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Yes, Latinos Were at the March on Washington in 1963

At least two photographs in the Bridgeman Art Library in New York depict Latino presence at the 1963 march. In one photo, photographer Nat Herz captured images of marchers holding aloft Puerto Rican flags as they walked down Constitution Avenue. A second photo shows a man holding aloft a handwritten cardboard sign that said “Mexico Agrees.”

Singer Joan Baez, whose father was originally from Mexico, was joined by Bob Dylan and Len Chandler in performing at the 1963 march.

Arizona's First Poet Laureate is a Son of the Border

Renowned poet and professor Alberto Rios has recently been selected by Governor Jan Brewer and Arizona’s Commission on the Arts as the state’s first poet laureate.

“It’s been a wild ride so far,” says Rios about his life, ever since he got a call from the Governor’s office last week informing him of his new appointment. “It was a special feeling…I grew up in Arizona — on the border — so to be a kid from Nogales, in a state that has so many issues regarding language, and so many things — it’s a pretty good story.”

Meet the Latina Behind the Chicago White Sox Baseball Players

Grace Guerrero Zwit knows what it is to learn on the job. She never graduated college, but now she's in the big leagues as the senior director of minor league operations for the Chicago White Sox.

MTV VMAs 2013: Selena Gomez, Bruno Mars Among Night’s Winners

Selena Gomez won an award at last night's Video Music Awards- and she didn't have to twerk for it! Selena Gomez won “Best Pop Video” for her Bollywood-inspired single “Come & Get It.” The moon man was Gomez’s first, which she acknowledged with her statue in hand. Despite losing to Gomez in the “Best Video” category, Mars carried his own during the show, taking to the stage in a truly spectacular artistic, jazz horn-driven performance of his new single “Gorilla.”

New ICE Policy Limits Separation of Parents and Children

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a new directive on immigration aimed at safeguarding parents and ensuring that they are not separated from their children. What do you think of the new policy?

Yes, This Diver Is Taking The Plunge In Front Of The Statue Of Liberty

Orlando Duque used to dive in national swimming pool competitions in his native Colombia since he was 10, but since then, he’s raised the bar higher…much higher.

For the past 18 years, he’s been diving from the world’s most dangerous cliffs. This week, in order to prepare for the upcoming Boston round of Red Bull’s global cliff diving competition, Duque leapt from a helicopter hovering 75 feet high, diving into the New York Harbor, with the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop, at over 50 mph.

Zoe Saldana To Develop Films for Hispanic Audience

Zoe Saldana’s newest role is behind the camera as she partners with Lionsgate to create new television and film projects. Saldana – whose on-screen performances include roles in “Star Trek” and “Avatar” – has signed a deal with Lionsgate, that will allow her production company to offer the major film studio a “first look” to develop TV and movie projects aimed at Hispanic audiences, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

Opinion: Senator Cruz and Dreamers Have A Lot in Common

Ted Cruz and Dreamers have a lot in common, writes NBCLatino contributor Stephen Nuno:

"It turns out that even a Harvard Law grad can be confused by his own citizenship status. In a teachable moment, Senator Cruz tried to settle the debate over his eligibility to run for President by presenting a copy of his birth certificate to the press and discovered that he is a Canadian citizen.

This is not unlike other immigrants in the United States who were brought to this country as children and were raised to love this country. These immigrants we now call “Dreamers” are often just as surprised to discover that the legal reality of their identity doesn’t match up with how they were raised."

Latina Leaders: Breaking the Glass Ceiling with a Golf Ball

Did you know bosses who don’t play golf are paid 17% less than those who do? Azucena Maldonado founded the Latina Golfers Association to teach women how to not be intimidated by the golf course- and even use it as a business tool.

“Successful people more often than not play golf,” says Maldonado. “So if you want to be noticed by your CEO, more than likely they play golf, and if you play golf, they’ll connect with you.”

Demi Lovato to Guest Star on New Season of “Glee”

Demi Lovato’s outstanding voice and pop star appeal have made “X Factor” audiences wanting more and it looks like their wish will come true with the news that she’s headed for a guest arc on the fifth season of “Glee.”

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Opinion: Holder’s Drug Reforms are a Smart, Welcome Move

NBCLatino contributor Raul Reyes argues that Eric Holder's drug reforms are good news for Latinos, who have been disproportionately affected by mandatory minimum sentencing laws.

"Holder noted that these laws “have had a destabilizing effect on particular communities, largely poor and of color.” This is sad but true. A report by the U.S. Sentencing Commission to Congress found that in 2010, Hispanics accounted for 31.8 percent of those sentenced under federal mandatory minimum laws. 38.5 percent were African-Americans. Given that Hispanics and African-Americans account for roughly 16 percent and 13 percent of the population, respectively, it is clear that these laws are unfairly impacting minority communities," he writes.

Opinion: I’m Not Uppity, I’m Ambitious About my Education

NBCLatino intern Kelly Carrion writes about her experience going from public to private school in order to try and get a better education and the judgment she faced from her friends:

"I was known as the “white girl” in my group of friends at home because I started speaking differently and dressing differently. However, all these changes were part of my experience and my growth. I didn’t leave behind my culture and who I was. I was very orgullosa of being of Hispanic background and of growing up in Newark."

California Boy Inspires Entrepreneurs Around the World with Cardboard Arcade

More than one year ago, 11-year-old Caine Monroy built a cardboard arcade inside his dad’s auto parts store. Caine had yet to have a single customer, until a filmmaker shared his story with the world. Now, he's raised $200,000 for college and inspired entrepreneurs worldwide.

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Dominican Actress Dascha Polanco Talks Netflix Series “Orange is the New Black”

It’s no easy task to make life in a women’s prison seem relatable, but Dominican actress Dascha Polanco says her breakout role in original Netflix series “Orange is the New Black” fulfills her goal of creating groundbreaking entertainment.

Transgender Equality Moves Forward on Both Coasts

While the gay rights movement has fought down the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8, activist groups have focused primarily on self-identifying homosexuals and not gender-queer people. Now, with the passage of Assembly Bill 1266 in California and gender neutral housing at Boston University, transgender rights and activists are gaining momentum in a push towards equality and inclusion.

First Openly-Gay Boxer Orlando Cruz Getting Married to Partner

Orlando Cruz’ nickname may be “The Phenomenon” in the boxing world, but he’s about to have a completely different title: husband. The Puerto Rican, first openly-gay boxer is now engaged to his boyfriend José Manuel. Cruz didn’t get down on one knee, but instead proposed to his future husband in a unique way; he posted a video of his proposal on Facebook.

In Year Since Deferred Action, More Than 400,000 Dreamers Get Reprieve

According to a Brookings Institution study released Wednesday, more than 557,400 Dreamers applied for deportation relief as of June 2013. Approximately 74 percent – more than 400,000 – of those applications were accepted, with additional cases pending review. Just one percent of applications have been denied.

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