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Mexican emigrants sent home $16.4 billion during the first nine months of this year, down 13.4% from the same period in 2008 :: from www.laht.com
Sanchez sisters eyed by House ethics panel for alleged collusion – Linda and Loretta CA Democrats :: from www.washingtonpost.com
U.S. May Be Open to Asylum for Spouse Abuse – Immigration lawyers said the administration had taken a major step toward clarifying a murky area of asylum law and defining the legal grounds on which battered and sexually abused women in foreign countries could seek protection here. :: from www.nytimes.com
Did a resolution honoring Hispanic media trigger a silent boycott among the GOP? :: from www.latinalista.net
15% of the U.S. population is of Latino descent, but Latinos remain underrepresented on English-language television. Only 4% of on-camera talent is Latino :: from news.newamericamedia.org
Lou Dobbs Ad to Air in Markets across the U.S. – (since CNN wouldn’t air it)
New Study Shows that for Latinos in NYC, The Recession is a Depression :: from vivirlatino.com
Lopez “show” seems like assimilation to me :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
A Minute With: George Lopez on his new TV talk show :: from news.yahoo.com
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Questions Surrounding Dobbs’ Gunfire Incident Cast Doubt on CNN’s Credibility :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Joe Arpaio Cries Wolf, Links Self to Lou Dobbs Threat, Slanders Activists :: from blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com
A costume dubbed “Mexican Man” has offended Latino shoppers and community groups after being discovered at a Halloween chain store. :: from www.mercurynews.com
Detained immigrant’s death leaves far-reaching questions – the case of Dominican Pedro Tavarez in Massachusetts :: from www.boston.com
Puerto Rico lawmakers have voted to adopt one of the world’s lowest legal limits for drunk driving. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Study Emphasizes “Economic Value” of Spanish in U.S., Brazil – salaries of bilingual Hispanics in US are 2.7% higher on average than those for Hispanics who only speak English. :: from www.laht.com
Senator Reid States He Is Keeping Anti-Immigrant Vitter Amendment From the Senate Floor :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
San Francisco mayor vetoes new city sanctuary law :: from www.mercurynews.com
As scientists race the clock to increase food production worldwide, new trials to plant genetically-modified maize have stoked anger in Mexico, the cradle of corn. :: from news.yahoo.com
Obama Official: Immigration Reform Will Be Introduced Once Votes to Pass It Are Assured :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
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Alicia Villarreal causa zafarrancho – Golpes, empujones y gritos fue lo que se vivió cuando la prensa quiso hablar con ella sobre la reconciliación entre su esposo, Cruz Martínez, y A.B. Quintanilla :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Mexican golfer Lorena Ochoa will tie the knot on Dec. 4 with airline executive Andres Conesa in a family ceremony in her native Guadalajara :: from www.laht.com
Lopez “show” seems like assimilation to me :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
A Minute With: George Lopez on his new TV talk show :: from news.yahoo.com
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Popular Mega-Series ‘Gabriel’ Coming to DVD
Los que se quedan (”Those who remain”,) a film about migration :: from www.examiner.com
Latinos Hit the Red Carpet for MJ’s ‘This Is It’ :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Paulina Rubio, you had me at ‘hola’ :: from www.themonitor.com
William Levy no le tiene envidia a los guapos de “Sortilegio” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Itatí Cantoral aprueba que su papá salga con jovencita :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
¡Siempre no! Maite Perroni no actuará con William Levy :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Juan Gabriel sí asistirá a los Latin GRAMMY :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Shakira quiere ser mamá en el 2010 :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
