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Walking a mile in an immigrant’s moccasins – Ben Reed married Deyanira Escalona in Mexico after she was deported at LAX while en route to their planned wedding in Idaho. They live in Mexico now. “I’ve been radicalized by the whole experience,” Reed says. :: from www.latimes.com
Half of American kids will live in households receiving food stamps before age 20, according to a study reported Monday in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. :: from www.usatoday.com
Friendly Fire? CNN’s Lou Dobbs Gets Called Out By CNN’s Reliable Sources :: from www.mediaite.com
Native Americans Profit from Abusive Immigrant Detention and Billions of Dollars in National Security Contracts :: from borderlinesblog.blogspot.com
Miriam Flores is a 42-year-old Mexican immigrant who has taken the cause of English as a second language to the nation’s highest courts. :: from www.laht.com
Child welfare workers too quick to remove Latino children from their families :: from www.latinalista.net
Latin Grammys aim to bring Latin music to the mainstream – After a decade, Latin music’s most important awards show still falls short of its original goals — bringing greater visibility to Latin artists and musical styles. :: from www.miamiherald.com
The debate over health care for illegal immigrants continues to percolate in Congress despite the Obama administration’s efforts to put it to rest, with lawmakers in both houses also wrangling over how much coverage to provide for immigrants who have settled in the country legally. :: from www.nytimes.com
Lawrence elects Massachusetts’ first Latino mayor – William Lantigua :: from www.boston.com
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Study finds Lehigh Valley’s Hispanic students are progressing – But struggles persist in areas such as reading. Valley area review is called ‘eye-opening’ – Pennsylvania :: from www.mcall.com
Hispanic Women Run for Nevada Office – Several candidates hope to alter the composition of the Nevada State Legislature. There are currently no Hispanic women serving in the legislature, but four have already announced they will run next year :: from www.kolotv.com
Reid Gets No GOP Support For Resolution Honoring Hispanic Media :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
A soldier every 3 feet on the US/Mexico border = 6,930,880 soldiers – Immigration Anecdotes :: from mexicomonitor.blogspot.com
Stop the Deportation of the Mejia-Perez Family; Parents of a Dreamer :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
In these times, cities need to do more to help day laborers :: from www.latinalista.net
ICE gives voice to victims of human trafficking in the United States
Board of Immigration Appeals Rules Not to Reopen Old Deportation Cases :: from immigrationimpact.com
Hispanics urged to make census count – Cities plan outreach to allay fears of government probing that could limit federal dollars – Chicago area :: from www.chicagotribune.com
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Ednita Nazario vuelve con ‘Soy’ – La cantante boricua se tardó dos años para realizar su más reciente disco :: from www.impre.com
Calle 13’s biggest challenge at the Latin Grammys tomorrow will perhaps come from the late icon Mercedes Sosa, whose last album is up for three awards. :: from www.nydailynews.com
After 76 years, a return engagement for Cuba’s Septeto Nacional :: from www.nydailynews.com
Calle 13 heads to Latin Grammys rapped in turmoil :: from www.nydailynews.com
Latin Grammys aim to bring Latin music to the mainstream – After a decade, Latin music’s most important awards show still falls short of its original goals — bringing greater visibility to Latin artists and musical styles. :: from www.miamiherald.com
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Little Joe: ‘I’m diabetic! Are you?’ :: from www.ramiroburr.com
Q&A: Pacha Massive Continue to Spread Good Vibes :: from www.latina.com
This week Miami hosts the 2009 Urban Latin Music Conference, where all kinds of industry types will convene to share ideas and info in the name of music. :: from blogs.miaminewtimes.com
The Driving Force Behind a Latin GRAMMY Nomination :: from hispanicmarket.wordpress.com
Legendary Omara Portuondo to become first Cuban national on stage at Latin Grammys :: from www.nydailynews.com
Actor Jorge Vargas died at a Mexico City hospital after a long battle with cancer, the artist’s family said Tuesday. He was 68. :: from www.laht.com
The Jazz Mambo King in Exile – Arturo O’Farrill :: from www.observer.com
Omara Portuondo, una diva camino al Grammy :: from www.miamiherald.com
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Ad Spend in Spanish-Language Media Falls by 6.3%, Nielsen Says – Hispanic Print Suffers Double-Digit Drop for 12 Months Through June 2009 :: from adage.com
