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Latinos need more than lip service – Families are being torn apart by America’s broken immigration system. President Obama needs to show leadership and fix it – (the view from England) :: from www.guardian.co.uk
The Newest Face in the Late-Night Party – The arrival of “Lopez Tonight” on TBS is breaking up what Jay Leno likes to call “the parade of nine white men” on the late-night talk shows. :: from www.nytimes.com
A little more than 1 million people work in the illegal drug trade including “around 200,000” women, according to the COCyP association of peasant organizations, based on police estimates. :: from www.laht.com
The Strange Bedfellows of the Census Boycott :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Top 10 Reasons Not To Wear A Culturally Appropriating Halloween Costume :: from labloga.blogspot.com
‘Drop Lou Dobbs’ Campaign Nearing 100,000 Signature Goal – need 30k more! :: from thehispanicinstitute.net
Rights activists in the northern Mexican border city of Tijuana have hung 5,100 small white crosses on the fence straddling the U.S. frontier to commemorate migrants who have died trying to cross. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Immigrant Jail Tests U.S. View of Legal Access – City Bar Justice Center is calling for all immigrant detainees to be provided with counsel. :: from www.nytimes.com
The Hispanic Market Is Set to Soar – The 2010 Census will radically alter the demographic map and the rules of engagement between Hispanic and general-market shops :: from www.adweek.com
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The 287(g) policy has become a perverted version of its original intent in Tennessee :: from www.tennessean.com
“Day of the Dead” one of those concepts often misunderstood :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
FBI investigating Joe Arpaio for using deputies to intimidate critics :: from immigrationclearinghouse.org
In Latin America, weapons buying spreads mistrust – Weapons purchases in Latin America are soaring as nations cast a wary eye on their neighbors. :: from www.miamiherald.com
More than 200 bodies recovered at Arizona/Sonora border :: from bsnorrell.blogspot.com
Texas needs Spanish-speaking social workers :: from www.dailytexanonline.com
Zelaya, Micheletti Beginning to Disagree About Crisis-Ending Accord :: from www.laht.com
Mexico reaches record 100 extraditions to US :: from www.miamiherald.com
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The Newest Face in the Late-Night Party – The arrival of “Lopez Tonight” on TBS is breaking up what Jay Leno likes to call “the parade of nine white men” on the late-night talk shows. :: from www.nytimes.com
Singer Alejandro Sanz welcomes fans to “Paradise” set to release “Paraiso” November 10 on Warner Music Latina :: from www.reuters.com
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Now in its fourth season, with declining ratings, Ugly Betty has become a pretty little bauble that should probably be wrapped up and put away. :: from watching-tv.ew.com
Personal Stories Highlight fifth annual Long Island Latino International Film Festival :: from www.nytimes.com
America Ferrera loves Betty’s growth
SAG seeks more Spanish – 100-200 bilingual guild members perform dubbing :: from www.variety.com
Jay Perez CD: ‘feeding off live audience energy’; Grammy nom :: from www.ramiroburr.com
Calle 13, Luis Fonsi Set for Latin Grammy Awards :: from abcnews.go.com
High School is Named After Oscar de la Hoya in Boyle Heights :: from hissip.com
Mario Cimarro agrede a Ninel Conde :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Cynthia Klitbo estrena novio “intelectual” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
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Reeling Mexico hopes travel deals bring back the tourists :: from www.usatoday.com
Despite Recession, Startup Hispanic Endeavors Grow – From Vidaysalud to Zubi Shop, Internet Investment Continues :: from adage.com
Daisy Expósito-Ulla receives Women of Virtue Award from LatinBiz :: from hispanicad.com
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce struggles to end ‘toxic’ rift :: from www.dallasnews.com
Rising NFL viewership signals cultural shift for Hispanics :: from www.tampabay.com
Tapping the Hispanic consumer market – Distributor helps gas stations stock Hispanic foods – St Joseph, Missouri :: from www.stjoenews.net
