Is using the term ‘illegal’ a generational thing?
Two of the biggest names in print journalism, The New York Times and the Associated Press, continue to use the term "illegal immigrant," despite the controversy over the phrase.
Mitt Romney immigration policy gets spotlight as CNN poll shows voters favor reform
Romney told the Denver Post that if elected, he would not rescind the two-year deportation relief applications and work permits granted under a new Obama administration program.
Jose Antonio Vargas challenges NYT and AP to drop ‘illegal immigrant’
A non-profit founded by Jose Antonio Vargas, a journalist, activist, and undocumented immigrant, will begin monitoring the use of the phrase "illegal immigrant" in the media, with the goal of shifting the conversation around the issue.
Enciéndete: 9 exciting new Latin rap songs
Latinos have a rich tradition when it comes to musical storytelling, melodic social commentary and protest songs.
Alma awards: A touch of music, politics and Olympic gold
The NCLR Alma Awards were filled with humor, fashion and many hip-shaking moves. Comedian George Lopez displayed his comedic edge Sunday night as he co-hosted the show with Eva Longoria.
Poll: 1 out of 3 Americans inaccurately think most Hispanics are undocumented
For many non-Latino Americans, the words “Latino” and “illegal immigrant” are one and the same. A new poll finds over 30 percent of non-Hispanics believe a majority (over half) of Hispanics are undocumented.
J-LO named co-owner of NuvoTV Network, targets US Latino audience
Jennifer Lopez has joined forces with NuvoTV, an English-language cable network (formerly known as SíTV) targeting U.S. Latino.
Romney, Obama to appeal to Hispanics in back-to-back broadcasts
President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney will participate for the first time in history in election television programs specially directed at the Hispanic audience.
Obama administration approves first group of deferred action applicants
Just three weeks after the Obama administration started accepting applications from young undocumented immigrants seeking to avoid deportation, the government already has approved 72,000 applications for deferred action.
Romney gains among Latinos post-convention
After having many prominent Latinos take to the stage at the RNC Convention, the impreMedia/Latino Decisions tracking poll finds a noticeable bump in support for Romney and Republicans among Latinos.
Latin Alternative record labels we love (Audio)
This week on Alt Latino the hosts share new tracks from record labels shaping the Latin Alternative scene today.
Gov. Jan Brewer: Obama is race-baiting
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says President Barack Obama is race-baiting and pandering for the Hispanic vote, while at the same time accusing Republicans of being “bigots.”
Republicans ready for convention, but are they ready to attract Latino voters?
Neither wind nor rain is stopping thousands of Republicans from gathering here in Tampa to officially nominate Governor Mitt Romney as the 2012 Republican presidential candidate.
Republicans inclusion of “self-deportation” in GOP platform leads to parody do-it-yourself video
The inclusion of stringent immigration policies in the GOP platform for the Republican National Convention also includes self-deporation, a term used by Mitt Romney during the primary season.