Hispanic Issues and Programs

Named the #1 new Latino author watch in 2010 by LatinoStores.com, Carolina De Robertis is the author of the critically acclaimed, best-selling novel "The Invisible Mountain," which has been published in sixteen countries and twelve languages. It was named one of the Best Books of the Year by the San Francisco Chronicle and O, The Oprah Magazine.

Hector Cantu

Hector Cantú created his first newspaper cartoon when he was twelve. Now he is the writer and co-creator of the successful syndicated comic strip Baldo. Through sophisticated, gentle humor, he seeks to bring a different perspective to daily comic pages, giving a peek into the daily lives of a Latino family. Canto speaks frequently on Latino images in pop culture, and reaching out to Latino youth.

Andres Oppenheimer

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who covers Latin American affairs. His insights and ability to gain access to the luminaries who rule offers a unique perspective on political concerns, history, and the future. His books include "Castro's Final Hour" and "Bordering on Chaos."

Enrique Morones

In the debate about immigration, we often forget the human side of the story. Enrique Morones is determined to help us remember. The founder of Border Angels, a humanitarian organization which provides support and relief to migrant workers on the US-Mexican border, he wants Americans to know the truth about the people behind the immigration policy debates, both migrants and the vigilante Minutemen.

Richard Rodriguez

Essayist Richard Rodriguez discusses how America - and every American - is shaped by the continual interaction of cultures, blurring boundaries between "black" and "white," Hispanic and Anglo. He is the author of the critically acclaimed books "Hunger of Memory," "Days of Obligation: An Argument With My Mexican Father" and "Brown: The Last Discovery of America."

Immigration Debate

How should America deal with the millions of undocumented immigrants living and working among us? Dan Stein, President of the Federation for American Immigration Reform, makes the case that restricting immigration is a matter of national security and economic stability. Human rights activist Enrique Morones, founder of the humanitarian organization Border Angels, reminds us that behind the discussions of policies and national borders are the lives of real people.