Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: September 9th, 2009 :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment
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Honoring Richard Pancho Gonzalez and His Legacy – a Latino tennis star remembered – He was the best player in the world for 10 years, from 1952 to 1961, his nephew said, and he won the United States Professional Championship eight times during that stretch. – (I had no idea) :: from www.nytimes.com
Justice Sonia Sotomayor has taken her seat at the Supreme Court in front of a packed courtroom that included President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. :: from news.yahoo.com
Forest Service carries on stereotype – the feds recently issued and then quickly retracted a warning urging America to beware of campers in national forests drinking Tecate beer, eating tortillas and playing Spanish music. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
In a strange twist, police busted a Hispanic man for tossing a bottle and a piece of wood at parishioners of a Hispanic church in an area of Long Island long plagued by racial strife — and charged him with a hate crime. – Christhian Munguia Garcia :: from www.nypost.com
Watch Ylse season 2.0 trailer – webisode #1 will be launched on TUES., SEPT 15th
El Dia, Houston’s Spanish-language daily newspaper, quietly folded last week, leaving thousands of Spanish-speaking residents without a daily voice. :: from www.khou.com
Hispanic women make legal history in New Mexico :: from www.lcsun-news.com
Hispanic-Media Spending Posts Biggest Decline Yet – Autos, Retailers Down, While Telcos, Satellite TV Are Bright Spots :: from adage.com
Center for Immigration Studies Adds to Falsehoods about Health Care Reform :: from immigrationimpact.com
Zumba Fitness: Colombian immigrant is behind fitness craze – Alberto “Beto” Perez :: from blogs.orlandosentinel.com
Tens of thousands marched through Venezuela’s capital on Saturday to protest what they call growing authoritarianism by President Hugo Chavez. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
The Obama administration has cut more $30 million in non-humanitarian aid to Honduras — calling it a signal that Washington is not happy with the status quo. :: from www.npr.org
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From truffles to fox furs, U.S. ships more than food to Cuba – Despite a rigid embargo that has spanned half a century, the United States is playing a major role in feeding Cuba. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Rep. Loretta Sanchez pretends to get technical :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
Peru: 370 potato varieties catalogued in 7 Huanuco provinces :: from www.livinginperu.com
E-mails on illegal immigration are eye-opening – A deeper look at the facts contained in chain letters reveals hyperbole, exaggerations and misstatements by opponents. :: from www.latimes.com
Chicago study shows swine flu sends more blacks, Hispanics to hospital :: from www.wgntv.com
In hard times, some Puerto Ricans choose life back on island – Cultural nuances, such as strong family ties that provide a safety net, and a potentially lower cost of living, make it easier to endure hard times. :: from www.orlandosentinel.com
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has accepted the resignation of his attorney general who has been key in the battle against drug cartels. – Eduardo Medina Mora :: from news.bbc.co.uk
With a new attorney general, Mexican President Felipe Calderon is trying to get even tougher on drug cartels and those who protect them. – but is Arturo Chavez the right person for the job? :: from www.miamiherald.com
According to El Comercio, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru estimates that from 2009 until 2050, climate change will cost the Peruvian Government six to seven times the total of Peru’s GDP in 2008 or US$855 Billion. :: from www.livinginperu.com
287(g): Motivations, Impact and History – Nezua, The Unapologetic Mexican goes on video to explain :: from theunapologeticmexican.org
Migration Slowing as Recession Bites – Report from Migration Policy Institute
Massachusetts Immigrants Divided Over Census Boycott :: from www.wbur.org
Margaret Montoya, a longtime member of the University of New Mexico law school faculty, was the first Latina to be admitted to Harvard Law School. :: from www.lcsun-news.com
New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Petra Jimenez Maes was one of the first two Hispanic women to graduate from the University of New Mexico’s law school. In 2003, she became the state’s first Latina chief justice. :: from www.lcsun-news.com
