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Just look at all the communities being impacted by Hispanic population growth. All of these articles are based on new Census data.
In 15 counties last year, Hispanics made up more than 5 percent of the population, nearly double what it was in 2000. In seven counties, more than one in 10 people claimed Hispanic ethnicity. In only three counties was that the case eight years ago. - Iowa :: from www.siouxcityjournal.com
The minority population of Kendall County grew from nearly 11% in 2000 to almost 25% in 2007, the largest increase of any county in Illinois :: from www.chicagotribune.com
Latinos have led Utah’s robust population growth since 2000, surging faster than other residents in 28 of 29 counties - In some counties the shift is explosive, such as a 121 percent jump by Latinos in Wasatch County :: from www.sltrib.com
Hispanic numbers increased from 17% to 21% - Florida :: from www.orlandosentinel.com
In all, Weld County’s Latinos — about 67,000 people — account for 27 percent of Weld’s population and grew 3.4 percent from 2006 to 2007, slower than the non-Latino population growth of 3.6 percent during that time. - Colorado :: from www.greeleytribune.com
Hall County’s Hispanic population grew by 71.8% between 2000 and 2007 and accounted for approximately half the overall population growth for the period - Georgia :: from www.gainesvilletimes.com
Treasure Coast Hispanic population doubled since 2000, now at more than 12% - Florida :: from www.tcpalm.com
The number of Hispanics increased by more than 9,000 in Broward and about 7,000 in Palm Beach County. - Florida :: from www.sun-sentinel.com
Starr, Hidalgo and Willacy counties make ‘Most Hispanic’ list - Texas :: from www.themonitor.com
The Hispanic population in McLennan County has grown by more than 10,000 persons - or 27% - since the 2000 Census - Texas :: from www.baylor.edu
Hispanics continue to be the fastest-growing minority population on Long Island while the white non-Hispanic population continues its long and slow decline. Hispanics increased 2.7 percent in both Nassau and Suffolk counties between 2006 and 2007 - Long Island, New York :: from www.newsday.com
New population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday show Wisconsin’s Hispanic population has increased by 41% since 2000 and reached 5%. :: from www.chicagotribune.com
The new demographic data estimates Stanislaus County’s white non-Hispanic population was 50.2 percent of the county’s total, with Hispanics making up 39 percent - California :: from www.modbee.com
Forsyth County’s Hispanic population grew 8 percent last year and accounted for almost 40 percent of the county’s population growth, new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show. But some local Hispanics said yesterday that the jobs Hispanics have held in the local economy are becoming harder to find, causing some workers to leave or consider leaving. - North Carolina :: from www2.journalnow.com
Census estimates also show 78 of Nebraska’s 93 counties had an increase in Hispanic population and a decrease in white, non-Hispanic population over the seven-year span (2000-2007). :: from www.fremonttribune.com
Coastwide, census figures through July 1, 2007, show the Hispanic population in Harrison, Jackson and Hancock counties grew from 11,538 in 2005 to 12,094 - an increase of 4.8%. Growth between 2000 and July of last year was much stronger, at 42.4%. - Mississippi :: from www.sunherald.com
Zayas was one of the 14,409 newcomers to Tippecanoe County from 2000 to 2007, during which time the population grew by 9.7%. That was more than double the state’s growth rate of 4.4% during the same time. - Indiana :: from www.jconline.com
Continuing a long-running trend, the Baton Rouge area’s Hispanic population grew by 6% from 2006 to 2007 - Louisiana :: from www.2theadvocate.com
Hispanic females posted the biggest population gain in Durham County in 2007 - North Carolina :: from heraldsun.southernheadlines.com
Latinos continue to be the fastest-growing population in Oregon — five to six times faster than whites in the Portland metropolitan area, new U.S. Census Bureau figures show. In Multnomah and Clark counties, the number of Hispanics climbed the most, by 7% in 2007, while Washington and Clackamas counties each saw a 6% increase last year. :: from www.oregonlive.com
The number of Hispanics in Horry County rose by 11.6% between 2006 and 2007. Since 2000, their numbers have increased 112% - South Carolina :: from www.myrtlebeachonline.com
According to 2007 population estimates released this morning, the Hispanic population of Hamilton County and the surrounding 20 counties has grown almost 60 percent since 2000, compared to 5 percent growth in non-Hispanic groups. - Tennessee :: from timesfreepress.com
