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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Tea Party LatinoTed Cruz is fighting for the Republican Senate seat in an election on Tuesday.

Tea Party Latino in fierce campaign for Texas Republican Senate seat

By Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As tea party superstars smelling an upset close ranks around conservative insurgent candidate Ted Cruz, traditional Republican favorite … Read More

A recent court decision in Missouri raises questions about the fate of thousands of children whose undocumented parents are arrested.

Fallout continues after undocumented mother loses child in custody fight with Missouri couple

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A Missouri judge recently granted parental rights to a couple who wants to adopt a little boy -- despite the objections of the boy's undocumented mother. The … Read More

Following recent police shootings and the ensuing protests, some question the role of local politics in Anaheim's struggles.

Opinion: Anaheim’s “Tragic” Kingdom

By Gustavo Arellano

I knew something was horribly amiss in Anaheim—my beloved hometown, where my family has lived on and off for over a century—a couple of years ago, when … Read More

Federal investigators will look into two shootings by Anaheim police which have sparked violent protests in the community.

Feds to investigate Anaheim police shootings

By Associated Press

(AP) ANAHEIM, Calif. - Federal officials will review two deadly police shootings that sparked a fourth day of violent protests that left downtown business … Read More

Latin America News July 25, 2012

Telemundo Latin America News Roundup – July 25, 2012

By NBCLatino Staff

The latest news from Latin America in 59 seconds. Heavy rain and floods in the border of Ecuador and Colombia left four dead and damaged over a thousand … Read More

Pitbull will now be a partner in a popular Miami-based casual dining chain.

Pitbull signs on as partner of The New Miami Subs Grill

By Vanessa Alvarez

Mr. 305 is at it again. Latino hip-hop sensation Pitbull was named partner in a venture giving the Miami-based artist a significant stake in The New Miami … Read More

Two Latino students tied for first place at the Second Annual Santillana National Spanish Spelling Bee in Albuquerque, N.M.

Students tie for 1st place at the 2nd National Spanish Spelling Bee

By Monica Olivera

D-E-T-E-R-M-I-N-A-D-O-S. That’s what two students from New Mexico were last Saturday during the Second Annual Santillana National Spanish Spelling Bee in … Read More

A supporter for Sheriff Joe Arpaio outside the courthouse. The controversial Sheriff said remarks about "dirty immigrants" were taken out of context.

Dirty immigrants phrase taken out of context, says Arpaio

By Associated Press

An Arizona sheriff known nationally for his hard-line stance on illegal immigration took the witness stand Tuesday and faced allegations that his trademark … Read More

Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio has a strong base of supporters, which makes it hard for those trying to oust him of his position to get support.

Controversial AZ sheriff Joe Arpaio takes the stand today in court

By Associated Press

An Arizona sheriff known nationally for his hardline stance on illegal immigration is expected to take the witness stand Tuesday and face allegations that his … Read More

A recent poll finds Latinos' support of a presidential candidate is correlated to a candidate's view on immigration.

Poll shows immigration does matter, when it comes to voters

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While the economy and jobs are consistently ranked as the top issues in the minds of Latino voters, a recent Latino Decisions poll, commissioned by the … Read More