Are people who speak Spanglish just lazy?
real talk
fri 11/20/2009
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Many Latinos in the U.S. speak with a mix of both English and Spanish. Some fluent Spanish speakers believe it's disrespectful to not speak Spanish correctly.
Are people who speak Spanglish just lazy?
Are there too many undocumented workers from México in the U.S.?
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tue 11/17/2009
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There are over 12 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S., the majority from México. Currently, there are 16 million people looking for work in the U.S.
Are there too many undocumented workers from México in the U.S.?
Are some Dominicans ashamed of their African roots?
real talk
wed 11/11/2009
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Dominican baseball player Sammy Sosa is sparking controversy after showing up to the Latin Grammys with what appears to be bleached skin. (Sosa says it's the side-effect of a "skin-softening" product.) Some Dominicans argue the problem is internal racism and point to hair straightening as another symptom.
Are some Dominicans ashamed of their African roots?
Are older men who go out with younger women just immature?
real talk
wed 11/4/2009
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At 39, Jay-Z is 12 years older than Beyonce. Fifty-eight-year-old Joan Sebastian is engaged to an 18-year-old. Michael Douglas married Catherine Zeta-Jones when he was 56 and she was 31.
Are older men who go out with younger women just immature?
Are Latinos selling out by giving their kids American names?
real talk
thu 10/29/2009
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Emilio and Gloria Estefan named their daughter Emily. Wisin of Wisin y Yandel named his son Dylan.
Are Latinos selling out if they give their kids American names?

