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Julián Castro Calls for Donald Trump to be Held Accountable for Capitol Riot

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 11, 2021January 11, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 11, 2021January 11, 202105190

Former Democratic presidential candidate and HUD Secretary Julián Castro is calling for “accountability,” from President Donald Trump after last week’s siege on the U.S. Capitol. “There needs to be accountability for him inciting insurrection,” Julián told Alicia Menendez on MSNBC’s...

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Julián Castro Ends his 2020 Presidential Campaign

Virginia IsaadJanuary 2, 2020July 17, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 2, 2020July 17, 202002764

Julián Castro, the only Latino running for the Democratic nomination for president has officially dropped out of the race for 2020. He announced the end of his presidential campaign this morning on Twitter with a video commemorating his run and...

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Julián Castro’s Presidential Campaign Could Be Over if He Doesn’t Raise $800K

Araceli CruzOctober 22, 2019July 26, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 22, 2019July 26, 202002100

Julián Castro’s presidential campaign could be coming to an end. If he doesn’t raise $800,000 by Oct. 31, he says, “I’ll be forced to leave the race.” The former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and San Antonio...

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John Leguizamo Endorses Julián Castro for President

Virginia IsaadOctober 15, 2019July 26, 2020

by Virginia IsaadOctober 15, 2019July 26, 202003811

Julián Castro is the only Latinx Democratic presidential candidate and now John Leguizamo, actor, playwright, comedian, and creator of Latin History for Morons, has endorsed him. Though he officially endorsed him on Monday, he’s been supporting him for months now....

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Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Brilliantly Portray Julián Castro on SNL

Araceli CruzOctober 14, 2019July 24, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 14, 2019July 24, 202002956

One week after Saturday Night Live disgracefully omitted the inclusion of presidential candidate Julián Castro in a comedy skit, a portrayal of the politician was finally realized. In Saturday’s episode, which featured Stranger Things star David Harbour, the 2020 presidential...

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Immigrants Escorted by Julián Castro Denied Entry to U.S. in Violation Of Due Process

Araceli CruzOctober 8, 2019July 24, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 8, 2019July 24, 202001503

Yesterday, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro walked the path that many migrants have walked before. Castro went to Mexico and met with migrants seeking asylum at a refugee encampment in Matamoros, Mexico in a move of solidarity and in...

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Erica Castro Could Become the First Latina First Lady

Virginia IsaadSeptember 23, 2019July 29, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 23, 2019July 29, 202002438

Erica Castro wants to be known as a Latina working mother because despite having a husband who is running for president, she’s worked hard to achieve her own success. The Mexican-American teacher has dedicated 16 years of her life to...

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Julián Castro Came for Joe Biden In the Third Democratic Debate

Araceli CruzSeptember 13, 2019July 27, 2020

by Araceli CruzSeptember 13, 2019July 27, 202001485

Punches were thrown. Fighting ensued. Blood was left on the stage. Yes, I’m using metaphors, but last night’s Democratic presidential debate in Houston, Texas was more like a boxing match in Vegas. The third debate between Dems took place at...

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Joaquin Castro Wants to Remove ‘Illegal’ and ‘Alien’ From Federal Immigration Law

Virginia IsaadJuly 18, 2019August 3, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJuly 18, 2019August 3, 202002118

Democratic Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro and his twin brother, 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Julián Castro, introduced legislation that would remove derogatory terms used to refer to immigrants from the federal government’s lexicon, Think Progress reports. The Correcting Alienating Names in...

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Julián Castro Is Selling “Adiós Trump” Shirts and We’re Totally Getting One

Araceli CruzJune 28, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 28, 2019August 5, 202003037

When you’re hot, you’re hot – and right now, Julián Castro is burning up. The presidential candidate hit it out of the ballpark on the first night of the Democratic debates and he does not want to lose momentum. While...

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Julián Castro’s Incredible Presidential Debate Made Latinx Proud

Araceli CruzJune 27, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 27, 2019August 5, 202001952

“Adios, Trump.” With that short phrase, Julián Castro is now a household name. Last night at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, ten presidential candidates took the stage for the first Democratic debate and Castro surprised...

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Julián Castro Could Be Our First Latino U.S. President

Araceli CruzJanuary 14, 2019August 17, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 14, 2019August 17, 202002241

After a couple of months of anticipation, Julián Castro has officially announced that he is running for the U.S. presidency in 2020. “When my grandmother got here almost a hundred years ago, I’m sure she never could have imagined that just...