Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: June 24th, 2009
Tagged: summaryEssentials –»
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
US: Immigration Policy Harms Women, Families – Briefing to Congress Details Inadequate Medical Care in Detention, Separation from Family :: from www.hrw.org
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
Entertainment –»
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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
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
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
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
More US Hispanic News –»
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
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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Posted on: June 24th, 2009Famed ex-hostage Ingrid Betancourt in divorce :: from www.miamiherald.com
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