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Juana Molina takes her hallucinogenic sound of ‘Un día’ across the United States :: from www.examiner.com
Arizona’s only Latino governor reflects on career – Raul H. Castro :: from www.yourwestvalley.com
After six years managing one of Washington’s more important relationships as its ambassador to Mexico, Texas lawyer and politician Tony Garza is heading home to Texas. :: from www.chron.com
Salvadorans living abroad sent home about $3.8 billion last year, an increase of 2.5 percent despite the global economic turmoil. :: from www.miamiherald.com
TOP Ten things said/Overheard at Latino Inaugural Gala
Could programs intended to help Hispanic homeowners actually hurt them? :: from www.khou.com
Is a Mexico collapse wishful thinking by people who want to militarize the border? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Hispanics greet Barack Obama’s presidency with optimism :: from www.thaindian.com
Obama’s Immigration agenda on new WhiteHouse.gov’s website
Latinos fight for political recognition :: from www.politico.com
Tequila gives Mexico an environmental hangover :: from www.newscientist.com
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Mexican cartels have taken over most of the drug trade in the United States, and are working with 20 gangs, including the Barrio Aztecas, according to a just-released report by the National Drug Intelligence Center titled “National Drug Threat Assessment 2009.” :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Los hispanos, los negros y las personas de edad avanzada han sufrido de manera desproporcionada la crisis de vivienda en Estados Unidos, indica un análisis de la AP en base a información de la Oficina del Censo. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Latino TV station tops US ratings – Spanish-language TV channel Univision topples the major networks as viewing habits reflect a cultural shift among the young :: from www.guardian.co.uk
Heavy rains have damaged part of one of Peru’s top tourist destination, depositing clay and sand on mysterious figures etched in the desert sand by indigenous groups centuries ago, an archaeologist said Monday. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Latinos still lag behind African Americans when it comes to garnering R-E-S-P-E-C-T :: from www.latinalista.net
Illegal street racing still popular and deadly among Latino youths :: from blogs.orlandosentinel.com
Dominicanos desaparecidos podrían estar presos en Cuba :: from www.miamiherald.com
Illegal downloading of music in Latin America is expected to grow as a result of the economic slowdown. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
A salute to a younger generation of Latino activists :: from www.27east.com
Latino Groceries in New Orleans :: from bestofneworleans.com
Ana Cruz in DC: I feel extraordinarily humbled – Inauguration postings from this political consultant from Tampa and former executive director of the Florida Democratic Party :: from blogs.creativeloafing.com
Outside of conservative talk radio, Lou Dobbs and Fox News, the media has given little coverage to the crimes committed by two Border Patrol agents, Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. So they’ve scrambled to get the details on the story today, as President Bush commuted their sentences. :: from marcambinder.theatlantic.com
Rosetta Stone giving Hispanic students boost – Alabama :: from www.eufaulatribune.com
Far from Washington, D.C., performance artist and writer Gabrielle Civil created her own homage to new U.S. President Barack Obama in Mexico City on Tuesday, gathering mariachis to perform renditions of iconic African American songs both for Obama and the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com
More Hispanic shooting victims speak out – Arkansas :: from www.fox16.com
Latinos who don’t speak Spanish object to getting criticized for it :: from www.readingeagle.com
When will Latinos give up cockfighting in the U.S.? :: from blogs.orlandosentinel.com
A Hispanic perspective: Obama opens a door :: from blogs.orlandosentinel.com
McDonald’s :: RMHC(R)/HACER(R) Scholarship Deadline Approaching for Hispanic High School Seniors
For Peruvians, Baskets for the U.S. Market Bring a New Way of Life :: from www.nytimes.com
Latino, Citizenship inaugural galas: Partying with a purpose :: from www.usatoday.com
Sheriff Joe Arpaio Separates Mother from Children, Immigrant Crack Down :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Mexico On Path To Becoming Bigger Security Threat Than Iraq :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Brand Immigrant Is in Serious Trouble – Restoring the Dignity of America’s Greatest Asset :: from adage.com
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El cantautor puertorriqueño Luis Fonsi, cuya participación en la Gala Hispana para Barack Obama se canceló a último minuto por falta de tiempo, asegura que no se siente frustrado y dice que fue él quien tomó la decisión. :: from www.nydailynews.com
