E-mail a friendJune 25, 2008
Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair Rep. Joe Baca describes the rate of political progress within the Hispanic community. Sex and the City and Californication star Evan Handler explains how he found faith and trust while battling leukemia and a grim prognosis.
Rep. Joe Baca
Rep. Joe Baca
Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus tells Tavis which presidential candidates resonates with the Hispanic community. (2:39)
Full Interview. (10:42)
California's Rep. Joe Baca has served in Congress since winning a special election in '99. His committee assignments include Agriculture and Financial Services, and he also chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Born in New Mexico, Baca was a child when his family moved to Barstow, CA. He was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army and worked in community relations in the private sector. His public service includes election to the State Assembly, where he was the first Latino Speaker pro Tempore, and the State Senate.
Evan Handler
Evan Handler
Actor-author tells Tavis about the life and relationship lessons in his memoir, "It's Only Temporary: The Good News and the Bad News of Being Alive." (2:51)
Full Interview. (13:48)
Although he's a seasoned theater actor, Evan Handler is probably best known for his role in the HBO hit series Sex and the City, the follow-up film and Showtime's Californication. His résumé also includes director and writer. Handler's articles have been published in numerous publications, including Elle and USA Weekend. Twenty years ago, the New York native battled leukemia and writes about his recovery and the years since in two critically acclaimed memoirs: Time on Fire and It's Only Temporary.