Hispanic Heritage Month

Teaching about the right now and not just the history of Hispanic contributions to the country is one of the most powerful ways to get our kids excited about what they are learning. In this episode of the #thinkLawTop3 critical thinking expert, Colin Seale, offers 3 very powerful reasons why ALL educators must prioritize #HispanicHeritageMonth.
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It is no accident that so many business, civic, and political leaders are attorneys by trade. In this series, we will highlight dynamic leaders who 
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The idea of cultural appropriation is a hot topic of debate. From the United Nations to the runaways in New York- everyone is asking the 
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In the year 1968 Chicano/ students in East L.a. were facing an educational crisis.  The dropout rate?  Almost 60 percent. Only four out of every 
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In 1951, Pete Hernandez shot and killed Joe Espinoza after getting into an argument at a bar.  When it came time for Pete’s jury and 
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Sylvia Mendez was just 8 years old when her aunt took her to enroll at 17th Street Elementary.  The Mendez family was told that Sylvia 
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Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. From landmark Civil Rights cases to the current debate over immigration policy and reform, 
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