Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: September 15th, 2009 :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment
Tagged: summaryDo I need to remind you that our month has begun. – Tomás
Essentials –»
Latino Lawmaker Rips Obama for Making It Harder for Illegals to Buy Private Insurance – The criticism was leveled in Spanish by Rep. Luis Gutierrez :: from blogs.abcnews.com
The astronaut José M. Hernández said the United States needed to legalize its illegal immigrants — a rare public stand for an American astronaut on a political issue. :: from www.nytimes.com
American Cancer Society report describes unique cancer profile of Hispanic/Latino Americans
Fidel Castro’s new `tropical business casual’ look is a signal — but of what? – known for being deliberate with his image, might be signaling new health with his new look — but his motive is the source of much speculation. :: from www.miamiherald.com
The White House strengthened its stand against health-care coverage for illegal immigrants Friday, and a pivotal Senate committee looked ready to follow its lead. :: from www.deseretnews.com
Hispanics Face Higher Cancer Risk from Breathing Household Chemicals – 5 times the rate of others living in the same cities thanks to inexpensive deodorizers and moth repellents :: from www.scientificamerican.com
President Obama’s usage of the term “illegal immigrants” is more than just semantics :: from www.latinalista.net
New Report Holds Immigration Detention System Up to the Light :: from immigrationimpact.com
President Obama has extended the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba for one year :: from www.usatoday.com
Washington has revoked the visas of Honduras’ interim president and 17 other top officials to pressure the Central American nation to reinstate ousted leader Manuel Zelaya :: from www.miamiherald.com
George Lopez Town Hall – funny promo for his upcoming show
If Cuba embargo ended, U.S. businesses ready for rush, but not island – While U.S. companies dream of a post-embargo Cuba, infrastructure woes, a lack of financing and Cuba’s legal system may present challenges. :: from www.miamiherald.com
NYTimes Editorial – Immigrants, Health Care and Lies :: from www.nytimes.com
There is a de-facto American Union: The Honduran migrant workers should have their own tea-party… No remittances without representation! – (really interesting!) :: from theamericanunion.blogspot.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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A class-action lawsuit recently filed by the undocumented employees of a local cleaning company underscores that workers who are in the country illegally have many of the same workplace rights that U.S. citizens have. :: from www.lasvegassun.com
Asthma affects about 33 Puerto Rican children for every two non-Latino Caucasian children. :: from www.statepress.com
Oscar Castillo Photography Show. Latino Book Fest. – Los Angeles :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Rep. Loretta Sanchez among lawmakers in spotlight for taxpayer-funded trips :: from www.latimes.com
When in doubt, blame the illegals :: from www.kansascity.com
The Latino education challenge :: from www.dallasnews.com
New York City Latino Voter Forums Reveal Poor Quality Candidate Outreach
In a challenge to the big Spanish-language networks, Estrella TV, Liberman Broadcasting’s new Spanish-language TV network, launched nationwide Monday (Sept 14), reaching 68% of U.S. Hispanic TV households. :: from www.mediaweek.com
Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro ended Roger Federer’s five-year unbeaten reign at the US Open in five dramatic sets to win his first Grand Slam title. :: from news.bbc.co.uk
The U.S. Forest Service has apologized to the Hispanic community for comments made during an earlier news conference that told hikers to watch for Hispanic-themed forest encampments. :: from www.thedenverchannel.com
For the first time, Angelo State University’s student population is more than 25% Hispanic, a goal that puts it on track for significant additional federal funding. :: from www.gosanangelo.com
Religious Leaders Face Deportation: Detention Reignites Churches’ Call for Immigration Reform :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
Hispanic Online Publishers Get Social – a chat with Kevin Conroy, President of Univision Interactive Media and Mark Lopez, COO of Terra Networks about the current state of the Hispanic online market :: from www.hispaniconlinemarketing.com
The Latina Army’s Looking for Young Latinas – Empowering young latina women to succeed – Connecticut :: from www.nbcconnecticut.com
Telenovela captivates Colorado Latinos while getting them in tune with healthcare options – Encrucijada :: from www.sfexaminer.com
Immigrants with Mental Disabilities Are Deprived Their Day in Court :: from immigrationimpact.com
U.S. officials troubled by fake currency flowing from Peru – In the last year, agents have recovered about $8 million in fake notes across the U.S. and $18 million, as well as fake passports, in raids in Peru, authorities say. :: from www.latimes.com
Cool Life magazine photo archive of migrant workers via Google Images :: from images.google.com
