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Healthcare in Immigration Nation – interesting connection for Healthcare and Immigration Reform :: from patchworknation.csmonitor.com
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez not running for governor of California :: from www.scpr.org
Veteran Latino-rights advocate charged with voter fraud – Nativo V. Lopez :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Immigrant Treatment in Phoenix Reminiscent of Slavery – By Rev. Al Sharpton :: from www.blackvoicenews.com
What is Next for MySpace Spanish Language Versions in the U.S. and Latin America? :: from www.portada-online.com
The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Today’s White House Meeting on Immigration Reform :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
Hispanics make up majorities at 7 Cleveland public schools, prompting call for special help :: from blog.cleveland.com
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D.C. Metro Crashes Hate Into A Family :: from maneegee.blogspot.com
Latinos and Twitter :: from www.fhhispaniaplaza.com
It’s a win for Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The County Board of Supervisors has voted to give County Attorney Andrew Thomas $1.4 million to enforce employer sanctions laws — and part of that money will go to Sheriff Joe Arpaio to help combat illegal immigration. :: from www.myfoxphoenix.com
Museo Alameda’s exhibit explores influence of Latinos on American music :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Journalists reporting, and surviving, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
DHS needs to explain restrictions against public and media access to immigration courts :: from www.latinalista.net
100-year-old Luis Salinas celebrates birthday whirling on the dance floor in San Antonio :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
Adelfa Callejo’s Obama remarks could scuttle Dallas school naming :: from www.pegasusnews.com
State Farm Invests in American Dream for Latino Families
Attorney General Eric Holder urged Congress Thursday to pass a new hate crimes law which would allow the federal government to prosecute cases of violence based on sexual orientation, gender or disability. :: from www.google.com
National Council of La Raza Conference Comes to Chicago – Workshops on home ownership counseling and free health screening for the community :: from www.extranews.net
Consultant, speaker and…Twittero? Interview with Matt Reyes :: from www.cafemagazine.com
Hispanics could make up as much as 30 percent of the student body at Tulsa Community College this year, the result of an effort to increase the college’s outreach to underserved populations. :: from www.tulsaworld.com
Cuba’s Population to Fall Below 11 Million by 2032 :: from www.laht.com
Narcocorridos and Nightlife in Mexicali :: from voices.washingtonpost.com
Mexico fights resurgent dengue fever – on the rise in Mexico and elsewhere in the Americas. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Arrest of Gang Intervention Leader Alex Sanchez Raises Questions, Concerns in Community :: from ofamerica.wordpress.com
15 year old Texan Javier Fernández-Han Invents Algae-Powered Energy System :: from www.inhabitat.com
With Villarraigosa out of the CA Governor’s Race, will Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez jump in? :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
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Rodrigo y Gabriela Announce New Album And Tour Dates :: from www.examiner.com
Captan a Luis Miguel con una rubia en Miami :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Jennifer López descontinúa línea de ropa – La crisis económica obligó a que J.Lo abandone su colección Sweetface, que era una adición a J.Lo by Jennifer López :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Nacional’s Pastime – Tomas Cookman’s L.A. label pushes a wild mix of Latin sounds, from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Aterciopelados to Mexican Institute of Sound, Pinker Tones and Nortec Collective :: from www.laweekly.com
El ex Soda Stereo Gustavo Cerati ha terminado las mezclas de Fuerza natural, su quinto disco solista :: from www.efeeme.com
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Salma Hayek Denies Affair with Batman Producer Jon Peters :: from www.latina.com
Behind-The-Set of J.Lo’s New Flick “The Back-Up Plan” :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
El padre Alberto designa a Osvaldo Ríos como su portavoz :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Ivy Queen tendrá su muñeca – La réplica en miniatura de la cantante se llamará Queenie, cantará reggaetón y tendrá las uñas tan largas como ella :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
El cantautor cubano Francisco Céspedes describió su nuevo álbum, “Te acuerdas”, como un homenaje a grandes compositores y a las canciones que le recuerdan momentos íntimos. :: from www.impre.com
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Latinos and Twitter :: from www.fhhispaniaplaza.com
Nacional’s Pastime – Tomas Cookman’s L.A. label pushes a wild mix of Latin sounds, from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Aterciopelados to Mexican Institute of Sound, Pinker Tones and Nortec Collective :: from www.laweekly.com
What is Next for MySpace Spanish Language Versions in the U.S. and Latin America? :: from www.portada-online.com
Telemundo said today it set a ratings record for the debut of its new telenovela, Los Victorinos, which premiered on Tuesday. :: from www.mediaweek.com
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Colombia is the least affected by the trade decline among the top U.S. partners in Latin America. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
First Ever 24/7 Spanish Language Talk Radio Show Comes to Charlotte!
