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Jacqueline Mejia

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    More families are choosing to stay private about their beliefs, says Pew Research.

    Growing number of Latinos have no religious affiliation

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    It’s been three years since Alicia Martinez, a Los Angeles college graduate, left the Catholic Church and still is on the search for a church that will … Read More

    Danny Mendoza (middle) with Beyonce and the rest of the VH1 Do Something! Award finalists

    Latino Foster Care Organization Founder is Nominated for VH1’s 2012 DO Something! Awards

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    While at a meeting, Danny Mendoza found out in last April he was picked as one of the top 5 finalists for VH1’s 2012 Do Something! Awards through a text from … Read More

    Samuel "Joe the Plumber" Wurzelbacher addresses a campaign rally with Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) in the gymnasium at Mentor High School October 30, 2008 in Mentor, Ohio. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

    Joe the Plumber proposes to “start shooting” immigrants to address illegal immigration

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    Ohio Congressional candidate Samuel Wurzelbacher, also known as "Joe the Plumber," declared his stance on illegal immigration by advocating to "start shooting" … Read More

    Luis Tochiki (left) with contractor. They are completing a project in Charlotte.

    Latino architect helps remodel 2012 Democratic National Convention venues

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    For architect Luis Tochiki, it is a proud moment to be part of the forthcoming success of the 2012 Democratic National Convention. “As an immigrant, it is … Read More

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    More Latinos are becoming foster parents or adopting, but need is still great

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    A college lecture inspired Ray and Connie Gallego to consider what most Latinos still haven’t completely opened up to: adoption. “My wife and I were … Read More

    A new study shows students are paying more for college to avoid debt later on.

    Students now are paying a larger percentage of their education, says study

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    Cassie Luna, a recent high school graduate, will be joining many other American students this fall in saving money while going to college. “It was my dream … Read More

    Sacramento City College. (Courtesy Los Rios Community College District)

    California community colleges face more budget cuts

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    Jennifer Rodriquez, a student from the Los Rios Community College District, struggles with her inability to pay for her college tuition and complete her … Read More

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    More Latino families choose nursing homes to take care of aging parents

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    Felipe Gonzales, a family man from Queens, NY, faced a very difficult decision. “Putting my mother in a nursing home was one of the toughest decisions I ever … Read More