Negative Rhetoric by Presidential Candidates Motivates Hate Crimes – The negative rhetoric by presidential candidates like Republican Donald Trump against minority groups like Latinos and Muslims, is instigating violence, according to an organization that watches hate groups in the United States. At the same time, between 2014 and 2015, there has been an increase in the number of these groups in the country. Valeria Fernández has this story, which is part of our series, “Hablando de la Raza”.
For Diabetics, Health Insurance Even More Crucial – For those who suffer from chronic diseases like diabetes, having health insurance is crucial for treatment and improving quality of life. Araceli Martínez takes us to a community clinic in Los Angeles where staff is trying to increase the number of diabetics with health insurance, and help them obtain regular care.
Goodbye, Miss Alma Garza – Days ago, the veteran voice of Radio Bilingüe and well-known figure of Tejano music, Alma Garza, died in Fresno, California. For more than thirty years, she hosted the popular program La Onda Texana. Alma, who came to California when she was 13, from the Rio Grande Valley, died on March 9th, at 68 years old. With her warm voice and unique laugh, and her deep knowledge of Tejano music, Miss Alma brought joy to the hearts of Tejano music lovers all over the country, and she had fans among the conjunto greats. To say goodbye to our great compañera and radio host, we have prepared this collage of her music and her voice, including comments made on the program Línea Abierta.
