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In an effort to attract interested Latino applicants, the Wilmington Police Department is creating a television commercial for the department in Spanish. – Delaware :: from www.delawareonline.com
President-elect Barack Obama has named Cruz Reynoso, a former California Supreme Court justice, to one of his teams. Reynoso, a UC Davis law professor and internationally recognized civil rights leader, has been appointed to Obama’s Justice and Civil Rights Agency Review :: from www.sacbee.com
‘Mixed-Status’ Families Look to Obama :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Jorge Mettey, former news director and vice president of news at Univision KMEX-TV 34 in Los Angeles, filed a lawsuit Monday against his former employer, claiming he was wrongfully terminated after allegedly being pressured to cover news sponsored by advertisers. :: from www.tvweek.com
Study: Diabetes Costs America $218 Billion A Year – In case you didn’t know 2.4 million Hispanics have Diabetes and One in three Hispanic children in California will be diagnosed with diabetes by 2010 – (this is in my opinion one of the biggest problems we face along with education) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Cuba won’t let our kids leave, medical workers say – Former Cuban doctors are contemplating taking their quest to get their kids out of Cuba to an international court. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Joining President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team – Mario Molina, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UCSD, will help spearhead a group looking at the nation’s science and technology policies. Molina won the 1995 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his research examining the threat posed by chlorofluorocarbon gases, or CFCs, to the Earth’s ozone layer. :: from www.signonsandiego.com
For More of Mexico’s Wealthy, Cost of Living Includes Guards :: from www.nytimes.com
En América Latina, cuanto más rico el país menos satisfecha la gente :: from voanews.com
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GOP needs to change its tune about Latinos :: from www.sfgate.com
Shredding Social Fabric – Company promoters “contaminate” communities in El Salvador :: from www.dominionpaper.ca
Concurring exhibits from two extraordinary photographers offer a rare and moving portrait of Latin America’s turmoil since the 1950s. “Cornell Capa: Concerned Photographer” sets off in 1953 in Guatemala and wraps up 20 years later in Honduras, while “Susan Meiselas: In History” focuses on her visits to three countries, including Nicaragua, where she has been photographing since 1978. Both are on view through Jan. 4 at the International Center of Photography – NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com
Identity Politics and the Latino Payback on Immigration :: from americas.irc-online.org
IPC Launches New Immigration Policy Blog – ImmigrationImpact.com aims to re-shape the immigration debate
CHARRO CLAUS AND THE TEJAS KID – A Great Book for Navidad :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Bullfighting in Peru is thriving amid growing protests by a younger generation demanding that the controversial blood sport be banned. :: from www.miamiherald.com
President-elect Barack Obama is expected to name two attorneys to his administration who helped return Elián González to Cuba, angering some Miami Republicans. – Eric Holder y Greg Craig :: from www.miamiherald.com
The Proud Indians of Chiapas :: from frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com
Taxpayers will pay for former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales’ private attorney :: from www.mcclatchydc.com
Family reveals secret in 1958 Miami-Cuba hijacking :: from www.miamiherald.com
Adobo Turkey with Red-Chile Gravy :: from www.epicurious.com
Participará Mario Molina en el equipo de transición de Obama – El mexicano premio Nobel de Química participará como co-director del equipo de transición del gobierno del reciente presidente electo de EU. :: from www.milenio.com
La activista latina Silvia Campoy ha dedicado su vida a la defensa de los derechos de los menos favorecidos, primero con niña de origen mexicano segregada, luego como madre de una estudiante y ahora como líder de su comunidad. – Los Angeles :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
El presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, llamó hoy por teléfono a la mandataria argentina, Cristina Fernández, con quien dialogó sobre la relación entre Washington y América Latina, informaron a Efe fuentes oficiales. :: from noticias.aol.com
Suma Lorena Ochoa 83 semanas consecutivas como líder de la LPGA :: from www.cronica.com.mx