From 2000 to 2007, Ottawa County’s population grew 8.77%, from 238,314 to 259,206. The county’s overall Hispanic population grew from 16,692 to 20,804, an increase of 24.63%. - Michigan :: from www.hollandsentinel.com
The number of Hispanics in most Arizona counties is increasing far faster than that of other groups. New figures today from the U.S. Census Bureau, show that the state gained more than 89,000 people who identify themselves as Hispanics in the year ending July 1, 2007. :: from www.eastvalleytribune.com
North Carolina’s Hispanic population is continuing its rapid expansion, according to U.S. Census numbers released today. The Hispanic population grew by nearly 8 percent in the year that ended July 1, 2007, while the state’s population as a whole grew by only 2.2 percent, the data show. :: from www.newsobserver.com
The Hispanic population is growing in Tulsa and across the state, despite fears that a tough anti-illegal immigration law would drive out many in that community. Detailed U.S. Census numbers for 2007 show a 7.2 percent increase in Hispanics in Tulsa County, compared with the year before. The statewide increase was 5.5 percent. Out of 77 counties, only six saw their Hispanic population decrease during the same time period. :: from www.tulsaworld.com
Hispanics are on pace to outnumber black people in Hartford and New Haven counties for the first time in history, according to new population data from the U.S. Census Bureau. - Connecticut :: from www.courant.com
Young Hispanic families are increasingly choosing the Lower Hudson Valley as a place to settle down and have children, a Journal News analysis of new census data suggests. While the region as a whole remains predominantly white non-Hispanic, young families with small children may soon be mostly Hispanic. :: from www.lohud.com
In St. Johns County the number of Hispanics swelled by nearly 13% from 2006 to 2007 and doubled since 2000, according to census estimates released today. In Duval County, the population adds new Hispanic residents at six times the rate of overall growth. - Jacksonville, Florida area :: from www.jacksonville.com
A surge in Hispanic immigration over the past decade has dramatically altered the racial and ethnic composition of the region’s youngest residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures released today. - Washington DC area :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Los Ángeles is the county with the largest number of Latinos in the nation. New information coming from the Census Bureau offers no big surprises, given today’s immigration trends, birth rates and the history of our city, but it reveals only a fraction of what this means for our future. :: from www.impre.com
Tennessee: Hispanic growth moves fast in region :: from www.timesfreepress.com
Gwinnett County’s Minority Population Doubles in 7 Years - Georgia :: from www.myfoxatlanta.com
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Brooklyn ‘mamitas’ shine at photo exhibit :: from www.nydailynews.com
Merengue, bachata and comedy will have a joint day of celebration as the 26th annual Dominican Day Parade makes its way up Sixth Ave. at noon Sunday. :: from www.nydailynews.com
On the Job: Tomás Custer responds to the need for news in the national Hispanic community. - (hey that’s me) :: from www.voxmagazine.com
American Dream part two: Dream comes true…mostly - playing for the Colorado Rapids :: from www.600words.com
American Dreamer: a Chicago kid’s story, part one - Cesar Zambrano, a terrible student with great feet, went from being a soccer MVP at Brother Rice High School to slogging through remedial classes at community college before becoming the UIC Flames’ first Latino co-captain :: from www.600words.com
A UC Berkeley professor who was the second Latina to become tenured at a major American journalism school has been selected to receive the Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. - Lydia Chavez :: from www.insidebayarea.com
Spanish bullfighter to don Armani-designed costume :: from www.reuters.com
Staten Island photographer captures the Mexican experience Exhibit at Wagner College to run through Sept. 7, and to feature work of Irma Bohorquez-Geisler :: from www.silive.com
Fighting the bagel tyranny one ‘pan de yuca’ at a time :: from www.nydailynews.com
A pigment unknown to art historians has been identified on ancient Maya artefacts from Mexico. The blue-green colour of veszelyite seems to have been chosen to blend in with and even imitate jade, the most precious substance used by the Maya. :: from www.timesonline.co.uk
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Inmigrante hondureño fue ejecutado en Texas :: from www.impre.com
