Discussion of news topics with a point of view, including narratives by individuals regarding their own experiences Biden promised the most diverse Cabinet in history. So where are the Latinas? He announced his third Latino Cabinet pick last week. So far, Latinas are completely absent. (Sarah Silbiger for The Washington Post; Lily illustration) Jennifer Piscopo and Anna Sampaio Dec. 29, 2020 Dec. 29, 2020 On the same day California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a Latino — Alex Padilla, his secretary of state — to replace Kamala D. Harris in the U.S. Senate, President-elect Joe Biden announced his third Latino Cabinet pick — Miguel Cardona — to head the Department of Education. Cardona is positioned to serve alongside Alejandro Mayorkas, nominated to head Homeland Security, and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, nominated to head Health and Human Services.