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President Obama met with DREAMers and mixed status families who told the President why current immigration system doesn't work

Mixed-status families, DREAMers tell Obama their personal immigration stories

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Melissa McGuire-Maniau, a U.S. citizen since she was born in Puerto Rico, might seem like an unlikely member of a group of 7 people invited to speak to … Read More

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A father hugs his 5-year-old daughter for the first time in border gate visit

By Brandi Powell, KNSD San Diego, California

For the first time, families hugged one another across the U.S.-Mexico border. It happened at a place called Friendship Park during the bi-national children's … Read More

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8-year-old fights for immigration reform to be reunited with parents

By Damian Trujillo, KNTV San Jose, California

Eight-year-old Crystal Destiny says she hasn't been with her parents since they were deported when she was an infant. She herself is an American citizen and … Read More

This is the "Book Fiesta" by Pat Mora.

Celebrating Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros

By Monica Olivera

Next week, on April 30th, many families, schools, libraries and cultural centers across the country will be celebrating Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros. … Read More

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Sister of Newtown victim calls gun amendment defeat ‘heartbreaking’

By The Daily Rundown, MSNBC

Carlee Soto, the sister of slain Newtown teacher Victoria Soto, shares her reaction to the defeated amendment and vows "to keep fighting until change is made." … Read More

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Bracing for the future: Autistic young adults in Latino Communities

By Norma Rubio, NBCNews

It's Autism Awareness Month in our country, and there's no doubt that more people in America know about this developmental disability than they did two decades … Read More

Immigration reform advocates participate in a 'Time is Now' rally for immigration reform on April 6, 2013 in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Opinion: Family unity must remain the cornerstone of our immigration system

By Raul A. Reyes

This week, the Senate “Gang of 8” may unveil their proposal for comprehensive reform.  Immigrant advocates are concerned, however, that it will include … Read More

Books can transform families and help build better relations.

Opinion: Prescribing love of reading to young families should be mandatory

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- A few weeks ago, I approached an apocalyptic-sounding essay in The New York Times titled "The Country That Stopped Reading." Finally, I thought, … Read More

Keeping children with their families should be a priority regardless of immigration status, says Congresswoman Karen Bass.

Opinion: Immigration reform must keep families together, protect children

By Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA)

A core principle of immigration reform must be a focus on protecting children of undocumented immigrants, who through no fault of their own can end up being … Read More

Filling out out the FAFSA of federal financial aid form is a reality check on the costs of college.

Opinion: Freak out over FAFSA, college costs

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- February was Freak Out Month, errr, I mean, FAFSA Month. But, hey, same thing. And March is hardly better. If the mere mention of FAFSA -- the … Read More