A Honduran man who killed his former boss and wounded an employee was scheduled to be executed Thursday evening, which would make him the second foreign national executed in Texas this week. :: from www.nydailynews.com
For the nation’s migrant farmworkers, high temps creating a “Black Summer” :: from www.latinalista.net
Mexican President Felipe Calderon proposed life sentences for policemen convicted of kidnapping after prosecutors said officers abducted and killed the 14-year- old son of Alejandro Marti, founder of sporting goods retailer Grupo Marti SAB. :: from www.bloomberg.com
Male Mexican Migrant Workers Have Increased Risk for HIV After Arrival in U.S. Because of Changes in Sex Habits, Study Finds :: from www.kaisernetwork.org
Another California Community Colleges board member steps down - Randal Hernandez withdrawals his application for reappointment. He is the fourth to leave in the year since the panel angered Republican lawmakers by supporting illegal immigration legislation. :: from www.latimes.com
Tulsa police are calling it “Survival Spanish.” In the first cadet class, rookies are required to learn 26 phrases in Spanish in 26 weeks :: from www.fox23.com
Manny Ramirez is one of several Latino superstars who helped grow Red Sox nation “en Espanol.” But die-hard Latino fans, even his Dominican countrymen, grew tired of his antics. :: from www.thebostonchannel.com
Billboard on Cuban Five to Be Unveiled in San Francisco :: from www.cubanews.ain.cu
Illegal workers get help from fund - Group assists in posting bond for immigrants held in ICE raids - Houston :: from www.chron.com
A herd of about 150 cattle is frightening the residents of a southern Spanish village, who are afraid to go out for fear of being attacked, residents of Prado Negro near Granada said Thursday. :: from www.monstersandcritics.com
A pack of about 30 wild dogs has invaded an elementary school in Puerto Rico and forced it to shut down. :: from canadianpress.google.com
Hispanic evangelicals - swing vote in battleground faith? :: from blogs.reuters.com
Sabor latino en el condado de Los Angeles - Aunque cinco de 10 residentes del área son hispanos, sólo un 20% de los funcionarios electos también lo son :: from www.impre.com
Report: Seattle school district’s bilingual programs need overhaul - An outside review has found the Seattle School District’s programs for bilingual students among the weakest of urban programs around the country. :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com
Election 2008 –»
Ricardo Flores, advocacy director at the Latin American Youth Center, speaks at a press conference in Arlandria for the launch of the “Want to Make a Difference? Vote” campaign to register minority voters. - Virginia :: from alextimes.com
Hispanic evangelicals - swing vote in battleground faith? :: from blogs.reuters.com
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Belinda received threats before she was robbed - The singer’s father says her daughter was harassed and scared by menacing crank calls, but she will not leave Mexico :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Maya Entertainment Acquires ‘Talento De Barrio,’ Starring Latin Superstar Daddy Yankee
Websites presume Angelique Boyer to be dead :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Rick Najera to Direct CBS Multicultural Sketch Comedy - Photos and resumes should be sent to AFTRA by Friday, August 15 :: from latinola.com
Adriana Barraza enjoys post-‘Babel’ stardom :: from www.nydailynews.com
Among the Fania jewels now owned by Emusica is the music recorded by the great Tito Puente nearly six decades ago, before the 33 rpm LP era. The label will release Tuesday “Tito Puente: the Complete 78s,” the first in a set of four CDs with all the Puente music recorded in 78 rpm. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Teen star Selena Gómez looks beyond Disney :: from www.nydailynews.com
Pitbull Presents Controversial New Video, ‘American War’
Actress ROSIE PEREZ has launched another war of words with a top rapper after slamming KANYE WEST for disrespecting her in a song. :: from www.contactmusic.com
Hispanic Actresses Headline Female Buddy Movie Sequel - America Ferrera and Alexis Bledel co-stars in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
More in English
Fonseca debuts his “Arroyito” - The Colombian releases his second single from the Gratitud
Terra Provides Exclusive Online Broadcast of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games to All of Latin America
Yahoo! Telemundo Unveils Site Devoted to the 2008 Summer Games
Never-released Fania’s golden era music hits stores
Miss Universe to Appear in an Episode of Top Chef (and she will be clothed)
‘Borinquen Vive en El Barrio:’ Spanglish dreams
Maya Entertainment has acquired “Talento de Barrio,” starring Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee.