One of Colombia’s leading cyclists has pulled out of a race after receiving the stunning news that his father had died – followed by his mother one hour later. :: from www.miamiherald.com
In Defense of the Undocumented: Immigrants and the Healthcare Debate By Alvaro Huerta, Ph.D. Student :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Obama’s Health Care Reform Pitch : Why Reform isn’t the Same as Change :: from vivirlatino.com
Ohio policy allowed thousands of illegal immigrants to register cars and get license plates, and the outgoing director of the state Department of Public Safety delayed a proposed crackdown for more than a year, a newspaper reported Sunday. – Director Henry Guzman :: from news.cincinnati.com
Argentine Cattle No Longer Just Home On The Range – ever so quietly, Argentina is increasingly fattening its herd in American-style feedlots. :: from www.npr.org
Cuban Exile’s Plan for a Ferry From Miami to Havana Is Awaiting U.S. Approval :: from www.nytimes.com
English-only test leaves some Oregon children behind :: from www.oregonlive.com
Senator Mel Martinez Farewell Speech: “Proud of Progress” on Immigration Reform – Incoming Sen. LeMieux Embraces Opposite Course, Favors Failed Policies of Past :: from www.americasvoiceonline.org
Is Latino Affairs Commission A Soap Opera? – Twelve months of turmoil have plagued the state’s Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission, and it won’t let up. – Connecticut :: from www.courant.com
The Mutineer Becomes the Captain – Pedro Espada Jr – NY state politics :: from www.nytimes.com
Roberto “Bobby” Barrera of Del Rio, TX was named the National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization at the annual DAV convention held last month in Denver :: from delrionewsherald.com
Joe Wilson Voted to Provide Taxpayer Money for Illegal Immigrants’ Healthcare in 2003 – (can you say hypocrite) :: from www.opencongress.org
Entertainment –»
Essentials
Who’s that Girl? Natalie Morales Goes from TV to “Wall Street” :: from www.latina.com
For the past 15 years, Sergio Vallin has been known as the guitarist for Mana, the top-selling Latin rock band in the world. – Now, the soft-spoken Vallin is ready to step into the spotlight with his first solo release, “Bendito Entre Las Mujeres” (Blessed Among Women) :: from theusdaily.com
Los Enanitos Verdes celebran 30 años – Los argentinos festejarán con gira en EU :: from www.univision.com
George Lopez Town Hall – funny promo for his upcoming show
Additional
Eight members of the norteño band Los Tecateros were arrested on charges of selling drugs and beating up a man, Mexico City police said Monday. :: from www.laht.com
Puerto Plata – Legendary Dominican Soneros Makes Cleveland Debut at CMA’s VIVA! & Gala series
San Diego Latino Film Festival Film Series Continues With Colombian Romantic Drama “Paraiso Travel” – starring among others Ana de la Reguera and John Leguizamo :: from laprensa-sandiego.org
Telenovela captivates Colorado Latinos while getting them in tune with healthcare options – Encrucijada :: from www.sfexaminer.com
Santa Ana lawyer Jess Araujo appears in a Spanish-language film debuting in Santa Ana this weekend – “La Tragedia del Vaquero” (”The Cowboy’s Tragedy”). :: from www.ocregister.com
Peru: National Geographic team prepares documentary series on Machu Picchu :: from www.livinginperu.com
Nelly Furtado reveals her Latin makeover :: from www.metro.co.uk
Christina Milian is Pregnant! :: from www.latina.com
Danny Rivera latest Puerto Rican to join Juanes’ lineup for Cuba gig :: from www.examiner.com
Comcast Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Special On Demand Movies, Shows, Music and More
Singer Juanes and Wife Welcome Third Child – a boy they have named Dante :: from www.laht.com
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Essentials
In a challenge to the big Spanish-language networks, Estrella TV, Liberman Broadcasting’s new Spanish-language TV network, launched nationwide Monday (Sept 14), reaching 68% of U.S. Hispanic TV households. :: from www.mediaweek.com
Fidel Castro’s new `tropical business casual’ look is a signal — but of what? – known for being deliberate with his image, might be signaling new health with his new look — but his motive is the source of much speculation. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Hispanic Online Publishers Get Social – a chat with Kevin Conroy, President of Univision Interactive Media and Mark Lopez, COO of Terra Networks about the current state of the Hispanic online market :: from www.hispaniconlinemarketing.com
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber’s Moment of Reckoning :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
The Daily Herald Co., a division of The Washington Post Co., has launched – NuestroNoroeste.com, will provide daily updates in Spanish for Pacific Northwest :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com
Cuban Exile’s Plan for a Ferry From Miami to Havana Is Awaiting U.S. Approval :: from www.nytimes.com
If Cuba embargo ended, U.S. businesses ready for rush, but not island – While U.S. companies dream of a post-embargo Cuba, infrastructure woes, a lack of financing and Cuba’s legal system may present challenges. :: from www.miamiherald.com
There is a de-facto American Union: The Honduran migrant workers should have their own tea-party… No remittances without representation! – (really interesting!) :: from theamericanunion.blogspot.com
