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Under Misspelled Banner, Buchanan And White Nationalist Brimelow Argue For English-Only Initiatives – (funny) :: from thinkprogress.org
Quartet of Latina professors at Cal State San Bernardino file grievance – Maria Balderrama, Nena Torrez, Barbara Flores & Lynne Diaz-Rico :: from www.redlandsdailyfacts.com
Mexican Cartels Lure American Teens as Killers :: from www.nytimes.com
George Lopez on The View joking with Obama
Mexico moves quietly to decriminalize minor drug use – President Calderon is set to sign the law, but some fear that letting off users caught with limited amounts of drugs will increase drug use and encourage ‘drug tourists’ from the U.S. :: from www.latimes.com
College enrollment for Hispanic students at Georgia’s public and private schools grew by almost 150 percent, or about 7,700 students, from 1997-2007 :: from www.ajc.com
Sotomayor Nomination Close To A Done Deal, 70 Votes Predicted :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
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Why Corona is garnished with a lime :: from www.examiner.com
Arizona hospital lures wealthy Mexican moms-to-be :: from www.scrippsnews.com
Raza Studies helps teacher understand kids – Tucson Unified School District :: from www.azstarnet.com
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court let stand a key provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. At stake was Section 5 of the Act, which requires a number of states and many local governments, mostly in the South, to seek federal permission before changing their voting procedures. :: from news.newamericamedia.org
Las Américas, the final and most broad-reaching program of the Nuestra Música: Music in Latino Culture Smithsonian Folklife Festival “living exhibitions” series :: from www.festival.si.edu
The economic crisis and rising deportations of undocumented immigrants is forcing Hispanic moms in Charlotte to seek aid from the government to survive. :: from www.laht.com
Fort Worth is the largest city in Texas without a Hispanic representing a House seat :: from www.star-telegram.com
A Poem by Literanista: On Being Latina :: from www.literanista.net
News special on hate crimes against Hispanics tonight at 10 pm ET on Univision – Odio a Muerte in Spanish :: from www.univision.com
The Estefans wouldn’t be the NFL’s first Hispanic owners. E. Javier Loya, CEO of CHOICE! Energy, is a Houston Texans limited partner. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Q & A with Nathan Gonzalez, author of Engaging Iran :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
National attention on San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro :: from www.mysanantonio.com
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Judy Reyes of Scrubs Is Expecting :: from www.people.com
Zeros’ Javier Escovedo returns with original lineup – In the mid-1970s, no one expected San Diego’s mostly-Hispanic suburb of Chula Vista to turn out of one of punk rock’s very first bands… but it did :: from www.sdnn.com
George Lopez on The View joking with Obama
MTV Tr3s Video Premiere: Jason Mraz Ft. Ximena Sariñana’s “Lucky (Suerte)”
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Interview – America Ferrera talks Ugly Betty Series 3 :: from www.myparkmag.co.uk
Paola Turbay on “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” & “The Closer” :: from www.latina.com
Platinum Selling Reggaeton Artist Arcangel Gets “Fooz’d”
Gloria and Emilio Estefan buy stake in Miami Dolphins :: from www.miamiherald.com
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Can You Guess What Network Had A Win On Friday Night? – According to Cynopsis, the winning network for viewers 18-49 on Friday night was Spanish-language network Univision :: from www.npr.org
Hispanics Face Discrimination Even Among Their Own – When Hiring, Look at Talent not Surface Features :: from adage.com
Puerto Rico Housing Market: The Prolonged Depression Continues :: from www.nuwireinvestor.com
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Beam Global Spirits & Wine is launching Tres Generaciones Tequila in the UK, a super premium extension to its Sauza brand :: from www.just-drinks.com
The U.S. state of Texas said on Tuesday it filed a lawsuit against Mexican cement maker Cemex for mining royalty payments owed in the United States worth $558 million. :: from www.reuters.com
Tony Garza re-plants a flag in Austin, working too in Mexico City :: from www.news-journal.com
Antonio O. Garza to Join White & Case
Qdoba Mexican Grill, the fast food chain, is the latest merchant to sign a marketing and concessionary agreement with the Boston Red Sox :: from www.bostonherald.com
Arizona hospital lures wealthy Mexican moms-to-be :: from www.scrippsnews.com
Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic will launch joint multi-destination tourism packages that could come on the market starting in September, Puerto Rican tourism authorities announced Monday. :: from www.laht.com
Cuba Travel Services, Inc., to Relaunch Weekly Non-Stop Flights from Los Angeles to Havana June 30
viaLanguage Presents Webinar – ‘How to Tap into the Latino Market’ on July 9
La Costena’s Motto: ‘Budget Meals, Yes! Bland Meals, No!’
