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Latin Grammys Hide the Big, Uncool Truth

Posted on Sep 16, 2002, Source: Pacific News Service

When the third annual Latin Grammys are broadcast Wednesday, America will get what it expects -- superstars like Marc Anthony and Gloria Estefan. Absent will be the regional Mexican music that made up nearly half of all Latin record sales in the U.S. last year.

Chicano Activists Risk Hijacking Cesar Chavez Legacy

Posted on Mar 28, 2002, Source: Pacific News Service

Labor leader Cesar Chavez inspired low-paid agricultural workers from California to Florida. But as California observes Cesar Chavez Day this weekend, his memory is in danger of being narrowed by Chicano activists.

Licenses for Illegals

Posted on Mar 13, 2002, Source: Pacific News Service

After calling the cops on an illegal immigrant who ran into his car -- which probably resulted in the man's deportation -- the author reflects on the difference a driver's license made for his undocumented father.
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