Hispanic y Latino News : June 18th, 2009
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For Latinos and blacks, a call for unity, not hate – Without blacks’ sacrifice, Latinos would be 30 years behind in the fight for civil rights. :: from www.latimes.com
The backlog of immigration cases awaiting disposal by the judges is steadily increasing. Since the end of FY 2006 this backlog has grown by 19% – over the past decade, it has increased by 64%. :: from trac.syr.edu
Nearly three years after the Justice Department found that the nation’s immigration courts were seriously overburdened and recommended hiring 40 new judges, only a few hirings have taken place and the case backlog is at its highest point in a decade :: from www.nytimes.com
2 teens get jail time in Mexican’s beating death – received 7 to 23 months for their roles in the beating death of 25-year-old Luis Ramirez :: from www.cnn.com
A central Ohio teenager accused of putting a noose around a Hispanic boy’s neck and dragging him in a parking lot has been sentenced to 10 days in jail. :: from www.startribune.com
With the advent of more Latino politicians running for office, “being Hispanic” is no longer sufficient to attract votes :: from www.latinalista.net
Street vendor Amado Campos, 44, of Los Angeles, is his own boss, but he works long hours, seven days a week. His costs are up but sales are down as his customers cut back in a poor economy. And he needs a new cart. :: from www.latimes.com
Hate crimes against Hispanics increased by almost 40 percent between 2003 and 2007, according to a report released Tuesday by the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund. :: from www.laht.com
Phoenix Suns forward Amar’e Stoudemire Backstabs Hispanic Fans, Signs on as “Special Deputy” Under Sheriff Joe Arpaio :: from blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com
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Justicia!: Sotomayor and the Long March of Puerto Rican History :: from ofamerica.wordpress.com
Amid California Budget Crisis, Latino Politians Cruise like High Rollers :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
Attacks Against Sotomayor Inspire Creativity Cartoonist promotes ‘Chica Power’ Sonia Sotomayor poster: Order yours today! :: from latinola.com
Lessons Learned From Judge Sotomayor’s Confirmation Process – These lessons, while most were apparent all along, should be loud and clear at this point… as in crystal clea :: from latinola.com
Remembering El Espectador – The muckracking, Spanish-language newspaper founded in the ’30s still shows the way for today’s burgeoning ethnic media :: from latinola.com
Quinoa Plants a Seed for Food Revolution in Colombia :: from upsidedownworld.org
6 Months and 10 Days : What Courts Value Latino Lives At :: from vivirlatino.com
As Hate Crimes Rise, Police Chiefs Call Immigration System an Obstacle to Prosecution :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
The Town of Lonely Dentists – Palomas, Mexico — This is the little border town that discount
dentistry built. (with video) :: from voices.washingtonpost.comAdvocating for Immigrants: Filmmakers Tell the Story of the Hispanic Press in America – Juan Gonzáles y Félix F. Gutiérrez :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
Two undocumented workers from Mexico and one from Ecuador injured in construction accidents in New York were awarded settlements totaling $3.85 million in the past two weeks, lawyers said on Wednesday. :: from www.nytimes.com
Thanks to a handful of billionaires that includes a couple of prominent dignitaries with ties to media giant Univision, as well as the Hispanic owners of a major produce distributor, the city of Los Angeles will celebrate the Lakers’ victory today without spending any taxpayer money. :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
The Drug Lord Who Got Away – Mexican Capo Unleashes Mayhem on U.S. Border; The Making of a Legend – El Chapo :: from online.wsj.com
2009 Winners of Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature :: from labloga.blogspot.com
France and Mexico are to launch a joint observatory to unite scientific work on the environmental impact from humans and climate change on Mexico’s coastlines :: from news.yahoo.com