Supporters of President Obama’s efforts to overhaul the nation’s health-care system need to “shout down” opponents of his plan, U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas, said. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Congressman Raul Grijalva addresses national health care reform – conducted in Spanish, was intended for a Hispanic population who otherwise may not hear the reform options being put forward in Congress. :: from wildcat.arizona.edu
Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes tends to reflect the realities of his country in his books, but never to the extent that he does in his latest novel, “Adan en Eden” (Adam in Eden), a journalistic report on drug trafficking and political corruption in Mexico to be published in November. :: from www.laht.com
We need a Latina Oprah :: from www.chicagonow.com
Sonia Sotomayor’s First Day on the Job :: from www.latina.com
Molletes with homemade bolillos :: from homesicktexan.blogspot.com
Tuesday (Sept. 8th) at 2 p.m., the Supreme Court will hold an investiture for new justice Sonia Sotomayor. USA TODAY previews the ceremony. :: from www.usatoday.com
Hispanic women make up only 1.3% of all lawyers in the United States. That is the lowest representation of any racial or ethnic group (overall and within their own gender) as compared to their overall presence in the nation – Latinas make up over 7% of the country’s population :: from ndn.org
Alex Cuba aims to expand ideas about Latin music – has co-writing credits and featured vocals on fellow Canadian Nelly Furtado’s new Spanish album, “Mi Plan” — opened for Colombian indie favorite Aterciopelados on its spring U.S. tour this year. This fall, he’ll engage in a full-court stateside press. :: from www.reuters.com
Where’s the Latin crowd? Even with popular acts coming to town, audiences have been sparse in Boston :: from www.boston.com
Clothing company American Apparel said Thursday it is terminating 1,600 employees at its Los Angeles operations after a government investigation into workers’ immigration status. :: from www.usatoday.com
FASINPAT: A Factory that Belongs to the People- Argentina :: from americas.irc-online.org
Mexico’s ‘Murder Capital’ Lives Up To Reputation – During a 48-hour stretch this week, 37 people were killed – Cuidad Juarez :: from www.npr.org
Gunmen Kill 17 At A Drug Rehab In Mexico – Cuidad Juarez :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
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Watch Ylse season 2.0 trailer – webisode #1 will be launched on TUES., SEPT 15th
We need a Latina Oprah :: from www.chicagonow.com
Vidas Cruzadas, la nueva novela de Guy Ecker y Kate del Castillo. Mira el capítulo 7
Hola Mexico Film Festival R E P O R T USA 2009 – video
Los Tigres del Norte lanzarán el 8 de septiembre su álbum ‘La Granja’. :: from www.univision.com
It’s Getting Haute in Here – After the couture shows in Paris, Vanity Fair’s fashion team selected some of the week’s most provocative creations for Shakira to model. – Photos :: from www.vanityfair.com
Alex Cuba aims to expand ideas about Latin music – has co-writing credits and featured vocals on fellow Canadian Nelly Furtado’s new Spanish album, “Mi Plan” — opened for Colombian indie favorite Aterciopelados on its spring U.S. tour this year. This fall, he’ll engage in a full-court stateside press. :: from www.reuters.com
Selena Gomez: From Disney Diva to UNICEF Ambassador :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Where’s the Latin crowd? Even with popular acts coming to town, audiences have been sparse in Boston :: from www.boston.com
Nacional Artists Garner Seven MTV Nominations
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Sunny Ozuna: still rocking after all these years :: from www.ramiroburr.com
Ana Ortiz Already Excited For Baby Number Two! :: from www.latina.com
Enrique Iglesias Makes New Video With Wisin y Yandel :: from www.latingossip.com
Christina Milian and The-Dream Elope! :: from www.latina.com
Eva Mendes at the GQ Men of the Year Awards and the Venice Film Festival :: from hissip.com
Listen Up: Reunited Os Mutantes is ready to rumba again :: from www.usatoday.com
Hugo Chavez Pictures In Venice With Oliver Stone (PHOTOS) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Isa TKM Friday Sneak Peek: Isa’s Family Secret :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Eva Longoria Parker On Giving Back and Jesse Metcalfe’s Return to “Desperate Houswives” :: from www.latina.com
Gael García Bernal: “If Drugs Were Legal, There Would Be Nothing to Fight About” :: from www.latina.com
Gustavo Cerati Turns Down the Volume on Soda Stereo :: from www.latina.com
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, who is the subject of Oliver Stone’s next film, said he is “considering” coming to Venice for the documentary’s premiere, according to Italian media. :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com