FYI: August 21st issue of the Hollywood Reporter will focus on Latinos in Entertainment.
Mas en Español
Declaran a Cristian Castro persona non grata en República Dominicana
Belinda fue amenazada antes del robo en su residencia
Edith González es ‘Doña Bárbara, con ojos azules
Rechaza José José amenazar a periodistas con arma de fuego
Lo nuevo de DLG en Sábado Gigante ‘Quiero decirte que te amo’
Participa Cristian de RBD en conferencia sobre sida
Kany García, poeta y soñadora - ‘Esta soledad’, su nuevo sencillo
Llevará Juan Luis Guerra por España “La travesía tour”
Cruz Martínez titubea al hablar sobre embarazo de Alicia Villarreal
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Bank of America Launches Spanish-Language Campaign Hacia Adelante
Ecuavision Internacional, Telemicro Internacional added to Time Warner Cable New York City DTV :: from www.broadcastingcable.com
AT&T contributes $100,000 to Museo Alameda - San Antonio :: from www.bizjournals.com
The Inland region as of 2002 had 4,456 Hispanic-owned businesses generating more than $3.3 billion in sales and employing 37,763 people, with a payroll totaling more than $703 million. If solo Hispanic operators with no employees are counted, the total tops 48,000 businesses creating more than $4.8 billion in sales. - California :: from www.thebizpress.com
Fighting the bagel tyranny one ‘pan de yuca’ at a time :: from www.nydailynews.com
Net revenue fell 5% to $62.9 million at Entravision Communications for the second quarter, compared with the same quarter a year ago. :: from www.broadcastingcable.com
Mexico & Agaves: Moving from Tequila to Ethanol :: from www.renewableenergyworld.com
Citrus Springs plans to launch a premium ready-to-drink Horchata in the U.S. this summer, under the brand name Madrina’s :: from www.stltoday.com
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The plunging U.S. dollar has already forced many Americans to give up vacations in Europe. Now, the dollar has lost nearly 10% against the Mexican peso since January — meaning that beach trips to sunny spots south of the border are becoming out of reach, too. :: from www.usatoday.com
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Horizon Lines Celebrates 50 Years of Service in Puerto Rico
Terra Provides Exclusive Online Broadcast of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games to All of Latin America
Sofa Mart and Furniture Row Outlet Team With World Vision to Help the Children of Mexico
USHCC Expresses Dismay and Disappointment at SBA Award
LatinWorks is pleased to welcome Tim Hahn to the agency as Contact Strategy Director.
Hispanic ad agency Dieste announced the appointment of Scott Gassert as media general manager.
Edgar Cardoze has left his post of VP Media Director of Dallas based Dieste Harmel & Partners.
Entravision Communications Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. Reports Results for the Second Quarter 2008
Bank of America Corp. has launched a Spanish-language advertising campaign dubbed Hacia Adelante.
FYI: August 21st issue of the Hollywood Reporter will focus on Latinos in Entertainment.