The Hispanic Market Is Set to Soar – The 2010 Census will radically alter the demographic map and the rules of engagement between Hispanic and general-market shops :: from www.adweek.com
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Impact of foreign-born dairy workers mostly positive in Idaho :: from www.magicvalley.com
A painful way to make a living, but for some migrants, little choice – farm workers in Ohio :: from www.sanduskyregister.com
Guias Local, Inc. Announces the Beta Launch of their Bilingual U.S. Local Search GuiasLocal.com
The rise of Ascendant Commercial Insurance, an insurer funded by the Cejas family – Pablo Cejas, chairman and CEO of PLC Investments :: from www.miamiherald.com
Latinos Seek Control of Second Federal Savings in Chicago’s Little Village :: from www.wbez.org
Green Jobs: Opportunity for Latinos – Hispanics could put skills from declining industries to work in a sector that shows more promise :: from www.poder360.com
Brands focus on social media to target multicultural groups :: from www.prweekus.com
P&G Adapts Its Web Fashion Show for Hispanic Women – Branded Program ‘De Moda’ Retooled With Latin Topics, Celebs :: from adage.com
Home Shopping Latino Inc. Signs Production Agreement With ROCCX
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has selected interactive agency Sensis to launch a targeted advertising campaign to increase participation in the E-Verify program :: from hispanicad.com
Fox Sports en Español promotes Paul Laureano y Juan Vallejo :: from hispanicad.com
Araceli de León Promoted to Regional Vice President and General Manager of KBLR-40 in Las Vegas and KDEN-25 in Denver :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Mexican market opens in steel mill neighborhood – Pueblo, CO :: from chieftain.com
Nine years and Hispanic farmers still waiting for discrimination suit ruling :: from www.fresnobee.com
Undocumented laborers in Lake Worth struggle as once-dependable jobs vanish – Florida :: from www.palmbeachpost.com
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board of directors has named Lea Marquez Peterson, its president and CEO. :: from www.azstarnet.com
Peru expects to export US $750 million in asparagus annually :: from www.livinginperu.com
Hispanic Entrepreneur profile: McDonald’s franchise owner said he would never cook another hamburger – Richard Castro in El Paso :: from www.elpasotimes.com
With restaurant association, Mexican cuisine broadens its borders :: from www.kansascity.com
Virginia Hispanic chamber founder believes in building bridges – Michel Zajur :: from www2.timesdispatch.com
Border Media, formerly BMP Radio, is ending Spanish-language broadcasts on four Austin stations as of 1 a.m. Sunday – La Ley 98.9 FM, Digital 92.5 and 104.9 FM, and Juan 1490 AM :: from www.austin360.com
Translating finance, in dollars or dinero – Lynn Jimenez’s “¿Se Habla Dinero? The Everyday Guide to Financial Success” :: from www.washingtonpost.com
A growing operation: New cheese factory ready for business – Nuestro Queso in Ilinois :: from www.journalstandard.com
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Long-time civic leader Joe E. Gonzales dies at 88 – in the late 1940s worked for U.S. Senator Carl Hayden of Arizona, died in Tucson last month from heart complications. :: from www.latinopm.com
Transit Department sponsored bus tours that showed Miami’s Hispanic past :: from www.miamiherald.com
Tales of weeping woman passed down in Hispanic culture – La Llorona :: from www.reporternews.com
Mexican President Felipe Calderon honored at gala in Miami by Latin Trade magazine, :: from www.miamiherald.com
Tony Argiz Honored by South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
Migrant workers struggle to survive, some with family states away – Ohio :: from www.sanduskyregister.com
Alzheimer’s researchers tap into Hispanic group at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix :: from phoenix.bizjournals.com
Free speech is hard to defend when it’s being abused :: from www.latinalista.net
Interview with horror author J.F. Gonzalez :: from www.examiner.com
Palm Beach Community College officials want every one of their students with Latino roots to update their academic records and document their ethnicity. :: from www.palmbeachpost.com
Few people have done more to advance the cause of Hispanics in the region than Rosa Correa, the former chairwoman of the Bridgeport Housing Authority. :: from www.connpost.com
