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Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: June 24th, 2009

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Latino Teens Happier, Healthier If Families Embrace Biculturalism: Report

Vikki Carr celebrates 50 years of music in San Jacinto :: from www.pe.com

IMMIGRANT YOUTH AND SUPPORTERS URGE CONGRESS TO APPROVE “DREAM ACT” AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO COLLEGE

Ten who are making a big difference for us all – Chicago Latino List 2009 :: from www.600words.com

Brig. Gen. Angie Salinas credits hard work for achieving the honor of being the Marines’ first Latina general :: from www.mercedsunstar.com

Obama’s immigration straddle – If he wants Americans to consider a “path to citizenship” for illegal aliens, he’ll have to lead on “enforcement first.” :: from www.csmonitor.com

Republicans drop niceties, go on attack on Sotomayor :: from www.politico.com

Live 2009 convention coverage – National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) in Puerto Rico or follow on twitter #nahj09 :: from latinoreporterdigital.org

The U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission has announced that obesity and diabetes are its top priorities for 2009-2010. – Approximately 1.5 million adults in the border region are overweight or obese and another 1.2 million have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes :: from www.brownsvilleherald.com

“Even under the low immigration assumptions, minorities will fuel 73 percent of household growth in 2010-20, with Hispanics leading the way at 36 percent,” researchers found. :: from www.bloomberg.com

Why Understanding The Second-Generation Hispanic Is Key To ‘Multicultural Intelligence’ :: from hispanicmarketweekly.com

Top 100 Most Common Last Names On Facebook -(7th Rodriguez 328,984) (8th Garcia 311,477) (9th Gonzalez 277,987) (10th Lopez 269,896) (11th Martinez 260,526) (13th Perez 239,264) = 1,688,134 :: from www.techcrunch.com

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About 40.9 percent of Hispanic children between 10 and 17 years old are obese in the United States, according to the BHC. But in Texas this number is even higher, at 46.8 percent. :: from www.brownsvilleherald.com

Memo to the President: Yes, Move Immigration Reform This Year :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Blacks, Latinos in L.A. more conservative than whites, Times Poll finds :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Aventura’s dynamite new album skyrocketed to the number one spot on Billboard’s Latin Hit List and the fifth slot on Billboard’s Top 200. :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

The End of the American Dream for Blacks and Latinos: How the Home Mortgage Crisis is Destroying Black and Latino Wealth, Jeopardizing America’s Future Prosperity and How to Fix It

US: Immigration Policy Harms Women, Families – Briefing to Congress Details Inadequate Medical Care in Detention, Separation from Family :: from www.hrw.org

SENATORS URGE SETTLEMENT IN USDA DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT BY HISPANIC FARMERS – Senators applaud settlement of similar suit by black farmers, say it is time to settle with Hispanic farmers

Paper Taco Trucks!! :: from vivirlatino.com

Congress considers referendum on Puerto Rico’s political status :: from www.miamiherald.com

Full Roberto Clemente Documentary on PBS website :: from www.pbs.org

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Vikki Carr celebrates 50 years of music in San Jacinto :: from www.pe.com

Ramon Rodriguez transforms his career with two summer flicks :: from www.nydailynews.com

Interview with Ramón Rodríguez for ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ :: from www.examiner.com

Justina Machado will take over the role of salon owner Daniela in Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Best Musical In the Heights for eight weeks starting June 29 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. :: from www.playbill.com

Manuel Saval, el galán de telenovelas en los años 80 El actor, que falleció anoche a causa de un cáncer de laringe, se distinguió por su trato amable dentro y fuera de los foros de televisión :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx

Aventura’s dynamite new album skyrocketed to the number one spot on Billboard’s Latin Hit List and the fifth slot on Billboard’s Top 200. :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

Telemundo’s Sin Senos No Hay Paraiso most watched novela in Telemundo history :: from hispanicad.com

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MTV Latin America :: ‘Los Premios MTV 2009′ to Rock Multiple Cities in Latin America and the US

Los Lobos content to tour — new disc next year, maybe :: from www.projo.com

Cinelatino Unveils New Broadband Web Site

En Tu Ciudad Tour: Los Angeles – The Latin indie concert series lands with live performances by Very Be Careful, La Santa Cecilia, Wait.Think.Fast., July 1 :: from latinola.com

Tres Generaciones(R) Tequila Introduces the COA Award Created To Honor the New Generation of Latino Filmmakers

Get the Rudo Y Cursi Soundtrack (17 Mp3 songs) for only $5 at Amazon :: from www.amazon.com

Cruz Martínez y Los Súper Reyes regresan con ‘Kumbia con Soul’ :: from www2.esmas.com

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Telemundo’s Sin Senos No Hay Paraiso most watched novela in Telemundo history :: from hispanicad.com

Tampico’s campaign in Las Vegas has produced a 62.4 percent year-to-date sales spike in that market – beverage brand looking to tap into the Hispanic market found success :: from www.brandweek.com

Time Warner Cable, the second largest cable operator in the US, has tapped New York-based advertising agency Gotham Inc. for the metropolitan launch of its new bilingual entertainment brand, El Paquetazo :: from www2.aaaa.org

Hispanic online growth surpasses mainstream :: from www.hispanicmpr.com

Q&A With Eclipse Marketing’s Karen Habib – Marketing Veteran Tells Why Hispanic Campaigns Matte :: from www.multichannel.com