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Raid on Brooklyn cock-fighting facility :: from www.nydailynews.com
I Don’t Know What Color I Am - Unity Conference Raises Questions About Hispanics and Race :: from adage.com
Four Mexican soldiers crossed into Arizona and held a U.S. Border Patrol agent at gunpoint before realizing where they were and returning to Mexico, federal authorities said Wednesday. :: from ap.google.com
College-Bound Latino Students Invited to Apply for Latino Angelino Scholarship - MarketWatch
Flor y Canto: Celebrating Latino Poetry in San Francisco :: from news.ncmonline.com
To help Spanish speakers understand and counteract common misconceptions about Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) produced a Spanish-language edition of its Israel advocacy guide. :: from www.adl.org
Nevada colleges launch programs to help Hispanic students :: from www.rgj.com
The controversy over Pima County Legal Defender Isabel Garcia’s participation in a protest is really all about the U.S. Constitution. It’s also about Congress’ failure to enact comprehensive immigration reforms :: from www.azstarnet.com
Reports of robberies targeting Hispanic immigrants have declined sharply in Durham since January, when an abrupt rise led to heightened safety awareness across the city. - Durham, North Carolina :: from www.newsobserver.com
Madelia Community Hospital has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, under the “Healthy Together: Creating Community with New Americans” funding section. - Minnesota :: from www.stjamesnews.com
Hispanic Church Under Fire - North Las Vegas :: from www.lasvegasnow.com
Raid rumors roil undocumented community - Burlington, North Carolina :: from www.thetimesnews.com
Delaware’s Governor’s Consortium on Hispanic Affairs Study Identifies Issues to Address :: from www.delawareonline.com
Latino Health and National Health Reform - Media Only - Washington DC
Hispanic Parents Taking Active Role in Their Kids’ Education :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Blogante Noticias en Español –»
Inmigrante hondureño fue ejecutado en Texas :: from www.impre.com
Los hispanos urgen donantes de órganos - “Se necesitan más donantes hispanos. Cuántos más hispanos donen habrá mayor compatibilidad genética con otros hispanos que esperan un trasplante”, explicó a Efe, Yilian Fraga, vocero de la campaña hispana de la entidad Donate Life America. :: from www.impre.com
Sabor latino en el condado de Los Angeles - Aunque cinco de 10 residentes del área son hispanos, sólo un 20% de los funcionarios electos también lo son :: from www.impre.com
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Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal in Colombia: Corporations with a License to Kill :: from upsidedownworld.org
Colombia: Interview with Antonio Navarro Wolf :: from upsidedownworld.org
Mexican President Felipe Calderon proposed life sentences for policemen convicted of kidnapping after prosecutors said officers abducted and killed the 14-year- old son of Alejandro Marti, founder of sporting goods retailer Grupo Marti SAB. :: from www.bloomberg.com
Mexican government protests Texas execution :: from www.cnn.com
Spanish bullfighter to don Armani-designed costume :: from www.reuters.com
A herd of about 150 cattle is frightening the residents of a southern Spanish village, who are afraid to go out for fear of being attacked, residents of Prado Negro near Granada said Thursday. :: from www.monstersandcritics.com
Mexico & Agaves: Moving from Tequila to Ethanol :: from www.renewableenergyworld.com
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- July 3, 2009
- Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-Chicago) is taking some heat for accepting campaign contributions from payday lenders. That’s because he’s playing a leading role in efforts to regulate the loans. A statement from Gutiérrez to WBEZ this week says he’ll quit taking those donations.
- July 2, 2009
- Is there a lot of “cantinfleando” happening in Mexico? - Midterm elections
- July 1, 2009
- Honduran Rural Leader Rafael Alegria: “Some Battalions Are Refusing to Repress the Population”
- Honduras new government is censoring journalists
- Generals Who Led Honduras Military Coup Trained at the (infamous) School of the Americas
- Carlos Ponce To Play Hot Latin Yoga Teacher In New Vince Vaughn/Jon Favreau movie Couples Retreat - (but why the stereotype)
- June 30, 2009
- Rep. Linda Sanchez introduces baby on House Floor
- LatinWorks Only U.S. Hispanic Agency to Win Cannes Lion - Shop Takes Home Silver Film Award for Starburst Spot ‘Llama’
- A modified version of the Zumba fitness program created by Columbian trainer Beto Perez in the mid-1990s, Zumba Gold is a dance-focused exercise option for active older adults or de-conditioned exercisers of any age.
