Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: September 10th, 2009 :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment
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Census: 40 million in U.S. now live in poverty – 23.2% for Hispanics live in poverty :: from www.washingtontimes.com
Video: Obama Heckled by GOP During Speech to Congress
Mel Martinez Exits Senate — With Some Regrets :: from thehispanicinstitute.net
2010 and counting: Growing influence – More counties are mostly Hispanic – Texas :: from www.amarillo.com
Voters could give Latin America, Caribbean a political makeover – A dozen presidential and parliamentary elections in the next 14 months could halt the swing to the left and boost moderates. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Joe Wilson’s lie is Carmen Velasquez’s truth :: from www.chicagonow.com
Rinku Sen: “Illegal” Word is a Gateway to Racism and Exploitation
How volatile is immigration in DC – In Lawmaker’s Outburst, a Rare Breach of Protocol – South Carolina GOP Rep Joe Wilson interrupted President Obama’s speech Wednesday night with a shout of “You lie!” :: from www.nytimes.com
Gay Latino Americans are ‘coming of age’ :: from www.cnn.com
“The Slave Next Door: Human Trafficking and Slavery in America Today” – interview with Kevin Bales :: from www.democracynow.org
The number of people crossing the northern and southern land borders into the USA has dropped sharply since a passport requirement began June 1. – Businesses in tourism-dependent border communities blame the policy for making a bad year worse. :: from www.usatoday.com
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More Than 80% of Latino Children Unable To Read at or Above Grade Level by 4th Grade – October 23rd, 2008
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The Visceral Reaction when “illegal immigrants” are mentioned :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
A study released Wednesday found high breast cancer mortality and low early detection rates among African American, Hispanic and rural women in five Central Texas counties. :: from www.statesman.com
LuLAC announced a nationwide effort in San Antonio Wednesday to push for health care-reform legislation this year that includes a government-run health insurance plan. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Uruguay clears way for gay adoptions :: from www.miamiherald.com
Hating “Illegal Immigrants” Can Make You Say the Damnedest Things: Congressman Joe Wilson’s YOU LIE Moment at Obama’s Health Care Speech :: from textmex.blogspot.com
Q&A: Kany García Talks About her Upcoming Album “Boleto de Entrada” :: from www.latina.com
Six boys were charged with severely beating a Guatemalan immigrant with bricks, bottles and rocks as he slept near railroad tracks, an attack that civil rights groups decried Tuesday as “hateful.” :: from www.google.com
In San Francisco, Los Angeles, Monterey, and Imperial counties the numbers are even greater—25 percent to 33 percent of the population has limited English proficiency. :: from sph.berkeley.edu
Remezcla: This week’s FREE music downloads include Guadalajara-via-NY duo Sweet Electra, first single from Brownout’s upcoming album, exclusive track from Cuban performerEl Chino Dreadlion, and LA’s own buzz band Palenke Soultribe. :: from la.remezcla.com
The 100 most powerful men and women in Latin American business. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Three Quarters of Mexican Immigrants Report Some Discrimination
Fighting over Frida Kahlo – In Mexico, the emergence of work said to be made by the artist has led to a very public debate about its authenticity. :: from www.latimes.com
As the health care debate draws more hate against “illegal immigrant coverage”, the Democratic Senator charged with introducing immigration reform legislation is making more excuses instead of moving forward. – Sen. Charles Schumer :: from vivirlatino.com
What do Latinos do in Space? They Dance, Of Course! :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com
President Alvaro Uribe signed legislation Tuesday calling for a national referendum on amending the constitution to allow him to seek re-election for a second time. :: from www.miamiherald.com
But that’s if all undocumented immigrants seek care — something another immigration expert and the study say is unlikely. :: from www.mydesert.com
Latino Republican Tony Amador wants seat in Congress – He could be retiring after 40 years of presidential appointments and posts under California governors. But at 65, he’s diving into the caldron of national politics. :: from www.sacbee.com
Ritmo Latino: Salsa, Cumbia and Reggaeton CD Sales Falter :: from missionlocal.org
Defying U.S., Honduras won’t let Manuel Zelaya return as president :: from www.mcclatchydc.com
Matriarch’s 300 descendents gather for funeral – Gregoria Martinez – Texas :: from www.timesrecordnews.com
Laid-off Undocumented Migrants Seek End to Crackdown and E-Verify :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
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ALMA Awards: It’s More Than Just Glamour and Glitz :: from xicanopwr.com
