About two-thirds of people born in the United States live in their own homes. Immigrants also have a strong record of homeownership: About half of the 42.3 million foreign-born people in our nation live in their own homes.
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Posted inLast Take, Politics & Society
Why more data is needed when reporting on Latinos in the criminal justice system
Latino men born in 2001 have a 1-in-6 chance of ending up in prison, compared to a 1-in-17 chance for non-Latino white men.
Posted inIdeas, Politics & Society
Photographer exposes the oversimplified U.S.-Mexico border
In his photography, David Taylor shies away from stereotypes.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Why telenovelas are a powerful—and problematic—part of Latino culture
Like soap operas in the United States, telenovelas began on the radio, with 30-minute daytime segments geared toward housewives in Latin America.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
For Latino parents, choosing a quince (or not) is not an easy decision.
Given the religious and cultural significance of the quinceañera, why did I chose not to celebrate one for my own daughter?
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Infographic: A Latino future for the church and society
Within the U.S. Catholic Church, Latinos are on the path to becoming the new majority. But with a diversity of national origins, the Latino community cannot be limited to one voice.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The trouble with being the ‘only Latino in the room’
A lack of diversity on cable news means that white men get to disagree with each other, but Latinos are mistakenly thought to have one viewpoint.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
How does your parish reach out to Hispanics in your community?
Readers whose parishes already engaged in outreach to Hispanics gave ideas for how to welcome this community better.
Posted inOf Many Things, Politics & Society
“America” is not a synonym for the United States
From its founding, the name of this review has signified a social and political reality that transcends the borders of the United States.
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
What life is like on the U.S.-Mexico border
Away from the rhetoric in Washington, communities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border are welcoming the stranger and overcoming physical barriers.