About the Author

Sandra Lilley

  • Bio:

    Sandra loves being an active part of our “national conversation”, on everything from politics, education and the economy to the latest books and people in the news. Sandra started out in Telemundo-NY as a general assignment reporter and later News Director. She was also a Dayside Managing Editor at MSNBC and a Planning Editor for the NBC Domestic Desk. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Sandra studied history at Brown University, and currently lives in New Jersey with her family. Sandra hopes our site inspires and informs Latinos as they work toward their family’s “American Dream.”

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A new report shows the rate of Hispanic high school students heading to college is higher than whites for the class of 2012.

Using the Latino college experience to revamp financial aid

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As the nation grapples with how to increase the number of adults with college degrees, some say it is time to re-examine and redesign federal financial aid. … Read More

A group of Senators have introduced an immigration reform bill, and the House will soon unveil its version.

Legislator: Immigration reform to clear House this summer

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A member of Congress close to negotiations in the House is confident a bipartisan immigration reform bill will pass this summer. "It will include a pathway to … Read More

A group of New York City women meet for one of their monthly "comadrazos."

“Las Comadres” – A Sisterhood helping to build communities and each other

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While Valentine's Day is associated with candlelight dinner dates, chocolate and jewelry, February 14 is also known as El Día de la Amistad.  And what better … Read More

President Barack Obama, flanked by Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, gives his State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

President Obama pushes for big agenda, Rubio shows a friendlier GOP

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President Obama delivered an ambitious State of the Union address which called for comprehensive immigration reform, raising the minimum wage to $9 an hour, … Read More

House Republicans (Speaker John Boehner is at center) launched a new Spanish-language twitter handle today.

House Republicans launch Spanish-language Twitter account

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In a nod to the importance of engaging the Latino vote - which was in short supply for Republican candidate Mitt Romney in November's elections - Republicans in … Read More

President Obama will lay down his vision for the economy in his State of the Union speech.

Obama’s State of the Union to focus on the economy, immigration – and so will Senator Rubio

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Expect two forceful, tough speeches tonight.  All eyes will be on President Barack Obama as he delivers the State of the Union address and Florida Republican … Read More

President Obama is seen here after delivering his proposal for comprehensive immigration reform in Las Vegas, NV.

“Pathway to citizenship” is the sticking point on immigration talks

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The wide gap between different legislators on the proper way to 'bring out of the shadows' the nation's 11 million undocumented is throwing some cold water on … Read More

Second generation Latinos are doing better than their parents, according to a new study.

Second Generation Latinos: More prosperous, more “American”

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Twenty percent of adult Latinos are children of immigrants.  These second-generation Latinos are doing substantially better than their parents on all … Read More

Flrorida Senator Marco Rubio is on the cover of TIME Magazine on his influential role in the GOP on immigration.

Marco Rubio on cover of TIME Magazine, as “new voice of the GOP”

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Rising Republican star and Florida Senator Marco Rubio is on the cover of this week's TIME Magazine, and the title under his picture is  "The Republican … Read More

Dreamers, who have been advocating for immigration reform, met with President Obama and members of Congress.

Dreamers meet with Obama, Congress, and push for legalization for all

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Dreamers are flexing their political muscle. Today, over 100 immigrant youth leaders convened in Washington D.C. and participated in over 70 meetings with … Read More