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GOP remarks on Hispanic Heritage month don’t mention immigration - (interesting that this observation comes out of the UK) :: from www.guardian.co.uk
Latinos now outnumber blacks 2 to 1 in South Los Angeles :: from www.latimes.com
Former state Assemblyman Robert Pacheco has been named co-chairman of California Latinos for McCain. :: from www.sgvtribune.com
Senator John McCain is now running a Spanish language ad which apparently lies about Senator Barack Obama’s support for comprehensive immigration reform :: from news.ncmonline.com
Immigration raids worry small towns :: from www.kansascity.com
“In Puerto Rico where you all come from over 85 percent of the people turn out to vote in every single election, and somehow when we move to the mainland we try to keep our language, we try to keep out lechon asado (roast pork) we certainly keep our music, but sometimes we forget the one of the important things about being Puerto Rican is that we register to vote and you turn out to vote in huge numbers. And unfortunately up here on the mainland only twenty or thirty percent of Puerto Ricans register and vote in the elections and that’s like giving away part of being Puerto Rican.” said McClintock. :: from www.capemaycountyherald.com
Minneapolis adopts sister city based on immigration trend - Cuernavaca, Mexico - nearly 30,000 immigrants have resettled in the area :: from www.minnesotaindependent.com
Seeking to drive a wedge into Democrat Barack Obama’s strong support from Hispanic voters and peel off voters in a key demographic, Hispanic organizers for Republican John McCain are quietly mounting a major push on the abortion issue. :: from www.lvrj.com
The first Hispanic world boxing champion - Panama Al Brown :: from sports.espn.go.com
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Heated immigration debate shapes Latinos’ votes :: from www.dallasnews.com
An Education Agenda for Latino Students :: from www.americanprogress.org
On the lookout for immigration raids - Activist networks have sprung up to prepare illegal immigrants for possible federal activity in their communities. :: from www.latimes.com
At 50, Pico Rivera has reason to celebrate - As the city marks its 50th birthday, residents and leaders are pleased to see new shopping centers, decreasing crime and high homeownership rates turning Pico Rivera into a ‘Latino Mayberry.’ :: from www.latimes.com
ACLU And MALDEF File Lawsuit To Stop Farmers Branch Newest Anti-Immigrant Ordinance
Mexicans in Alaska: The Last Immigration Frontier - Alaska, along with many other states in Middle America, has changed dramatically since my family lived there in the ’70s, and a good part of the growth in diversity has been due to immigration :: from www.newspapertree.com
Hispanic church pelted with eggs - Fall River, Massachusetts :: from www.heraldnews.com
Immigration issue expected to resurface when debates start :: from www.dallasnews.com
Maria Elena Salinas: Obama refocuses on issues - “I want to share some highlights of my interview with Obama – the first interview given to a Spanish-language media organization since becoming his party’s nominee” :: from www.sacbee.com
Voter registration figures in Clark County (Las Vegas) suggest excitement. Hispanic registration was essentially static between the 2004 and 2006 elections, with about 57 percent of Latinos favoring the Democratic Party. Since 2006, though, Hispanics have increased their ranks in the county by 18,500. Three quarters of those voters registered Democratic. :: from www.lasvegassun.com
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a detailed analysis of HIV spread in the US following last month’s revelation that the HIV epidemic is, and has been, worse than previously known, because the estimated number of new infections in 2006 was found to be about 56,300, which is 40% higher than the 40,000 they thought it would be. Among Hispanic MSM, most new HIV infections were in the youngest age group (2,300 among 13-29 year olds), followed by a not inconsiderable number among the 30-39 year olds (1,870). :: from www.medicalnewstoday.com
Quick quiz: Which has more Hispanic residents, Utah or Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? Utah does now with a census-estimated 306,500 Hispanics compared to tourist-haven Puerto Vallarta’s population of 304,100. :: from deseretnews.com
One in five—approximately 10 million—public school students are Latino. And the proportion of Hispanic school-aged children is expected to grow by 166 percent by 2050, quickly outpacing the 4 percent expected growth of non-Hispanic children. :: from www.americanprogress.org
About 47% of all eligible Hispanics voted in the past two presidential elections - the George Bush vs. Al Gore contest in 2000 and the Bush vs. John Kerry election in 2004. :: from www.eastvalleytribune.com
Election 2008 –»
GOP remarks on Hispanic Heritage month don’t mention immigration - (interesting that this observation comes out of the UK) :: from www.guardian.co.uk
Virginia’s Hispanics have clout in election :: from www.newsadvance.com
Top New York Latino Officials announce support for Obama :: from www.wivb.com
Heated immigration debate shapes Latinos’ votes :: from www.dallasnews.com
McCain backer, Schaffer make pitch to Hispanic voters - Colorado :: from www.rockymountainnews.com
Former state Assemblyman Robert Pacheco has been named co-chairman of California Latinos for McCain. :: from www.sgvtribune.com
Immigration issue expected to resurface when debates start :: from www.dallasnews.com
