"In the aftermath of the El Paso shooting — the deadliest attack on Latinos in modern American history — author and journalist Richard Parker has been a passionate, authentic voice for his community. In a media landscape often lacking Latino representation, he has spoken up for his fellow El Pasoans and Mexican-Americans with his pen or in person, bringing his grace and intellect to the coverage of a wrenching tragedy." — NBC News, #NBCLatino20 citation