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Honduras coup is a blow to democracy :: from www.chicagonow.com
Hall of Fame exhibit ‘Viva Baseball’ focuses on Hispanics in baseball – Sports writers no longer fixate on the temperament or accent of Hispanic players. But other, newer stereotypes are taking hold. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Obama Threaded the Moral Needle of Latino Evangelicals in ‘08 :: from www.religiondispatches.org
Latino Democrats in the House and Senate officially endorsed Judge Sonia Sotomayor on Friday saying the appellate court judge and former prosecutor should be confirmed to sit as the first Hispanic on the U.S. Supreme Court. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
The number of Hispanics in Nevada who filed jobless claims from May 2006 to May 2009 jumped 662.3%, from 2,389 to 18,211 – Construction slowdown :: from www.lasvegassun.com
Perez Hilton’s Despicable Michael Jackson Coverage Creates Backlash :: from mashable.com
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Ruling on firefighters doesn’t discredit Sotomayor :: from www.chicagonow.com
Mexican Man Allegedly Tries To Sell Woman, 4 Kids To U.S. For $2,000 Each :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Maria Chapur Speaks: Argentine Woman Admits Sanford Relationship :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Latino Journalist Challenges Right Wing Evangelicals – Former Latino talk show host writes anti-Rapture books – Joe Ortiz :: from latinola.com
Ontario Convention Center Caters to Quinceañera Celebrations
Are Latino peloteros being singled out? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
The Resurrection of Producer Dennis Leoni – The best is yet to come :: from www.latinola.com
65% of whites, 51% of African-Americans and 44% of Hispanics searched for health information according to eMarketer :: from www.emarketer.com
The single biggest event that caused the real estate debacle was the nationwide increase in immigration raids by ICE Agents from the DHS – (interesting commentary) :: from www.opednews.com
Dallas Concilio of Hispanic Service Organizations leader inspires clients with her story – Florencia Velasco Fortner :: from www.dallasnews.com
Obama feeling strain over immigration reform – White House summit to show support may buy him a little time :: from www.chron.com
Puerto Rico’s latest media venture, The Daily Sun, is a nonprofit employee cooperative whose editor says it could be an answer to failing newspapers. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Hispanics May Get Lower Quality Bypass Surgeons – Massachusetts Hispanics nearly three times more likely to have CABG surgeon in bottom decile :: from www.modernmedicine.com
About 5,500 churches affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas are being invited to partner with the denomination to offer online GED programs for free :: from www.woai.com
Arizona State Sen. Russell Pearce has taken the lead in a new round of anti-immigration reforms that could have long-lasting effects – One would require school districts to collect data on any student who can’t prove legal residency. Another would require state and local officials to enforce federal immigration laws, thus making sanctuary laws illegal. :: from www.azcentral.com
Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says soldiers rousted him out of bed, beat his body guards and arrested him in his pajamas in what he criticized as “a coup” and “a kidnapping.” :: from www.washingtonpost.com
The race to find Maria Belen Chapur pictures – Or did a TV station already provide the first look at S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford’s mistress? :: from www.theweek.com
Next month, Melrose resident and Berklee College of Music percussion and ensemble professor Ricardo Monzón will bring his Orquesta Bacharengue to Mozart Park in Jamaica Plain, Boston, to kick off Berklee’s fifth-annual Tito Puente Latin Music Series. :: from www.wickedlocal.com
“The majority of the US Hispanic population is bilingual, and they decide where and when to speak English and Spanish,” says Ms. Phillips. “Marketers should execute campaigns and offerings in both languages,” explains Ms. Phillips. “The efforts will not go unnoticed, as English-dominant speakers will still see and appreciate messages targeted to them in Spanish, and Spanish-dominant speakers will know the advertiser is serious about addressing them.” :: from www.emarketer.com
10 Things You Should Know About U.S. Hispanics – (mostly internet related) :: from www.mediapost.com
Looking at Hispanic Behavior Online – Interview with Dr. Felipe Korzenny – Director of the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication, Florida State University :: from www.emarketer.com
Watch US Census video: Portrait of America – Latino/Hispanic (en Español y English)
Activist Nativo Lopez released, faces voter fraud charges – The former school board member faces felony charges for allegedly voting in L.A. while living here. :: from www.ocregister.com
Listen to Nelly Furtado’s “Manos Al Aire” the full song – (who knows how long it will be up)
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La cantante colombiana Shakira lanzó hoy, a nivel mundial, su sencillo promocional “Loba”, tema en español de su nuevo disco, que saldrá en octubre y donde predomina el idioma inglés. :: from www.elfinanciero.com.mx
“La sangre no falla”, dice la española Shaila Dúrcal en vísperas del lanzamiento de su primer disco de rancheras mexicanas, género que coronó de éxitos a su difunta madre, Rocío Dúrcal. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Ana Ortiz de Ugly Betty y su esposo, Noah Lebenzon, se estrenaron como papás de la pequeña Paloma Louise :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
The Resurrection of Producer Dennis Leoni – The best is yet to come :: from www.latinola.com
Latinos lloran a Michael Jackson – Luis Fonsi, Diego Luna, Daddy Yankee, Ricky Martin, Don Omar y mas :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
AVENTURA’s The Last Is The #1 Latin Album In America For The Second Week.