El congresista Luis Gutiérrez (D-Ill) propondrá al Caucus Hispano del Congreso de los Estados Unidos que reclame al presidente electo Barack Obama una reforma migratoria inmediata. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
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‘Pepsi Musica’ highlights Latin Grammys – 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21 on the mun2 :: from www.ramiroburr.com
Juanes lanza La vida es un ratico… en vivo – El cantante colombiano presenta su nuevo álbum, con temas inéditos, grabados en concierto :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Reunirá concierto en Miami a Alejandro Sanz, Chayanne y Albita :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Festejará León Gieco su cumpleaños 57 con “Por partida triple”. El disco se divide en “Rock”, “Folklore” y “Rutas”. :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
El documental Timbiriche, La misma piedra de Carlos Marcovich, que narra varias anécdotas del grupo mexicano que se formó en la década de los 80, se estrenará el próximo 21 de noviembre a nivel nacional con 40 copias. “Más que recordar el éxito y la formación de la banda, quise dar a conocer la forma en cómo ellos conviven, así como el nerviosismo que padecían minutos antes de salir a cantar, dijo Marcovich, quien también realizó el largometraje ¿Quién diablos es Juliet? :: from www.cronica.com.mx
La esposa de José José se recupera tras derrame cerebral :: from www.informador.com.mx
Gloria Trevi no se siente segura en su natal México :: from www.impre.com
Penélope Cruz, rica y genorosa – Difunde una revista la lista de las propiedades inmobiliarias de la actriz española :: from www2.esmas.com
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CBeebies Set to Enchant Spanish-Speaking Children Across the United States
Hip Hop Latino Artist Vakero Releases New Album: Manuel – El Cantante de los Raperos
Exclusive Entrevista: LaLa :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
El actor estadunidense Edward James Olmos afirmó a un vespertino chileno que con el virtual presidente electo estadunidense Barack Obama “todo va a ser difícil, aunque no tanto como lo fue con los anglosajones en los últimos 250 años”. :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Ex timbiriches están por invadir la pantalla grande – La cinta abarca año y medio de sus conciertos :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
La Federación Iberoamericana de Productores Cinematográficos y Audiovisuales (FIPCA) entregó hoy el Premio ‘Luis Buñuel’ al filme ‘La Hamaca paraguaya’, de la directora Paz Encina. :: from noticias.aol.com
Regresa Vicente Fernández Jr. a la escena musical con “Juramentos” . El cantante presentó su nuevo material discográfico . :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Negocian actuación de Ricardo Arjona en Viña del Mar. :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Eliminan a Mariana Seoane de El show de los sueños :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
Bebo y Chucho Valdés concluirán gira por España :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
El cantante mexicano Luis Miguel, quien llegó esta madrugada a Santiago para ofrecer cuatro conciertos a partir del próximo jueves, recibió hoy un tratamiento corporal con uvas chilenas, informó el vespertino “La Segunda”. :: from www.cronica.com.mx
Presenta Chayanne producción en vivo de concierto en Buenos Aires :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Sale compilado “Simplemente lo mejor” con éxitos de Ricardo Arjona :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
“Queremos un Latin GRAMMY” – Alacranes Musical quiere su gramófono :: from www.univision.com
El fracaso de Thalía – Aceptó que su CD ‘Lunada’ no tuvo éxito :: from www.univision.com
Lanzan Los Tucanes de Tijuana dos producciones musicales en EU – “Soy todo tuyo” y “Propiedad privada” :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Thalía abandona su disquera, EMI Music, para integrarse al sello de su esposo, Tommy Mottola, Casablanca Records, y preparar un disco con temas en inglés. :: from www.esmas.com
Beto Cuevas dice no temer a la muerte porque cree en la reencarnación :: from noticias.aol.com
La cantante mexicana Julieta Venegas presentará en Santo Domingo, el uno de diciembre, su concierto ‘El presente Unplugged’, tras recibir la semana pasada dos premios Grammy Latino. :: from actualidad.terra.es
La agrupación puertorriqueña de merengue Grupomanía y sus cantantes Alfred Cotto y los hermanos Banchy y Oscar Serrano sacan hoy al mercado su nueva producción, “15 años de corazón”, con la que esperan “conquistar al público joven”. :: from www.impre.com
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CBeebies Set to Enchant Spanish-Speaking Children Across the United States
