Source: L.A. Times My home office looks like a Jenga game of nonfiction books I read about Southern California Latino life this past year — and almost none were duds. They ranged from a history of gangs in East L.A. to a gorgeous coffee table tome about the cult classic “Blood In Blood Out” to a delightful children’s tale on the late Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela. As I devoured them all, one theme kept popping up: Latinas. As authors. As subjects. As both. Latinos don’t have enough of a presence in the Southern California literary canon, and that exclusion is even more pronounced for Latinas. That’s why I was excited to see so many voices, new ... Read More
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Telemundo 52: Labor Studies Professor Analyzes Issues for 2024 Presidential Election Live Coverage
Source: Telemundo 52 [Video, Spanish] Assistant Professor of Labor Studies Alfredo Carlos contributed commentary to Telemundo's live 2024 Election coverage on Nov. 5. See his appearances at 1:04:14, 3:16:22, and 3:46:02 below: ... Read More
Spectrum News 1: Political Science Professor Analyzes Measure HH
Source: Spectrum News 1 LOS ANGELES — Having lived her whole life in the port community of Wilmington, Gina Martinez knows local representation is at stake with Measure HH. If passed, the measure would amend the Los Angeles City Charter to give the community of Wilmington and the adjacent neighborhood of San Pedro each a guaranteed spot on the five-person Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners. The board oversees the management and operations of the port, such as commerce, fisheries, public access to the waterfront as well as environmental impacts — many of which take place or impact both San Pedro and Wilmington. "When you consider the vast majority of the ... Read More
KEYT-TV: Tackling Election Misinformation
Source: KEYT-TV Election conspiracies threatened the 2020 election and experts are warning of similar dangers in 2024. How did we get here and what can we do to protect our elections and reassure people the process is fair and legal? CSUDH Assistant Political Science Professor Julien Labarre has studied the subject extensively. Labarre appeared live on NewsChannel 3-12 for an interview with Scott Hennessee. Watch the full interview on KETY's website. ... Read More
U.S. News & World Report: Hispanic Serving Institutions—What to Know
Source: U.S. News & World Report As the Hispanic population has grown in the U.S. in recent decades, with it has come the emergence of Hispanic Serving Institutions. Hispanic Serving Institutions – HSIs – are colleges and universities where Hispanic students make up at least 25% of the full-time equivalent student body, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Hispanic Serving Institutions must be certified as such by the Department of Education. Certification gives schools eligibility to compete for grants earmarked for HSIs. These funds also enable colleges to continue to recruit Hispanic students and to support them on campus, guiding students ... Read More
