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Hope amid evil

How do you feel watching the news this week?  As you see the headlines unfold, it’s important not to lose hope.  Hope is still a rare commodity;...
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Living in the future, now

In my first three blog posts on this topic, I’ve painted a picture of our demographic future that is multicultural, bilingual, and predominantly Hispanic (see below for...
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Migration in the global borderlands

I knew I was in a new world when I tuned into the local evening news and the announcer said, “And now, from northern Chihuahua, southern New...
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3D perspective on the future

"Demographics, diversity, and destiny" was the title of my first blog on this topic. Dr. Thom Wolf, founder and international president of University Institute, engaged with my...
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Demographics, diversity and destiny

Buckner President and CEO, Albert Reyes, wrote this article for his blog, reflecting on demographics, diversity and destiny. He comments on how each year, we become more...
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How federal funding can help our local foster care crisis

Legislators for Texas, as well as those who oversee counties and cities throughout the state, are currently working on plans to use their piece of the $1.9...
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In congress, we support the new partnerships initiative

Buckner International President and CEO Albert Reyes addresses the reason people are migrating to the United States at the Texas border and what nonprofits can offer as...
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Embracing freedom

After reflecting on last summer, I’m feeling extra thankful today. Do you remember last year how we all struggled to find ways to celebrate the Fourth of...
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You can be an advocate

Advocate (ad-vo-cate); noun; One who pleads the cause of another; one who defends or maintains a cause; one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause. ...
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Shine the light

For more than a year, I’ve shared monthly updates about Buckner International. They’ve focused on keeping you informed about our pandemic progress, continuing our ministry using alternative...
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