Q&A: Kany García Talks About her Upcoming Album “Boleto de Entrada” :: from www.latina.com
Sonia Sotomayor Movie Drama: JLo vs. Rosie Perez :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Remezcla: This week’s FREE music downloads include Guadalajara-via-NY duo Sweet Electra, first single from Brownout’s upcoming album, exclusive track from Cuban performerEl Chino Dreadlion, and LA’s own buzz band Palenke Soultribe. :: from la.remezcla.com
Ritmo Latino: Salsa, Cumbia and Reggaeton CD Sales Falter :: from missionlocal.org
Shakira Reveals New Album Cover for ‘She Wolf :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
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Pacha Massive Has It :: from www.latina.com
The Fourth Fantana® Has Been Found! – Shakira Barrera
Screenwriter Rick Najera Among Honorees at 2009 ALMA Awards :: from themexicoreport.blogspot.com
DTM Magazine (DTMmag.com) Honors Polito Vega, ‘The King Of Radio,’ for His 50-Year Career
With Culture Clash, nothing is sacred except satire – Latino troupe prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, putting a modern slant on the ancient comedy of Aristophanes. :: from www.latimes.com
Manhattan College will host the premiere of the film The Chicano Wave/La Onda Chicana, a documentary which explores the evolution of Mexican-American music. :: from www.westchester.com
Ricardo Montaner is celebrating his 52nd birthday with the release of his book, Lo Que No Digo Cantando (Beyond the Music) :: from latinmusic.about.com
Photos of Polito Vega’s anniversary at Madison Square Garden in NYC – August 28, 2009 – Enrique Iglesias, Paulina Rubio, Juanes & More :: from msg.com
Latino DVD: Romero – Raul Julia – about the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador :: from ocgente.com
Dainamite: He’s Explosive – Meet the hardest-working MC on the Miami reggaeton scene. :: from www.miaminewtimes.com
Entrevista con Adam Rodríguez – Latino en “I Can Do Bad All by Myself” :: from www.univision.com
Interrogan a fotógrafo en caso de Pablo Montero :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Belinda sufre desmayo por exceso de trabajo :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Shalim Ortiz ya es papá… ¡y Charytín abuela! :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Giovani Dos Santos termina con Belinda :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Todo sobre la boda de Kate del Castillo y Aarón Díaz :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
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The 100 most powerful men and women in Latin American business. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Fred Cantú has been a popular anchor at KEYE for the past 7 years. But now the station’s president and GM, Amy Villareal, has axed his morning newscast. – Austin – also affects Michelle Valles :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Ritmo Latino: Salsa, Cumbia and Reggaeton CD Sales Falter :: from missionlocal.org
Hispanic Consumers: Upscale and Growing! :: from www.progressivegrocer.com
Laid-off Undocumented Migrants Seek End to Crackdown and E-Verify :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
The number of people crossing the northern and southern land borders into the USA has dropped sharply since a passport requirement began June 1. – Businesses in tourism-dependent border communities blame the policy for making a bad year worse. :: from www.usatoday.com
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State Farm Presents Latino Family Festival at Nashville Zoo on September 20th :: from www.zandavisitor.com
A Green Bay business is questioned for selling a photo ID card to thousands of immigrants in Green Bay and Appleton. :: from www.wbay.com
Rosemary Gama, most recently, former National Sales Manager for Readers Digest Selecciones, has officially joined with Hispanic Media Rep’s (HMR), as the Southeast and Texas VP/Account Director with HMR :: from hispanicad.com
Novamex, Sigma Foods Join Abasto(TM) Magazine Advertisers
Howard, Merrell & Partners Forms Hispanic Marketing Group
UTSA College of Business Ranked #1 in the Nation by Hispanic Business
Weekend morning meteorologist Amanda Sánchez is leaving KTNV-13 (ABC) Las Vegas. She joins KOVR-13 in Sacramento :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Alex Treviño jumps 78 markets to land as a reporter in WUSA-9 (CBS) in Washington, D.C. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Latinos save less for retirement – part one :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
South Florida has seen a surge in trips to Cuba as new U.S. policies toward Havana take shape. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Latino Creatives on the WWF Crisis: Bad Ad, Worse PR, Touchy Americans – Agency Bigs Criticize DDB but Think the Ads Need to Be Viewed in Context :: from adage.com
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Immigration, Southern Manners, and South Carolina Demographics :: from immigrationimpact.com