Maria Elena Salinas: Obama refocuses on issues - “I want to share some highlights of my interview with Obama – the first interview given to a Spanish-language media organization since becoming his party’s nominee” :: from www.sacbee.com
Senator John McCain is now running a Spanish language ad which apparently lies about Senator Barack Obama’s support for comprehensive immigration reform :: from news.ncmonline.com
Latinos could swing election in key states - Obama, McCain both courting minority group. :: from www.statesman.com
“In Puerto Rico where you all come from over 85 percent of the people turn out to vote in every single election, and somehow when we move to the mainland we try to keep our language, we try to keep out lechon asado (roast pork) we certainly keep our music, but sometimes we forget the one of the important things about being Puerto Rican is that we register to vote and you turn out to vote in huge numbers. And unfortunately up here on the mainland only twenty or thirty percent of Puerto Ricans register and vote in the elections and that’s like giving away part of being Puerto Rican.” said McClintock. :: from www.capemaycountyherald.com
Puerto Rico’s Senate President Urges Hispanics to Register, Vote - Sen. Kenneth D. McClintock :: from www.capemaycountyherald.com
Democrats gain edge in Florida Hispanics :: from www.palmbeachpost.com
More Hispanics expected at polls this year :: from www.eastvalleytribune.com
Voter registration figures in Clark County (Las Vegas) suggest excitement. Hispanic registration was essentially static between the 2004 and 2006 elections, with about 57 percent of Latinos favoring the Democratic Party. Since 2006, though, Hispanics have increased their ranks in the county by 18,500. Three quarters of those voters registered Democratic. :: from www.lasvegassun.com
Seeking to drive a wedge into Democrat Barack Obama’s strong support from Hispanic voters and peel off voters in a key demographic, Hispanic organizers for Republican John McCain are quietly mounting a major push on the abortion issue. :: from www.lvrj.com
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson stumps for Obama in Las Vegas :: from www.mercurynews.com
About 47% of all eligible Hispanics voted in the past two presidential elections - the George Bush vs. Al Gore contest in 2000 and the Bush vs. John Kerry election in 2004. :: from www.eastvalleytribune.com
Hispanic businesses and Spanish-language media, galvanized by the immigration debates of recent years, are sponsoring a bevy of civic engagement and get-out-the-vote efforts in the Washington area. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
McCain Courts Hispanic Vote In Orlando :: from www.cfnews13.com
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Juan Gabriel celebra 58 años con concierto; recuerda a Rocío Dúrcal :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Lila Downs celebrates a new outlook - ‘Shake Away,’ the singer’s latest album, is a fusion of Pan-American sound including traditional Mexican folk tunes as well as blues, jazz and rock. :: from www.latimes.com
Emilio, Rosita, Dos Gilbertos among 2008 Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame :: from www.ramiroburr.com
Elvis Crespo’s Latin artistry brings the sizzle in Minnesota :: from www.twincities.com
Benicio Del Toro has revealed his new film, Che, took on a life of its own before work even started on it. :: from www.metro.co.uk
Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival officials have honored Argentinian musician Gustavo Santaolalla with one of their top prizes. :: from www.upi.com
Eva Mendes Not Hot for a Ghost Rider 2 Movie :: from www.comicbookmovie.com
Rita Moreno overcame Hispanic stereotypes to achieve stardom :: from www.miamiherald.com
Documentary ‘Border’ Delivers Rarely Seen Side of Illegal Immigration
Caitlin Sanchez voices tyke in ‘Dora the Explorer’ :: from www.nydailynews.com
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Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival: Argentina’s ‘disappeared’ in the spotlight
Angelica Celaya to Be Interviewed By Alexis Valdes on ‘Esta Noche, Tu Night’
Carlos Mencia’s seriously funny at Coliseum - El Paso
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Alex Lopez Negrete HispanicAd 2008 ‘Agency Executive Of The Year’ :: from hispanicad.com
Is Mexico the new China? Skyrocketing fuel costs may lure manufacturing firms back to Mexico. :: from www.csmonitor.com
Listen to podcast interview with Isabel Valdes, author, Hispanic Customers for Life, about her book and marketing to Latinos :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
An East Coast Latino Lifeline, on the Road for 30 Years - Omnibus La Cubana shuttles passengers between Miami and New York with 10 runs in each direction every week. :: from www.nytimes.com
Retail clinic targets Hispanic population, cultural differences - Samoho Healthcare :: from www.ama-assn.org
2008 Most Influential Minorities in Cable: The Top 50 - First Latino is a Latina at #9 - Jacqueline Hernández, COO, Telemundo Communications Group :: from www.cable360.net
CaribeVision Has Its First Anniversary
NYC’s Hispanic Heritage Event is a Fiesta for Marketers :: from www.brandweek.com
Conill Takes Crown at Advertising Age’s Hispanic Creative Advertising Awards
Cyrus Mehri, one of the nation’s top civil-rights attorneys and a man who has been dubbed one of Washington’s most feared lawyers, has turned his attention to the ad industry’s woeful diversity record. :: from adage.com
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Pablo Buffagni HispanicAd 2008 ‘Creative Director Of The Year’
LATINA Style Business Series Returns to Fort Worth, Texas Celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary Tour!
