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English Only Please at Graduations

16:15 H — Maegan la Mala

Imagine your parents are immigrants to the United States (not a stretch for many of us). Through their sacrifices (and some of your own, no doubt), you graduate high school at the top of your class. At graduation during your... Read more »

Topics: Language

Summer Monday Musica : Maria Volonte Celebrates Argentina's Independence Day

14:15 H — Maegan la Mala

Direct from Argentina, Maria Volonté, Latin Grammy-nominated singer, and winner of the Gardel Prize (Argentina’s Grammy award) celebrates Argentine Independence Day by introducing her CD, “Sudestada”, to New York City tonight at the Americas Society and Wednesday July 9th at... Read more »

Topics: Events - History - Music - New York City

What is So Scary About the Undocumented Going to College?

12:15 H — Maegan la Mala

Of all the fears people have and create around undocumented immigrants, I just don't get the fear and opposition of immigrants, regardless of their status, getting a higher education. In reaction to an article in USA Today titled Well, I... Read more »

Topics: Education - Immigration

Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain Claims Life

10:15 H — Maegan la Mala

I don't get the Running of the Bulls, an extreme annual sport in Pamplona, Spain that involves thousands running away from charging bulls let loose on the street. Maybe it's revenge for all those bulls killed in bullfights (which I... Read more »

Topics: Spain - Sports

While I was Camping and You Were Watching Fireworks: Jesse Helms Died, Nadal Wins Wimbledon

08:15 H — Maegan la Mala

I need a vacation from my vacation, but la Mala is back and as she was roasting marshmallows controversial political figure Jesse Helms died and Rafael Nadal won Wimbledon. Former North Carolina Republican Senator Jesse Helms died on July 4th,... Read more »

Topics: Politics - Sports