There has been a lot of talk about our growing numbers and the growing Latino political clout. The following article addresses some of this issue:
The Latino Vote Can Do Much More.
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Political Crisis In The Bronx
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Every time a report comes out about poverty, hunger, unemployment, crime and /or disease, the Bronx, especially the South Bronx is always leading in the main negative categories. A recent study about Hunger found the South Bronx to have an … Continue reading
From Centers of Obedience to Centers of Resistance: A Strategy To Restore
I have covered a lot on the issue of the budget cuts and its effect on our public school system. Here I reprint another piece from our friend, Dr. Mark Naison where he raises some hope. The sleeping giant is beginning to awake.
Why More And More Students “In the Hood” Are Out of Control
I had to post this. My good friend Dr. Naison is on target. I would just add what happens to these “out of control” students when they leave school and are in the hood doing absolutely nothing? Some of our communities are already welcoming the Spring, not with flowers, but with the familiar sounds of gunshots in broad daylight. What can we expect when schools are closed for the summer? Come on folks we need to get back to basics and organize. Read and pass on? If anyone has a comment, please share below.