How I Became a Xicana Dr. Elise Sanchez
Who is Elise Sanchez? This is a question I spent most of my twenties trying to figure out. I haveRead More…
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The Coronavirus Pandemic Poses Unique Problems for Latinx Communities
The coronavirus pandemic provides an opportunity for the Latinx community to show its resilience and strength in the face ofRead More…
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How Latinx Students Can Empower and Engage Their Parents in Their College Education
My parents, like many others, immigrated to this country in search of a better life. They were ultimately investing inRead More…
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#RealCollege: Surviving My First Year at Cal Berkeley
Earlier this month I turned in an application, and one of the questions revolved around the notion of the mostRead More…
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California Data Shows that English Learners Need More Support
(California School Dashboard English Learner Progress Card 2018) Throughout discussions of academic rigor and higher education accessibility, language levels areRead More…
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What “One Day at a Time” Has Taught My Students
It’s not often that people of color find an accurate representation of ourselves on television. This is why I’m confusedRead More…
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¿No Puedes Votar? 5 Maneras de Involucrarse!
Realmente desea tener una voz en el proceso de elección, pero desafortunadamente, no es elegible para votar. Tal vez ustedRead More…
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You really want to have a voice in the election process, but gosh darn it, you are not eligible toRead More…
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Highlighting Yvonne M. Estrada for Hispanic Heritage Month
Yvonne M. Estrada is impressive. Born in Montebello and brought up in Pico Rivera, Yvonne is an arresting, heroic figure,Read More…
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How Do First Generation Latinos Succeed in College? A Lesson from Latina Professor & Bilingual College Orientation Host
Last month Sonoma State University hosted its second Bilingual First Generation Orientation geared towards parents whose children would be theRead More…
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