TV Ratings: Hispanics Were, Indeed, Ready for Some Football
Hispanic Chamber boss ends brief run for mayor - Fernando Reyes in San Antonio
Commerce Bank of Arizona Vice President to Receive LULAC Community Service Award
Spanish Broadcasting System Holds Telethon to Aid The Caribbean Victims
Yasmin Tirado-Chiodini helps Hispanic entrepreneurs - Orlando
GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS AND AFFLICTION CLOTHING ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Hispanics shine as entrepreneurs - Asheville, North Carolina
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Latino group recruits students in northwest Pasadena - “Peace Ambassador” program this school year at John Muir High School and Washington Elementary School :: from www.contracostatimes.com
Quinceañeras Are Becoming A Big Deal For Northwest Latino Girls :: from news.opb.org
Pearl Quiñones: The Champion of the Underdog - San Diego :: from www.laprensa-sandiego.org
The Western Stage will continue its 2008 season with La Llorona - The Weeping Woman, a hauntingly beautiful world premiere musical by San Francisco composer and lyricist Hector Armienta. - Salinas, California :: from www.thecalifornian.com
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Junot Diaz headed to San Francisco Bay Area :: from www.mercurynews.com
Suburban police accused of racially profiling of Latinos - Pittsburgh :: from www.post-gazette.com
REFORMA is pleased to announce its 3rd National Conference, taking place September 18-21, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. We are currently accepting submissions for presentations- for conference. :: from www.newspapertree.com
Mini novela in the Bronx - politics :: from www.impre.com
Southwest Airlines and Latino Art Beat Partner to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month :: from www.latimes.com
Latinos are in the spotlight in a national Smithsonian exhibit opening Tuesday at the Michigan State University Museum in East Lansing, Mich. The free exhibit, “Our Journeys/Our Stories, Portraits of Latino Achievement,” runs through Jan. 4 at the museum on West Circle Drive. It is the final stop on the exhibit’s national tour. :: from www.mlive.com
Latino Art Exhibition lets Hispanic artists shine - opening Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Community Gallery at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The exhibit continues through Oct. 16. :: from www.knoxnews.com
Miss Hispanic Lubbock Liliana Cordero begins reign, plans to promote mental health :: from www.lubbockonline.com
VoiceAmerica Host Daniel Gutierrez Visits With Host/Author/Comedian Bill Santiago
Alvarez doesn’t fit the mold - and that’s good - Anita Alvarez, the new Democratic nominee for Cook County state’s attorney :: from www.southtownstar.com
Visiting Nicaraguan poet-priest awaits trouble on return home - Ernesto Cardenal in Milwaukee :: from www.jsonline.com
The San Marcos Public Library will host a free presentation by Xavier Garza, author and illustrator of Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys, Lucha Libre: The Man in the Silver Mask - A Bilingual Cuento, and Charro Claus & the Tejas Kid. - Sept. 21 :: from www.sanmarcosrecord.com
CORPUS CHRISTI — A 10 a.m. ceremony at Seaside Memorial Park Chapel in memory of Dr. Hector P. Garcia will mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month :: from www.caller.com
Unity on display at Trenton’s first Hispanic Parade :: from www.nj.com
Hispanic Heritage Month - With 89,500 Hispanics, Polk County, Florida celebrates life, culture, diversity :: from www.newschief.com
Spanish-speaking AA chapter launches in Longview, Washington :: from www.tdn.com
Pork producers welcome Latino workers - ‘People misunderstand, and think everybody enters illegally,’ senior advisor for Latino affairs Juana Watson warns. - Indiana :: from www.thestarpress.com
The “Nuestras Mujeres: A Salute to Female Elected Officials” event honored 34 public officials - LULAC event in El Paso :: from www.elpasotimes.com
“No Gracias” For Mexican Restaurants at Hispanic Celebration - Health Department does not let Los Potrillos and Chikuitos serve food - Salinas, Kansas :: from www.ksallink.com
Missouri State University celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Movies, Latin dance workshops and a fashion show are among the events. :: from www.news-leader.com
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office invites a Birmingham Hispanic advocacy group to expand into the area - Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama, or HICA - Alabama :: from www.al.com
University of Connecticut celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month :: from media.www.dailycampus.com
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