- June 29, 2009
- Ruling on firefighters doesn’t discredit Sotomayor
- Mexican Man Allegedly Tries To Sell Woman, 4 Kids To U.S. For $2,000 Each
- Maria Chapur Speaks: Argentine Woman Admits Sanford Relationship
- Latino Journalist Challenges Right Wing Evangelicals - Former Latino talk show host writes anti-Rapture books - Joe Ortiz
- Ontario Convention Center Caters to Quinceañera Celebrations
- Are Latino peloteros being singled out?
- The Resurrection of Producer Dennis Leoni - The best is yet to come
- 65% of whites, 51% of African-Americans and 44% of Hispanics searched for health information according to eMarketer
- The single biggest event that caused the real estate debacle was the nationwide increase in immigration raids by ICE Agents from the DHS - (interesting commentary)
- Dallas Concilio of Hispanic Service Organizations leader inspires clients with her story - Florencia Velasco Fortner
- Obama feeling strain over immigration reform - White House summit to show support may buy him a little time
- Puerto Rico’s latest media venture, The Daily Sun, is a nonprofit employee cooperative whose editor says it could be an answer to failing newspapers.
- Hispanics May Get Lower Quality Bypass Surgeons - Massachusetts Hispanics nearly three times more likely to have CABG surgeon in bottom decile
- About 5,500 churches affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas are being invited to partner with the denomination to offer online GED programs for free
- June 28, 2009
- NALAC Fund for the Arts Announces Fifth Funding Cycle - National Latino Arts Grant Is Open to Artists and Organizations
- Arizona State Sen. Russell Pearce has taken the lead in a new round of anti-immigration reforms that could have long-lasting effects - One would require school districts to collect data on any student who can’t prove legal residency. Another would require state and local officials to enforce federal immigration laws, thus making sanctuary laws illegal.
- Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says soldiers rousted him out of bed, beat his body guards and arrested him in his pajamas in what he criticized as “a coup” and “a kidnapping.”
- June 26, 2009
- The race to find Maria Belen Chapur pictures - Or did a TV station already provide the first look at S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford’s mistress?
- Next month, Melrose resident and Berklee College of Music percussion and ensemble professor Ricardo Monzón will bring his Orquesta Bacharengue to Mozart Park in Jamaica Plain, Boston, to kick off Berklee’s fifth-annual Tito Puente Latin Music Series.
- “The majority of the US Hispanic population is bilingual, and they decide where and when to speak English and Spanish,” says Ms. Phillips. “Marketers should execute campaigns and offerings in both languages,” explains Ms. Phillips. “The efforts will not go unnoticed, as English-dominant speakers will still see and appreciate messages targeted to them in Spanish, and Spanish-dominant speakers will know the advertiser is serious about addressing them.”
- 10 Things You Should Know About U.S. Hispanics - (mostly internet related)
- Looking at Hispanic Behavior Online - Interview with Dr. Felipe Korzenny - Director of the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication, Florida State University
- Watch US Census video: Portrait of America - Latino/Hispanic (en Español y English)
- Activist Nativo Lopez released, faces voter fraud charges - The former school board member faces felony charges for allegedly voting in L.A. while living here.
- Listen to Nelly Furtado’s “Manos Al Aire” the full song - (who knows how long it will be up)
- June 25, 2009
- D.C. Metro Crashes Hate Into A Family
- Latinos and Twitter
- It’s a win for Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The County Board of Supervisors has voted to give County Attorney Andrew Thomas $1.4 million to enforce employer sanctions laws — and part of that money will go to Sheriff Joe Arpaio to help combat illegal immigration.
- Museo Alameda’s exhibit explores influence of Latinos on American music
- Journalists reporting, and surviving, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
- DHS needs to explain restrictions against public and media access to immigration courts
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- July 3, 2009
- Happy Ritchie Valens Day! - the 4th of July
- July 2, 2009
- New Latin Music Crosses Borders At Will - California is America’s main immigrant magnet. As people move to and from — and within — the state and the U.S., the music produced by this shifting population is changing. The stories of musicians living and working in Oakland and Los Angeles give a sense of how the future of Latin music might sound.
- July 1, 2009
- Feds begin immigration crackdown at 625 companies
- The Arizona House has defeated a bill that would have made it the only state in the nation to criminalize the presence of illegal immigrants by expanding its trespassing law.
