Despite the pandemic, Latinos drove growth in the homeownership sector for the sixth consecutive year. Next week, NAHREP releases its 11th annual State of Hispanic Homeownership Report, and without giving too much away, the report is a blockbuster. The youth, work ethic, and vitality of the Latino market is burning up the market, and some believe this is only the beginning. Last month, the Urban Institute and Washington DC think tank put out a report that says that Latinos will account for more than 70% of homeownership growth in America over the next twenty years. Yes, you read that correctly…70%! Population growth, household formations, and age are the largest factors, but Latinos have also shown they are willing to migrate to wherever the jobs and affordable housing exist most. Markets like Texas, Minnesota, and North Carolina are seeing some of the largest surges in Latino homeownership. The Urban Institute also predicts that homeownership rates for every other demographic will actually go down over the next twenty years. It makes you wonder what the U.S. economy would look like without Latinos.
Excuse me while I rant, but I’d love to have five minutes with anti-immigrant, anti-Latino fools like Tom Cotton, Tucker Carlson, and Ann Coulter so I could tell them to their faces that they should be on their knees thanking Latinos for what they are giving this country. During the pandemic, while those idiots sat in their ivory towers, millions of Latino front-line workers were working in healthcare, keeping our infrastructure moving, and ensuring our food supply kept flowing. Can you think of anything more patriotic than that?
The only thing that makes our economy different than countries like Japan and those in Europe, where aging populations have left their economies stagnant with no growth in sight, is our Latino sector. Welcome to the New Mainstream.
This episode was sparked by the wave of political statements made by artists and celebrities this year—and the strong reactions that followed. I explore whether celebrities should feel obligated to speak out, whether their voices actually make a difference, and how history helps us think more clearly about this debate. From civil rights to anti-war movements to today’s cultural flashpoints, this is a conversation about influence, responsibility, and the power of public pressure—not perfection. My goal isn’t to tell you what to think, but to invite a more nuanced discussion about when speech matters and how change actually happens.
Right now it feels like negativity is everywhere — in politics, media, and even within our own community. In this episode, I share why this moment calls for emotional discipline, unity, and strategic thinking. Staying positive doesn’t mean ignoring reality. It means choosing collaboration over division, focusing on wealth-building and long-term strength, and showing up for each other when it matters most. My hope is that this conversation helps you reflect on how we move forward together during challenging times.
In this episode, I share my perspective on the tragic killing of Renée Nicole Good and why moments like this demand clarity, restraint, and leadership rather than instant conclusions. We’re living in a time when emotion travels faster than facts, and division often fills the space where understanding should live. My goal here isn’t to inflame, but to add context, acknowledge pain, and encourage thoughtful reflection while the facts are still coming into focus. I hope you’ll watch with an open mind and consider what responsible leadership looks like in moments that test all of us.