By 2050 the Hispanic labor force is expected to more than double in the United States to 31 percent and the population of the group will make up 29 percent of the total population. :: from www.istockanalyst.com
BBC Worldwide Channels Launches Its First Spanish-language Channel in the U.S. on DISH Network(R)
Costa Rican companies producing an array of consumables — from cream liqueurs to processed cereals — are in Cleveland this week looking for a Midwestern beachhead. :: from blog.cleveland.com
More than 700 Hispanic entrepreneurs and business luminaries filled the Millennium Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 6 for Hispanic Business Media´s 2008 EOY awards celebration. :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Hispanic Businesses Thrive In Detroit, Despite Poor Economy :: from www.wdet.org
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Xoom.com Launches Money Transfer Service Directly to Any Banco Uno, Banco Cuscatlan (now Citibank) Account in Central America
DIRECTV Más unveils ‘Look Up’ Miami Campaign :: from hispanicad.com
RadioCadena Univision launches ‘Directo Al Blanco’ sports show :: from hispanicad.com
Colombia declares emergency over investment scams – The alleged pyramid schemes have sparked disturbances in 12 states. Police are closing financial firms’ offices and making arrests. :: from www.latimes.com
Shredding Social Fabric – Company promoters “contaminate” communities in El Salvador :: from www.dominionpaper.ca
Spain Business Brief – Wednesday November 19 2008 :: from www.typicallyspanish.com
Etronics Launches eBillme in Spanish Extending Cash Checkout to More Online Shoppers
Jorge Mettey, former news director and vice president of news at Univision KMEX-TV 34 in Los Angeles, filed a lawsuit Monday against his former employer, claiming he was wrongfully terminated after allegedly being pressured to cover news sponsored by advertisers. :: from www.tvweek.com
Sí TV Launches Multiplatform Effort Highlighting Latino Leaders :: from www.broadcastnewsroom.com
Immigrants play a valuable role in our economy :: from libn.com
Big Four ad agency Publicis is now buying in to Latin American digital advertising, acquiring Sao Paulo-based Tribal to add to its Digitas online ad group. :: from www.paidcontent.org
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Endorses MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneurs Series
La Radio WRYM 840 AM cumple 40 años – Connecticut :: from www.identidadlatina.com
ContextWeb Launches New Spanish-Language Contextual Targeting
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R.I.P Carmen Rodriguez, 52, cancer epidemiologist – Atlanta :: from www.ajc.com
mmigrant rights’ groups in Wisconsin say they’ll try again next year to get Congress to pass state educational residency status for illegal immigrants. :: from www.newrichmond-news.com
Dick Cheney, Alberto Gonzales, GEO Group Indicted In South Texas :: from xicanopwr.com
Dick Cheney, Alberto Gonzales, GEO Group Indicted In South Texas :: from xicanopwr.com
Eduardo Díaz, who headed the city of San Antonio’s Office of Cultural Affairs for 10 years, has been named director of the Smithsonian Latino Center. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Five New Cities Added to National Hispanic Family Literacy Program
Ohio Latino Affairs’ “Road Show” comes to Terra Community College :: from www.laprensatoledo.com
ICE Partners With San Diego County, Seeks Presence in 3,100 Jails :: from immigrationimpact.com
New Latino family gift guide arrives in time for the holidays
More than 150 area high school students and their counselors attended the Latino Leadership Summit last month at the University of Kansas. :: from www.infozine.com
Puerto Rico in political brawl about gays :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Activists: Hispanics afraid to report hate crimes – Long Island :: from www.newsday.com
The director of Harvard’s Peabody Museum said Tuesday he wants to return about 50 ancient carved Mayan jade pieces to Mexico, almost a century after a U.S. consul dredged the artifacts from the sacred lake at the ruins of Chichen Itza. :: from www.washingtontimes.com
Sculptor Jesús Moroles was one of several figures honored with this year’s National Medals of the Arts and Humanities. :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com
Puerto Rico: triunfo de Fortuño no es mandato de anexión :: from www.miamiherald.com
Orlando C. Manrique — who smuggled weapons into Cuba to try and overthrow the government, was later shot seven times in a failed 1957 coup and took part in the Bay of Pigs invasion — died Saturday. He was 84. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Triangle’s Largest Food Pantry & Hispanic Family Center Expands – North Carolina :: from wake.mync.com