Five Peruvian companies attending Expo Comida Latina in Chicago (US) generated US $900,000 in preliminary sales contracts, reported the Lima’s Chamber of Commerce (CCL). :: from www.livinginperu.com
The Estefans wouldn’t be the NFL’s first Hispanic owners. E. Javier Loya, CEO of CHOICE! Energy, is a Houston Texans limited partner. :: from www.miamiherald.com
In the Black: Should There Be a Latino Version of the Empowerment Experiment? :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Gloria and Emilio Estefan buy stake in Miami Dolphins :: from www.miamiherald.com
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The renowned Peruvian visual artist Carlos Runcie-Tanaka is presenting his works in Houston (Texas, US) starting on June 27th. :: from www.livinginperu.com
Rosie’s Mexican Cantina named best Mexican restaurant by Huntsville Times readers :: from blog.al.com
Stand-Up Comedian Marga Gomez to Perform “Long Island Iced Latina” During NAHJ Opening Plenary
New Book Surveys Oaxaca Uprising to Teach Rebellion – Teaching Rebellion: Stories from the Grassroots Mobilization in Oaxaca. :: from upsidedownworld.org
Video: Proud To Endorse Marco Rubio by Mike Huckabee
Literanista interviews Margaret Mascarenhas on Latina Bloggers – live June 26, 2009 from 11 am to 12 pm :: from www.examiner.com
Maryland Hispanic Youth Symposium – Towson University | June 23-June 26, 2009 :: from www.hispanicyouth.org
‘Three-Ring Circus’ Of Immigrant-Bashing in Mesa, Ariz. May Have Hastened New SFPD Chief George Gascon’s Departure :: from blogs.sfweekly.com
A new poll commissioned by The Los Angeles Times shows that while a majority of Los Angeles residents continue to support marriage equality, opinions vary widely among racial and ethnic groups. :: from www.advocate.com
Groups lobby for Wisconsin driver’s card for immigrants :: from www.chicagotribune.com
Web surfers all over the world can now buy printed copies of 85 works from among the 18,000 available at the Biblioteca Digital Hispanica (Hispanic Digital Library) thanks to a new print-on-demand service. :: from www.laht.com
Fort Worth councilman Sal Espino may challenge Burnam for state House :: from www.star-telegram.com
Show and Tell With the New U.S. Border Czar Alan Bersin :: from voices.washingtonpost.com
AARP Moves to Increase Black and Latino Membership :: from www.stlamerican.com
In the Black: Should There Be a Latino Version of the Empowerment Experiment? :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Memphis-area Hispanic population unnerved by upcoming census :: from www.commercialappeal.com
Antonio Villaraigosa has himself to blame in bowing out – Right now, he knows he can’t win, given all the self-inflicted damage he’s done. :: from www.latimes.com
Book sheds light on El Paso’s role in Mexican Revolution – “The Secret War in El Paso: Mexican Revolutionary Intrigue, 1906 and 1920″ :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Hispanic Artist Preserves Tradition of Religious Art in Colorado – Catherine Robles Shaw :: from www.artdaily.org
Sharpton in Arizona Evokes Civil Rights Struggle in Fight for Immigration Reform :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced on national television today he would not be running for California governor in 2010 after flirting with a bid for higher office for months. :: from www.latimes.com
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Mexico investigators search for 9 in day care fire :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mexicans Cry for Justice in Day Care Fire :: from www.nytimes.com
Will Mexico lead U.S. into drug decriminalization? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Young Beijingers dance Salsa – The number of schools has increased in recent years, with more than 10 opening in Beijing in the last four years :: from www.straitstimes.com
Five Peruvian companies attending Expo Comida Latina in Chicago (US) generated US $900,000 in preliminary sales contracts, reported the Lima’s Chamber of Commerce (CCL). :: from www.livinginperu.com
Mexico moves quietly to decriminalize minor drug use – President Calderon is set to sign the law, but some fear that letting off users caught with limited amounts of drugs will increase drug use and encourage ‘drug tourists’ from the U.S. :: from www.latimes.com
Nicaragua’s government has canceled the license for Radio La Ley. While the government claims the license was canceled over some technical violations of the telecommunications law, it’s clear to everyone watching the situation that the Ortega government wants to silence an opposition-leaning media outlet. :: from www.bloggingsbyboz.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
