Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: September 3rd, 2009 :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment
Tagged: summaryI tell you our gov’t has Juan Sepulveda (the executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans) traveling all over. – Tomás
Essentials –»
Hispanics the focus of early push to register – Nevada hand-picked for initiative because of demographic’s clout – (I guess it is never to early) :: from www.lasvegassun.com
The Five Biggest Lies in the Health Care Debate – Illegal immigrants will get free health insurance :: from www.newsweek.com
A vacation trip through Tijuana affords the opportunity to pass along some lessons about the fence that divides the U.S. and Mexico. But the teacher becomes the student. – Hector Tobar :: from www.latimes.com
Mexico’s health care lures Americans – As the United States debates an overhaul of its health care system, thousands of American retirees in Mexico have quietly found a solution of their own, signing up for the health care plan run by the Mexican Social Security Institute. :: from www.usatoday.com
N.C. native wrongly deported to Mexico – Federal investigators ignored evidence the man is a U.S. citizen, documents show. :: from www.charlotteobserver.com
Southern Poverty Law Center: Climate of Fear – Latino Immigrants in Suffolk County, N.Y.
Drug Cartels Make $64 Billion a Year from U.S., Mexican Says :: from www.laht.com
The U.S. has released $214 million of an aid package to help Mexico fight drug trafficking, including funds for five helicopters for the military to be delivered by year’s end :: from www.miamiherald.com
Health Care Woes for Latinos – talk with Pilar Marrero, Political Editor for La Opinion and Fabiola Pomareda, reporter for La Raza (audio) :: from news.newamericamedia.org
Mexican Boy Takes 600-Mile Bus Ride to Find Mom :: from www.laht.com
Do You Remember? –»
Ted Kennedy breaks out into song on Latino radio program – (video as well) – June 26th, 2007
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‘LOL! Latina on the Loose’ Opens September 25 at Los Angeles Theatre Center; World Premiere Comedy
Through Sept. 15, popular Mexican singers, including Natalia Lafourcade, Susana Zabaleta, Ely Guerra, Regina Orozco and Cecilia Toussaint, will offer nightly performances on two Mexico City buses. :: from www.laht.com
A federal judge ordered the Cuban government and the ruling Communist Party on Wednesday to pay $27.5 million in damages to a Kentucky woman whose journalist son has been jailed since a 2003 crackdown on dissent. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Chilean judge calculates Pinochet’s secret fortune – the accounts of Pinochet and his family reached a value of $25,978,602.79 shortly before his death in December 2006. :: from www.miamiherald.com
A sad day in N.TX – parents revolt against Obama’s speech to students to stay in school :: from www.latinalista.net
Latino: the New Guru of Success and Personal Achievement in the United States – Dr. Camilo Cruz
10,000 Latinos Learning to Read by 2010 – Centro Latino for Literacy kicks off 10 x 10 campaign to enroll adult Latinos to its web-based Leamos literacy program – Los Angeles County :: from latinola.com
Celebrate Mexico Now! festival returns Sept. 8-20 to New York City :: from www.nydailynews.com
In his new documentary “South of the Border,” Oliver Stone is shown warmly embracing Hugo Chávez, nibbling coca leaves with Evo Morales and gently teasing Cristina Elizabeth Fernández de Kirchner about how many pairs of shoes she owns :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Return of the dictators? Colombia’s Alvaro Uribe is the latest in a string of Latin American leaders to push for more time in office. :: from www.globalpost.com
Mummies Of Guanajanto: Amazingly Preserved Mummies Go On Display – (fotos y video) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Jóvenes hispanos enseñan a menores de escuelas menos privilegiadas :: from www.google.com
Immigrants’ Champion: Juan Gonzalez on Ted Kennedy’s Support for Cesar Chavez and Migrant Workers :: from www.democracynow.org
Mexico and Argentina move towards decriminalising drugs – In a backlash against the US ‘war on drugs’, Latin America turns to a more liberal policy :: from www.guardian.co.uk
Pedro Espada Jr. Fires Aide Onix A. Sosa Over Real Estate Woes – NY :: from www.nytimes.com
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton plans to meet ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya on Thursday, the State Department said as Washington debates formally cutting off aid to the Honduran government. :: from www.reuters.com
