The East Coast has once again been pummeled with snow, sleet, and freezing rain, leading some meteorologists to speculate that a White Christmas could be in the forecast this year.
Today is a day of mourning and prayer for former South African President Nelson Mandela in his native country, and around the world millions reflect on his influence and reach around the world.Mandela's outlook was broad, accepting and forgiving, but his affection for Cuba and its controversial leader, Fidel Castro, didn't settle well with the United States.
According to a recent analysis of surveys by Gallup, President Barack Obama's job approval rating took a hit, going from 53 percent in December of last year down to 41 percent in November.
Denationalization of Haitians and Haitian-Dominican citizens in the Dominican Republic has exposed the hate, apathy, and possible xenophobia within the community.
Two things are President Barack Obama's priorities in the first quarter of 2014: universal health care, and extending of jobless benefits by an additional year. While we all know the quagmire that the former is in, the latter is being met with very little resistance by the members of the predominantly-Republican Congress.
A collection of Latino rights organizations from across the United States delivered a firm message to their own Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) this week: "Lead or get out of the way." It came with a petition carrying 10,000 signatures.
CNN has just confirmed the tragic news: former South African president Nelson Mandela, a pioneer in the ending of the South African practice known as apartheid, has just passed away.
Back in 2008, I spoke with Grammy award-winning singer Josh Groban about his involvement in honoring Mandela for his 90th birthday celebration. Groban, who sold out arenas all around the world, told me that he was most moved when he was asked to sing at Mandela's birthday celebration; it was one of the highlights of his very successful career.
Wisconsin governor Scott Walker isn't exactly known for his common sense moves: after firing an aide for offensive Tweets against Hispanics early last week, he encouraged his donors to forgo Christmas presents for their children and donate to his campaign, and now, he's campaigning actively against Obamacare.
A Latino-heavy Texas school district recently noted a disturbingly high percentage of graduates (and an even higher percentage among Hispanics) were not even applying for college, and has teamed up with the local university to do something about it.
On Sunday, while many Americans were commuting back from their Thanksgiving weekend, lugging baggage and leftovers from Grandma, many might have been too busy to take a moment and reflect on World AIDS Day, which is observed every year on Dec. 1.
In yet another bone-headed move, the Republican National Committee sent out a Tweet thanking Rosa Parks for "ending racism," only to delete the Tweet moments later after a firestorm of criticism.
President Barack Obama and his daughters, Malia & Sasha, shocked both the owner and the shoppers of a bookstore when they made a shopping pit stop during Small Business Saturday.
University of Texas, Austin's student group, Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT), was confronted by Latino activists and counter-protesters after organizing a now-defunct game of "Catch an Illegal," which was meant to be held last month. The YCT chapter, led by student Lorenzo Garcia, planned to distribute $25 gift cards to those who pursued and caught individuals who were tagged as "illegal immigrants."
President Obama has a lot on his plate. From the controversy behind Health Care to the constant urgency that is keeping an entire nation safe. One of the main hardships of this country is immigration and the laws that must be regulated in order to keep a fair balance in living in the land of the free.
Continuing a Thanksgiving tradition at the White House, President Barack Obama pardoned two turkeys today, saving them from a fate of being plucked, stuffed, and enjoyed at a dinner table.
Infamous former neighborhood watch guard George Zimmerman had five guns in his home when he was arrested following an altercation with his girlfriend, police documents say.
President Barack Obama was making a speech in San Francisco on Monday when a young person -- who was part of a crowd that the White House assembled for the event -- interrupted the Commander in Chief and called for faster progress on immigration
