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Chicago school teachers fear for their students

Maria Trejo, Elev8 director at Ames Middle School in Chicago, says that her school, which was recently in danger of becoming a military school, will not be … Read More

Hundreds of  men in the southern Mexico state of Guerrero have taken up arms to defend their villages against drug gangs, a vigilante movement born of frustration at extortion, killings and kidnappings in a region wracked by violence. (Photo by Dario Lopez-Mills/AP)

In Mexico, self-defense squads battle violence

 The young man at the roadside checkpoint wept softly behind the red bandanna that masked his face. At his side was a relic revolver, and his feet were shod … Read More

This photo made the rounds on Tumblr on Monday showing an offensive Penn State sorority Mexican-themed party. (Tumblr)

Penn State sorority apologizes for having offensive Mexican-themed party

A sorority having a Mexican-themed party seems harmless.  But a Penn State sorority party photo surfaced Monday showing a group of girls wearing sombreros, … Read More

One of the pieces in Gregory Bojorquez' photo collection in Los Angeles.

Chicano photographer captures what he knows and loves on film

It sometimes bothers Gregory Bojorquez when he is categorized as a “gang photographer” in East Los Angeles, Calif., because he says he hasn’t shot gang … Read More

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More kids crossing the border alone

More than 8,000 unaccompanied migrant youths – mostly from Central America -- have been taken into custody this year, double the number taken into custody at … Read More