The Omission of History in the Discussion of the Mixed Race Issue Marginalizes Mestizo Americans
Saturday, 17 January 2009 16:17
Hector de Leon
In the midst of the 2008 presidential election an article appeared on the MSNBC homepage titled “Multiracial Americans surge in number, Obama candidacy focuses new attention on their quest for understanding.”
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 February 2009 18:39
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Lessons That Outlive a Professor
Saturday, 17 January 2009 16:03
Hector de Leon
My favorite professor died several years ago. His name was Ross Lence, and he taught political theory at the University of Houston. I did not know him on a personal level, and the likelihood is that because of my less-than-stellar performances in his classes, he did not know who I was.
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 February 2009 18:35
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Understanding Hispanic Electoral Empowerment
Friday, 13 February 2009 20:14
Hector de Leon
Last Updated on Saturday, 14 February 2009 09:51
MINORITY VOTES TELL A STORY FOR HOUSTON AND MAYBE HARRIS COUNTY
Saturday, 22 August 2009 09:49
Hector de Leon
In December of 2007, for the sixth time in the last 10 city of Houston elections an African-American (Jolanda Jones) and a Hispanic (Joe Trevino) faced off for a citywide Houston council or mayoral position.
While this event may seem unremarkable as the local population and political scene have become increasingly diverse, the results of these and other nonpartisan elections in predominantly Hispanic, African-American and Anglo precincts tell a story about voters and their political choices that may predict future city and countywide elections.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 10:32
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