Commission on Hispanic Affairs Public Meeting
Public Meeting in Shelton, Friday, June 27
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Upcoming Events
Political Mobilization and Voting Rights Among Latinos in Washington State
Public Meeting in Toppenish, Wednesday, May 7
Political Mobilization and Voting Rights Among Latinos in Washington State
Public Meeting in Walla Walla, May 1
News
A Call for Action
In the second annual report, Whitman College students say Latinos in the state need more political power. By Maria P. Gonzalez of the Union-Bulletin
Hispanic Participation Studied
SUNNYSIDE - The City Council here voted Monday to form a committee that will examine why so few Hispanics are elected to the council and why so few people overall vote in the city's elections – By Pat Muir, Yakima Herald-Republic (February 13, 2007)
State of State for Washington Latinos Wins Innovation Grant
Whitman College’s State of the State for Washington Latinos project, created by Professor Paul Apostolidis as a politics seminar, has been awarded a Learn & Serve America innovation grant.
Spring 2008: The State of the State for Washington Latinos
Whitman student focus on voting rights and political mobilization in this report. Field research in eastern and central Washington brought students directly into communities where large Latino populations find themselves underrepresented in local political institutions.
Forum puts spotlight on Latino voting
The Union-Bulletin announces the May 1st, community meeting on the Whitman College campus.
Waves of immigrants build community by Terry McConn
The growing number of year-round resident Latinos is relatively new to Walla Walla. A special series from the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin.
