News and Resources

The Politics of Immigration, Labor and Food - Paul Apostolidis

Presentation to Portland CityClub

Whitman College students assess education for Latinos

Erin Snelgrove - Yakima Herald

Organizations

Research & Publications

State of the State Researcher on Portland Radio Show

Estela Vasquez '10 will discuss her research on school civility on Mujeres Bravas, a show on Portland's KBOO FM community radio. Vasquez will be a guest on the show broadcasting Sunday, June 28 at 12:00 pm (June 24, 2009).

State of the State Student to Join Governor's Advisory Board

Estela Vasquez '10 will be serving on the Education Advisory Board of the Governor's Interagency Council on Health Disparities (June 16, 2009).

Report shows state of Latinos

Maria P. Gonzalez from the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin covers a collaboration between Whitman's State of the State for Washington Latinos researchers and local artist Pedro de Valdivia for a presentation and art exhibit on Cinco de Mayo at Walla Walla Community College (May 6, 2009).

State Of The State Of Latinos In Washington

"YAKIMA -- College students are working to improve the political and economic climate for Latinos in Washington state." By David Mance of kapp35 ABC affiliate in Yakima (May 6, 2009).

Research on state Latinos to be presented at YVCC

Yakima Herald reporter Mellisa Sánchez covers the research findings of Whitman students on the State of the State for Washington Latinos in advance of a public presentation at Yakima Valley Community College (May 5, 2009).

Students Present Research to Pasco Hispanic/Latino Legislative Organization

On February 22, 2009, Whitman students met with the Pasco Hispanic/Latino Legislative Organization to share their research on voting rights, political engagement, and legislative action.

Ending Racial Barriers to Local Public Office

In a letter to the editor published in the Tri-City Herald on February 12, 2009, Whitman student Tim Shadix calls for more aggressive voter outreach to Spanish-speaking communities in Pasco to end the trend of zero Latino representation on the city council.

New Research Now In Progress for Fall 2008 Report

Whitman Students embark on a new round of research for the Fall 2008 State of the State for Washington Latinos Report.

Report cites Voter Act violations

Another Whitman College report; another finding that local election systems violate the federal Voting Rights Act by keeping Latinos out of office - By Pat Muir, Yakima Herald-Republic (May 8, 2008).

Students Schooling Community

KIMA-TV in Yakima covers students presenting their research at a public meeting in Toppenish, WA (May 7, 2008).

Forum puts spotlight on Latino voting

The Union-Bulletin announces the May 1st, community meeting on the Whitman College campus (April 30, 2008).

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 (April 28, 2008).

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 (February 23, 2008).

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 (May 1, 2007).

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)

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 (December 5, 2006).

Seattle Community Forum - March 11

A Community Forum with Professor Joaquin Avila, Seattle University Law School, and Whitman College students to discuss new research. Moderated by Dorry Elias-Garcia, Minority Executive Directors Coalition.

Commission on Hispanic Affairs Public Meeting

Public Meeting in Shelton, Friday, June 27

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

KUOW-FM Public Radio - Latinos and the Washington Economy

State of the State for Washington Latinos 2008 featured in public radio discussion on March 11, 2009.

Students Respond to Yakima Herald-Republic Editorial

Responses to criticisms published by the Yakima Herald-Republic on May 18, 2008.

KUOW-FM Weekday

Public radio program features Whitman student Ian Warner

KUOW-FM Public Radio - Latinos and the Washington Economy

State of the State for Washington Latinos 2008 featured in public radio discussion on March 11, 2009.