Hispanic y Latino News :: November 5th, 2009 Edition :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment
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TOP Ten Latino-themed Caskets for Sale at Wal-Mart
Low Latino voter turnout in NJ and VA elections reveal a return to the old ways :: from www.latinalista.net
Latin Grammys honors Mexican icon Juan Gabriel – The Latin music world celebrated 100 million records sold, 1,500 songs written and 30 years of recording, all by one artist, Mexico’s beloved Juan Gabriel. :: from www.google.com
Calle 13: With the people, without a map – Calle 13 hit it big in a hurry. Unsettled by fame, MC Rene Perez set out to connect on a personal level with Latin America. :: from theenvelope.latimes.com
For immigrants, illness can bring a death sentence :: from www.boston.com
The U.S. Supreme Court has indicated it is interested in hearing an appeal from business groups that, for the past two years, have been trying to have Arizona’s controversial employer-sanctions law thrown out. – The sanctions law, which punishes companies for hiring illegal immigrants and requires all Arizona employers to use a federal electronic system to verify the work status of employees, has been upheld by two lower courts. :: from www.azcentral.com
Cuban Tomas Regalado was elected mayor of Miami with a pledge to control spending, limit property-tax increases and curtail development :: from www.bloomberg.com
A top Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) official confirmed that officers were conducting a training exercise at CSUN that involved members of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA) earlier this semester. – Members said they were targeted and profiled by LAPD officers during their first meeting on Sept. 2. & that they were followed, harassed and intimidated by “undercover police officers” during a ceremony to welcome first-time freshmen to their organization. :: from sundial.csun.edu
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AZ GOP Committeman: Ask “Brown People” About Crime in Tucson :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Francisco Ayala, honored Spanish author, dies at 103 :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Mixed impressions inside the poll numbers – Texans on immigration :: from www.texastribune.org
Hispanic women snap up brands that boost their behinds- Colombian jeans celebrate women’s curves :: from www.tennessean.com
In Mexico, fears of a ‘lost generation’ – Violence among young soars as drug cartels recruit more minors :: from www.washingtonpost.com
They’ll (the NBA) take our money, but do they want us in the stands? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Geraldo Rivera faces tough critics – a pair of abuelitas :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Remembering Marcelo Lucero : One Year Later, The List of Hate Crimes Grows Longer :: from vivirlatino.com
Guest Columnist: Sergio Troncoso. Is the Texas Library Association excluding Latino writers? :: from labloga.blogspot.com
The Prevention Research Center (PRC) in St. Louis is launching a multinational research project focused on preventing the leading causes of death in Hispanics in the United States and Latin America. – will conduct a four-year, $2.8 million effort to apply and adapt evidence-based strategies for preventing heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity in the United States, Mexico and Brazil :: from mednews.wustl.edu
Hispanic Voter Turnout Remains Low – voter turnout rate of just 21% in Yakima, WA :: from www.kimatv.com
Dr. Luther Castillo — Voice of the Voiceless in Honduras :: from news.newamericamedia.org
FIU to develop model programs to keep Hispanics in college – Although 57% of non-Hispanic white students nationwide graduate within six years; only 46 % of Hispanics do so. :: from weblogs.sun-sentinel.com
Dominican-born judge wins bench in N.Y. State Supreme Court – Diccia Pineda-Kirwan :: from www.dominicantoday.com
Deal to restore Manuel Zelaya in Honduras at risk – Supporters of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya say lawmakers are stalling efforts to bring him back to office before a Nov. 29 election. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News –»
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Corte de Las Vegas absuelve a Juan Gabriel :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Latin Grammys honors Mexican icon Juan Gabriel – The Latin music world celebrated 100 million records sold, 1,500 songs written and 30 years of recording, all by one artist, Mexico’s beloved Juan Gabriel. :: from www.google.com
Calle 13: With the people, without a map – Calle 13 hit it big in a hurry. Unsettled by fame, MC Rene Perez set out to connect on a personal level with Latin America. :: from theenvelope.latimes.com
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Only in CATALINA Magazine – Mario Lopez on the Job and at Home
International Megahit ‘Los Simuladores’ to Debut in United States Exclusively on Cinelatino
