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We are where we ought to be

Dear Reader of this small but important Latino corner, I am very pleased to be able once again to share with you my perceptions, in the face of this wave of changes and out-of-control happenings that is pushing me about and leaves me a little... Continue

Pure politics or purely the hunt?

Friends and readers, here I am once more, sharing my feelings in these turbulent times. Is this the moment to be fearful? Not at all. Even less is it a time to just be waiting for uncomfortable actions to be directed specifically at the Hispanic... Continue

Change ourselves, change the labels

This time, my friends, I come with a topic controversial to some or many: labeling. That is, applying qualifying labels that are incorrect or completely unfounded. I want to be sure that my words are not weak, an inaudible voice of reproach; this is definitely... Continue

Fair wages for all

Your servant Alex Águilar is very pleased to be back again after a few months’ absence. This time I’m addressing a topic which is a bit controversial, the wages paid to the Hispanic people – hard-working, responsible and above all, full of dreams and aspirations.... Continue

Immigrant – what does it mean?

In 2014, Latinos became the largest population group in California. With this column, The Sun continues to provide readers a variety of perspectives from members of this ‘new majority.’ Dear Readers of this immigrant’s column, I want to polish up this very label, which seems... Continue

A drought of leaders

I’ll begin by paying homage to our legendary but never well-studied leader, César Dario Estrada Chávez,  known simply as “César Chávez” (b. Yuma, AZ, 31 March 1927 – d. San Luis, AZ, 23 July 1993).   Leader and activist for the civil rights of farm... Continue

Immigrant dreams

In 2014, Latinos became the largest population group in California. With this initial, we periodically offer Sun readers a variety of perspectives from member of this new “majority.” First of all let me thank you for taking your valuable time to read what I sincerely... Continue