Antonio Banderas: I’m Not Leaving Melanie Griffith (VIDEO) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Artistas de Puerto Rico apoyarán el concierto del colombiano Juanes en La Habana, que levantó airadas protestas en Miami, con un evento simultáneo por la paz y amistad con Cuba, el 20 de septiembre, informó este martes uno de los organizadores. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Celso Piña festejó con concierto 30 años :: from www.univision.com
Don Omar lanzará ‘Idon 2.0′ en donde mostrará el sonido del futuro reggaeton – el próximo 22 de septiembre :: from www.univision.com
Tras cinco años de relación Rossana Nájera y el futbolista Cuauhtémoc Blanco terminaron su noviazgo :: from www.univision.com
María Conchita a Juanes le pidió – Llamó a Juanes, pero él no le ha respondido – video
Paulina Rubio comenzará su gira ‘Gran City Pop Tour’ en Estados Unidos. :: from www.univision.com
Niega Sony Music que viole los derechos de Alejandro Fernández :: from www2.esmas.com
¿Electro Belanova? El trío planea regresar con nuevo sonido :: from www.univision.com
Marta Gómez invitada especial de los Grammy 2009 :: from www.cancioneros.com
Natalia Oreiro, camino a Hollywood – Después de recibir un premio en Bolivia, sigue con los festivales de Venecia y San Sebastián. :: from www.24con.com
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Miami Herald columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Andrés Oppenheimer won the VII ALGABA prize in biography, autobiography, memoirs, and historical research for a collection of columns that ran in the newspaper and will be published in the book, The Non-United States of the Americas. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Nielsen: Hispanic TV Homes Outpacing General Market – # of Hispanic TV homes grew 2.3% to 12.9 million :: from www.mediaweek.com
Taking on Univision and Telemundo – Estrella is adding Spanish-language TV stations :: from www.medialifemagazine.com
El Dia, Houston’s Spanish-language daily newspaper, quietly folded last week, leaving thousands of Spanish-speaking residents without a daily voice. :: from www.khou.com
Hispanic-Media Spending Posts Biggest Decline Yet – Autos, Retailers Down, While Telcos, Satellite TV Are Bright Spots :: from adage.com
Univision Out to Make More Spanish-Language Videos Available Online – To Attract Advertisers, TV Network Will Put More of Its Shows on the Web, Improve Search :: from adage.com
National Association of Hispanic Journalists Selects Denver to Host 2010 Multimedia Convention
Hispanic Lawyers’ Conference Brings Big Names and Uncovers Even Bigger Challenges :: from ndn.org
Zumba Fitness: Colombian immigrant is behind fitness craze – Alberto “Beto” Perez :: from blogs.orlandosentinel.com
Clothing company American Apparel said Thursday it is terminating 1,600 employees at its Los Angeles operations after a government investigation into workers’ immigration status. :: from www.usatoday.com
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In His New Post at Initiative, Colombian Mauricio Sabogal Gets a Worldwide Role :: from adage.comFASINPAT: A Factory that Belongs to the People- Argentina :: from americas.irc-online.org
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Spanish language media have obligation – For all of the positive purposes served by the Spanish language media, the industry is unwittingly shooting its own beneficiaries in the foot. :: from www.newspapertree.com
According to El Comercio, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru estimates that from 2009 until 2050, climate change will cost the Peruvian Government six to seven times the total of Peru’s GDP in 2008 or US$855 Billion. :: from www.livinginperu.com
American Airlines Named One of Top 60 Companies for Hispanics by Hispanic Business Magazine
Thailand is set to tap more into Hispanic consumers in the United States to lift exports to the world’s largest economy. :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Tampico International Rolls-Out Irresistible Global Campaign
Hispanic women make up only 1.3% of all lawyers in the United States. That is the lowest representation of any racial or ethnic group (overall and within their own gender) as compared to their overall presence in the nation – Latinas make up over 7% of the country’s population :: from ndn.org
Where’s the Latin crowd? Even with popular acts coming to town, audiences have been sparse in Boston :: from www.boston.com
Clark County has become the first county in Washington to demand their contractors prove their employees are legal through the E-Verify system or be banned from getting county projects. :: from www.katu.com