La cantante María Elena Beltrán está a punto de estrenarse como actriz en un film biográfico sobre Lola Beltrán, su madre, la más famosa cantante de rancheras que haya existido. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Bilingual Electro-Alternative Brooklyn’s Zigmat blends cultures and prepares to go international :: from www.nypress.com
Juana Molina takes her hallucinogenic sound of ‘Un día’ across the United States :: from www.examiner.com
Queens native Lauren Vélez, who plays Lt. Maria Laguerta on “Dexter,” has a hush-hush guest role on “Ugly Betty” starting tomorrow that has sparked Internet chatter about the death of a major character in the hit ABC comedy. :: from www.nydailynews.com
El cantautor colombiano Jorge Villamizar estrenó esta semana el video musical de su nuevo sencillo Alma en Libertad. :: from www.timesoftheinternet.com
Crónica del primer concierto de Luis Miguel :: from www.terra.com.mx
Illegal downloading of music in Latin America is expected to grow as a result of the economic slowdown. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
The Billboard Latin Music Awards will air live April 23 on the Telemundo network, both in the United States and internationally. The Latin music industry’s most prestigious award show returns to Telemundo following the extension of Billboard’s multi-year relationship with the network. :: from www.billboard.biz
Poncho Sanchez turns up the heat with sizzling performance :: from deseretnews.com
Manhattan’s Latino theatre company, INTAR, which was set to premiere Eduardo Machado’s In Paradise and Nick Norman’s She Plundered Him, may have to postpone its season after the sudden closure of the Zipper Factory. :: from www.playbill.com
MegaTV Reporter Pushes Noelia’s Buttons :: from www.latingossip.com
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Two-part movie ‘Che’ doesn’t make apologies for its hero :: from www.miamiherald.com
29th Annual Tejano Music Awards Kicks Off With Mega Pre-Celebration!
WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE: SUPERNATURALLY STYLIN’ DVD coming out on Feb 10th – starring Selena Gomez
Rachael Ray cooks up new show for Daisy Martinez :: from www.tuscaloosanews.com
The day after the Ruiz family was welcomed into their dream home, courtesy of ABC’s “Extreme Make over: Home Edition,” their excitement was still strong but tempered by personal tragedy. While the Ruiz family was on an all-expenses-paid vacation to the Bahamas, courtesy of the TV show, Jesus Ruiz Sr.’s mother died in Juárez. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Shakira is savoring change in D.C. :: from www.usatoday.com
Niña Pastori regresa a su lado más flamenco con su último trabajo “Deseando verte” :: from www.rtve.es
Elvis Crespo se casa – La boda será en marzo :: from www.univision.com
Llega Rigoberto Castañeda a México con su nuevo thriller “Atrapados”. El filme realizado en EU se estrenará el próximo 27 de febrero. :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Monterrey en el South by Southwest 2009 :: from musica.nmty.org
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Latino TV station tops US ratings – Spanish-language TV channel Univision topples the major networks as viewing habits reflect a cultural shift among the young :: from www.guardian.co.uk
Bilingual Mun2 is revamping its schedule under the tagline “7th Street Leads You to Mun2” in a bid to solidify its image with its target audience of younger Latino viewers. :: from www.multichannel.com
Could programs intended to help Hispanic homeowners actually hurt them? :: from www.khou.com
Mexico turns to tourism in midst of crisis – counting on its weakened currency against the dollar and its proximity to the U.S. to attract recession-shocked Americans and fuel its tourism industry :: from www.nydailynews.com
Clear Channel on Tuesday launched a syndicated Spanish-language morning show hosted by Hispanic radio icon Humberto Luna. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
LatinWorks Wins Burger King’s U.S. Hispanic Account – Former Agency Bromley Communications Gains Western Union as Client :: from adage.com
A report from the Direct Marketing Association, in conjunction with PSA and Zubi Advertising, shows 92% of marketers and agencies in the Hispanic market use non-catalog direct mail; over half (52.1%) use telephone marketing. :: from www.marketingvox.com
Abasto, a Spanish-language magazine catering to Hispanic-owned food businesses, will launch this spring. :: from www.dmnews.com
It’s Official: New Times Company Gets $250 Million Cash Infusion From Carlos Slim :: from www.paidcontent.org
2009: The Year For Hispanic Marketing Online :: from chiefmarketer.com
Mashable Launches Spanish Edition :: from mashable.com
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Crisis golpea sectores automotor y textil en Colombia :: from www.miamiherald.com
New government figures show that Colombians living abroad are sending less money to their home country – though it’s too early to say if it’s a trend. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Texas debt management company targets Spanish speakers online :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