Personal experience shows that private health insurance companies need more competition :: from www.latinalista.net
Report urges US immigration officials to keep better records on sprawling detention system :: from www.latimes.com
Walmart Helps Even More Hispanics Achieve Their Educational Dreams
Celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy the full spectrum of Latino arts at the Latino Arts Festival in Kansas City, Kan. :: from www.kansascity.com
Deport U.S. immigration policy :: from www.dailynews.com
Hispanic Hoosiers expanding their political clout :: from www.courier-journal.com
Cocktail of the Week: The Best Brazilian Independence Day Drinks :: from www.latina.com
NYC Latin Events Sept 9th – 14th, 2009 :: from www.nydailynews.com
A new UC Berkeley study entitled “California’s Limited English Proficient Population (LEP) and Strategies to Promote Health Care Access” identified California’s various limited English proficient groups by language and birth country, assessed health care difficulties, and evaluated strategies to increase health care understanding. :: from sph.berkeley.edu
Sotomayor speaks up on her first day on the job :: from blogs.usatoday.com
Bracero Story Explored in New Smithsonian Exhibition
HITN-TV and HACU Announce the Launch Of College Admissions 411
Los Angeles Teen Wins $45,000 Quinceanera Party from Verizon Wireless
Time for Obama to break with current detention policy and enact one worthy of a world-class champion of democracy :: from www.latinalista.net
UTSA hosting two lectures on Mexico’s Mayan sites, chilangos :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
Immigration issue tries to take on second “holiday” :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Meet ‘Confetti Girl’ author Diana Lopez Sept. 15 at the Twig – San Antonio :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
Just released: Daughters of the Stone, by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa :: from www.examiner.com
Dividing or Converging? – Political Loyalties, Transnational Organizations, and the Incorporation of Latin American Immigrants in the United States – Lecture and Discussions with Alejandro Portes, Princeton University – Monday, September 21st at 4:00 PM University of Southern California :: from csii.usc.edu
National Hispanic Coalition Launches STEM Initiative
New York State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. (D-Bronx) held a press conference on Tuesday to cast a spotlight on rights violations against farm workers :: from www.theepochtimes.com
Activists want mailed Spanish census forms for Latino Hoosiers :: from nwitimes.com
UNC Wilmington’s first Spanish theater group, Puro Teatro :: from media.www.theseahawk.org
Interview With Author Diana Lopez :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Cucumber, pineapple juice and ginger agua fresca from Akasha :: from www.latimes.com
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: September 10th, 2009A U.S.-based journalist watchdog group called Thursday for an end to what it described as “systemic harassment” of bloggers and independent journalists in Cuba, and urged the international community to step up its lobbying on the bloggers’ behalf. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Rehab Clinics Targeted In Mexico’s Drug War :: from www.npr.org
Voters could give Latin America, Caribbean a political makeover – A dozen presidential and parliamentary elections in the next 14 months could halt the swing to the left and boost moderates. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Uruguay clears way for gay adoptions :: from www.miamiherald.com
Cuba has authorized public Internet access at post offices across the country, though it has yet to apply what would be a landmark loosening of cyberspace rules in a nation where information is strictly controlled. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Bolivian Preacher Says God Wanted Him To Hijack Aeromexico Jet :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
The 100 most powerful men and women in Latin American business. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Fighting over Frida Kahlo – In Mexico, the emergence of work said to be made by the artist has led to a very public debate about its authenticity. :: from www.latimes.com
President Alvaro Uribe signed legislation Tuesday calling for a national referendum on amending the constitution to allow him to seek re-election for a second time. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Celebrémos Hispanic Heritage Month – Multi-National Division Baghdad :: from www.dvidshub.net
Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom declared “a state of public calamity” late Tuesday to help mobilize funds and resources to confront a food shortage that will affect thousands of families. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Defying U.S., Honduras won’t let Manuel Zelaya return as president :: from www.mcclatchydc.com
Colombia: Medellín Celebrates its Festival of Flowers :: from globalvoicesonline.org
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