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Finding her authentic voice
October 9, 2013Several stories reflect te author's gnawing awareness of severe class and ethnic disparities in her adopted land.
Read moreVietnamese leader Vo Nguyen Giap dies at 102
October 7, 2013He passed away from old age on Friday October 4 at Military Hospital 108, where he had been living for several years.
Read moreToday in Latino history: Mexico becomes a republic
October 4, 2013On Oct. 4, 1824, three years after winning independence from Spain and battling the remnants of monarchy, the Mexican people established a republic.
Read moreToday in Latino history: First Latino to appear in World Series
October 3, 2013Luque played in both all white, Negro League, and integrated teams in the U.S. and Cuba.
Read moreToday in labor history: Nat Turner is born
October 2, 2013Turner often conducted Baptist services, preaching the Bible to his fellow slaves, who dubbed him "The Prophet."
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