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Author Archives: Pilar Marrero

Pilar Marrero is a journalist and author with long experience in covering social and political issues of the Latino community in the United States. Marrero is the author of the books "Killing the American Dream" and "El Despertar del Sueño Americano."

Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Immigration, State Politics

‘Latinos are late deciders’ – anti-recall activist campaigns focus on increasing Latino turnout before Tuesday

Avatar photoby Pilar MarreroSeptember 13, 2021

As of last week, only 20% of Latino registered voters in California had returned their ballot for the Sept. 14 recall election

Posted inHealth, Immigration

Civil rights leaders encourage diverse California communities to ‘sanitize and self-respond’

Avatar photoby Pilar MarreroMarch 31, 2020
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Immigration

U.S. Census questions about origin and race may trip up Latinos

Avatar photoby Pilar MarreroMarch 10, 2020
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  • Local students sought for Radiation Oncology Internship at LAC+USCMarch 27, 2023
  • Immigrant work ethic inspires Ear Ringers’ steady climbMarch 26, 2023
  • Martha Ambriz: dance as a tool to improve Boyle HeightsMarch 24, 2023
  • LAUSD, SEIU reach tentative deal following three-day strikeMarch 24, 2023

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