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Speak English well, or get a ticket by federal law – Truckers face hefty fine for breaking law that says they must be able to talk with police. – Authorities last year issued 25,230 tickets nationwide for violations :: from www.ajc.com
Iowa researchers found significant disparities in several aspects of children’s health-care between those who speak primarily Spanish and those who speak English. :: from www.dailyiowan.com
A national commission released a report today that says there was a “systematic abuse of worker rights” during the federal immigration raids that included the 2006 raid at the Swift meatpacking plant in Marshalltown and the 2008 raid Agriprocessors in Postville. :: from www.radioiowa.com
Illegal Entry At A 36 Year Low, But Comprehensive Immigration Reform Still a Must :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Border Companies Thrive on Mexican-Americans – Exports and imports between Mexico and the United States have grown rapidly in the last decade, to close to $400 billion annually. :: from www.nytimes.com
President Barack Obama says he is committed to a comprehensive immigration overhaul that includes a way that illegal immigrants can become U.S. citizens – at the Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference. :: from finance.yahoo.com
Florida Senate Candidate Marco Rubio Speaks Spanish To Win Votes, But Espouses English-Only Policies :: from wonkroom.thinkprogress.org
Rodri Rodriguez Bringing the Romance and Spectacle Back Again with 20th Mariachi USA Festival :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
NBC Just Can’t Quit Same Old Hispanics – Can We Have One Segment Without Gloria or Dora or Shakira? :: from adage.com
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From Hollywood to the Amazon: Q’orianka Kilcher joins Peruvian protestors :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Dream Act Advocates Hold Graduation Ceremony on Capitol Hill
Virtual book tours especially for Latino/a authors – Jo Ann Hernandez, the lady behind BronzeWord Latino Authors :: from www.examiner.com
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez is the first sitting state’s attorney to lead the Chicago Bar association. :: from abclocal.go.com
Famed Chicago Muralist Hector Duarte’s new work of art :: from www.cafemagazine.com
Wells Fargo Manager Harassed Spanish-Speaking Workers, Lawsuit Says – Arizona :: from blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed legislation to take a first step towards boosting research and education efforts related to Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, a relatively unknown illness more prevalent among New Mexico Hispanics than any other group. :: from www.cibolabeacon.com
Tancredo linked to Minuteman group accused of Arizona double-murder :: from coloradoindependent.com
The federal government has failed to develop a coordinated strategy to stop the illegal trafficking of firearms into Mexico, according to a new government report. :: from voices.washingtonpost.com
Viva’s third annual Summer Latin Music Calendar – NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com
Child sex tourism continues to grow in Mexican northern border cities like Tijuana and Juárez, according to a U.S. State Department report. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Colombia tops in internally displaced says U.N. :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com
A Small Town Cop, Out-Gunned by Traffickers – Ascension, Mexico :: from voices.washingtonpost.com
For immigrants, living the dream is getting tougher :: from www.usatoday.com
Nueva Trova pioneering band sounds as good today as 35 years ago – Haciendo Punto En Otro Son :: from www.examiner.com
Cleveland Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth pleaded guilty this month to a DUI manslaughter charge for striking Mario Reyes on March 14 in Miami. He began serving a 30-day jail sentence Tuesday and has reached a financial settlement with the family of the 59-year-old construction worker. After jail, he must serve two years of house arrest and spend eight years on probation. :: from www.google.com
Mexican State Election: Drug War Plays Big Public Role For First Time :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Mexico levied organized crime and drug charges Thursday against seven mayors, the former state attorney general and 19 other officials in the western state of Michoacan for allegedly aiding a drug cartel. :: from www.miamiherald.com
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Crossfade Blogger Jose Davila Contributed to New Academic Anthology on Reggaeton :: from blogs.browardpalmbeach.com
Nueva Trova pioneering band sounds as good today as 35 years ago – Haciendo Punto En Otro Son :: from www.examiner.com
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V-me’s new season of Estudio Billboard launches with Aleks Syntek. :: from hispanicad.com
Is Padre Alberto Cutie a Bigger Sinner Than We Thought? :: from hissip.com
Joan Sebastian to Marry Barely Legal Teen :: from www.latingossip.com
Viva’s third annual Summer Latin Music Calendar – NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com
Beer-bottle glasses and bad hair: Ugly Betty is back – and America Ferrera says it takes a lot of work to look this UGLY :: from www.dailymail.co.uk
Rodri Rodriguez Bringing the Romance and Spectacle Back Again with 20th Mariachi USA Festival :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Cabas se separa de su esposa :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
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Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL) and Mexico’s Herdez del Fuerte SA de CV said Friday they will expand on their current joint venture to market Mexican foods in the U.S. :: from www.nasdaq.com
Border Companies Thrive on Mexican-Americans – Exports and imports between Mexico and the United States have grown rapidly in the last decade, to close to $400 billion annually. :: from www.nytimes.com
NBC Just Can’t Quit Same Old Hispanics – Can We Have One Segment Without Gloria or Dora or Shakira? :: from adage.com
