A child of immigrant parents speaks out
My family immigrated to the United States on December 18, 1998 after years of socioeconomic hardships. In Dallas, my father found employment in a moving company, often working over 16 hours every day of the week while my sister and I attended school and our mother helped the family get settled. More »
Voting rights battles emerge in the South
Raymond Rutherford has voted for decades. But this year, he doesn't know if he'll be able to cast a ballot. The Sumter, S.C., resident, 59, has never had a government-issued photo ID because a midwife's error listed him as Ramon Croskey on his birth certificate. More »
Henry Cisneros: 'Life Long Homes' a priority
What will it take for Americans to age successfully in one place rather than bounce from a home to assisted living or to a nursing home? This question has immediate importance for policymakers and families, as an estimated 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. More »
Houston burns bright in 'Sparkle' remake
"Sparkle," the primarily black produced, written, acted and directed remake of a 1976 original, represents an entertainment crossroads. It's a passage from one era to another that signifies reaching for the stars and falling back to earth chastened, stronger and definitely grittier. More »