Johnson Controls Inc. will receive the 2008 Corporation of the Year Award from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (HCCW) :: from www.biztimes.com
The Billboard Latin Music Awards will air live April 23 on the Telemundo network, both in the United States and internationally. The Latin music industry’s most prestigious award show returns to Telemundo following the extension of Billboard’s multi-year relationship with the network. :: from www.billboard.biz
Salvadorans living abroad sent home about $3.8 billion last year, an increase of 2.5 percent despite the global economic turmoil. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Western Union picks Bromley to manage Hispanic ad account :: from www.bizjournals.com
AeroMexico Selected as “Best Airline in Mexico” by Global Traveler’s Readers
A host of reality competitions will be on offer at NATPE from Televisa Internacional, which will also be touting a catalogue of sports, entertainment formats and telenovelas. :: from www.worldscreen.com
Denver Translation – Affinity Spanish Expands Operations
l Paso native Gilbert Solarzano didn’t set out to be a TV news cameraman. It just kind of worked out that way. Now Solarzano has a ringside seat at Tuesday’s inaugural festivities. He’ll be the guy behind NBC’s camera on the north lawn of the White House, where he’s worked for the past six years. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
In Cuba, Latin America hope for better U.S. relations under Obama :: from www.nydailynews.com
Fox Sports en Español Kicks Off 2009 with InterLiga(TM) Ratings Bonanza
U.S. Hispanic Population Can Now Access Thousands of Foreclosure Listings on VivaReal.us, the Leading Hispanic Real Estate Portal in the United States
For Peruvians, Baskets for the U.S. Market Bring a New Way of Life :: from www.nytimes.com
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Mexicans struggle with credit card debts :: from mexicomonitor.blogspot.com
Inauguration was a crowd-pleaser at Mexican Heritage Plaza – San Jose :: from www.mercurynews.com
Su Teatro, Denver’s only brown theater company, will be among the 2009 recipients of Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts. :: from www.denverpost.com
The Tampa Bay History Center featured more than 300 exhibit descriptions translated into Spanish when it opened Saturday. Beginning in July, weekly Spanish language publication Centro Mi Diario worked with the History Center to create the captions :: from www.bizjournals.com
This past week Liberty University forged a strategic partnership with the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, the largest Hispanic Christian organization in America :: from www.liberty.edu
Hispanic program travels immigration road – Fond du Lac, Wisconsin :: from www.fdlreporter.com
Project to study Hispanic HIV issues in Pierson, Florida :: from www.news-journalonline.com
Politics of immigration, from FDR to Obama :: from www.azcentral.com
The career of Father Vicente Peña spanned time and distance from the Spanish Civil War to St. Ann’s Catholic Church in San Antonio. – Peña, in his 73rd year of the priesthood, died Thursday of natural causes. He was 96. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Inspiring University of Texas at San Antonio employee Rose Mendez dies at age 80 :: from www.utsa.edu
Oscar I. Romo, a pioneer in ethnic evangelism and church planting for the Home Mission Board (now the North American Mission Board), died Friday, Jan. 16, of pneumonia related to Parkinson’s disease. :: from www.bpnews.net
Pro-Life Advocates Create New Group Reaching Out to Hispanics on Abortion :: from www.lifenews.com
State Senator Files Illegal Immigration Bill – Indiana :: from www.insideindianabusiness.com
Drexel University and the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have announced that Gloria Mirazo of Elk Grove has been awarded the inaugural Hispanic Leadership Masters’ Grant, which supports a student pursuing a degree at Drexel’s new Sacramento Center for Graduate Studies. :: from www.egcitizen.com
The Mohawk Valley Community College board of trustees officially welcomed its first Hispanic trustee this week. – Anthony J. Colòn – New York :: from www.uticaod.com
In Cuba, Latin America hope for better U.S. relations under Obama :: from www.nydailynews.com
Latin American nations see new phase in American politics :: from www.miamiherald.com
Boy Scouts Reaching Out to Hispanics Through Pilot Program – Florida :: from www.theledger.com
Inauguration offers hope for Hispanics seeking national leader :: from www.ledger-enquirer.com
Former light-heavyweight world champion, Olympic silver medalist and author Jose Torres died Monday of a heart attack at his home in Puerto Rico at the age of 72, his wife, Ramonita, said. :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Planning a Latin meal? Then a visit to Hi-Lo Foods is a must – the Jamaica Plain supermarket has the largest selection of hard-to-find Caribbean, Central and South American ingredients in the Boston area. :: from www.bostonherald.com