El mural “América” de Rufino Tamayo, el único de cinco en Estados Unidos que estaba en manos privadas, se vendió el martes por casi siete millones de dólares en la subasta de arte latinoamericano de la casa Sotheby’s. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Noticias en Español –»
¿Quién es Mario Molina? El científico mexicano es uno de los pioneros de la química de la capa de ozono de la estratósfera :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
Juven García, el dueño de una pequeña empresa de copiadoras, dijo que presentará una solicitud para postularse como candidato para el Concejo de la Ciudad de Yakima. :: from elsoldeyakima.com
La ex Miss Mundo Mariasela Álvarez quiere ver más latinos en medios españoles :: from lainformacionrd.net
Participará Mario Molina en el equipo de transición de Obama – El mexicano premio Nobel de Química participará como co-director del equipo de transición del gobierno del reciente presidente electo de EU. :: from www.milenio.com
La activista latina Silvia Campoy ha dedicado su vida a la defensa de los derechos de los menos favorecidos, primero con niña de origen mexicano segregada, luego como madre de una estudiante y ahora como líder de su comunidad. – Los Angeles :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
El presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, llamó hoy por teléfono a la mandataria argentina, Cristina Fernández, con quien dialogó sobre la relación entre Washington y América Latina, informaron a Efe fuentes oficiales. :: from noticias.aol.com
La Alianza de Inmigrantes de Long Island (Nueva York) pidió hoy un cambio en las políticas migratorias del condado de Suffolk, en donde hace diez días fue asesinado el inmigrante ecuatoriano Marcelo Lucero. :: from www.elcomercio.com
Puertorriqueños de Chicago tienen un “pedacito de patria” en el Paseo Boricua :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
La Radio WRYM 840 AM cumple 40 años – Connecticut :: from www.identidadlatina.com
En América Latina, cuanto más rico el país menos satisfecha la gente :: from voanews.com
El congresista Luis Gutiérrez (D-Ill) propondrá al Caucus Hispano del Congreso de los Estados Unidos que reclame al presidente electo Barack Obama una reforma migratoria inmediata. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
International News :: English + Español –»
Colombia declares emergency over investment scams – The alleged pyramid schemes have sparked disturbances in 12 states. Police are closing financial firms’ offices and making arrests. :: from www.latimes.com
Moment of truth for Mexico’s soccer team, and coach – A loss at Honduras on Wednesday could lead to Mexico’s elimination from World Cup qualifying, which in turn could lead to the end of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s coaching tenure. :: from www.latimes.com
In Ecuador, Mass Mobilizations against Mining Confront President Correa :: from upsidedownworld.org
Shredding Social Fabric – Company promoters “contaminate” communities in El Salvador :: from www.dominionpaper.ca
Spain Papers Review – Wednesday November 19 2008 :: from www.typicallyspanish.com
Spain Business Brief – Wednesday November 19 2008 :: from www.typicallyspanish.com
Thousands of supporters of Nicaragua’s leftist ruling party armed with rocks tried to block an opposition march on the capital to protest alleged vote fraud, setting off clashes that injured at least five people on Tuesday. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Bullfighting in Peru is thriving amid growing protests by a younger generation demanding that the controversial blood sport be banned. :: from www.miamiherald.com
The Proud Indians of Chiapas :: from frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com
Mexico City is giving out free Viagra and other impotence drugs to men 70 and older. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Juárez Mayor Jose Reyes Ferriz on Tuesday announced a citywide security program for schools following widespread extortion threats against teacher :: from www.elpasotimes.com
For More of Mexico’s Wealthy, Cost of Living Includes Guards :: from www.nytimes.com
En América Latina, cuanto más rico el país menos satisfecha la gente :: from voanews.com
La cantante mexicana Julieta Venegas presentará en Santo Domingo, el uno de diciembre, su concierto ‘El presente Unplugged’, tras recibir la semana pasada dos premios Grammy Latino. :: from actualidad.terra.es
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- February 8, 2010
- ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Latino Vote, Conventional Wisdom Watch, and An Unfulfilled Promise
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- Why Is George Lopez Always Trying To Make Alcoholism Seem Cool?