Nine years and Hispanic farmers still waiting for discrimination suit ruling :: from www.fresnobee.com
Minorities Seek To Make History In Elections – Massachusetts :: from www.thebostonchannel.com
Witches, Vampires, and … Immigrants? – César Baldelomar :: from faithandimmigration.org
A personal view of Latino veterans oral history project :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
A California Derby Is at the Center of the M.L.S. Playoffs – Galaxy vs Chivas USA :: from www.nytimes.com
Latino veteran history project expands its scope :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Southern cities are attracting more immigrants :: from www2.timesdispatch.com
Dr. Eliscer Guzman From The Mount Sinai Hospital Among Comunilife Honorees
SFist Interviews Artist Gabriela Lena Frank :: from sfist.com
For Tomorrow’s Latino Students: No Typewriter Ribbons Needed :: from www.pontealdia.com
Hispanic Leaders Meet Saturday To Plan Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Legal Challenge :: from www2.nbc4i.com
FBI: No sabotage in Puerto Rico tank explosion :: from www.miamiherald.com
Rep. Raul Grijalva, Co-Chair of Progressive Caucus, Vows to Bring “Robust” Public Option to House Floor :: from www.democracynow.org
Remembrance at the border: Migrants killed while crossing remembered – About 200 attended the vigil hosted by the Border Network for Human Rights to honor the memory of undocumented immigrants who have died while trying to cross the border. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Nevada Hispanic Services chief tired of being a lightning rod – Jesse Gutierrez :: from www.rgj.com
Hispanic community glows over milestone – Deacon Fernando Jiménez, first Mexican-born priest to be ordained in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Roman Catholic Diocese :: from www.journalgazette.net
Democratic Party leaders meeting at a pre-election dinner Thursday announced their endorsement of Assemblyman Jose Peralta over Monserrate in the 2010 primary – NY :: from thelatinjournal.blogspot.com
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Reeling Mexico hopes travel deals bring back the tourists :: from www.usatoday.com
Grasshoppers? Eew! But chocolate? Yum! – The youngsters get a taste of multicultural Mexico in Oaxaca. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Peru: Nasca civilization succumbed to “El Niño” due to deforestation :: from www.livinginperu.com
The Real Winner in Honduras: The United States? :: from upsidedownworld.org
In Latin America, weapons buying spreads mistrust – Weapons purchases in Latin America are soaring as nations cast a wary eye on their neighbors. :: from www.miamiherald.com
A little more than 1 million people work in the illegal drug trade including “around 200,000” women, according to the COCyP association of peasant organizations, based on police estimates. :: from www.laht.com
The leader of a Mexican farmworkers’ organization and 14 other people were killed in a mass shooting in the northern Mexico state of Sonora :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mexico’s death museum lives up to morbid name in Aguascalientes, Mexico :: from www.bostonherald.com
Rights activists in the northern Mexican border city of Tijuana have hung 5,100 small white crosses on the fence straddling the U.S. frontier to commemorate migrants who have died trying to cross. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Peru expects to export US $750 million in asparagus annually :: from www.livinginperu.com
Bolivia’s Witch Markets Offer Llama Fetuses And More :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Drought Affects 90% of Argentina :: from www.laht.com
Zelaya, Micheletti Beginning to Disagree About Crisis-Ending Accord :: from www.laht.com
Ten Thousand Dives Under the Sea – Spotlight on Scuba-Mex Dive Shop in Paamul, Q.R. Mexico :: from themexicoreport.blogspot.com
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- February 8, 2010
- ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Latino Vote, Conventional Wisdom Watch, and An Unfulfilled Promise
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- Why Is George Lopez Always Trying To Make Alcoholism Seem Cool?
- Someday, probably some five decades or so from now, these stories of people being harassed because of language are going to be funny.
