Hispanic y Latino News :: November 11th, 2009 Edition :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment
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Veterans Day: Saluting a Forgotten Force – Millions of Latinos are proud of their history of military service to our nation. To discover they have defended the USA against all enemies, from the Revolutionary War to the current conflicts in Afghanistan, one must cull through volumes of research, academic dissertations, or tomes of Spanish-language and Latino literature, because this history is not common knowledge. :: from hispanicad.com
A new study of workers at 50 hotels in the United States found that women were 50% more likely to be injured than men, and that Hispanic women had an injury rate two-thirds higher than their white female counterparts. :: from www.nytimes.com
Melting Pop? Latin Music in America Is Sounding More Like Pop – (interesting – lots of audio to listen to) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Mexico and the Crisis of a Dependent Economy – The well-known 19th century Mexican saying—”poor Mexico, so far from God and so close to the United States”—has become more poignant today than ever in the context of the global economic crisis. :: from americas.irc-online.org
Are All Latinos Happy that George Lopez is the New Latino Poster Boy? – By Ricardo González :: from theamericano.com
George Lopez is the first Latino host on late night – Teresa Puente’s take on the 1st 2 shows :: from www.chicagonow.com
Domestic Violence In Immigrant Communities: Often Triggered by Stress and Complicated by Immigration Status – This is the first in a special two-part series on domestic violence in immigrant communities by Feet in Two Worlds reporters. :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
Al Horford, the Hispanic ALtanta Hawk that everyone loves – father, Tito, was the first Dominican-born player to play in the NBA :: from www.ajc.com
Sammy Sosa: Lighten up folks, it’s just facial cream – (this sure has gotten a lot of press) :: from www.suntimes.com
Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News –»
Reporting for the Big Bend Sentinel, Sterry Butcher reported on the US Department of Homeland Security’s new mass deportation program taking place in Presidio, Texas. :: from xicanopwr.com
Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic group in organized labor, more than doubling their representation from 5.8% to 12.2% over the past 25 years. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
N.Y. elections reflect city’s shifting racial landscape – For first time, whites will be in the minority on the City Council :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Lawsuit targets immigration enforcement – Racial profiling alleged in Salvadoran’s arrest in Frederick :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Republicans still hard-pressed for minority support – Despite his efforts to reach out to black, Hispanic, Asian and other minority groups in his campaign for governor, Robert F. McDonnell’s decisive victory Tuesday in Virginia was largely the result of his overwhelming support among white voters. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
All aboard for a tour of Little Tokyo and East L.A. Next stop: foodie nirvana :: from www.latimes.com
Tex-Mex chicken and dumplings recipe :: from homesicktexan.blogspot.com
Internet users can now take a virtual pilgrimage on Spain’s Road to Santiago, or Way of St. James, thanks to Google’s Street View service. :: from www.laht.com
Wondering What ‘Real Latinos’ are Watching on TV? – (Laura Martinez isn’t 2 sarcastic, is she – funny video clip) :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com
“Silent” immigration raid in Minneapolis is more humane but still traumatic for mixed-status families :: from www.latinalista.net
Literanista: “25 Books Every Latina Should Read” Challenge :: from www.literanista.net
Nearly 70% of Latinos think that spiritual healing is very important in maintaining health and well being. :: from www.redorbit.com
Brazil emerged early Wednesday from a widespread power outage that plunged its major cities into darkness for hours – affecting millions of people :: from www.npr.org
Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News –»
Essentials
Adamari López: “Si pude vencer el cáncer, podré vencer este obstáculo” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Melting Pop? Latin Music in America Is Sounding More Like Pop – (interesting – lots of audio to listen to) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Soy de Enita Nazario debutó en el primer lugar del ‘Latin Album Chart’ y al ‘Latin Pop Album Chart’ de Billboard :: from www.univision.com
Another Questionably “Magic” Moment in the History of Latinos in the American Imagination: George Lopez and Eva Longoria and a … Pole :: from textmex.blogspot.com
Are All Latinos Happy that George Lopez is the New Latino Poster Boy? – By Ricardo González :: from theamericano.com
George Lopez is the first Latino host on late night – Teresa Puente’s take on the 1st 2 shows :: from www.chicagonow.com
Additional
Catholic artist Noelle Garcia honors veterans with “Song For Our Soldiers” video on YouTube.