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A class-action lawsuit recently filed by the undocumented employees of a local cleaning company underscores that workers who are in the country illegally have many of the same workplace rights that U.S. citizens have. :: from www.lasvegassun.com
Jewel-Osco Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
TalkSwitch(R) Supports Hispanic Small Business Market in the United States
ICFJ to Create Web platform for Hispanic Community Radio Journalists to Share Programming
U.S. officials troubled by fake currency flowing from Peru – In the last year, agents have recovered about $8 million in fake notes across the U.S. and $18 million, as well as fake passports, in raids in Peru, authorities say. :: from www.latimes.com
Narciso Rodriguez to Design eBay Line :: from www.latina.com
President Obama has extended the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba for one year :: from www.usatoday.com
Con Edison Named a “Top 60″ Company by Hispanic Business Magazine
Listen to podcast interview with Jose Carrera, owner, Ocho Placas about tattoos and his Little Havana business :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
Argentine Cattle No Longer Just Home On The Range – ever so quietly, Argentina is increasingly fattening its herd in American-style feedlots. :: from www.npr.org
Hispanic Chamber’s earning power grows in Denver :: from www.denverpost.com
More US Hispanic News –»
“Deportation without Representation” NJ Law Journal calls for “corps of competent lawyers” to represent immigrants in removal proceedings :: from blackstonetoday.blogspot.com
VivirLatino Familia Grows Just in Time for Latino Heritage Month – Bianca Laureano :: from vivirlatino.com
In a kickoff to Latino Heritage Month, a local group is honoring those who have helped the Latino community in the Delaware Valley. :: from www.phillyburbs.com
The College of Nursing and Health Innovation announced Monday that it received a $2.5 million grant for research of asthma disparities among Latino children from the National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. – Arizona State University :: from www.statepress.com
A large group of Salvadorans living in Southern California over the weekend celebrated the 188th anniversary of El Salvador’s independence with a parade through the streets of Hollywood. :: from www.laht.com
Rep. Loretta Sanchez loves traveling on your dime :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
When in doubt, blame the illegals :: from www.kansascity.com
Voces de la Frontera, a Latino and immigrant worker rights group, opposes the proposed mayoral takeover of Milwaukee Public Schools, executive director Christine Neumann-Ortiz said Monday :: from www.jsonline.com
Sen. Menendez and other Latino legislators endorse Gov. Corzine for re-election :: from www.nj.com
Is Joe Wilson a Racist? :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
LATINO STUDIES: Past, Present, Future: An Academic Symposium – University of Notre Dame – September 16, 2009 :: from latinopoetryreview.blogspot.com
Several employees of American Airlines were among a group of at least 20 people arrested Tuesday on suspicion of aiding a smuggling ring that shipped drugs from Puerto Rico’s main airport to the U.S. mainland. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Hispanic Heritage: Edward James Olmos, movie screening part of monthlong festivities – El Paso :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Neither walls or moats can hold them back… :: from web.me.com
Viva Quad-Cities celebrates Hispanic culture – Illinois/Iowa :: from www.qctimes.com
The recently formed Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice has joined with local Latino leaders to launch a plan aimed at reducing the disproportionate number of Hispanics in the state’s prisons. :: from www.laht.com
The National Security Complex — Integrating Military, Intelligence, and Homeland Security :: from borderlinesblog.blogspot.com
Congressional Caucus Launches Hispanic Heritage Month :: from www.pontealdia.com
Hispanic-America: Historic roots in U.S. history and culture :: from www.ktvq.com
New Book: Ethical Borders: NAFTA, Globalization and Mexican Migration :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Book reviews: PORTRAIT OF A LADY LEAVING CAMELOT by Virginia Alanis y Becky and Her Friends by Rolando Hinojosa :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Tickets are on sale now for El Centro de Accion Social’s annual fund-raising gala, Hope Through Education, at 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Westin Pasadena Hotel, 191 N. Los Robles Ave. :: from www.pasadenastarnews.com
Test Scores Show Positive Trend For Hispanic Students – A new review of standardized test scores in Oregon :: from news.opb.org
Edgardo Buitrago Buitrago, historian, university professor, intellectual and author of works on poet Ruben Dario, died of a heart attack in Leon, a city in western Nicaragua, his family said Sunday. He was 85. :: from www.laht.com
Viva la vida Latino – Events to mark Hispanic Heritage Month – Tulsa :: from www.tulsaworld.com
