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Yes, We Have No Bananas
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During the Elián Gonzalez custody battle, passions and politics ran high with Cuban-Americans at the center of it all. America was mad at the family and the community for trying to keep the boy away from his father and the community was angry with those trying to send the boy to a Communist regime. After the infamous raid, the mayor punished the police chief and others who were under him and aided the INS against the mayor's wishes. In protest, bananas were thrown at City Hall and signs of "Banana Republic" were displayed to protest the corruption. But, they all insisted that the bananas and the phrase had nothing to do with the mayor being Cuban. Add a commentVicente Fox Takes Office
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In July of 2000, Vicente Fox Quesada laid claim to transitioning Mexico to a new system of government in just 24 hours. In a single day, people had gone to the polls and returned a vote that demanded the sweeping reforms that PAN candidate Vicente Fox had promised. For the first time in more than 70 years, the PRI (Partido Revolucionario Institucional) had lost a presidential election. This loss happened to coincide with the PRI reducing its hold over the electoral process and undemocratic campaign practices. These reforms will affect the very nature of the government, economy and society in Mexico.Add a comment
Linda Chavez's Race Card
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Several newspapers have been chastising the Hispanic civil rights groups and organizations that are criticizing Bush's choice for Labor Secretary - Linda Chavez. When Hispanic groups rush to support public Hispanic figures, it's often suspected they only have that support because they are Hispanic. Yet when a conservative Hispanic who opposes the views of the vast majority Hispanic leaders is nominated, we're bad for not supporting her.Now who's playing the race card?
Add a commentTaina
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Taina, a new show by Nickelodeon, proves the network can once again deliver a dynamic show reflecting real life for kids. The protagonist's name,Taina, refers to the original indigenous tribe of Puerto Rico, the Tainos. Beyond just a show with Latinos, Nickelodeon has brought another quality cast and creative team to portray the kind of world in which our kids really live in - one of diversity and dreams.{mos_smf_discuss:Arts/Entertainment} Add a comment
Helping El Salvador
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On January 13th, El Salvador suffered from an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale. There have been almost one thousand aftershocks since then. More than 650 are dead, 500 are missing, 2,400 have been injured and more than 40,000 are homeless. Add a commentMore Articles...
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