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Maria Hinojosa
Weekly roundups of news and public affairs, features on cultural and musical trends, and compelling personal portraits present a unique weekly perspective on U.S. Latinos. Latino USA explores the issues and events affecting the lives of the nation's growing and increasingly diverse Latino communities. Designed to promote cross-cultural understanding and to develop a forum for Latino cultural and artistic expression, Latino USA is hosted by the award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa, who has covered such topics as urban and multicultural affairs, labor politics, and youth culture.
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Latest Stories from Latino USA
Last updated: Saturday, February 09 2013 11:41 AM
#1306 - When Border Patrol Crosses the Line
Friday, February 08 2013 05:23 PM
Bus and train travelers in upstate New York might want to carry their ID—a new report found that Border Patrol agents were stopping passengers and asking them for documentation outside of border crossing areas. Curious? Hear from one of the authors of the report. And what can current lawmakers learn from Ronald Reagan’s 1986 immigration reform? Reporter Adrian Florido tells us about the reform’s legacy. They are tigers; hear them roar! We bring you an interview with new band Raul y Mexia, who just happen to be the sons of Los Tigres Del Norte’s Hernan Hernandez.
#1305 - Immigration Reform, Served Two Ways
Friday, February 01 2013 05:03 PM
Here it is again, immigration reform charging through the halls of Congress and even coming at us from the White House, as a group of Senators dubbed the “Gang of Eight” presented a bipartisan proposal for immigration reform. And POTUS wasn’t far behind—he unveiled his own plans 24 hours later. But how do these proposals differ? And will they work? We speak to New York Times reporter Julia Preston, and then to a DREAMer about both proposals. Then we take you to the heart of the Evangelical movement: we hear about one of its most charismatic leaders, Samuel Rodriguez.
#1304 - Sonia's Beloved World
Friday, January 25 2013 06:23 PM
Meet the woman behind the bench—we bring you an intimate interview with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and we hear short excerpts from her new memoir, My Beloved World. Then we stay in the Bronx and learn about Los Seis del Sur, or the Six From the South (of the Bronx, that is), a group of photographers who aren’t afraid to capture the good, the bad and the ugly before their lens. Then we say goodbye to a great lady—Dolores Prida, Cuban American writer and the Dorothy Parker of East Harlem, who passed away on the eve of the presidential inauguration. Buen viaje, Dolores! You will be missed.
#1303 - Unique Ladies
Friday, January 18 2013 07:16 PM
Ever wanted to go cruising on a lowrider? What about one that was made by ladies? We take you for a ride with San Diego’s Unique Ladies. We also talk about the changes that are taking place in the Obama administration, via Victor Landa from News Taco. And hear about a gay marriage bill that will possibly be on Oregon’s ballot next year. Check out the sounds of making classic guayaberas straight from a guayabera maker that’s modernizing this iconic shirt.
#1302 - Pre-Inauguration Conversation
Friday, January 11 2013 05:21 PM
The inaugural poet is a Latino for the first time! But are Latino issues really going to be front and center for the new administration? We talk to Univision News political editor Jordan Fabian about what the future holds. Then we go to Illinois, where the governor is expected to sign a state law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain drivers’ licenses—and making Illinois the fourth state to do this. And we give you a dose of reality—as we watch the first episode of MTV’s new reality show, “Washington Heights”—with Washington Heights residents.
#1301 - The Year Ahead in Politics
Friday, January 04 2013 07:40 PM
How will the influence of the Latino vote extend past elections? What other issues will Latinos influence besides immigration? We speak to Teresa Kumar of Voto Latino and Jennifer Korn of Hispanic Leadership Network to find out more. Remember our piece about abuse inside Willacy detention center? We have an update. And then we take you to Haiti and we hear from a young immigrant deported to Haiti and finding his new life as a musician.
#1252 - Revisiting Cuba
Friday, December 28 2012 01:23 AM
This week we take you back to Cuba and share some stories we’ve aired in the past about the experiences of two of Cuba’s minorities: Afro-Cubans and gays. We start in Havana and take a look about how racism affects black Cubans and then hear from two Cuban lesbians talk about their life out of the closet on the island. Then we share the sounds of hip-hop as told through Telmary Diaz, a musician that focuses on her experience as a Cuban woman.
#1251 - Do They Know Its Mex-Mas?
Friday, December 21 2012 11:58 PM
Meet the extravagant El Vez, the Mexican Elvis, and learn about the man behind the mustache as we take you to his Merry Mexmas show. And speaking of music—Alt. Latino’s Felix Contreras stops by to drop his favorite tracks and wax poetic about tunes with us. Then, to keep you in the festive mood, we take you to two holiday celebrations in El Barrio: a Mexican American posada and a Nuyorican Coquito tasting contest. Feliz Navidad!
#1250 - New Takes on Cezar Chavez
Saturday, December 15 2012 01:06 AM
The late Cesar Chavez is one of the most iconic Latinos in history. But what about his relationship with the farmworkers’ movement that made him famous? We speak with author Frank Bardacke about the complexities of Chavez. And did you know that actor Michael Peña is going to play Chavez on screen? We bring you a profile of this rising Latino star. Speaking of stars, none is more well-known than Sabado Gigante’s Don Francsico. Hear his real name, his recipe for success and his transcontinental commutes. Also, tweet us your favorite Jenni Rivera memory as we remember this fallen star.
#1249 - Women and Violence: Honduras
Friday, December 07 2012 04:43 PM
The UN calls Honduras the “most violent country in the world.” In the past few years, women in this Central American country have become the targets of this poverty and corruption-fueled violence. We take you to Honduras to explore why. Then we hear about a style of music called “perico ripiao.” And what do you think of the combination of latkes and tamales? Hear from one Latina about celebrating Hanukah.
About Latino USA
Weekly roundups of news and public affairs, features on cultural and musical trends, and compelling personal portraits present a unique weekly perspective on U.S. Latinos.