Hispanic Community May 2019

Cubans Trying To Enter US Via Mexico

Escalating numbers of Cubans are trying to enter the U.S. via Mexico in part because of deteriorating living conditions in Cuba and loosened travel restrictions in Central America.

Hispanic Community May 2019

Venezuela Exodus’ Impact On Infants

While infants involved in the Venezuela exodus qualify for Venezuelan citizenship, they need to register to obtain it, which requires either traveling to Venezuela or a consulate.

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“Sofia Valdez, Future Prez”

Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school…until one day, when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill, and he can no longer do so. Sofia misses him and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore.

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AAHHE A Life-Changing Community

Jorge M. Burmicky Educational Leadership and Policy Studies University of Texas, Austinia

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Antioch University-Los Angeles

Founded in 1972, AULA’s programs and degrees’ focus areas include Leadership, Management & Business; Creative Writing & Communication Studies; Education;

Hispanic Community May 2019

Sotomayor Speaking At Manhattan College

Justice Sonia Sotomayor will be the first sitting Supreme Court justice to speak at Manhattan College. Sotomayor is delivering the college’s undergraduate commencement address.

Hispanic Community May 2019

CUNY Appoints 1st Minority Chancellor

Felix Matos Rodríguez, a native of Puerto Rico, is making history as the City University of New York's first minority chancellor for the first time in their 172-year history.

Hispanic Community May 2019

Alabama’s Teacher Of The Year

Ana Carolina Bechel, who was originally from Guatemala, has been named Alabama’s teacher of the year. Bechel teaches at Weeden Elementary School in Florence.

Hispanic Community May 2019

Update: Asylum Seekers In Mexico

People in border cities in Mexico are voicing their concern, following a court ruling that the Trump administration could make asylum seekers wait in Mexico for their court hearings.

Hispanic Community May 2019

3rd Guatemalan Child Dies In US Custody

Sixteen-year-old Juan de León Gutiérrez has died at a Texas youth detention facility, making him the third Guatemalan child to die in U.S. custody since December.

Hispanic Community May 2019

Martin Sheen To Give Commencement Address

Actor and activist Martin Sheen will give Santa Clara University’s 168th undergraduate commencement address at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Stevens Stadium.

Hispanic Community May 2019

What's Next For Venezuela?

After two days of violence, Venezuela’s streets are calmer, but the political stalemate between President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó continues.