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Dulce María se lanza como solista – La ex RBD firmó contrato con Universal Music Latino para grabar su primer álbum sin RBD :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Latinos brillan en el TeatroStageFest de NYC – Josefina Scaglione, Luis Salgado y Jackie Guerrido asistieron al estreno del festival de teatro :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Lucero celebrará 30 años de carrera con un álbum – Tras el éxito de su Bárbara Greco, la actriz y cantante prepara un álbum para el 2010 bajo la producción de Joan Sebastian :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Premios Juventud: Quedan menos de 48 horas para votar. :: Less than 48 hours left for voting for Premios Juventud! :: from www.univision.com
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Univision presents “Un Gancho al Corazón” (A Blow to the Heart) on Monday, June 22, 2009; 7:00 p.m. ET/PT (6:00 p.m. Central) ; a romantic and humorous story set in the world of boxing where no punches are pulled and the gloves come off when it comes to love. :: from hispanicad.com
Telemundo KVEA-52, mun2 and CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood return with their sizzling 3rd annual free summer concert series “Descarga” En CityWalk con Telemundo y mun2 (Jam On CityWalk with Telemundo and mun2).” :: from hispanicad.com
Elaine Del Valle’s one-woman show, “Brownsville Bred,” is playing at Teatro La Tea. – NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com
Acusan al padre Alberto de orquestar arresto – Un ex de la esposa del padre Cutié lo demandó por presuntamente haber planeado que lo deportaran para así no revelar sus amoríos :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Ana Torroja acusada de fraude fiscal – Las autoridades españolas aseguran que la cantante debe alrededor de 900 mil dólares tras haber evadido el pago de sus impuestos :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Marlene Favela se casará con Jorge Kahwagi :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
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Manny Miravete, VP US Hispanic Sales Strategy at Fox Interactive Media, where he spearheaded the MySpace Latino unit, is no longer with the company. :: from www.portada-online.com
ZGS has named Nicole Quiroga the new station manager of its Telemundo affiliate in Washington, D.C. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Amazing Course of English on YouTube Teaches Successfully to Thousands of People
Two undocumented workers from Mexico and one from Ecuador injured in construction accidents in New York were awarded settlements totaling $3.85 million in the past two weeks, lawyers said on Wednesday. :: from www.nytimes.com
Social Network Pulling an ‘American Idol’: Quepasa.com is Voting Hub for International Singing Contest :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Tree of Life and Webeco Foods announce their new partnership to distribute seven prominent Hispanic dairy, cheese and specialty foods brands throughout the United States. The brands — Lugareno, La Antioquena, Colanta, El Holandes, Dutch Morning, Cervantes and Gayo Azul — have enjoyed prominent placement and customer loyalty for years in the South Florida market :: from www.gourmetretailer.com
Hispanic women report they’re very stressed about the economy and losing their jobs, but far from snapping shut their purses, many of them are still spending, according to a new survey from People en Español. :: from www.mediaweek.com
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Podcast – Caridad Fernandez is a true Latina Beauty. Professional model, and founder, president and CEO of Unica – Centro de Refinamiento, the largest modeling agency in Puerto Rico :: from www.hispanicad.com
DISH Network(R) Introduces CV 24 in Puerto Rico
Hispanics Taking Control of Their Finances
Door Hangers: Do they Open the Door for Marketers targeting Hispanics? :: from www.portada-online.com
SpinVox Expands across Latin America with Telefonica
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists Preliminary Schedule for 2009 Conference in Puerto Rico :: from www.nahj.org
Nexicon to Track Global Voting of Latin World’s Biggest Music-Based Reality Television Series
Bilingual news network soon to serve local Hispanic community – Beaumont, Texas :: from www.beaumontenterprise.com
Thanks to a handful of billionaires that includes a couple of prominent dignitaries with ties to media giant Univision, as well as the Hispanic owners of a major produce distributor, the city of Los Angeles will celebrate the Lakers’ victory today without spending any taxpayer money. :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Street vendor Amado Campos, 44, of Los Angeles, is his own boss, but he works long hours, seven days a week. His costs are up but sales are down as his customers cut back in a poor economy. And he needs a new cart. :: from www.latimes.com