MTV TR3S CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF HIT SERIES “QUIERO MIS QUINCES”
Sykes, Lopez bring new colors to late-night TV – In the blink of an eye, late-night TV is shifting from a white men’s club to the start of a rainbow coalition. :: from www.google.com
Latin Grammys gives Calle 13 and other acts another spotlight – The awards, which turn 10 this year, have found a comfortable niche between marking shifting Latino tastes and acknowledging that the acts have a growing number of non-Latinos fans. :: from theenvelope.latimes.com
Iberoamerica:Our Way(s) lasts from November 5-13 and will feature Latin American films at MoMA in NYC :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com
Ernesto D’Alessio sepultó a su papá :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Shakira promueve Bogotá :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Alicia Machado le da el “sí” a William Levy :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Arrestan a hermana de Carmen Dominicci :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Jenni Rivera: “Sí soy peleonera” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Jaime Bayly: “He sido un amante muy malo” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Hispanic/Latino Business News –»
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Older Hispanics hit by high jobless rate – The AARP is holding a forum focusing on older Hispanic workers, who were among the first to be laid off when the recession hit. :: from marketplace.publicradio.org
Peru’s Gonzalo Begazo among most influential Hispanics in technology in USA :: from www.livinginperu.com
U.S. Hispanics and Acculturation :: from blog.nielsen.com
The U.S. Supreme Court has indicated it is interested in hearing an appeal from business groups that, for the past two years, have been trying to have Arizona’s controversial employer-sanctions law thrown out. – The sanctions law, which punishes companies for hiring illegal immigrants and requires all Arizona employers to use a federal electronic system to verify the work status of employees, has been upheld by two lower courts. :: from www.azcentral.com
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Ad Shop Wins Fifth Consecutive Creative, Innovation Award in 2009 – Adrenalina
Crucero USA Redefines Leisure and Travel in Southern California
Seccion Amarilla USA, LLC Signs Agreement to Display YELLOWPAGES.COM Listings
Sonico appoints Angel Gambino, former Bebo social network executive
New Lists Targeting Latin Consumers :: from www.portada-online.com
Ex-Bebo VP Angel Gambino Joining LatAm Social Net Sonico :: from paidcontent.org
Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. (LBI Media) announced that its newly launched, top-rated nationwide network, Estrella TV, will unveil “Estrellas Hoy,” a brand-new, original show that offers viewers an exclusive and unprecedented look into the world of top Latino celebrities. The hour-long show, which premiered on September 14th, airs Monday through Friday at 3:00 p.m. CT/4:00 p.m. ET. :: from hispanicad.com
Telemundo rolls out brand identity ‘Atrévete a Más’. :: from hispanicad.com
padma media and marketing, Inc. tapped to launch UNAM’s Los Angeles Satellite Campus. :: from hispanicad.com
State Senator Gilbert Cedillo AND LATINO LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS HOST “EL PODER VERDE” GREEN JOBS SUMMIT :: from www.californiachronicle.com
Julio Cesar Chavez is opening Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones (Champions), a one-of-a-kind boxing-themed restaurant and entertainment venue on November 10 in Mesa, AZ :: from hispanicad.com
Latin American Businesses look to past in adapting to Current Economic Downturn. :: from hispanicad.com
Day of the Dead influencing U.S. fashion merchandising :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
Alexandra Limón is heading to Fresno to become nightside general assignment reporter for KGPE-47, the CBS affiliate. – leaves Telemundo in Tucson :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
After more than 10 years providing information to Hispanics in Alaska, publisher Gil Sánchez was forced to shut down his Web site El Sol de Alaska. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Telemundo L.A. talent update :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
@ Ad-Tech New York: WPP’s Latin American Interest, Hispanic Digital Panel :: from www.portada-online.com
Chicago Association of Hispanic Journalists to launch new Web site with Community News Matters award – $30,000 to launch :: from www.chicagonow.com
Ikea Begins Creative Review to Integrate General Market With Hispanic – Retailer Says It Is Searching for Improved Communications Efficiency in U.S. :: from adage.com
Build A Word-Of-Mouth Campaign :: from www.mediapost.com
Nov. 11: MMC Presents Talk with Guy Garcia, Author of The New Mainstream – Marymount Manhattan College, NYC :: from marymount.mmm.edu
An immigrants’ rights group has launched a campaign to educate workers about their rights and encourage local employers to treat them fairly. – Connecticut :: from www.courant.com
THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL SPONSORS FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS
Why we are not marketing to Hispanics effectively? :: from www.rbr.com
Latino Families’ Fight for Banking Reform :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
More US Hispanic/Latino News –»
New Spanish for Beginners DVD from Whistlefritz ‘Adentro y Afuera’ Wins Multiple National Awards
APA Poll Finds Stress Having an Impact on Families, Hispanics
Obama and the White House in Spanish
A nation called, Latinos answered – Honoring our veterans Pt. I of III :: from www.lavozcolorado.com
News from the Brown Side of Town (Los Angeles) Part 1 ~ November 2009 – Chismes & News from the Land of 1000 Dances :: from latinola.com
How Day of the Dead was celebrated throughout the Americas :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
A ‘Precious’ opportunity for young nuyorican actress – Stephanie Andujar :: from www.nydailynews.com
Teatro Pregones marks 30 years with new musical, ‘Aloha Boricua’ – Bronx, NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com
This week’s Latin picks, Nov. 4-10 – NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com
Coalition calls for public oversight in new San Bernardino 287(g) agreement
Editorial Ultramar Launches Miami Hispanic Poetry Collection
Valencia Community College’s Osceola campus was recognized by the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities with its Outstanding HACU-Member Institution Award, in recognition of the college’s efforts in advancing the mission and goals of HACU. :: from orlando.bizjournals.com
A former Memphis police officer has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing money from Hispanic motorists while on duty. :: from www.wreg.com
Lawrence City Council will have Hispanic majority – Massachusettts :: from www.eagletribune.com
Hispanic students face language barrier challenges in Maryland :: from www.hometownglenburnie.com
“Latinos en America” A Small Caress After a Thousand Slaps in the Face :: from elvocerous.com
The tennis coaches workshop “How Hispanic Coaches can Impact Tennis Development in the United States” will be held on Nov. 20, 2009, in Pembroke Pines, Fla. :: from www.usatennisflorida.usta.com
In a new book Migration and the Transformation of the Southern Workplace Since 1945 (University of Florida Press), University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Professor of History Colin Davis, Ph.D., along with his co-editor, Robert Cassanello, present a collection of seven essays that examine the impact that migration and globalization are having on labor in the American South. :: from main.uab.edu
Cocktail of the Week: Coronela :: from www.latina.com
A lesson in effecting change — and compassion — on immigration front :: from www.southcoasttoday.com
Democrats push Pelosi to protect immigrants :: from www.politico.com
Rep. Silvestre Reyes (D-Tex.), the powerful chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, was the subject of a complaint to ethics investigators last year after an aide contacted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about the kidnapping of a distant relative of Reyes’s wife. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes aide: No misuse of power in rescue of relative :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Welcomes Juan Garibay as a Community Ambassador
Tlaloc the Aztec ‘rain god’ ate babies :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com
Borimix: Puerto Rico Fest 2009 – A Celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage – NYC :: from www.puertoricofest.org
New Immigration Article: Of Hope and Humility: Christian Realism, Immigration Reform and Executive Leadership :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
ALMAS program provides Henry Sibley’s Latino students with bridge to a brighter future – Minnesota :: from www.twincities.com
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: November 5th, 2009For the first time ever, Bolivians living abroad will be able to cast their ballots in the upcoming general election. :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
Hope and Disappointment in Uruguay’s Elections :: from upsidedownworld.org
In Mexico, fears of a ‘lost generation’ – Violence among young soars as drug cartels recruit more minors :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Jamaican Official Lobbies for Spanish as Second Language :: from www.laht.com
3 doctors and a nurse have been arrested for allegedly selling newborns after telling mothers their babies had died at a private hospital in Mexico City :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Deal to restore Manuel Zelaya in Honduras at risk – Supporters of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya say lawmakers are stalling efforts to bring him back to office before a Nov. 29 election. :: from www.miamiherald.com
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