Cuba embargo law set to expire — but it doesn’t mean much :: from www.miamiherald.com
Lou Dobbs To Headline Anti-immigrant Fandango on Mexican Independence Day… Que viva la raza…!! :: from www.lafronteratimes.com
Will the Mexico Bicentennial draw U.S. attention? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Police: Anti-Hispanic Notes Left at Suffolk Church – Long Island, NY :: from www.1010wins.com
Florida Governor Names Former Aide LeMieux to Senator Mel Martinez seat – (so 1 less Latino Senator) :: from www.bloomberg.com
Guest Voz: One Latina high school dropout declares, “I am one of the Lucky Ones.” :: from www.latinalista.net
Hispanic Unemployment Rate Flat Despite Labor Market Movement :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Entertainment –»
Essentials
‘LOL! Latina on the Loose’ Opens September 25 at Los Angeles Theatre Center; World Premiere Comedy
Through Sept. 15, popular Mexican singers, including Natalia Lafourcade, Susana Zabaleta, Ely Guerra, Regina Orozco and Cecilia Toussaint, will offer nightly performances on two Mexico City buses. :: from www.laht.com
Miss España y Miss Bolivia critican a Miss Universo – Miss España aseguró que en Miss Universo se mueven muchos intereses; Miss Bolivia cree que en la decisión influyó Dayana Mendoza :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Award-winning Latino Playwright Coming to SoCal
Controversial play “Miss Lebron” arrives in Orange County on September 4, 2009 – René Solivan :: from latinola.comFor a second year in a row, Cristina Perez has won the Emmy for Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
In his new documentary “South of the Border,” Oliver Stone is shown warmly embracing Hugo Chávez, nibbling coca leaves with Evo Morales and gently teasing Cristina Elizabeth Fernández de Kirchner about how many pairs of shoes she owns :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Will Aracely Arámbula Ever Leave that Dog Luis Miguel? :: from hissip.com
Calle 13 Go Nuts – video for “Fiesta de Locos”
Juanes to Pay $300,000 to Cover Concert Costs in Cuba :: from www.laht.com
Additional
Carmen Dominicci and Maite Perroni on the August/September Cover of Siempre Mujer
mun2 announce the U.S. television premiere of the Latin American hit series, “Esta Sociedad” (This Society) :: from hispanicad.com
Las aventuras de eebee y Thalía on V-me :: from hispanicad.com
NBC CASTING CALL: “THE MARRIAGE REF” IS NOW CASTING
Adam Rodriguez Dishes on CSI and Making Out with Taraji Henson :: from www.latina.com
Salma Hayek Turns 43 Years Old! – September 2nd :: from hissip.com
Cover of Luis Miguel’s No Culpes a La Noche :: from www.latingossip.com
Dirty Chisme Alert: Alacranes Musical Stung by Legal Drama :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Exclusive Entrevista: The Cast of Isa TKM Dish About La Mejor Parte De La Novela :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
50 years makes a difference – Polito Vega :: from online.worldmag.com
Shakira’s Rep Denies Marriage Rumors :: from www.latina.com
Escape to Paradise with Capo (Pedro Capó ) – “Vamos a Huir” :: from ny.remezcla.com
Introducing…Chico Sonido – Vinyl Digger Releases His First CD – (new-school cumbia) :: from la.remezcla.com
Cary Ravelo regresa al cine en la producción miamense `Neuralgia’ :: from www.miamiherald.com
Inés Gómez Mont ya es mamá :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Yuri hace las paces con su mamá – Dulce Canseco, madre de la cantante, confirmó que ya se reconcilió con su hija y negó que el motivo de su distanciamiento haya sido la adopción de Camila :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Eduardo Santamarina no tendrá más hijos :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Martha Higareda sufre shock nervioso :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
VÍDEO- Thalía debuta como conductora de TV infantil :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Ninel Conde quiere un “bomboncito” – La cantante espera embarazarse el próximo año para darle un hijo a su esposo; será madrina en la boda de Gloria Trevi :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Pablo Montero: “He sido víctima de una emboscada” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Aleks Syntek se encuentra preparando su nuevo disco “Método”, el cual asegura será más prendido que los pasados y que será ideal para bailar. :: from www.timesoftheinternet.com