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Telephonic Briefing: the State of Latino Health Care
Dalton State College faculty contribute to book on Latino immigration: “Voices from the Nueva Frontera: Latino Immigration in Dalton, Georgia” :: from www.northwestgeorgia.com
Villaraigosa should focus on his job now, Cisneros says :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
By its latest (in)actions, the Supreme Court seems to be waiting for a wise Latina justice :: from www.latinalista.net
Pursuing ‘La Vida Sana’ for Latinos – Initiative addresses fitness and nutrition issues for better health – Summit County, Colorado :: from www.summitdaily.com
No funding for Centro Latino – Pierce County Council declines to give almost $20,000 to community nonprofit – Washington :: from www.thenewstribune.com
Dominican teen Laura Abreu-Jimenez finds success at Scranton High School :: from www.thetimes-tribune.com
After searching since March for a new executive director, the Hispanic Resource Center is confident that Bronx native Zoe Colon will excel in the position – Mamaroneck, New York :: from www.lohud.com
A very happy and proud group of Hispanic teens from western Massachusetts had a memorable day at Fenway Park on Wednesday. – :: from www.wwlp.com
The prospect of staff cuts at Hillsborough’s Hispanic community liaison office has some residents planning to pack a County Commission budget hearing today. – Florida :: from www.tampabay.com
Interview with Estevan Vega, author of The Sacred Sin :: from eljumpingbean.blogspot.com
Leaders in Milwaukee’s Latino community expressed outrage Wednesday that state Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) and other Democrats removed provisions in the state budget that would allow some undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition and let illegal immigrants receive certificates that would allow them to legally drive. :: from www.jsonline.com
Latina author, Linda Nieves Powell (Freestyle) has thought of a unique way to promote her author brand. Created by Jenny Saldana and Antonia Marrero, she became the Executive Producer of the Ultimate Latina Theater Festival and created another avenue to promote her novel. :: from www.mediabistro.com
Board of Directors Names Jarrett Barrios as President of GLAAD
Announcing our 2009 Google Hispanic College Fund Scholars :: from googleforstudents.blogspot.com
Immigrant Family Torn Apart in Arizona Raid – Sheriff Arpaio has arrested 248 immigrants in raids allegedly aimed at unlawful hiring, but no employer has been penalized. :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
Viva’s Top Latin Picks for this Week in NYC – June 17th-23rd, 2009 :: from www.nydailynews.com
10 Minutes with Arizona State Senator Amanda Aguirre :: from www.yumasun.com
President Barack Obama to Address 2009 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
Obama drive for immigration reform faces an uphill road :: from www.miamiherald.com
Book Review: Adios to All the Drama, by Diana Rodriguez Wallach :: from www.examiner.com
The 21st Century Chicano Activist Convention in Dallas – August 21st-23rd, 2009 :: from www.dallaschicanoconvention.org
Esperanza Addresses the Real Estate and Mortgage Crisis During The State of Hispanic Housing Dinner
Judge Sonia Sotomayor expressed skepticism in March 2003 about the expanded government surveillance powers in the USA Patriot Act, citing what she referred to as its broader authority “to impose nationwide wiretaps with little judicial supervision” and to monitor Internet use in search of terrorists. :: from www.nytimes.com
Cuban National Assembly President Ricardo Alarcon Condemns US Supreme Court’s Refusal to Hear Appeal of Cuban Fiv :: from www.democracynow.org
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: June 18th, 2009Quinoa Plants a Seed for Food Revolution in Colombia :: from upsidedownworld.org
The Town of Lonely Dentists – Palomas, Mexico — This is the little border town that discount
dentistry built. (with video) :: from voices.washingtonpost.comThe Drug Lord Who Got Away – Mexican Capo Unleashes Mayhem on U.S. Border; The Making of a Legend – El Chapo :: from online.wsj.com
Mexico: Water Shortages Affecting Nearly 2 Million Residents :: from globalvoicesonline.org
The Mexican Navy says it has seized more than a tonne of cocaine hidden inside the carcasses of frozen sharks. :: from news.bbc.co.uk
France and Mexico are to launch a joint observatory to unite scientific work on the environmental impact from humans and climate change on Mexico’s coastlines :: from news.yahoo.com
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