Subject:

National Council of La Raza

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2011

    Despite Job Growth, Latinos Are More Scared of Losing Their Jobs Than Other Workers

    ​The good news for Hispanic workers is that over the past two months there's been solid job growth in industries where Hispanics have a significant presence. But with the good, there's always a bit of the bad. Latinos are more worried about job security than any other workers.

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2010

    Majority Of Americans Believe Latinos Face The Most Discrimination

    ​In the shadow of Arizona's polarizing immigration law and a cascade of Southern California cities opposed to it, and at a time when American is being led by its first black president, new polls organized by the Associated Press found that 61 percent of Americans believe Latinos face more disc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2010

    Picketing Planed For Lakers Game Against Arizona Team

    Activists opposed to Arizona's controversial immigration law plan to picket the Lakers Western Conference finals game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center Monday. They've expressed particular ire for Lakers' coach Phil Jackson because he hasn't voiced opposition to the law. "We are not happy ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2009

    Grumbling Continues Over Obama Bypass of Villaraigosa Aide

    Yesterday the National Council of La Raza issued a statement expressing approval of a meeting between President Obama and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, which NCLR president Janet Murguía called "a step in the right direction toward immigration reform." The group's previous statement, issued Mo ... More >>

  • LA Life

    July 31, 2008

    All Mixed Up Over La Raza

    The "cosmic race" celebrates miscegenation, not segregation

  • News

    May 25, 2006

    A Brown Day in L.A.

    Mayor V. faces global immigration issues — and angry farmers

  • News

    June 16, 2005

    Chicanos and the Man

    Comedian Paul Rodriguez and his skateboarding son, Paulie, are rich and famous. But where would they be without Pablo?

  • News

    July 22, 2004

    It’s Not Just the Stupid Economy

    Can Kerry, soon to be anointed the anti-Bush, find a message to carry the Democrats to victory?

  • News

    March 20, 2003

    Thugs on Film

    Suspect Entertainment helps Hollywood keep it real

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