BEYOND Mexico and the Caribbean, another “New World” of cuisine still awaits many New Yorkers. These three restaurants offer some surprising flavors from South America. – CAFECITO BOGOTA, URUBAMBA y WARUNG KARIO :: from www.nytimes.com
CNN correspondent Soledad O’Brien wants this dog gone. The newswoman and other members of a Chelsea co-op board are trying to evict a beloved family pet from a swanky loft building because they say the dog is smelly and slobbers. :: from www.nypost.com
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México apuesta al turismo en estos tiempos de crisis :: from www.miamiherald.com
Crisis golpea sectores automotor y textil en Colombia :: from www.miamiherald.com
Los hispanos, los negros y las personas de edad avanzada han sufrido de manera desproporcionada la crisis de vivienda en Estados Unidos, indica un análisis de la AP en base a información de la Oficina del Censo. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Dominicanos desaparecidos podrían estar presos en Cuba :: from www.miamiherald.com
Comunidades rechazan propuesta educativa – La consideran discrimina contra niños inmigrantes al reducir entrenamiento de los maestros de inglés :: from diariolasamericas.com
Alcalde de Guanajuato niega prohibición a besarse en público :: from www.miamiherald.com
Presidente hondureño a República Dominicana y Venezuela :: from www.miamiherald.com
Paraguay: campesinos emplazan a colonos brasileños :: from www.miamiherald.com
Evo Morales y opositores cierran campaña rumbo al referendo :: from www.miamiherald.com
El presidente Hugo Chávez anunció el martes que publicará en la prensa local una columna de opinión para orientar a sus seguidores, emulando así a su estrecho aliado cubano Fidel Castro. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Los tentáculos de Slim llegan al New York Times :: from www.nydailynews.com
La policía reprime protesta universitaria en Caracas :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mashable en Español :: from es.mashable.com
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México apuesta al turismo en estos tiempos de crisis :: from www.miamiherald.com
Crisis golpea sectores automotor y textil en Colombia :: from www.miamiherald.com
Heavy rains have damaged part of one of Peru’s top tourist destination, depositing clay and sand on mysterious figures etched in the desert sand by indigenous groups centuries ago, an archaeologist said Monday. :: from www.miamiherald.com
New government figures show that Colombians living abroad are sending less money to their home country – though it’s too early to say if it’s a trend. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Dominicanos desaparecidos podrían estar presos en Cuba :: from www.miamiherald.com
Tensions build in Venezuela as Chavez prepares for referendum :: from www.latimes.com
Culture war simmers in Mexico over permissive laws on family, sexuality :: from www.individual.com
Peru and Mexico’s Michoacán in Forbes magazine top 10 culture capitals :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Alcalde de Guanajuato niega prohibición a besarse en público :: from www.miamiherald.com
Far from Washington, D.C., performance artist and writer Gabrielle Civil created her own homage to new U.S. President Barack Obama in Mexico City on Tuesday, gathering mariachis to perform renditions of iconic African American songs both for Obama and the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com
Presidente hondureño a República Dominicana y Venezuela :: from www.miamiherald.com
Paraguay: campesinos emplazan a colonos brasileños :: from www.miamiherald.com
Evo Morales y opositores cierran campaña rumbo al referendo :: from www.miamiherald.com
El presidente Hugo Chávez anunció el martes que publicará en la prensa local una columna de opinión para orientar a sus seguidores, emulando así a su estrecho aliado cubano Fidel Castro. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
La policía reprime protesta universitaria en Caracas :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mexico City food nirvana :: from www.theaustralian.news.com.au
For Peruvians, Baskets for the U.S. Market Bring a New Way of Life :: from www.nytimes.com
Cuba struggles with recovery after three hurricanes :: from www.usatoday.com
Tequila gives Mexico an environmental hangover :: from www.newscientist.com
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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
- Re-learning a culture, Hollywood-style
- Melting pot giving rise to post-’Latino’ Latino politicians
- How the Democratic Party can re-energize Latino voters
- 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
- Latino Leaders Grade Obama – Líderes latinos evalúan al presidente
- Hispanic media outreach for Haiti unprecedented
- Pulitzer-nominated Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, a woman for all seasons