Minorities, less-educated workers see staggering rates of underemployment – the underemployment rate is 25.1% for Hispanic workers and 23.8% for black workers, compared with 14.2% for white workers :: from www.epi.org
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Julio Ojeda-Zapata on the Potential for Newspaper Storystreaming :: from www.steverubel.com
Latinos en el foco de la crisis – Elogian plan para crear una nueva agencia de ayuda al consumidor :: from www.impre.com
NFL seeks to score with Hispanic Fans – Can Latino celebrities change the face of NFL team ownership? :: from www.poder360.com
Latino-themed Caskets @ Walmart.com :: from juantornoe.blogs.com
Latina Leadership Lessons: When We Wear Masks :: from www.powerfullatinas.com
Pain Of Global Downturn Persists In Mexico :: from www.npr.org
U.S. Woes Cut Cash Flow From Mexican Migrants :: from www.npr.org
Quepasa and Mexico’s Tourism Board Announce Social Media Marketing Initiative
Close to 450,000 Chilean public employees went on a 48-hour strike demanding an across-the-board wage hike of 8% :: from www.laht.com
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Immigrant kids under cloud – Report says many suffer financially and from continuing ill will – Utah :: from www.deseretnews.com
Life’s a real beach for New York Latino politicos :: from www.nydailynews.com
Lehigh Valley public schools have experienced growth in population of Latino students over past decade – Pennsylvania :: from www.lehighvalleylive.com
After nearly a quarter of a century, Lebanon’s Hispanic Outreach program is moving to a new home with a new sponsor. – Pennsylvania :: from www.ldnews.com
Viewpoint: Being Latino in America – commentary by MARIA ELENA SALINAS :: from www.ivpressonline.com
Mexican-born immigrant rights activist Jorge Mujica plans to challenge incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski in next year’s Democratic primary for Illinois’ 3rd congressional district. :: from www.laht.com
Guatemalan Writer Jaime Barrios Peña Dies :: from www.laht.com
Miami mayor candidates could trigger different shake-ups – Joe Sánchez and Tomás Regalado :: from www.miamiherald.com
Latino Fashion Struts its Stuff – Fashion Week geared toward Latino design – Chicago :: from www.nbcchicago.com
New Immigration Book on the Politics of Immigration Reform :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
There was a call Tuesday for more Spanish-speaking drivers on the Red Rabbit bus line in Gainesville and the surrounding area. – Georgia :: from www.accessnorthga.com
39% of NY Immigration Detainees Have Meritorious Claims :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
NLEI and NLU partner to meet Latino community’s specific educational needs – Illinois
California Congresswoman Loretta Sánchez Leads Congress’s Charge Against Domestic Abuse :: from www.pontealdia.com
Tom Wolfe’s upcoming book explores immigration in Miami :: from www.post-gazette.com
Could the U.S.-Cuba Travel Ban End Soon? :: from www.time.com
Chicago Ethnic Media Question U.S. Census Officials :: from news.newamericamedia.org
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Last Argentine dictator, ex-generals go on trial :: from www.miamiherald.com
El Salvador Named Top 10 Travel Destination for 2010 by Lonely Planet :: from www.latina.com
El Salvador’s president says the country will award its highest honor to six Jesuit priests murdered by the army in 1989. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Pain Of Global Downturn Persists In Mexico :: from www.npr.org
Flooding after days of heavy rain along Mexico’s Gulf Coast has forced more than 44,000 people from their homes :: from www.miamiherald.com
U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and former Chilean President Ricardo Lagos arrived in Tegucigalpa on Tuesday to join a commission set to verify compliance with the accord reached last week by deposed Honduran President Mel Zelaya and the de facto regime installed by the June 28 coup. :: from www.laht.com
A news reporter who wrote about violent drug crimes has been strangled in the northern Mexican state of Durango – El Tiempo de Durango journalist Jose Bladimir Antuna :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Close to 450,000 Chilean public employees went on a 48-hour strike demanding an across-the-board wage hike of 8% :: from www.laht.com
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- February 8, 2010
- ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Latino Vote, Conventional Wisdom Watch, and An Unfulfilled Promise
- Voto latino vital en las elecciones del 2010 – Reporte resalta gran influencia de hispanos en contiendas del Congreso en 12 estados
- 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
