If confirmed, Perez would become the first American of Dominican descent to serve in a Cabinet position.read more

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of Juan Bosch, the Dominican Republic’s first democratically elected president.read more

As a teacher at a community college, I welcome the transformation in higher education that online technology brings.read more

Sept. 8 is International Literacy Day, and we should focus our attention on what we need to do, here at home, to educate our friends and neighbors.read more

Ever since the latest census confirmed that Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the country, I’ve been thinking about Spiderman’s motto: “With great power comes great responsibility.”read more

Because of redistricting and population trends, some African-American politicians may lose their seats to Latino challengers this year. This could lead to increased friction between the groups, so positive leadership will be necessary to limit this risk.read more

Tuesday, April 17, is Equal Pay Day. This date represents how far into 2012 women must work to earn what men earned in 2011.read more

This Saturday, March 10, is National Passport Day.read more

It is one of the most vital countries in Africa. And for economic and strategic reasons, Washington should use its influence accordingly.read more

December 1st is World AIDS Day, and here in the United States we must draw attention to the need to combat AIDS in the African American community.read more

Student loans now total $833 billion, surpassing credit card debt for the first time in history. The average student owes $24,000 and about 14 percent of students default within three years of graduating, according to the Project on Student Debt.read more

Aug. 1st marks the 65th anniversary of the Fulbright Program — an endeavor that has sent more than 116,000 American scholars abroad and welcomed more than 192,000 from other shores. I am lucky enough to be among them.read more

Keeping our children safe is the top priority for all parents, and it takes on more urgency during summertime.read more

I admire the way the Japanese people are dealing with their unfathomable disasters. Their grace, dignity and discipline serve as examples to us all.read more

Car crashes are the number-one killer of teens in our country. Three thousand young lives are lost every year to careless driving, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).read more