- Someday, probably some five decades or so from now, these stories of people being harassed because of language are going to be funny.
- Unsettled case of Hispanic farmers underscores lack of DC Latino leadership and concern from Obama
- Partisanship, or political empowerment, the choice for Latinos in California
- Ipala, Guatemala celebrates those who went away but kept the town in their hearts – (with video)
- ICE Raids Cause Census Fear – Undocumented aliens fear getting counted in the 2010 Census will lead to punishment. Government promises no punishment.
- Candidacy of TV personality Jaime Bayly represents expectations of young voters, analyst says – Peru
- Take Action to Protect Immigrant Programs in the California State Budget!
- After reinventing Bolivia’s government to reflect the country’s multi-ethnic, Indian majority, President Evo Morales is championing gender parity at the highest levels of government.
- The percentage of Hispanic students accepted in NYC’s elite public high schools dipped slightly this year
- Latino astronaut Jose Hernandez addresses high school students in McAllen, TX
- Oklahoma ruling could affect Utah immigration law – SB81 was based heavily on Plains state’s measure.
- National Latino Congreso adopts resolutions to propel immigration issue and other concerns of Latinos forward
- A study on the Church’s ministry to Hispanics in the United States has found that regional and national organizations are lacking funds and consequently, personnel and planning.
- All-Hispanic basketball league thrives, the Azteca League in Alabama
- Los falsos muros contra la reforma migratoria
- School secretary axed for speaking Spanish – suing Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district – NC
- Andrae Gonzales: 180-turn for Shafter teen, thanks to mentor
- Dallas City Council members are expected to approve renaming South Central Expressway for Cesar Chavez. The name change would only cover a few blocks.
- Tea Party Dabbles in Immigration Politics
- Prospects for Immigration Reform Legislation
- Hispanics starting to shift political power in Illinois: Jesus Garcia ousted Joseph Mario Moreno, the incumbent and a consummate party man (aka Mayor Daley man), from his county board post. + Rudy Lozano Jr. was only 565 votes shy of toppling State Representative Daniel J. Burke of Chicago – both campaigns aided by Alderman Ricardo Munoz (22nd Ward)
- In Kettleman City, CA, Birth Defects, Deaths and Questions – Children’s Deaths Point Eyes Toward Nearby Waste Facility – town described as “It’s got that Mayberry feeling, with a Latino twist.”
- U.S. Colleges Court Hispanic Families Using Espanol
- Latino Leaders Call for Full Participation in Census – Call on Obama to Temporarily Suspend Enforcement Measures
- February 5, 2010
- A federal judge will decide whether to impose sanctions against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for its acknowledged destruction of police records in a lawsuit that accuses deputies of racially profiling countless Hispanics in immigration sweeps.
- Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s $990/hour Sidley Austin Lawyers Lose Again – That was a good use of taxpayer money
- Census tour allays Hispanics’ fears in Immokalee, Florida
- 2010 National Latino Congreso Results
- Immigration Prosecutions Rise, Organized Crime, Drugs and Weapons Charges Drop
- Uncomfortably Named Novela Hits U.S. Airwaves – Colombian Blockbuster Subtly Retitled for Telemundo – Sin tetas no hay paraiso
- February 4, 2010
- On the Job with Vilma Salaverria – Aflac’s highest ranking Latina oversees training for more than 4,000 employees
- Study Reveals Impact Of Health Insurance On Hispanics’ Attitudes Towards Healthcare Providers
- Denver’s Museo de las Americas wins arts excellence award
- Will Abel Maldonado Become GOP’s First Hispanic Lt. Governor in California?
- Caminos: Vicente Ximenes, Champion of Civil Rights
- February 3, 2010
- Message to Democrats: Don’t obligate Latinos to feel grateful for just doing your job
- Cuban Woman Celebrates 125th Birthday, Official Agency Says
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- February 8, 2010
- New Report Explains that Charter Schools’ Political Success is a Civil Rights Failure – growth promoting segregation!?
