Latinx emerged as a response to the gender binary inherent in the Spanish language, which requires gender-specific nouns and pronouns. This practice is deeply ingrained in the language and has long been a source of frustration for non-binary and gender non-conforming people of Hispanic origin. Some argue that Latinx solves this linguistic problem. However, many Latin Americans find the term to be an imposition of non-Hispanic cultural values and a term that fails to respect and celebrate the linguistic and cultural nuances of Hispanic communities.
Tag: Representation
Posted inOpinion
COLUMN: CALÓ NEWS elevates Latino/a/x voices
Latino voices are rarely seen in the opinion pages of mainstream media. For example, only 4% of opeds published by the Los Angeles Times featured Latino writers, according to a 2020-2021 study by the UCLA Latino Politics & Policy Initiative.
Here at CALÓ NEWS we have elevated the voices of Latino/a/x journalists but also of Latino/a/x professors, doctors, activists, community leaders and students.
Posted inEquity
THOMAS A. SAENZ, MALDEF president and general counsel on Latino leadership
Currently, the LA City Council consists of 14 council member: three Blacks, two Asian-Americans, four Whites, one Armenian-American, and four Latinos. District 6 is currently vacant after the resignation of Nury Martinez. Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense Education Fund shares how common it is for Latinos to face under-representation when it comes to positions of leadership in LA.
Posted inOpinion
Wakanda Forever elevates Black and Brown superheroes
Tenoch Huerta Mejía is vocal critic of racism, colorism and supporter of Brown pride, the title of his newly released book, “Orgullo Prieto.”
Posted inmedia
COMMENTARY: Latino/a/x diversity in U.S. media is crucial
Félix Gutiérrez spoke at the book launch for “Reporting on Latino/a/x Communities: A Guide for Journalists.”
Posted inEquity
EDITORIAL: Why Latino media matters
We are announcing the official launch of our website at https://calo.org/
Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: Latino media needs an American Recovery Act
It is time to expand our notion of equity and systems change to fully embrace and support the fundamental role that Latino media plays in our civic and social infrastructure.
Posted inGovernment
CALÓ EDITORIAL: We need more diversity in statewide appointments of power and leadership in California
Researchers at UCLA’s Latino Policy & Politics Institute released a report this month that analyzed appointees across California’s executive branch, including those on the state’s governing boards, commissions and departments. The report found that Latinos make up 18% of appointees from the governor and legislative leaders even though Latinos are 39% of the state population. Whites are over-represented at 36% of the state population but 48% of all appointees.
Posted inJustice
EDITORIAL: CA needs more diversity in statewide appointments of power
Researchers at UCLA’s Latino Policy & Politics Institute released a report this month that analyzed appointees across California’s executive branch, including those on the state’s governing boards, commissions and departments. The report found that Latinos make up 18% of appointees from the governor and legislative leaders even though Latinos are 39% of the state population. Whites are over-represented at 36% of the state population but 48% of all appointees.