please, go out and VOTE tomorrow, and take your proper ID.
Analyzing a Widening Divide Over American Multiculturalism
UC Santa Barbara study takes a deep look at changing attitudes of public towards American multiculturalism
New Documentary About 1960’s Latino Voting Rights Activist
Activist Willie Velasquez needs to be celebrated for work championing Latino voting rights in critical period