Lanza Paulina Rubio a nivel mundial su nuevo CD Gran city pop :: from www.elfinanciero.com.mx
Nelly Furtado adelanta salida de su sencillo en español – Debido a una filtración en internet, Manos al aire tuvo que ser lanzada antes al mercado :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
Perez Hilton’s Despicable Michael Jackson Coverage Creates Backlash :: from mashable.com
Listen to Nelly Furtado’s “Manos Al Aire” the full song – (who knows how long it will be up)
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The New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) celebrates its 10th Anniversary :: from hispanicad.com
Movie about Mexicans left behind by migrants is shown in L.A. Film Festival :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Director describes process of making ‘Tracing Aleida’ :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Angelica Maria Honored in New York :: from www.latingossip.com
After Dancing With the Stars,’ Christian de la Fuente is In Plain Sight’ :: from www.sanluisobispo.com
Luis Pizarro, an actor and producer who was born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, has parlayed his work repossessing automobiles from delinquent debtors into a successful television program. :: from www.laht.com
Next month, Melrose resident and Berklee College of Music percussion and ensemble professor Ricardo Monzón will bring his Orquesta Bacharengue to Mozart Park in Jamaica Plain, Boston, to kick off Berklee’s fifth-annual Tito Puente Latin Music Series. :: from www.wickedlocal.com
Billboard recently launched billboardcanciones.com, a Spanish/English music store tailored to the diverse U.S. Latino population. The site features more than 100,000 Latin tracks :: from billboard.puretracks.com
Exclusive Entrevista: Aventura Gets Close And Personal :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
On the Road to Burma – Globetrotting with Ozomatli, unlikely U.S. diplomats :: from www.laweekly.com
El padre Alberto se casó por la iglesia :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Tiene Itatí feliz regreso a las telenovelas :: from www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx
Cantante colombiano Juanes visita Cuba y se pasea por La Habana :: from www.miamiherald.com
El cine mexicano es el protagonista esta semana en Nueva York durante el festival Hola México, que homenajeará hoy a la actriz y cantante Angélica María, conocida como la novia de México , por su carrera. :: from www.terra.com.mx
La nueva Graciela Beltrán – En su álbum ‘La Reina de la Banda’, la intérprete cambia de estilo y deja claro quién es quién en el negocio :: from www.impre.com
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Are Hispanics more susceptible to media influence? :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
Hispanic Business Magazine Announces the 500 Largest U.S. Hispanic-owned Companies
Puerto Rico’s latest media venture, The Daily Sun, is a nonprofit employee cooperative whose editor says it could be an answer to failing newspapers. :: from www.miamiherald.com
To Reach Multicultural Youth, Go Mobile :: from www.fastcompany.com
The number of Hispanics in Nevada who filed jobless claims from May 2006 to May 2009 jumped 662.3%, from 2,389 to 18,211 – Construction slowdown :: from www.lasvegassun.com
“The majority of the US Hispanic population is bilingual, and they decide where and when to speak English and Spanish,” says Ms. Phillips. “Marketers should execute campaigns and offerings in both languages,” explains Ms. Phillips. “The efforts will not go unnoticed, as English-dominant speakers will still see and appreciate messages targeted to them in Spanish, and Spanish-dominant speakers will know the advertiser is serious about addressing them.” :: from www.emarketer.com
Hispanics Online: No Más E-Barrios – eMarketer estimates that this year there will be nearly 23 million Hispanics online, over 50% of the US Hispanic population. :: from www.emarketer.com
10 Things You Should Know About U.S. Hispanics – (mostly internet related) :: from www.mediapost.com
Looking at Hispanic Behavior Online – Interview with Dr. Felipe Korzenny – Director of the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication, Florida State University :: from www.emarketer.com
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A Positive Attitude at the NAHJ Convention in Puerto Rico :: from www.portada-online.com
Serrallés USA, a division of Destilería Serrallés, Inc. and exclusive importers of Don Q, Puerto Rico’s Premium Rum, announced the opening of its US Headquarters based in Dallas, Texas. :: from hispanicad.com
The National Latina Business Women Association, Los Angeles Chapter (NLBWA-LA) presented Gaby Alban, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Conexión a prestigious ‘Latinas in Business Award’ :: from hispanicad.com
Veteran corporate marketer Carlos J. Viramontes is now offering his expertise to clients through his new firm, Viramontes Marketing Communications (VMC). :: from hispanicad.com
Una Vez Mas launches regional newscast in four Texas Markets :: from hispanicad.com
Ontario Convention Center Caters to Quinceañera Celebrations
U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis told attendees at Safety 2009 that OSHA will conduct a construction enforcement blitz in Texas in July :: from ohsonline.com
Latino Community Credit Union has been honored by the N.C. Credit Union League for its community service – Durham, North Carolina :: from www.bizjournals.com
