Page 2 · Every Sunday
Page 2 is where our community talks back. Each week we put a question on the table, our language, our history, our familias, the things nobody taught us in school, and print what la gente answered. We are not here to report on crime. We are here to name the problem and stay focused on the solution.
By Yvette Tello
Publisher & Editora of La Prensa Texas, every Sunday she puts the question on the table and our community answers it on page 2.
Let's Talk About It
The lack of diversity in education has serious effects on kids, especially people of color. Many Hispanic children grow up feeling ashamed of their heritage, often refusing to speak Spanish because they’ve been taught it’s…
By Yvette Tello · Sep 16, 2026 · 8 community replies
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I had a teacher growing up who clearly favored the white kids in class. I noticed who got called on, who got praised for the same work I was doing. I didn’t know what was going on or what to call it but it did not feel good.…
By Yvette Tello · Sep 16, 2026 · 28 community replies
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Despite my concerns, he chose to continue his friendship with this individual, who is notorious for over-promising and under-delivering. Unfortunately, he recently found out the hard way during a big event, and it left him…
By Yvette Tello · Aug 21, 2026 · 25 community replies
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Let’s talk about colorism. Colorism is the idea that people can be treated differently based on the shade of their skin, even within the same family, culture, or racial group. We have heard phrases about staying out of the sun…
By Yvette Tello · Aug 20, 2026 · 11 community replies
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Were you ever taught about La Matanza, the lynching of Mexicans and Tejanos, segregated schools, “Whites Only” public facilities, or the role the Texas Rangers played in violence against Mexican American communities? Or did you…
By Yvette Tello · Aug 6, 2026 · 25 community replies
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Too often, undocumented immigrants are called “illegal,” as though a person’s entire identity can be reduced to an immigration status. But lacking lawful immigration status is not automatically a crime. Someone may become…
By Yvette Tello · Jul 22, 2026 · 24 community replies
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo should still be alive. On July 7, 2026, the Houston father of three was driving a work crew when an ICE officer shot and killed him. Federal officials later acknowledged that Lorenzo was not the person…
By Yvette Tello · Jul 16, 2026 · 16 community replies
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Long before hospitals and pharmacies, our communities had curanderas women healers who understood that the body, spirit, and emotions are deeply connected. Through herbs, prayer, copal, eggs, and limpias, they helped people…
By Yvette Tello · Jul 1, 2026 · 8 community replies
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When we remember, we reclaim our power. When we know our roots, we know the truth. When we become aware, we protect ourselves. Before Texas was Texas, this land was Indigenous land. Before it became part of the United States, it…
By Yvette Tello · Jun 25, 2026 · 9 community replies
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Romana Acosta Bañuelos was deported as a child during the Great Depression, when the United States forced many families of Mexican descent out of the country, including people who were American citizens. She returned to the…
By Yvette Tello · Jun 18, 2026 · 15 community replies
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In 1954, the United States launched one of the most painful and shameful deportation campaigns in American history. It was called Operation Wetback, a name that alone shows the disrespect and racism Mexican people faced at the…
By Yvette Tello · Jun 18, 2026 · 11 community replies
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Today I read about Cecilia Vega, the first Latina correspondent for 60 Minutes, reportedly being let go alongside several of her CBS colleagues. Her statement stopped me in my tracks. Not because people do not lose jobs every…
By Yvette Tello · Jun 3, 2026 · 30 community replies
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Sergeant Billy Walks About exemplifies the extraordinary bravery of Native American warriors who have fought valiantly in every major American conflict. Their courage and sacrifice often remain unrecognized compared to their…
By Yvette Tello · May 28, 2026 · 15 community replies
We The Women
These last few weeks, I have witnessed some pretty disappointing behavior among grown women, exclusion, competition, gossip, gatekeeping, and silent hostility. What is even more concerning is how normalized and socially…
By Yvette Tello · May 12, 2026 · 12 community replies
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In Texas, having a felony on your record can feel like wearing a permanent label, one that follows you everywhere you go. For many, it doesn’t matter how much time has passed, how much you’ve changed, or how hard you’re trying to…
By Yvette Tello · Apr 30, 2026 · 17 community replies
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Autism is more than a word we hear during awareness months, it’s a reality for millions of families every single day. It shows up in different ways, in different people, and no two individuals on the autism spectrum are the same.…
By Yvette Tello · Apr 23, 2026 · 18 community replies
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Nearly 8,000 student-caused injuries reported by Bexar County educators, and many say that number is just the tip of the iceberg. Teachers are now speaking out, saying getting hurt is becoming “part of the job.” Let that sink in.…
By Yvette Tello · Apr 16, 2026 · 23 community replies
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The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that anyone born in the United States is a citizen, regardless of their parents' nationality. It’s a principle that has shaped generations of families and helped define what…
By Yvette Tello · Apr 9, 2026 · 17 community replies
Mujeres of 2026
When a children’s educator speaks… people listen. That’s exactly what happened when Ms. Rachel, someone millions of families trust, someone children recognize as a safe and familiar voice, used her platform to shine a light on…
By Yvette Tello · Mar 27, 2026 · 29 community replies
We The Women
Women have come a long way in the United States since they won the right to vote in 1920. Today, women work, run businesses, lead organizations, and hold public office. But even with all that progress, equality is still not where…
By La Prensa Texas staff · Mar 12, 2026 · 10 community replies
Erased History
In 1973, in Texas, many children were still being punished for speaking Spanish in school.Let that sit with you. We’re not talking about the 1800s.We’re not talking about some distant era. We’re talking about our parents. Our…
By Yvette Tello · Feb 20, 2026 · 23 community replies
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I recently came across an article about people planning to avoid certain family members this year because of political disagreements. Many are dreading conversations about ICE raids,…
By Yvette Tello · Nov 25, 2025 · 13 community replies
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Immigration has always been one of the most heated issues in our country, and here in Texas, we live it more closely than most. But if you listen carefully, the way political leaders talk about immigration today is very…
By Yvette Tello · Nov 20, 2025 · 11 community replies
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While the federal government is shut down, over 42 million people who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to feed themselves and their families are facing the possibility of losing their benefits in…
By Yvette Tello · Oct 30, 2025 · 10 community replies
