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The Astros’ Boricua Players Are Still Dealing With the Aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Maria

Jonathan Candelaria — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 19:44:46 +0000

As hurricanes brought disaster to parts of North America and the Caribbean over the last few months, many athletes have had to deal with the impact of these storms on their cities. For the five Puerto Rican members of the Houston Astros, the impact has come twice over, from both Hurricane Harvey hitting Houston in

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Texas’ Undocumented Community Is Afraid to Seek Help in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

Adriana Cataño — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:28:25 +0000

For Texas’ estimated 1,650,000 undocumented immigrants, these are trying times. Between the Trump Administration’s hardline stance on immigration and the policies that have made more immigrants a priority for deportation, and the state’s commitment to enacting Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) – a bill a judge recently halted, which is meant to squash sanctuary cities

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By Ending DACA, Trump Demonizes Recipients Like the Tejanos Who Risked Their Lives During Harvey

Remezcla Estaff — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:57:21 +0000

Undocumented immigrants will play an instrumental role in the rebuilding of Houston and other areas that Hurricane Harvey ravaged. Already, undocumented immigrants have risked their lives to save their friends, neighbors, and even complete strangers. As the Trump Administration announced its decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program – which has

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Dance and Donate to a Good Cause at APOCALIPSIS’ Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser Tonight

Caitlin Donohue — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 18:02:06 +0000

Efforts to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas’ Gulf region are going strong. If you’re in New York and looking for a way to do your part, Brooklyn-based label APOCALIPSIS has organized a function dedicated to raising funds for victims. The event’s massive lineup features Zuzuka Poderosa, moombathon pioneer Dave Nada, vogue artist Skyshaker, and Uproot

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Even After Texas Accepts Mexico’s Hurricane Harvey Aid, Trump Has Yet to Acknowledge Offer

Adriana Cataño — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:35:02 +0000

On Saturday, as many Texans woke up to learn of the extent of damage and devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, President Donald Trump tweeted about the wall and Mexico. “With Mexico being one of the highest crime Nations in the world, we must have THE WALL,” he wrote. “Mexico will pay for it through reimbursement/other.” A few

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Trapped by Flooding Inside a Bakery, These Heroes Made Pan Dulce for Hurricane Harvey Victims

Yara Simón — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:46:34 +0000

As the devastating rain and flooding brought on by Hurricane Harvey have stranded people and put many in life-threatening situations, some Houstonians have stepped up to save the lives of their friends, neighbors, and even strangers. After a group of bakers realized they were trapped inside El Bolillo Bakery’s Wayside Drive location (which didn’t experience

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This 60-Year-Old Latina Walking to Work in Waist-Deep Water Lays Bare Immigrant Reality

Remezcla Estaff — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 19:40:26 +0000

Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas’ Gulf Coast on Friday night, but the city will continue experiencing heavy rains for the rest of the week. Already, the effects have been devastating. With some streets resembling rivers, good samaritans have stepped up to help first responders’ efforts and to save their neighbors. In the midst of

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This Is the Infuriating Reason Trump Interrupted Hurricane Coverage With News of Arpaio Pardon

Yara Simón — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:47:18 +0000

As millions of Texans braced themselves for Hurricane Harvey, President Donald Trump announced he had pardoned former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who a judge recently found guilty for his failure to follow a 2011 judge’s order to put an end to the racial profiling of Latinos. On Monday, Trump explained the reasoning behind his choice.

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Here Are 6 Organizations Helping Hurricane Harvey Victims That Need Your Donations

Remezcla Estaff — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:48:21 +0000

Over the weekend, Hurricane Harvey hit Texas’ Gulf Coast, bringing as much as a two feet in rain in some places and devastating flooding to some of the state’s most populous cities. The death toll now stands at about eight, and rescue efforts are currently underway, with volunteer rescue workers lending a hand as first

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As Relief Efforts in Texas Struggle to Keep Up, These Heroic Tejano Volunteers Are Saving Lives

Remezcla Estaff — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:24:33 +0000

With rescue efforts currently underway in Houston and other cities hit by Hurricane Harvey, people around the country are contributing in a multitude of ways. Some have compiled lists of organization helping with recovery efforts. Others are tweeting or retweeting the addresses of people who are in need of rescuing. And still others are taking

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