Wisin & Yandel con más nominaciones a MTV Latino :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Business –»
Essentials
Univision has signed AT&T, Bud Light, Coca-Cola, State Farm and Target as title sponsors of its upcoming American Idol-like music competition, Viva el Sueño! (Live the Dream!). :: from www.brandweek.com
Los Angeles Hispanic/Latino Emmy winners – 2009 :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
St. Louis Hispanic Chamber Opens Technology Center – Sen. Bond to Cut Ribbon – October 9th, 2009
Will the Mexico Bicentennial draw U.S. attention? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Hispanic Unemployment Rate Flat Despite Labor Market Movement :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Additional
The Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce said its community recognition awards will be presented during the Annual Installation Dinner & Awards Banquet on Sept. 25. – seeks nominees :: from www.mercedsunstar.com
Tri Tax Franchise Opportunity a Proven Winner Among Hispanics
Telemundo delivers 11 consecutive months of year-over-year growth in August :: from hispanicad.com
Danilo Alvarez has been named Creative Director of d exposito & Partners, LLC :: from hispanicad.com
Lotus Entravision Reps (LER) announced the addition of ESPN Radio’s Dallas “ESPN Deportes” affiliate – KZMP 1540 AM :: from hispanicad.com
Telemundo and State Farm Insurance announced they have partnered to produce “La Banda del Pueblo,” an 8-hour docu-reality to premiere on Telemundo on September 13th and on mun2 on September 20th in high-definition. :: from hispanicad.com
Miami International Fashion Week selects Silva+Pardo Advertising :: from hispanicad.com
Beatriz Planas – Director of Miami Office for Posterscope USA :: from hispanicad.com
Howard, Merrell & Partners in Raleigh, NC, formed a Hispanic Marketing Group :: from hispanicad.com
Strategic Alliance Between Televisa and Genomma Lab
US Merchant Bank Invests in Grupo Prisa :: from www.portada-online.com
Hispanic Business Magazine Names Southern California Edison Top Company for Hispanics
KEYE in Austin to launch Spanish newscasts :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Adrián Garcia’s Web enterprise has found its way to the airwaves. “Deporte en Mente,” which he launched online in March of 2008, can now be heard on 1470 AM Radio Hispana in San Diego. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Evy Ramos has been hired at KGPE-47, the CBS affiliate in Fresno, as the station’s new morning anchor :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Club PenguinTM Says “Bienvenidos” to Spanish Speakers around the Globe
Top Retail Banks Improve Outreach to Spanish-Speaking Consumers
Cuba embargo law set to expire — but it doesn’t mean much :: from www.miamiherald.com
Hispanic Real Estate Firm, Casa Latino, Executes Southeast USA Development Deal
The opening of the Hispanic-themed Mi Pueblo Supermercado at Main Street and Dobson Road in Mesa might be delayed six to eight weeks so its opening can be coordinated with other grocery stores the company plans to open in Phoenix :: from www.eastvalleytribune.com
United Supermarkets opened its third Amigos United store this morning in Amarillo, Texas. :: from www.progressivegrocer.com
More US Hispanic News –»
Wichitan Shala Perez took over as executive director of the Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission this week. :: from www.kansas.com
Juan Sepulveda, executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, is hosting two meetings on Wednesday at Pima Community College’s downtown campus – Tucson, Arizona :: from www.azstarnet.com
White House education aide Juan Sepulveda talks at LaGuardia CC – NYC :: from queenscourier.com
Assemblies of God Joins Hispanic National Association of Evangelicals
Good Writing with a Latina Flavor – White Bread Competition, a young adult novel by Jo Ann Hernandez :: from latinola.com
This Week’s Latin Events, Sept. 2-8 in New York City :: from www.nydailynews.com
Stockton Superintendent’s efforts to keep drop-outs in school has more resistance from adults than kids :: from www.latinalista.net
SVREP plans 2010 voter registration, ‘Texas Rising’ report :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
Latinos at the U.S. Open :: from vivirlatino.com
New NCLR report reveals employers who exploit Latino laborers have little to fear :: from www.latinalista.net
Now in bookstores: The Invisible Mountain, by Carolina De Robertis :: from www.examiner.com
Angie Cruz, author of Let It Rain Coffee – Interview :: from www.examiner.com