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A new analysis of multi-cultural advertising indicates that ad spending in Spanish-Language media for the 12-month period of July 2008 to June 2009 was over $5.5 billion, a 6.3 percent decline over the previous 12 months :: from www.brandweek.com
Study Emphasizes “Economic Value” of Spanish in U.S., Brazil – salaries of bilingual Hispanics in US are 2.7% higher on average than those for Hispanics who only speak English. :: from www.laht.com
Mexican emigrants sent home $16.4 billion during the first nine months of this year, down 13.4% from the same period in 2008 :: from www.laht.com
15% of the U.S. population is of Latino descent, but Latinos remain underrepresented on English-language television. Only 4% of on-camera talent is Latino :: from news.newamericamedia.org
New Study Shows that for Latinos in NYC, The Recession is a Depression :: from vivirlatino.com
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Foreclosures Too High in Communities of Color :: from www.sfgate.com
Hispanics Respond to Cell Phone Ads 5-10 Times More Than On-line Ads :: from www.collegerecruiter.com
First Bilingual Educational Toy Brand, Ingenio(TM), Hits the U.S. Market
Marcus Grimm: “The Three Rules of Digital Magazines for the Latin Marketplace” :: from www.portada-online.com
comScore to Acquire Certifica, a Provider of Web Measurement in Latin America :: from www.portada-online.com
HP Insider, a multicultural marketing program developed by Dieste Inc. for HP, was recognized with the Echo Award for Information Technology. Dieste was the only Hispanic agency to win an Echo award this year. :: from hispanicad.com
Yum! Brands Sponsors New LULAC Youth Website
Un estudio subraya el “valor económico” y potencial de crecimiento del español :: from www.google.com
Labor Pains: How Our Broken Immigration System Hurts All Workers :: from immigrationimpact.com
Todobebe and Molina Healthcare Produce National Public Service Announcements
Workers fired by Taos hotelier Larry Whitten may sue; Whitten to CNN “I’m ready to correct what I can” :: from content.usatoday.com
Jose Morales Promoted to Vice-President of Content for
Telemundo 47ImpreMedia Appoints Olga Casabona VP of Audience and Market Insights
Levelup.com Selected as Content Partner for Yahoo! Mexico
Consorte Media Launches Tiene Sites to Provide Advice to Savvy Latinas
A group of Latino hotel workers in New Mexico who were fired for refusing to change their names to “more American” ones are studying the possibility of filing a lawsuit. :: from www.laht.com
Hispanic Entrepreneur profile: El Pasoan Leroy Candelaria found his niche in nuclear pharmacy :: from www.elpasotimes.com
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced their “Business Expo 2009” scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers :: from www.tallahassee.com
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Salinas Latinos target of educational TV show :: from www.thecalifornian.com
Boyle Heights Day of the Dead exhibit celebrates Latino veterans :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Counties scramble to serve a growing Hispanic community – Kentucky/Indiana :: from www.courier-journal.com
Hispanics Tune in and Help Raise More Than $633,000 for Kids With Cancer During 2nd
Casa de Esperanza Launches Hope Campaign to Challenge Communities Across the Country to Take Action
LULAC Hails the Inclusion of Puerto Rico in the House Healthcare Bill
Senator Reid States He Is Keeping Anti-Immigrant Vitter Amendment From the Senate Floor :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Queens, NYC State Senator Hiram Monserrate : Once a Community Defender, Now an Attacker? :: from vivirlatino.com
Uruguayan Consulate will open in Fitchburg next week – Massachusetts :: from www.sentinelandenterprise.com
SoMoCoCAT Offers Latino Farmworker Communities Free Digital Media Training – California
Latino-based Fraternal organizations to host Unity Summit
Ten New Haven residents filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing federal agents of violating their rights during an immigration raid they say was in retaliation for a city program that provided ID cards to foreigners in the country illegally — the first of its kind in the nation. :: from www.google.com
FDA Releases Brands of Tortillas, Shells, Tostadas, and Chips Affected by “StarLink” Corn Recall :: from www.organicconsumers.org