Staffing Firms Expand Candidate Reach with Online Spanish Application
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10,000 fans attend Viva Los Dodgers – Festival honors 1957 Little League champs from Mexico :: from mlb.mlb.com
Cooking With Daisy Martinez….on Whitehead Island! :: from www.daisymartinez.com
Atlanta Kicks Off National Hispanic Heritage Month :: from www.11alive.com
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom danced to a Latin beat Saturday during the kickoff to its annual Festival Latino. :: from www.timesheraldonline.com
Book Review: Mayra Santos-Febres and Our Lady of the Night :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Town hall meeting hits on 287(g) program – Albertville :: from sandmountainreporter.com
Low-Income Immigrant Rights Conference Dec. 6-8 :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
The Network for a Healthy California-Central Coast Region Latino Campaign and Salinas United Business Association are hosting the “El Grito” Festival on Sunday in Salinas, as part of this year’s Latino Health Awareness Month. :: from www.thecalifornian.com
Immigration activists urge census boycott – Hope effort spurs legislation – Massachusetts perspective :: from www.boston.com
Stacking the shelves to draw in Latinos – New Britain Public Library :: from www.newbritainherald.com
Wheels of progress are turning for Hispanic college football players in Texas :: from www.mysanantonio.com
“LETRAS LATINAS PRESENTS: Alicia Gaspar de Alba/ Orlando Ricardo Menes – September 17, 2009 – University of Notre Dame :: from latinopoetryreview.blogspot.com
San Antonio’s Gallista Gallery and seven of its prominent Latino and Latina artists are being recognized with a two-DVD set :: from www.mysanantonio.com
A Raw Food Lifestyle and Sustainability in Mexico: Gourmet Raw Food Chef and Instructor Claudio Hall :: from themexicoreport.blogspot.com
Book review: How to Leave Hialeah by Jennine Capo Crucet :: from www.latina.com
Sonia Sotomayor To Wear Judicial Collar Given To Her By Ginsburg (VIDEO) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
At Casa Margarita, FotoSeptiembre is all about legs, Italian legs – Photographer Gloria Garcia :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
The new ‘in’ flavor? Hibiscus – Jamaica :: from www.chicagotribune.com
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: September 8th, 2009Peru: 370 potato varieties catalogued in 7 Huanuco provinces :: from www.livinginperu.com
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has accepted the resignation of his attorney general who has been key in the battle against drug cartels. – Eduardo Medina Mora :: from news.bbc.co.uk
With a new attorney general, Mexican President Felipe Calderon is trying to get even tougher on drug cartels and those who protect them. – but is Arturo Chavez the right person for the job? :: from www.miamiherald.com
According to El Comercio, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru estimates that from 2009 until 2050, climate change will cost the Peruvian Government six to seven times the total of Peru’s GDP in 2008 or US$855 Billion. :: from www.livinginperu.com
Human rights groups are outraged that a Cuban who created an online sensation by interrupting a video interview has been sentenced to two years for his actions. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Ecuadorian President’s Security Chief Dies from Swine Flu :: from www.laht.com
An appeals court on Tuesday overturned the dismissal of murder charges against former President Fernando de la Rua in the deaths of five protesters during violent street demonstrations that marked the end of his tenure in 2001. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, who is the subject of Oliver Stone’s next film, said he is “considering” coming to Venice for the documentary’s premiere, according to Italian media. :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com
Tens of thousands marched through Venezuela’s capital on Saturday to protest what they call growing authoritarianism by President Hugo Chavez. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
FASINPAT: A Factory that Belongs to the People- Argentina :: from americas.irc-online.org
The Obama administration has cut more $30 million in non-humanitarian aid to Honduras — calling it a signal that Washington is not happy with the status quo. :: from www.npr.org
Mexico’s ‘Murder Capital’ Lives Up To Reputation – During a 48-hour stretch this week, 37 people were killed – Cuidad Juarez :: from www.npr.org
Gunmen Kill 17 At A Drug Rehab In Mexico – Cuidad Juarez :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
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