- The Power of the Latino Vote in America: They Tipped Elections in 2008; Where Will They Be in 2010? – 40 Competitive Races in 12 States Could Hinge on Latino Voter Turnout
- Jesus Garcia wins, Rudy Lozano Jr. close, victory for reform-minded Latino politicians – Chicago
- Immigrant Workers Help Increase Wages for All Workers – New Report from EPI
- Crist, Rubio tangle over census, legal status – Florida’s senator’s race – Rubio took a hard line this week, saying initially that only citizens should be counted. He backtracked after a sharp reaction from some of his South Florida Hispanic supporters.
- Latino groups are pressing U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to withhold possibly millions in funding to Boston schools until the district complies with federal and state laws for programs aimed at students with limited English skills.
- How dangerous is Mexico? Despite drug war, it’s less deadly than it was a decade ago
- Climate could be right for GOP’s Sandoval to capture Hispanic vote in Nevada’s governor’s race – Republican Brian Sandoval could capture the attention of the Hispanic community, thanks in part to Democrats’ inability to hold that voting bloc on issues such as health care, but on immigration …
- Costa Rica elects 1st woman president in landslide – Laura Chinchilla
- February 5, 2010
- Black and Hispanic Infants Much More Likely to Have HIV: the rate of perinatal HIV infection – meaning transmission at the time of birth – is 4xs higher for Latino bebes
- February 4, 2010
- Vanity Fair’s March 2010 magazine cover shows the new hot Hollywood starlets but they all happen to be white – racist?
- Hispanic farmers allege discrimination by USDA – New Mexico
- Dodge City, Kansas Latino on trial for murder claims self-defense against hate crime called “Border Patrol” – (a must read, imho, amazing the stuff that still happens in our civilized country)
- February 3, 2010
- The White House’s budget request for the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2011 contains more funds to strengthen frontier monitoring with barriers, police and weapons, while immigration reform continues to be absent from the budgetary agenda.
- LULAC partners with Voto Latino to launch youth-focused Census initiative
- Hispanic Women Bring Home the Bacon as Families Tighten Their Belts
- Is it going to take a Latino voter “revolt” to pressure pols to act?
- A federal judge has rejected a government request to dismiss a lawsuit by a U.S. citizen who was locked up for seven months at an immigration center. – Army veteran Rennison Castillo claims officials failed to act on his pleas in 2005 to check his military record and Social Security number.
- “Hunger in America” study: Unprecedented Increase in Hispanics Seeking Food Assistance
- IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES ADVISED PRIVATE DEPORTATIONS – Court Evidence Shows ICE Colluded with Company in Trafficking Guestworkers
- February 2, 2010
- Immigration Reform is Necessary for America’s Economic Recovery
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- Immigration reform dies in 36 words – Albor Ruiz
- Boy Scouts launching initiative to attract Latino youngsters
- Children of Spanish-speaking moms watch less TV
- Census chief tries easing immigrant fears in Texas
- Latinos seek more support for immigration reform – Luis Gutierrez tells L.A. protesters that he needs more votes for a reform bill.
- Island residents sue U.S., saying military made them sick – Vieques, Puerto Rico
- February 1, 2010
- Who Wants to be a Maid? – Hollywood stereotypes continue
- Chances are dim, but advocates will still push for immigration reform
- Around 271,000 Mexican immigrants in the United States “entered a state of poverty in 2009”
- Tempus Fugit: The Oddity Known as “Hispanic Time”
- Cuban salsa stars Los Van Van drew hundreds of protesters and thousands of fans to their first concert in Miami since protests of a 1999 show turned violent.
- Gunmen shot and killed 14 people and wounded 14 others in an appalling attack at a birthday party in Juárez – The victims ranged in age from 13 to 42, eight of whom were students.
- The head of a Latino political group credited with helping elect dozens of Latinos to offices around Massachusetts has announced she is stepping down – Giovanna Negretti, executive director of Oiste
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