Post-projects Halloween Misadventures – The tradition of kids going door to door trick or treating is passing away because of the times we live in :: from www.latinola.com
Jalapeno cheese bun recipe for a proper Texas burger :: from homesicktexan.blogspot.com
Immigrant Hispanic community protests law-enforcement action in Ohio’s far northeast corner :: from www.fox8.com
Hispanics voice concerns to mayoral candidates in Tulsa :: from www.kjrh.com
Latinos ‘ecstatic’ about hiring of Indians’ new manager, Manny Acta :: from blog.cleveland.com
UCLA Students Lobby for DREAM Act :: from www.usnews.com
As an artist and a yoga guru in Kansas City, Maria Calderon, 25, is in touch with herself and her surroundings. :: from www.inkkc.com
International News :: English + Español –»
Mexican Political Prisoner Gloria Arenas Released :: from upsidedownworld.org
Cacao with the best aroma in the world grows in Peru :: from www.livinginperu.com
Deposed President Manuel Zelaya and his opponents have agreed to a U.S.-brokered deal that he believes will return him to power four months after a coup shook faith in Latin America’s young democracies. :: from www.miamiherald.com
As scientists race the clock to increase food production worldwide, new trials to plant genetically-modified maize have stoked anger in Mexico, the cradle of corn. :: from news.yahoo.com
The head of the World Health Organization says Fidel Castro looks stronger and wonderful for his 83 years. :: from www.usatoday.com
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- November 24, 2009
- Francisco Rodriguez Dead: Boxer Dies After Collapsing At Fight
- Allow Undocumented Immigrants to Purchase Health Care – New Senate bill includes inhumane provision barring undocumented immigrants from purchasing health care with their own money
- LULAC has redesigned their website – (look much better imho – on a tech note there are a few RSS problems)
- As Senate preps for healthcare debate, petition gets underway to include undocumented immigrants
- LULAC is asking a judge to prevent Ohio state officials from canceling the registrations of more than 40,000 vehicles apparently driven by undocumented immigrants. – filed the lawsuit against state officials in Franklin County Common Pleas Court this morning.
- The mayor of a wealthy suburb (San Pedro Garza Garcia) of Monterrey said Monday that he has sent his family to the United States for their own safety as he pursues his campaign against extortion and kidnapping gangs.
- Adolph Carranza remembers an unusual holiday donation from the Salvation Army. – New StoryCorps Historia
- Jose Fernandez tells his wife, Teresita, about the first Thanksgiving he spent in the United States. – New StoryCorps Historia
- Hispanic Thanksgivings produce family-filled feasts
- Jose Garces Named Food Network’s Next Iron Chef
- Interview with Bebel Gilberto- she just released a new album titled All In One
- November 23, 2009
- No Probable Cause? No Problem!: A U.S. Citizen Says He Was Detained Without Probable Cause by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, and Then Jailed for Traffic Violations
- New breast cancer screening guide will disproportionately hurt black and Hispanic women
- Women and Minorities Getting Left Out of Green Job Market, New Study Finds
- Americans Running South: Why We are Flocking to Mexico for Work
- On the mayor’s agenda: ‘Civilize’ Mexico City – Marcelo Ebrard
- Wild Horse Activists Fly Banner Over Denver Calling Salazar “Slaughter Czar”
- In Argentina, One Person Dies Every 28 Hours from Police Repression
- Lou Dobbs Calls Himself Latinos’ ‘Greatest Friend,’ Denies Tying Leprosy To Undocumented Immigrants – Interviewed by Maria Celeste on Telemundo’s Al Rojo Vivo
- November 21, 2009
- A federal judge dismissed dozens of immigration charges Thursday against the former manager of a kosher slaughterhouse, at the request of prosecutors who had already won a conviction on multiple counts of financial fraud. – Postville news
- Meg Whitman’s Latino Outreach & the Pete Wilson Connection – CA politics
- Poetry Series Spurs Debate on the Use of an Old Slur Against Latinos – “Spic Up/Speak Out” — at El Museo del Barrio
- Marco Rubio, A Crossover Success – (good read)
- A fire destroyed 106 houses in the Ecuadorian Pacific coast city of Guayaquil and left more than 500 people homeless, as well as 14 children with symptoms of smoke inhalation.
