By Victoria Cepeda Vicky Araico Casas is a down to earth theater actress that oozes confidence, purpose and pride of her Mexican roots. She is the kind of person that makes you feel lucky to be in her circle because 1) you will learn something valuable from her experience and 2) join her cause. Above […]
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A Libyan/Syrian/Venezuelan Family’s Goodwill Depot
September 17, 2012 
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By Victoria Cepeda & Efrain Nieves A few weeks back, faced with bags and bags of our baby’s outgrown clothing, unused gifts, a car seat, a stroller, and baby formula, we needed to find a local charity or food pantries to donate these items to. Therefore, we asked my mother to recommend a few. Mami, […]
Read more Chilean-American Miguel Picker’s Film “Latinos Beyond Reel” Is Intent on Challenging a Media Stereotype
September 8, 2012 3 Comments
By Miguel Picker and Chyng Sun A documentary film that investigates how Latinos are marginalized and vilified in the mainstream media—with grave consequences for the nation. Synopsis: One in six adults and one in four children in the United States are Latinos, but their reality is rarely depicted in the mainstream media. Interviews with scholars, […]
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