Increasing Hispanic enrollment and the resignation of Elsa Murano — Texas A&M’s first Hispanic and female president — were on the minds of many at the annual Texas A&M Hispanic Network summit Friday in College Station. :: from www.theeagle.com
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate Latino Heritage Month in coming weeks with guest speakers, dancing, workshops, films, food and entertainment. :: from thesouthern.com
The day after Gov. Rick Perry announced plans to deploy Texas Ranger teams to the border, local law enforcement officials said they were skeptical about whether the initiative would do any good. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Inland Empire Latino artists are presenting an exhibition of their work “To Realize the Dream” on display between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 at the County of San Bernardino Government Center. :: from www.sbsun.com
National Hispanic Medical Association Supports Universal Health Coverage
September is Hispanic heritage month and Anchorage residents celebrated it Sunday at the Anchorage Museum. :: from www.ktuu.com
Seven artists contributed their work to Columbia’s first art exhibition of the year, “Layer Cake: Tales from a Quinceañera,” which began on Sept. 8. – South Carolina :: from columbiachronicle.com
The Idaho Meth Project held its 2nd Annual Methamphetamine Education event Sunday in Lakeview Park in Nampa for the Hispanic community. :: from www.ktvb.com
Festival aims to keep Hispanics healthy – 16th Annual Festival Hispano de la Salud features health screenings and live music. – Austin, TX :: from www.statesman.com
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Leon County is hosting its 2009 Hispanic Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Culture. – Florida :: from www.tallahassee.com
Sebelius: Illegal immigrant debate a ‘red herring’ – concerning health care bill :: from www.politico.com
It’s official. Long Beach now has its very own Latin American Parade and Festival. – Under sunny skies and warm weather, thousands flocked to downtown Saturday for the inaugural Latin American Parade and Festival. :: from www.presstelegram.com
The head of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials is scheduled to join a panel discussion on immigration reform at an Athens Area Democrats breakfast – Jerry Gonzalez :: from onlineathens.com
The sights and sounds of Latino culture were displayed at Lenoir Community College on Saturday during the seventh annual Raza Festival. – About 4,000 attended :: from www.kinston.com
UNDOCUMENTED HISPANIC MIGRATION CONFERENCE – CONNECTICUT COLLEGE – OCTOBER 16-18, 2009 :: from www.conncoll.edu
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: September 15th, 2009Eight members of the norteño band Los Tecateros were arrested on charges of selling drugs and beating up a man, Mexico City police said Monday. :: from www.laht.com
The former Chilean judge who indicted late dictator Augusto Pinochet filed Monday to run for the Senate on the ticket of dark-horse independent presidential candidate Marco Enriquez Ominami. :: from www.laht.com
Argentina recalls 40,000 IUDs, may be contaminated :: from www.miamiherald.com
The international community’s chief mediator in the Honduran political crisis said Monday he will meet with the country’s presidential candidates to emphasize that upcoming elections will not be recognized if held under the government installed by a coup. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Evo Morales rallies for immigrants’ rights :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com
U.S. officials troubled by fake currency flowing from Peru – In the last year, agents have recovered about $8 million in fake notes across the U.S. and $18 million, as well as fake passports, in raids in Peru, authorities say. :: from www.latimes.com
Peru: National Geographic team prepares documentary series on Machu Picchu :: from www.livinginperu.com
South American Nations Question U.S.-Colombia Military Base Agreement :: from americas.irc-online.org
One of Colombia’s leading cyclists has pulled out of a race after receiving the stunning news that his father had died – followed by his mother one hour later. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Argentina Says Swine Flu Ebbing as Death Toll Hits 514 :: from www.laht.com
Washington has revoked the visas of Honduras’ interim president and 17 other top officials to pressure the Central American nation to reinstate ousted leader Manuel Zelaya :: from www.miamiherald.com
Some people living to bring back the past – commentary on Cuba :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Argentine Cattle No Longer Just Home On The Range – ever so quietly, Argentina is increasingly fattening its herd in American-style feedlots. :: from www.npr.org
If Cuba embargo ended, U.S. businesses ready for rush, but not island – While U.S. companies dream of a post-embargo Cuba, infrastructure woes, a lack of financing and Cuba’s legal system may present challenges. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Border mothers angry over Mexican nominee for AG – say Arturo Chavez, did little to solve dozens of rapes and murders of women in Cuidad Juarez when he was Chihuahua state attorney general from 1996 to 1998. :: from www.miamiherald.com
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