- LatAm Immigrants Are Changing Spain, Sociologist Says
- Mexico’s top domestic security official said Friday that sectors of the general public have cooperated with drug cartels in the violent border city of Ciudad Juarez, and the government is about to launch new social programs there to combat gangs.
- Pro-Castro mob attacks spouse of top Cuban blogger – Yoani Sánchez
- Miguel H. Díaz is first Hispanic to represent U.S. at Vatican
- Efrain’s Corner: A Response to….”Puerto Ricans in New York Struggling…Still” Comment
- Puerto Ricans in New York Struggling…Still – Puerto Ricans are some of the most prominent figures in New York politics and culture, so some people are surprised when they hear that, overall, Puerto Ricans are among the poorest and least educated New Yorkers. Almost a third in New York are living in poverty.
- Lalo Alcaraz on Lou Dobbs (departure from CNN)
- November 20, 2009
- Police in Peru say gang members killed people to drain their fat for cosmetics
- Mexican authorities predict fewer Mexican immigrants will be back home for Christmas
- Interview with Aurora Anaya-Cerda, owner of La Casa Azul Bookstore – NYC
- We need an honest definition of who is a “real American”
- Immigration Reform: The Phone Call Heard Around the Country – On the call were Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill.; Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y.; and Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz. Immigrant rights advocates from various parts of the country also spoke.
- Digital out-of-home (DOOH) Effectively Reaches Latinos On The Go – few marketers truly utilized digital media when reaching out to the Hispanic community.
- A week after abruptly quitting his longtime job as a CNN television news host and commentator, Lou Dobbs said on Thursday he is considering career options including possible runs for the White House or U.S. Senate.
- ICE Assistant Secretary John Morton announces 1,000 new workplace audits to hold employers accountable for their hiring practices
- In Virtual Town Hall with Immigration Reform Activists, Gutierrez Promises Bill By December
Latest Essentials
- November 25, 2009
- TOP Ten signs you are at a Cholo themed Thanksgiving dinner
- November 24, 2009
- So do you think Lou Dobbs will get the Hispanic vote in 2012?
- Raul Humberto Yzaguirre, 70, a veteran activist in the civil rights struggle of Hispanics in the United States, has been accepted by the Dominican Government as new American ambassador in the country.
- The Republican National Committee has hired Alex Castellanos, a long-time political strategist and GOP consultant, as an adviser.
- Telemundo’s disastrous Dobbs interview – “Interestingly enough, Dobbs was no bully and with his calm tone actually made his interviewer,” María Celeste,” look like a fool”
- Sarah Palin uninformed on Latino issues – A top adviser on Hispanic issues to John McCain’s presidential campaign said Sunday that a joint interview with McCain and Sarah Palin planned for Univision last fall had to be canceled because Palin was unprepared to discuss Latin America policy.
- Hispanic Caucus Finally Wake Up: It’s About Time
- The New General Market – Current trends suggest expanding Latino influence will blur the lines and Hispanic and general markets will collide, with the resulting merger revealing a new, evolved American general market
- November 23, 2009
- New Study: U.S. Hate Crimes Fall Slightly In ‘08; But Data Is Limited
- San Antonio’s Museo Alameda in financial straits
- It is Better to “Spic”? When Were Ricans Ever the Model Minority?
- Al Carlos sits down with Nancy De Los Santos, writer. Period.
- Guapa, it’s your genetic ancestry I love – study of DNA found that within Mexican populations, people tended to pick partners with similar proportions of Native American and European ancestry, while in Puerto Rican populations couples had paired up based on their shared balance of European and African ancestry.
- November 21, 2009
- Hispanic Caucus: ‘You Lie!’ Outburst to Blame for Senate Health Bill Provision on Illegal Immigrants
- Central American nations will demand $105 billion from industrialized countries for damages caused by global warming, the region’s representatives said on Friday.