- Unsettled case of Hispanic farmers underscores lack of DC Latino leadership and concern from Obama
- Partisanship, or political empowerment, the choice for Latinos in California
- Ipala, Guatemala celebrates those who went away but kept the town in their hearts – (with video)
- ICE Raids Cause Census Fear – Undocumented aliens fear getting counted in the 2010 Census will lead to punishment. Government promises no punishment.
- Candidacy of TV personality Jaime Bayly represents expectations of young voters, analyst says – Peru
- Take Action to Protect Immigrant Programs in the California State Budget!
- After reinventing Bolivia’s government to reflect the country’s multi-ethnic, Indian majority, President Evo Morales is championing gender parity at the highest levels of government.
- The percentage of Hispanic students accepted in NYC’s elite public high schools dipped slightly this year
- Latino astronaut Jose Hernandez addresses high school students in McAllen, TX
- Oklahoma ruling could affect Utah immigration law – SB81 was based heavily on Plains state’s measure.
- National Latino Congreso adopts resolutions to propel immigration issue and other concerns of Latinos forward
- A study on the Church’s ministry to Hispanics in the United States has found that regional and national organizations are lacking funds and consequently, personnel and planning.
- All-Hispanic basketball league thrives, the Azteca League in Alabama
- Los falsos muros contra la reforma migratoria
- School secretary axed for speaking Spanish – suing Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district – NC
- Andrae Gonzales: 180-turn for Shafter teen, thanks to mentor
- Dallas City Council members are expected to approve renaming South Central Expressway for Cesar Chavez. The name change would only cover a few blocks.
- Tea Party Dabbles in Immigration Politics
- Prospects for Immigration Reform Legislation
- Hispanics starting to shift political power in Illinois: Jesus Garcia ousted Joseph Mario Moreno, the incumbent and a consummate party man (aka Mayor Daley man), from his county board post. + Rudy Lozano Jr. was only 565 votes shy of toppling State Representative Daniel J. Burke of Chicago – both campaigns aided by Alderman Ricardo Munoz (22nd Ward)
- In Kettleman City, CA, Birth Defects, Deaths and Questions – Children’s Deaths Point Eyes Toward Nearby Waste Facility – town described as “It’s got that Mayberry feeling, with a Latino twist.”
- U.S. Colleges Court Hispanic Families Using Espanol
- Latino Leaders Call for Full Participation in Census – Call on Obama to Temporarily Suspend Enforcement Measures
- February 5, 2010
- A federal judge will decide whether to impose sanctions against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for its acknowledged destruction of police records in a lawsuit that accuses deputies of racially profiling countless Hispanics in immigration sweeps.
- Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s $990/hour Sidley Austin Lawyers Lose Again – That was a good use of taxpayer money
- Census tour allays Hispanics’ fears in Immokalee, Florida
- 2010 National Latino Congreso Results
- Immigration Prosecutions Rise, Organized Crime, Drugs and Weapons Charges Drop
- Uncomfortably Named Novela Hits U.S. Airwaves – Colombian Blockbuster Subtly Retitled for Telemundo – Sin tetas no hay paraiso
- February 4, 2010
- On the Job with Vilma Salaverria – Aflac’s highest ranking Latina oversees training for more than 4,000 employees
- Study Reveals Impact Of Health Insurance On Hispanics’ Attitudes Towards Healthcare Providers
- Denver’s Museo de las Americas wins arts excellence award
- Will Abel Maldonado Become GOP’s First Hispanic Lt. Governor in California?
- Caminos: Vicente Ximenes, Champion of Civil Rights
- February 3, 2010
- Message to Democrats: Don’t obligate Latinos to feel grateful for just doing your job
- Cuban Woman Celebrates 125th Birthday, Official Agency Says
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- February 8, 2010
- New Report Explains that Charter Schools’ Political Success is a Civil Rights Failure – growth promoting segregation!?
