Recent Writings by Kenneth Burt
WILL LATINOS EMBRACE OBAMA OR McCAIN?
In the annals of Latino history, this is the first election in which the Latino vote proved decisive in the primaries of both political parties.

YIDDISH LOS ANGELES AND THE BIRTH OF LATINO POLITICS: THE POLYGLOT FERMENT OF BOYLE HEIGHTS The mention of Boyle Heights within certain Jewish circles conjures up images of Los Angeles’ lost immigrant experience...

Recent Articles quoting Kenneth or his work
MINORITIES' INFLUENCE GROWS IN LEGISLATURE Karen Bass is part of a growing crowd - the African-Americans, Latinos and Asian-Americans who have gained influence in the state Legislature San Jose Mercury News 5/27/08

HOW LATINOS MATTER IN THE ELECTION... for most Latinos — no matter how engaging — politics is a part of life and not the purpose of life. Kenneth C. Burt’s ...understanding how Latinos came to find a role they could play in politics. Hispanic Link Weekly Report 5/26/08