- “They” Are “Us”: The Devastating Effects of Broken Immigration Policy on Children in Immigrant Families
- November 20, 2009
- Hispanic lawmakers say an old adversary, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, has his fingerprints all over a push to prohibit illegal immigrants from buying health insurance plans in a new market for people who don’t get insurance through their employers.
- Some U.S. Democrats see momentum building for an overhaul of immigration laws that would legalize millions of undocumented workers, but analysts say a crowded agenda and struggling economy may once again sink hopes for reform next year.
- The current global crisis will cause the number of poor people in Latin America to rise by 9 million to 189 million this year, the U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean said in a report presented on Thursday.
- Do Long Island Police Ignore Hate Crimes?
- Mexican migrants are spending more money on taxes in the United States than on the remittances they send home to relatives, according to a new study by Mexico’s largest bank, BBVA Bancomer.
- Ana Maria Perez Gonzalez, said to be the oldest woman in the world, died in Mexico this week. She was 119.
- Part of a Cuban blogger’s essay that advocates lifting the ban on U.S. travel to Cuba was read aloud at a House Foreign Affairs committee hearing. – Yoani Sánchez
- November 19, 2009
- TOP Ten reasons you should watch Lopez tonight not Conan
- Migration Policy Institute (MPI) Report Finds Immigrants Hit Harder During Economic Downturn than Native-Born Workers
- After a 3 year trial of producing regionalized news for several top 10 Hispanic market stations via the Telemundo Production Center in Dallas, the network is reverting to producing local news. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Phoenix and San Jose will once again have locally produced news.
- Nacional Records Sampler 2009 | The New Sounds Of Latin Music – 21 FREE mp3s over at Amazon – (cool!)
- Ironically, Latinos should be greatful to former CNN blowhard Lou Dobbs – commentary by Albor Ruiz
- When White Writers Do “Latino” Issues – It was chaos this week in the LA Weekly’s virtual mailroom, which received a deluge of reactionary attitude in regard to Christine Pelisek’s cover story “Chaos in the Casitas: Lawless, south of the border–style speakeasies get a grip on L.A.”
- More Than 60,000 Americans in 45 States Organize for Immigration Reform
- New Report Shines Light on Detainee Rights Violations in Minnesota
- CIS Report Attempts to Erase 100 Years of Data on Immigrants and Crime
- Video: Senator Menendez Speaks on Behalf of Hispanic Farmers’ Discrimination Lawsuit + update
- November 18, 2009
- New Report: More Than 2 Million Hispanic Households With Children Face Hunger – Hispanic households with children experiencing very low food security up almost 50%
- On November 18 at 8:00 PM Eastern time/5:00 PM Pacific, all across the country people are hosting house parties with their families, friends, neighbors, churches, classmates and anyone else who supports comprehensive immigration reform for America.
- Video report of Latina forced to give birth while in chains in Maricopa County, AZ courtesy of Sheriff Joe Arpaio (en Español)
- California’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman told a group of supporters Tuesday that she is making an unprecedented effort to attract Latinos to the Republican party – in South El Monte
- Hundreds of defendants awaiting trial for violent crimes in Dallas County have been deported by federal immigration officials and then set free in their home countries. – The practice goes back to at least 1991 and includes the release of murder, kidnapping and child rape suspects.
- Environmentalists alarmed by Puerto Rico policies – Sweeping from lush mountain rain forests to pristine beaches, a corridor of land protected by Puerto Rico’s last governor hosts dozens of rare and endangered species and was championed by celebrities who helped fight off resort proposals. – Now new Gov. Luis Fortuno has revoked the reserve as part of a drive to bring jobs and investment for the U.S. territory’s struggling economy. And activists see a broader pattern of looser protection for the island’s environment.
- Deporting undocumented students affects the chances for legal return if Congress doesn’t address it in immigration reform bill