- The Power of the Latino Vote in America: They Tipped Elections in 2008; Where Will They Be in 2010? – 40 Competitive Races in 12 States Could Hinge on Latino Voter Turnout
- Jesus Garcia wins, Rudy Lozano Jr. close, victory for reform-minded Latino politicians – Chicago
- Immigrant Workers Help Increase Wages for All Workers – New Report from EPI
- Crist, Rubio tangle over census, legal status – Florida’s senator’s race – Rubio took a hard line this week, saying initially that only citizens should be counted. He backtracked after a sharp reaction from some of his South Florida Hispanic supporters.
- Latino groups are pressing U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to withhold possibly millions in funding to Boston schools until the district complies with federal and state laws for programs aimed at students with limited English skills.
- How dangerous is Mexico? Despite drug war, it’s less deadly than it was a decade ago
- Climate could be right for GOP’s Sandoval to capture Hispanic vote in Nevada’s governor’s race – Republican Brian Sandoval could capture the attention of the Hispanic community, thanks in part to Democrats’ inability to hold that voting bloc on issues such as health care, but on immigration …
- Costa Rica elects 1st woman president in landslide – Laura Chinchilla
- February 5, 2010
- Black and Hispanic Infants Much More Likely to Have HIV: the rate of perinatal HIV infection – meaning transmission at the time of birth – is 4xs higher for Latino bebes
- February 4, 2010
- Vanity Fair’s March 2010 magazine cover shows the new hot Hollywood starlets but they all happen to be white – racist?
- Hispanic farmers allege discrimination by USDA – New Mexico
- Dodge City, Kansas Latino on trial for murder claims self-defense against hate crime called “Border Patrol” – (a must read, imho, amazing the stuff that still happens in our civilized country)
- February 3, 2010
- The White House’s budget request for the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2011 contains more funds to strengthen frontier monitoring with barriers, police and weapons, while immigration reform continues to be absent from the budgetary agenda.
- LULAC partners with Voto Latino to launch youth-focused Census initiative
- Hispanic Women Bring Home the Bacon as Families Tighten Their Belts
- Is it going to take a Latino voter “revolt” to pressure pols to act?
- A federal judge has rejected a government request to dismiss a lawsuit by a U.S. citizen who was locked up for seven months at an immigration center. – Army veteran Rennison Castillo claims officials failed to act on his pleas in 2005 to check his military record and Social Security number.
- “Hunger in America” study: Unprecedented Increase in Hispanics Seeking Food Assistance
- IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES ADVISED PRIVATE DEPORTATIONS – Court Evidence Shows ICE Colluded with Company in Trafficking Guestworkers
- February 2, 2010
- Immigration Reform is Necessary for America’s Economic Recovery
- Re-learning a culture, Hollywood-style
- Melting pot giving rise to post-’Latino’ Latino politicians
- How the Democratic Party can re-energize Latino voters
- Immigration reform dies in 36 words – Albor Ruiz
- Boy Scouts launching initiative to attract Latino youngsters
- Children of Spanish-speaking moms watch less TV
- Census chief tries easing immigrant fears in Texas
- Latinos seek more support for immigration reform – Luis Gutierrez tells L.A. protesters that he needs more votes for a reform bill.
- Island residents sue U.S., saying military made them sick – Vieques, Puerto Rico
- February 1, 2010
- Who Wants to be a Maid? – Hollywood stereotypes continue
- Chances are dim, but advocates will still push for immigration reform
- Around 271,000 Mexican immigrants in the United States “entered a state of poverty in 2009”
- Tempus Fugit: The Oddity Known as “Hispanic Time”
- Cuban salsa stars Los Van Van drew hundreds of protesters and thousands of fans to their first concert in Miami since protests of a 1999 show turned violent.
- Gunmen shot and killed 14 people and wounded 14 others in an appalling attack at a birthday party in Juárez – The victims ranged in age from 13 to 42, eight of whom were students.
- The head of a Latino political group credited with helping elect dozens of Latinos to offices around Massachusetts has announced she is stepping down – Giovanna Negretti, executive director of Oiste
- Latino Leaders Grade Obama – Líderes latinos evalúan al presidente
- Hispanic media outreach for Haiti unprecedented
- Pulitzer-nominated Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, a woman for all seasons
