Hispanic y Latino News :: November 6th, 2009 Edition :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment
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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. :: from www.dailynewstribune.com
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. :: from www.nytimes.com
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. :: from borderlinesblog.blogspot.com
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. :: from www.miamiherald.com
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 :: from www.google.com
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The closing immigration window :: from www.reporternews.com
Activists Push for Immigration Reform on Anniversary of Long Island Hate Crime – Marcelo Lucero :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
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. :: from www.miamiherald.com
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 :: from www.oregonlive.com
The memory of Marcelo Lucero’s death still horrifies but the atmosphere that created it still exists :: from www.latinalista.net
One of Marcelo Lucero’s Attackers Pleads Guilty :: from vivirlatino.com
A third woman has filed a paternity claim against Paraguay’s Roman Catholic bishop-turned- president, her lawyer confirmed Thursday – President Fernando Lugo :: from www.miamiherald.com
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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 :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Backstage en el Latin GRAMMY – Mientras tú veías el show, esto fue lo que pasó detrás del escenario :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
A comedian with a serious delivery – Los Angeles comedian Ernie G encourages Hispanic students to strive for college :: from www.washingtonpost.com
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. :: from www.nytimes.com
He’s not fat: But Iglesias jokes about it – Comedy Central’s new comedy special “Gabriel Iglesias: I’m Not Fat … I’m Fluffy” :: from www.nhregister.com
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. :: from www.miamiherald.com
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Latin Singer Alejandro Sanz Searches for Paradise :: from abcnews.go.com
Calle 13 Gets Cool Reception at Latin Grammy Awards :: from www.latina.com
Q&A: Natalie Morales Dishes on “White Collar,” “Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps” :: from www.latina.com
George Lopez Recreates ‘ER’ Set for New Show :: from extratv.warnerbros.com
El reventón tras el GRAMMY – PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL fue el anfitrión de la fiesta oficial del Latin GRAMMY, mira todo lo que sucedió :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
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! :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Juan Gabriel es homenajeado en Las Vegas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Raúl de Molina y Lili Estefan reciben estrella en Las Vegas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
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 :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
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Orange Advertising Network Launches in the US and Latin America
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 :: from www.boston.com
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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. :: from www.broadcastermagazine.com
SOA Software Roberto Medrano Recognized for Leadership in the IT Industry
Goya opens distribution center in Bolingbrook, IL :: from www.suburbanchicagonews.com
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. :: from hispanicad.com
Telemundo station group management shuffle – Celia Chávez, Erika Diaz, Manuel Abud, Efren Padilla and David Padilla :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
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 :: from www.oregonlive.com
Gregorio Announces Newest Latino-Inspired Neckwear Collection Just in Time for the Holiday
AP Launches Mobile News Network, “AP Mobile América Latina” :: from www.editorsweblog.org
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. :: from borderlinesblog.blogspot.com
Sheraton PUERTO RICO CONVENTION CENTER Hotel & CASINO TO OPEN IN November
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“English as a Second Language” in Alabama schools :: from www.waff.com
LULAC leader says new Arlington school should be named for Cesar Chavez :: from www.star-telegram.com
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. :: from www.orlandosentinel.com
Why are Hispanics under-represented in Yakima :: from www.kndo.com
HACIA Cook County Board President Candidates’ Forum – Illinois :: from abclocal.go.com
Lizette Olmos, LULAC and MillerCoors Lideres Campaign – she needs your help to win
Francisco Ayala, 103 – Acclaimed Spanish writer was a resolute opponent of Franco :: from www.washingtonpost.com
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! :: from latinola.com
Interview with mystery author Steven Torres :: from www.examiner.com
Tulsa Conference Helps Hispanic Boys Beat The Odds :: from www.newson6.com
Day of the Dead goes mainstream :: from www.600words.com
Trenton Latino political leader: Time to lick wounds and focus on unity – rethinking campaign strategy yesterday after three Latino candidates lost :: from trentonian.com
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: November 6th, 2009TLN 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. :: from www.broadcastermagazine.com
A third woman has filed a paternity claim against Paraguay’s Roman Catholic bishop-turned- president, her lawyer confirmed Thursday – President Fernando Lugo :: from www.miamiherald.com
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