U.S. blame for Cuba healthcare not likely to create sympathy :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Narciso Rodriguez Earns Fashion Week Honor :: from www.latina.com
Following this month’s bust of 14,500 marijuana plants that allegedly were in part being grown by Mexican migrant workers, a Colorado Springs senator is calling on Gov. Bill Ritter and the General Assembly to take aggressive action on illegal immigration in Colorado, though immigrant rights’ groups say lawmakers shouldn’t blame entire communities for the actions of a few individuals. :: from thedenverdailynews.com
Leydi Mendoza, Soldier Deployed To Iraq, Now Fights To Regain Custody Of Daughter :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Burglary probed at Latino church in Patchogue – Long Island, NY :: from www.newsday.com
USCIS Issues Guidance for Surviving Spouses of U.S. Citizens :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Leon County hopes festival will help U.S. Census calculate growing Hispanic population – Florida :: from www.tallahassee.com
Video – NYC Dominican Day Parade 2009 featuring Charlie Villanueva and La Mega 97.9 DJ Lobo
Atlanta’s Mexican Consulate Sponsors Labor Rights Week :: from news.newamericamedia.org
John Sotelo, first Latino Riverside city councilman, dies at 84 :: from www.pe.com
Wayne State University’s Latino program seeks to boost retention :: from www.detnews.com
A college and career fair geared toward Latinos will be held on Sept. 19 at Western Nevada College in Carson City. :: from www.rgj.com
Lineup Announced for Phillies Goya Latino Family Celebration & Food Drive on September 2
The Ghost Of Carmelita And The Health Care Debate :: from www.pontealdia.com
Will Florida’s New Republican Senator Focus on Immigration Reform? :: from immigrationimpact.com
A celebration of Puerto Rican culture in Central Park – Fiesta Folklorica – NYC :: from prsun.blogspot.com
Violent Anti-Immigrant Climate in Suffolk County, NY :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Author Gloria Zamora’s memoir, titled “Sweet Nata: Growing Up in Rural New Mexico,” recounts her early days as a member of a large Hispanic family in that southwestern state. :: from www.laht.com
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: September 3rd, 2009Through Sept. 15, popular Mexican singers, including Natalia Lafourcade, Susana Zabaleta, Ely Guerra, Regina Orozco and Cecilia Toussaint, will offer nightly performances on two Mexico City buses. :: from www.laht.com
A federal judge ordered the Cuban government and the ruling Communist Party on Wednesday to pay $27.5 million in damages to a Kentucky woman whose journalist son has been jailed since a 2003 crackdown on dissent. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Chilean judge calculates Pinochet’s secret fortune – the accounts of Pinochet and his family reached a value of $25,978,602.79 shortly before his death in December 2006. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Resurrecting the “Guatemalan Dream” :: from upsidedownworld.org
Mexico’s health care lures Americans – As the United States debates an overhaul of its health care system, thousands of American retirees in Mexico have quietly found a solution of their own, signing up for the health care plan run by the Mexican Social Security Institute. :: from www.usatoday.com
Return of the dictators? Colombia’s Alvaro Uribe is the latest in a string of Latin American leaders to push for more time in office. :: from www.globalpost.com
Mummies Of Guanajanto: Amazingly Preserved Mummies Go On Display – (fotos y video) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Mexico and Argentina move towards decriminalising drugs – In a backlash against the US ‘war on drugs’, Latin America turns to a more liberal policy :: from www.guardian.co.uk
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton plans to meet ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya on Thursday, the State Department said as Washington debates formally cutting off aid to the Honduran government. :: from www.reuters.com
Cuba embargo law set to expire — but it doesn’t mean much :: from www.miamiherald.com
The Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and Development, or AECID, said it would provide more than $1 million to fund several environmental projects in Mexico :: from www.laht.com
Drug Cartels Make $64 Billion a Year from U.S., Mexican Says :: from www.laht.com
Juanes to Pay $300,000 to Cover Concert Costs in Cuba :: from www.laht.com
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