The Resurrection of Producer Dennis Leoni – The best is yet to come :: from www.latinola.com
Hispanic merchants in south Omaha are returning to their roots by selling wares at an open-air market typical of those found in the town squares of Latin America. :: from www.omaha.com
MillerCoors and HACR Sign Hispanic Economic Partnership Agreement
Idaho residents start Spanish-language magazine – Pasion Atletica :: from www.theolympian.com
The single biggest event that caused the real estate debacle was the nationwide increase in immigration raids by ICE Agents from the DHS – (interesting commentary) :: from www.opednews.com
US-Based Web Site Targets Legal Marketing at US Hispanics in Their Native Language
Social media connecting with Hispanic market :: from sanantonio.bizjournals.com
Billboard recently launched billboardcanciones.com, a Spanish/English music store tailored to the diverse U.S. Latino population. The site features more than 100,000 Latin tracks :: from billboard.puretracks.com
Grassroots Groups Tell FCC: Stop Hate Radio! – San Francisco
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Hondurans in South Florida express support for shake-up :: from www.miamiherald.com
Consumer Empowerment Must Include National Financial Counseling Program, Says NCLR
Republicans Focus on Guest Workers in Immigration Debate :: from www.nytimes.com
Labor Secretary Solis to Attend year’s top Hispanic Convention | LULAC
Sotomayor support shouldn’t be a surprise :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Interview with young novelist Estevan Vega :: from www.examiner.com
Interview with children’s author Lupe Ruiz-Flores :: from www.examiner.com
National Association of Hispanic Nurses 34th Annual Conference Hispanic Nurses: Creating Pathways to Reduce Health Disparities – July 21-24, 2009 Crowne Plaza Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio, Texas :: from www.thehispanicnurses.org
White firefighters in New Haven, Conn., were unfairly denied promotions because of their race, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in reversing a decision that high court nominee Sonia Sotomayor endorsed as an appeals court judge. :: from www.npr.org
Huge immigrant population brings blessings and challenges to Catholics in Arkansas, part 2 :: from www.examiner.com
Immigration reform takes courage – Ruben Navarrette :: from www.cnn.com
The executive director, Sofia Ochoa, of the Miami Symphony Orchestra has resigned, three years after her husband and the symphony’s founder died. :: from www.miamiherald.com
More than 70 top-performing Latino students from Lake County high schools participated in a recent regional debate. The students traveled from eight county high schools to debate issues like immigration during the Great Lakes Great Debate at DePauw University :: from www.suburbanchicagonews.com
Girl Scouts of Central Texas and Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas’ Austin Chapter Announces “Latinas Celebrating Achievements” :: from www.impactnews.com
ya es hora Campaign Calls for Complete Count of Latinos and Immigrants in the 2010 Census
National Puerto Rican Coalition Frames Its Upcoming Public Policy Agenda
15 Essential Chicana Poets :: from miapogeo.com
Review of Hungry Woman in Paris, by Josefina Lopez :: from www.examiner.com
About 5,500 churches affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas are being invited to partner with the denomination to offer online GED programs for free :: from www.woai.com
Que Macho! Books on Latinos & Manhood :: from www.literanista.net
State Department Agrees To Fair Issuance Of Passports To Mexican Americans
Michael Jackson asked us: Does it matter if you’re black or white? :: from www.chicagonow.com
The Office of Hispanic Ministries is sponsoring retreats around the diocese to provide spiritual and practical guidance to any young woman planning to mark her 15th birthday with a “quinceañera.” – Toledo, Ohio :: from www.catholicchronicle.org
Vegetarian Travel Tips for South America :: from www.bootsnall.com
CHC Prepares for Next Steps on Immigration Reform
President Obama Leads Immigration Reform Debate – Executive Branch to Shepherd Legislative Process
Join five Powerful Latinas as they discuss the importance and ramifications of the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court, the highest Court in the land. :: from www.powerfullatinas.com
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Mexican Man Allegedly Tries To Sell Woman, 4 Kids To U.S. For $2,000 Each :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa on Global Capitalism, Why He Won’t Renew the US Base in Manta, Chevron in the Amazon, Obama’s War in Afghanistan, and More :: from www.democracynow.org
Colombia’s Uribe Faces a More Wary U.S. – White House Is Expected to Raise Concerns About Human Rights, Democracy :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Rare petroglyphs found in Cuban caves :: from www.thaindian.com
Guatemalan journalists in jeopardy, lack support from authorities and media owners :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Mexico’s 10 most romantic honeymoon hideaways :: from www.sfgate.com
Ontario Convention Center Caters to Quinceañera Celebrations
Honduras coup is a blow to democracy :: from www.chicagonow.com
Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says soldiers rousted him out of bed, beat his body guards and arrested him in his pajamas in what he criticized as “a coup” and “a kidnapping.” :: from www.washingtonpost.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