- OAS: Honduras Must Restore President Manuel Zelaya In 3 Days Or Risk Suspension
- June 30, 2009
- Honduran Coup Turns Violent, Sanctions Imposed - Thousands of Hondurans are now in the streets to protest the coup d’etat in their country.
- Striking a nerve on racism - The time has come to fight hate speech against Latinos as we have against blacks.
- Bank of America is accused of exploiting Latino immigrant customers - Ex-employees, backed by SEIU, say working-class and immigrant clients are urged to sign up for multiple services that carry high interest rates and fees. BofA denies any wrongdoing.
- June 29, 2009
- Honduras coup is a blow to democracy
- Hall of Fame exhibit ‘Viva Baseball’ focuses on Hispanics in baseball - Sports writers no longer fixate on the temperament or accent of Hispanic players. But other, newer stereotypes are taking hold.
- Obama Threaded the Moral Needle of Latino Evangelicals in ‘08
- Latino Democrats in the House and Senate officially endorsed Judge Sonia Sotomayor on Friday saying the appellate court judge and former prosecutor should be confirmed to sit as the first Hispanic on the U.S. Supreme Court.
- June 26, 2009
- The number of Hispanics in Nevada who filed jobless claims from May 2006 to May 2009 jumped 662.3%, from 2,389 to 18,211 - Construction slowdown
- Video: President Obama vowed on Thursday to immediately begin negotiations to craft comprehensive immigration reform , with the goal of passing legislation in Congress later this year or early next year.
- Perez Hilton’s Despicable Michael Jackson Coverage Creates Backlash
- June 25, 2009
- Voto Latino interview with Robert Cantu (warning: mid video has violent footage) - Noosing victim in Ohio
- Healthcare in Immigration Nation - interesting connection for Healthcare and Immigration Reform
- Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez not running for governor of California
- Veteran Latino-rights advocate charged with voter fraud - Nativo V. Lopez
- Immigrant Treatment in Phoenix Reminiscent of Slavery - By Rev. Al Sharpton
- What is Next for MySpace Spanish Language Versions in the U.S. and Latin America?
- The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Today’s White House Meeting on Immigration Reform
- Hispanics make up majorities at 7 Cleveland public schools, prompting call for special help
- MetroPCS is First North American Carrier to Offer Unlimited International Calling for $5 per Month - including Mexico and South America
- June 24, 2009
- Latino Teens Happier, Healthier If Families Embrace Biculturalism: Report
- Vikki Carr celebrates 50 years of music in San Jacinto
- IMMIGRANT YOUTH AND SUPPORTERS URGE CONGRESS TO APPROVE “DREAM ACT” AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO COLLEGE
- Ten who are making a big difference for us all – Chicago Latino List 2009
- Brig. Gen. Angie Salinas credits hard work for achieving the honor of being the Marines’ first Latina general
- Obama’s immigration straddle - If he wants Americans to consider a “path to citizenship” for illegal aliens, he’ll have to lead on “enforcement first.”
- Republicans drop niceties, go on attack on Sotomayor
- Live 2009 convention coverage - National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) in Puerto Rico or follow on twitter #nahj09
- The U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission has announced that obesity and diabetes are its top priorities for 2009-2010. - Approximately 1.5 million adults in the border region are overweight or obese and another 1.2 million have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes
- “Even under the low immigration assumptions, minorities will fuel 73 percent of household growth in 2010-20, with Hispanics leading the way at 36 percent,” researchers found.
- Why Understanding The Second-Generation Hispanic Is Key To ‘Multicultural Intelligence’
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- June 23, 2009
- Under Misspelled Banner, Buchanan And White Nationalist Brimelow Argue For English-Only Initiatives - (funny)
- Quartet of Latina professors at Cal State San Bernardino file grievance - Maria Balderrama, Nena Torrez, Barbara Flores & Lynne Diaz-Rico
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- Top Obama Administration Officials to Engage Latino Leaders on Critical Policy Issues in Los Angeles This Week - NALEO Conference June 25-27