“Even under the low immigration assumptions, minorities will fuel 73 percent of household growth in 2010-20, with Hispanics leading the way at 36 percent,” researchers found. :: from www.bloomberg.com

Report: Immigrants key to housing recovery :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com

Why Understanding The Second-Generation Hispanic Is Key To ‘Multicultural Intelligence’ :: from hispanicmarketweekly.com

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Telemundo Partners With 7UP for Sweepstakes – TV Network Provides Soft-Drink Brand With In-Store Spots :: from www.multichannel.com

The End of the American Dream for Blacks and Latinos: How the Home Mortgage Crisis is Destroying Black and Latino Wealth, Jeopardizing America’s Future Prosperity and How to Fix It

Rochelle Newman-Carrasco – Chief Hispanic Marketing Strategist at Walton|Isaacson :: from hispanicad.com

Cinelatino Unveils New Broadband Web Site

Interview with Christina Fernandez-Morrow, Latino Community Examiner :: from www.examiner.com

Allstate Celebrates the Passion of Mexican National Team Fans With a Unique Sweepstakes for the Ultimate Tricolor Fan

Local members of the New York Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs who recently completed graduate degrees were honored Tuesday by the chapter and the city of Rochester :: from www.democratandchronicle.com

Carlos Sanchez selected as the new executive director of the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WMHCC) :: from www.mlive.com

Univision, Telemundo Delve Into Licensing, E-Commerce Spanish-Language Nets Ink Merchandising Deals :: from www.multichannel.com

Wal-Mart Foundation Provides $1.65 Million for ASPIRA to Address U.S. Latino Dropout Rate

2009 ‘Varela’ National Journalism Awards to Include Bloggers and Mainstream Media

Heineken targets Hispanics with art series :: from www.prweekus.com

Univision Inks Carriage Deals with Mediacom, Cablevision – Spanish-Language Broadcaster Strikes Multi-Year Pacts :: from www.multichannel.com

Univision Announces Multi-Year Carriage Agreement with Cox Communications

All is not well at the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. A minority of voices would have us believe otherwise, that things are under control and that a new course is being planned. But the actions — and especially inactions — after last month’s coup-like suspension of the CEO search have illuminated many problems. :: from www.dallasnews.com

Even as more national retailers like WalMart are joining the race to lure Hispanic grocery customers, the chain that opened up the newest Latino grocery in Mesa is reaching the other way. :: from www.fox11az.com

NAHJ Pitches In to Help Laid-Off Members :: from latinoreporterdigital.org

Feldman Furniture Launches Bilingual e-Commerce Site to Reach Hispanic Customer Base

Eclipse Marketing Services, a direct marketing service provider for the cable and entertainment industries, has formed a new Hispanic marketing division and named Karen Habib as director of Hispanic marketing to lead it. :: from www.dmnews.com

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Can baseball avoid an error on Latino players? As more Latino stars become eligible for the Hall of Fame, the keepers of the game will have to think hard about questions of racial prejudice and performance-enhancing drugs. :: from www.latimes.com

Five years ago, eight medical students came to UC Irvine as pioneers in an innovative education program designed to address the unique healthcare needs of California’s largest underserved population. Now the first graduates are prepared to fulfill that mission.

Focusing on Hispanic Eyecare

Marlene Forte puts on a new hat as the creative director of the famed theater group Company of Angels :: from latinola.com

Los Angeles Accordion Festival takes you on a musical journey from 1920’s Paris to Mexico and Louisiana :: from latinola.com

Historic South-Central is flowering – Practical dreamers are creating a diverse community — nurturing gardens, opening a business, extending goodwill and respect. :: from www.latimes.com

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Matthew Montez, De-myth-ifier of the Path to College :: from www.600words.com

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Nelly Aguilar, Esquire to the Special :: from www.600words.com

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Roberto Cornelio, Large Business Incubator :: from www.600words.com

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Veronica Arreola, Professional Feminist :: from www.600words.com

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Jose Oliva, Restaurant Worker Sentinel :: from www.600words.com

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Dr. Ana Gil Garcia, Leveler of Educational Inequalities :: from www.600words.com

Chicago Latino List 2009 – John Viramontes, Voice to the Voiceless :: from www.600words.com

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Antonio Martinez Jr., Charmer of Benefactors :: from www.600words.com

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Cynthia LaBoy, Overcomer of all Obstacles :: from www.600words.com

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Concepcion Rodriguez, Scare You Straight Caretaker of the Dead :: from www.600words.com

The Peruvian exhibition Deep Roots (Raices Profundas) will open tomorrow at 18:00 hours (23:00 GMT) at Peru’s embassy in Washington DC. :: from www.livinginperu.com

LA middle school students deprived of diplomas for 1 act of civil disobedience :: from www.latinalista.net

Smithsonian Latino Center’s Young Ambassadors See Art and Culture in Action :: from www.artdaily.com

DeVry University is the Leading Producer of Hispanic Computer Science Degree Graduates in California and Illinois :: from newsticker.welt.de

Tunnel Network Sends Border Patrol Underground :: from voices.washingtonpost.com

Guatemalan church helps TrueNorth build Hispanic ministry – Augusta, Georgia :: from natoday.augusta.com

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Famed ex-hostage Ingrid Betancourt in divorce :: from www.miamiherald.com

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