News (Noticias) for: November 6th, 2009

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November 6, 2009

Hispanic y Latino News :: November 6th, 2009 Edition :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment

“English as a Second Language” in Alabama schools

LULAC leader says new Arlington school should be named for Cesar Chavez

MASCOTTE — Voters in this south Lake County city this week reversed a historical decision made two years ago when they elected Central Florida’s first Latino mayor. – The tables turned for Feliciano “Felix” Ramirez and Jeffrey Krull, whom Ramirez easily defeated in his landmark 2007 election with 68 percent of the vote. This time, Krull squeezed by with 12 more votes to defeat Ramirez, who had strong ties with Mascotte’s increasing Latino population.

Why are Hispanics under-represented in Yakima

HACIA Cook County Board President Candidates’ Forum – Illinois

Lizette Olmos, LULAC and MillerCoors Lideres Campaign – she needs your help to win

TLN en Español, Canada’s first nationally available 24-hour all-Spanish channel, has launched on Shaw Digital TV, in the Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg markets.

SOA Software Roberto Medrano Recognized for Leadership in the IT Industry

Goya opens distribution center in Bolingbrook, IL

Francisco Ayala, 103 – Acclaimed Spanish writer was a resolute opponent of Franco

Todo sobre el Latin GRAMMY – Calle 13 arrasó en la premiación; Juan Gabriel se robó el show (y el vino); y Eugenio Derbez se lució con sus chistes

Backstage en el Latin GRAMMY – Mientras tú veías el show, esto fue lo que pasó detrás del escenario

El reventón tras el GRAMMY – PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL fue el anfitrión de la fiesta oficial del Latin GRAMMY, mira todo lo que sucedió

Lo que no viste en la alfombra verde – ¿Cómo se portaron Eva Longoria Parker, Juan Gabriel y René Pérez Joglar en la alfombra verde? ¡Entérate!

Juan Gabriel es homenajeado en Las Vegas

Raúl de Molina y Lili Estefan reciben estrella en Las Vegas

Ely Guerra regala canción – La cantante lanza hoy “Stranger”, el primer sencillo de Hombre invisible –su primer álbum de material inédito en más de cinco años– a través de la nueva tienda de música digital Mapamondo

Carmen Ortiz has been confirmed as the U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, becoming the first Hispanic and the first woman to hold the state’s top federal prosecutor’s job.

Lexicon Marketing’s newest website, www.mundosinbarreras.com, enhances its content to include the Coca-Cola sponsored Latino sin Barreras contest, and welcomes Katie Barberi as one of its newest members.

Orange Advertising Network Launches in the US and Latin America

A Victory in the Senate with the Halt of the Vitter Amendment – LULAC

NFL Latino has great news for all Hispanic and Latino fans of the NFL: The launch of the contest, Tu Pasion!

Interview with mystery author Steven Torres

Telemundo station group management shuffle – Celia Chávez, Erika Diaz, Manuel Abud, Efren Padilla and David Padilla

A comedian with a serious delivery – Los Angeles comedian Ernie G encourages Hispanic students to strive for college

El Tiempo de Boston is New England’s seventh Spanish-language weekly paper. New England is home to 900,000 Hispanics, including 437,000 in Massachusetts

A national group is launching an initiative to help the private sector better integrate Latinos into the work force in Portland and two other cities – the Hispanic Integration Initiative, run by New York-based Americas Society and Council of the Americas

Gregorio Announces Newest Latino-Inspired Neckwear Collection Just in Time for the Holiday

Latin Singer Alejandro Sanz Searches for Paradise

The National Latina Business Women’s Association Gather in Force and Unity to Help Shape the Future for Latina Business Owners

Tulsa Conference Helps Hispanic Boys Beat The Odds

AP Launches Mobile News Network, “AP Mobile América Latina”

Day of the Dead goes mainstream

The closing immigration window

THE LEGALIZATION SOLUTION – IPC Reports Highlight Gains Made From Legalization Programs Past and Explore Future Legalization Proposals

A Mix of Flash and Idealism at the Latin Grammys – Glitz and heart-on-sleeve emotionality mingled, every so often, with political and social messages at the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards.

Calle 13 Gets Cool Reception at Latin Grammy Awards

Q&A: Natalie Morales Dishes on “White Collar,” “Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps”

Trenton Latino political leader: Time to lick wounds and focus on unity – rethinking campaign strategy yesterday after three Latino candidates lost

He’s not fat: But Iglesias jokes about it – Comedy Central’s new comedy special “Gabriel Iglesias: I’m Not Fat … I’m Fluffy”

Activists Push for Immigration Reform on Anniversary of Long Island Hate Crime – Marcelo Lucero

Native American corporations, particularly an array of Alaska Native Corporations, have become major defense and homeland security contractors – responsible for a wide range of national security operations, including electronic surveillance on the border, running immigrant detention centers, and supplying security and other services in U.S. overseas wars and energy exploitation.

Miami sports agent who aided in defections freed from jail – Juan Ignacio Hernández Nodar, a Miami sports agent who served 13 years for trying to help Cuban baseball stars defect, will fly home Friday.

Latin Grammys: Calle 13 dominates with 5 awards – “Other than Calle 13, there were no other major winners. ” – Mercedes Sosa won the prize for Best Folk Album.

Like California’s 30 years ago, Oregon’s growing Latino population is reaching a tipping point: A critical mass of Latino professionals is starting to organize and influence state and local politics. – dubbed Latino Agenda for Action

The memory of Marcelo Lucero’s death still horrifies but the atmosphere that created it still exists

One of Marcelo Lucero’s Attackers Pleads Guilty

George Lopez Recreates ‘ER’ Set for New Show

A third woman has filed a paternity claim against Paraguay’s Roman Catholic bishop-turned- president, her lawyer confirmed Thursday – President Fernando Lugo

Senate Democrats Thursday blocked a GOP attempt to require next year’s census forms to ask people whether they are U.S. citizens – Vitter’s attempts fail

Sheraton PUERTO RICO CONVENTION CENTER Hotel & CASINO TO OPEN IN November