Russell Contreras

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  • 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

    Contributing Writer

    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
  • Donald TrumpPolitics

    Donald Trump Is Not the First U.S. President to Be Called Racist

    By Russell Contreras and The Associated Press