Jennifer López descontinúa línea de ropa – La crisis económica obligó a que J.Lo abandone su colección Sweetface, que era una adición a J.Lo by Jennifer López :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
AOL Video Search Site Truveo Relaunches In 17 Nations; Lands Deal With Univision :: from www.reuters.com
SABEResPODER selected Casanova Pendrill as its first branding agency after a two-month agency search :: from hispanicad.com
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin is assuming control of ¡Aquí! Milwaukee, a monthly magazine that had been published by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Specialty Media Division targeting second- and third-generation Hispanics in southeast Wisconsin. :: from www.bizjournals.com
Chilean Specialty Food Products Take Center Stage at Premiere Culinary Events in New York City
The Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was the recipient of the 2009 Fresno County Board of Supervisors Partnership Award. :: from www.thebusinessjournal.com
Qwest’s Bilingual Call Center Celebrates 25 Years of Service to the Community
State Farm Invests in American Dream for Latino Families
Norsan Multimedia plans to flip Regional Mexican WGSP-AM (La Tremenda)/Charlotte to Spanish News/Talk as “Radio Formula 1310 AM.” :: from news.radio-online.com
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services changed its ratings outlook on Univision Communications Inc. to stable from negative, saying it expects the Spanish-language television and radio broadcaster to remain in compliance with its financial covenants in the intermediate term. :: from online.wsj.com
Consultant, speaker and…Twittero? Interview with Matt Reyes :: from www.cafemagazine.com
Fitch Rates Univision’s Note Offering ‘B+/RR3′; Outlook Stable
Spanish-language publishing company TSJ News Inc. is expanding its presence in the Columbus market by taking over management of a radio station WVKO-FM 103.1 there. :: from cincinnati.bizjournals.com
Mexico’s anti-monopoly agency, the CFC, said Wednesday that it imposed fines totaling 419 million pesos ($31 million) on railways owned by magnate Carlos Slim and mining giant Grupo Mexico. :: from www.laht.com
US Says Trade Liberalization to Reduce Poverty in Latin America :: from www.laht.com
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New Alliance Hosts Free Home Rescue Fair to Combat Rising Foreclosures in California
Latino Cultural Center Showcases Dallas Artists with 6th Annual Hecho en Dallas Exhibit July 2nd – August 22nd, 2009 :: from www.examiner.com
Financial constraints have forced Centro LatinoAmericano in Eugene to lay off its full-time executive director, Jorge Navarro :: from www.registerguard.com
Annual Fundraiser for Palomita Education Fund Shines in Tough Economy
Another National Association of Hispanic Journalists website #NAHJ09 :: from nahj09.ning.com
BOOK REVIEW: America Libre by Raul Ramos y Sanchez :: from ireadandliked.blogspot.com
Statement of Dr. Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, President and CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association
A new alliance between the United States National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Chile, aims to accelerate progress against cancer in Hispanic populations in the United States and Latin America. :: from www.dotmed.com
LatinoFest stirs some ‘moolah’ into Baltimore’s ’salsa’ :: from www.examiner.com
New Jersey’s first Latina county prosecutor takes the high road – Camelia M. Valdes :: from www.examiner.com
Sotomayor Ruling Exposes Racial Split in Firehouses :: from www.bloomberg.com
Latino Baseball Players And The Hall Of Fame | NPR :: from www.npr.org
Viva South Toledo Community Development Corp’s Annual Mexican American Fiesta June 26-June 27 :: from www.portclintonnewsherald.com
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is expanding its Black Achievers Program to include young Latinos as well. :: from www.bizjournals.com
Nine 2009 Latino high school graduates were honored by State Farm Insurance along with the Latin-Anglo Alliance Foundation at State Farm’s annual banquet Wednesday night. – Grand Junction, Colorado :: from www.gjsentinel.com
Latino Leadership will host a community expo Saturday (June 28th, 2009) at Orlando Fashion Square mall with an eye toward helping Central Floridians weather the recession. :: from www.orlandosentinel.com
Cristina Acosta: Luminous Work, Lasting Art – Exhibit: Reshaping the Divine – Contemporary Hispanic Retablos Exploring the Divine Feminine – El Museo Cultural, Santa Fe, New Mexico :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Mexican soccer must have U.S. appeal :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Crooks preying on Hispanic residents, Memphis police say :: from www.commercialappeal.com
Puerto Rico Governor Presses for Referendum on Political Status :: from www.laht.com
Writer Mario Vargas Llosa, 1994 Cervantes Prize winner, said Tuesday that when he was starting out he “never” thought he would find an editor for his works and thought he would have to pay to have them published “like all the other Peruvian writers” of his time. :: from www.laht.com
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International News –»
Colombia is the least affected by the trade decline among the top U.S. partners in Latin America. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Journalists reporting, and surviving, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Thousands of Hondurans marched Tuesday in San Pedro Sula, the country’s second-largest city, to protest President Manuel Zelaya’s plan to convene a Constitutional Assembly to reform the current charter. :: from www.laht.com
Honduran Military Chiefs Quit In Growing Controversy Over Referendum On Constitutional Reforms :: from www.cbsnews.com
Cuba’s Population to Fall Below 11 Million by 2032 :: from www.laht.com
Mexico President Felipe Calderon says drug war threatens democracy :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Narcocorridos and Nightlife in Mexicali :: from voices.washingtonpost.com
Crisis in Honduras :: from www.bloggingsbyboz.com
Mexico fights resurgent dengue fever – on the rise in Mexico and elsewhere in the Americas. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Venezuela Confirms Pending Normalization of Ties with US :: from www.laht.com
Mexico’s anti-monopoly agency, the CFC, said Wednesday that it imposed fines totaling 419 million pesos ($31 million) on railways owned by magnate Carlos Slim and mining giant Grupo Mexico. :: from www.laht.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