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More jump ship at Mexico City’s English-language newspaper :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
President Obama has appointed Latina magazine founder and former publisher Christy Haubegger to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Francesca Maxime has moved to NYC to become co-host of “Currents,” a brand new television show for NET NY :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Viva El Mercado: Phoenix Pro’s Market – reviews of three Valley Mexican grocery store chains, in honor of the opening of Walmart’s Supermercado :: from blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com
R. Paniagua Inc. Selects Quadrant Two Public Relations as National In-House Events and Media Property PR Agency – PR.com
Wells Fargo Manager Harassed Spanish-Speaking Workers, Lawsuit Says – Arizona :: from blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com
Grupo Gallegos Punctuates Winning Streak with 2009 Radio Mercury Award
Hispanic Women Among Top DVD Buyers :: from www.srgnet.com
Spanish-language media is also shifting to more use of English language commercials and programs. Hector Orci, co-founder of La Agencia de Orci, is building a new division of his agency, called One Plus Two, for the population that speaks English but enjoys Spanish language programming like telenovelas from Mexico. :: from www.nytimes.com
H&R Block looking for Hispanic agencies :: from www.prweekus.com
Tata Consultancy Services, India’s largest outsourcing firm, has opened a new center in Queretaro, Mexico, the company said Thursday – a reflection of the growing move to diversify offshore locations. :: from www.forbes.com
HispanicBusiness 500 Ranks Pan-American Life No. 16 Largest Hispanic Business in the United States
Kellogg Adds Honey to Target Hispanics – Corn Flakes with a Touch of Honey o “toque de miel” – supported by an ad campaign created by Kellogg’s lead agency Leo Burnett. :: from www.brandweek.com
Rodri Rodriguez Bringing the Romance and Spectacle Back Again with 20th Mariachi USA Festival :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
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President Obama has appointed Latina magazine founder and former publisher Christy Haubegger to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
“Women Who Dare” Founder Diane Alverio honored for Leadership
La Raza leader Andrea Bazan surprised to be drawn into Sotomayor debate :: from www.miamiherald.com
As some Hispanic groups have begun to question President Obama’s commitment to passing immigration reform, the president said Friday morning that he remains dedicated to signing such legislation. :: from thehill.com
Professor Charles Calleros recently led several students and staff from the College of Law in providing information, inspiration, and skill-building for about 50 high school students participating in the ASU Cesar Chavez Leadership Institute. :: from asunews.asu.edu
Anita Alvarez and other Latinas discuss identity in Chicago :: from www.chicagonow.com
Growing Need for Spanish Translators in Nebraska Courts :: from www.laht.com
United Way reaches out to Central Texas Latinos – Vivir Unidos event gave Hispanic residents and local nonprofits a chance to get to know each other. :: from www.statesman.com
Full Text: Remarks by the President at the Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
The Obama administration is working with Havana to finalize dates to resume long-suspended discussions between the two countries, as Cuban officials signal their interest in expanding the talks beyond migration. :: from www.mcclatchydc.com
SALT Makes Immigration Reform Recommendations to the Obama Administration :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
NAHJ Convention to Discuss Walking the Tightrope: Challenges Faced by the Media in Venezuela
Montgomery County officials acknowledged in a report yesterday that they appear to have overpaid Centro Familia, a nonprofit organization serving low-income Latino children and their families :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Latinos need to take time for Census :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Minnesota’s Legislature’s Chicano Latino Affairs Council has named an interim executive director to replace Rogelio Munoz, who resigned abruptly last week, citing internal conflicts with the small agency’s board of directors. :: from minnesota.publicradio.org
Immigrant of the Day: Feniosky Peña-Mora (Dominican Republic) :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Weekly Immigration Wire: Why Are Hate Crimes on the Rise? :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
New Sotomayor Stereotype : The Latina Housekeeper :: from vivirlatino.com
Hundreds expected to march to T. Don Hutto on Sat., World Refugee Day, to demand an end to family detention :: from www.latinalista.net
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More jump ship at Mexico City’s English-language newspaper :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Colombia tops in internally displaced says U.N. :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com
Mexican State Election: Drug War Plays Big Public Role For First Time :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Tata Consultancy Services, India’s largest outsourcing firm, has opened a new center in Queretaro, Mexico, the company said Thursday – a reflection of the growing move to diversify offshore locations. :: from www.forbes.com
Mexico levied organized crime and drug charges Thursday against seven mayors, the former state attorney general and 19 other officials in the western state of Michoacan for allegedly aiding a drug cartel. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Widow of late Chilean president Allende dead at 94 :: from www.miamiherald.com
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- February 8, 2010
- ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Latino Vote, Conventional Wisdom Watch, and An Unfulfilled Promise
- Voto latino vital en las elecciones del 2010 – Reporte resalta gran influencia de hispanos en contiendas del Congreso en 12 estados
- 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
