Russell Contreras

  • Since Oprah Winfrey announced ‘American Dirt’ as a Book Club pick, the novel has become the focus of debate on who gets to tell the stories of Latino people.Retail

    Latino writers push back against Oprah’s Book Club pick, ‘American Dirt’

    By Russell Contreras and The Associated Press
  • Sylvester Turner, Houston’s second black mayor, won the plurality of votes in Tuesday’s elections and appears to be heading into a runoff against Republican Tony Buzbee, who’s raised money for President Donald Trump.Politics

    Electing a ‘Bench’ of Diverse Local Officials for Future Higher Offices

    By Russell Contreras and The Associated Press
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    Donald Trump Is Not the First U.S. President to Be Called Racist

    By Russell Contreras and The Associated Press