According to sources, ABC higher-ups are considering moving Ugly Betty to Wednesdays at 10 in January as part of a flashy relaunch of the show in an effort to save it. :: from www.eonline.com
‘Lopez Tonight’ Brings Sabor Latino & Risas To Late Night :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Sotomayor Poses in Court for Latina Magazine Cover :: from www.1010wins.com
A four-day Latin lineup: Grammys, ‘Dominicanish,’ Septeo Nacional & ‘County of Kings’ in NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com
This week’s Latin events, Nov. 11-17 in NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com
Utilísima Arrives in the United States: A New TV Programming Option for the Hispanic Woman
Afirman que Luis Miguel y Aracely Arámbula se habrían casado :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Después de varios años, el cantante mexicano José José está de regreso en el mundo del cine con la película “Melate el corazón” :: from www.cronica.com.mx
La actriz Adamari López agradece apoyo tras la separación de Luis Fonsi :: from www.el-nacional.com
Hispanic/Latino Business News –»
Essentials
EFE Offers Anti-piracy Application for Ibero-America and US Hispanic Markets :: from www.portada-online.com
A new study of workers at 50 hotels in the United States found that women were 50% more likely to be injured than men, and that Hispanic women had an injury rate two-thirds higher than their white female counterparts. :: from www.nytimes.com
Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic group in organized labor, more than doubling their representation from 5.8% to 12.2% over the past 25 years. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Additional
Pizza Patrón Partners with Anchor Bay Entertainment
Playful Trolls Introduce Children to Spanish and English in New Educational Computer Adventure
Citadel Media en Espanol Partners with Terra to Develop Online Brand Extensions for Radio Portfolio
PMDG Launches Regional Mexico Marketing Initiative
Mexico and the Crisis of a Dependent Economy – The well-known 19th century Mexican saying—”poor Mexico, so far from God and so close to the United States”—has become more poignant today than ever in the context of the global economic crisis. :: from americas.irc-online.org
Tourism sector in Peru is surviving the crisis “better than we had expected” :: from www.livinginperu.com
A Spanish-language station belatedly flips radio’s ratings switch – “that Spanish-language station La Invasora came out of nowhere to nearly crack the Top 20.” :: from www.minnpost.com
Wondering What ‘Real Latinos’ are Watching on TV? – (Laura Martinez isn’t 2 sarcastic, is she – funny video clip) :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com
Ethnic Insights Form Foundations of McDonald’s Marketing :: from adage.com
Workers, organized by the community organization Make the Road New York, protested in front of York Restoration Corporation for the unpaid wages of two Latino workers. :: from www.queenscourier.com
Antonio Cepeda-Benito, dean of faculties for Texas A&M University, has been named in Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the Top 100 Influential Hispanics. :: from media.www.thebatt.com
Utilísima Arrives in the United States: A New TV Programming Option for the Hispanic Woman
More US Hispanic/Latino News –»
Univision 23, TeleFutura 49, and Univision Radio’s local stations have partnered to present the 3rd Annual “Festival del Tamal” (Tamale Festival) on Sunday, November 15 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Dallas Market Hall. :: from www.pegasusnews.com
Puerto Rico’s National Strike: “Peaceful Insurrection” Against the Wall Street Bankers :: from www.globalresearch.ca
The House Health Care Reform Bill and Immigrants :: from vivirlatino.com
Hartford-based Hispanic newspaper Identidad Latina has named a UConn Master’s candidate “Student of the Year” in their fifth-annual Latino de Oro Awards. – Robert Cruz :: from media.www.dailycampus.com
Carlos Vélez-Ibáñez and Paul Espinosa, professors in ASU’s Department of Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, are recipients of awards from the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education. The awards recognize energy, expertise and remarkable contributions to the Hispanic community. :: from asunews.asu.edu
Four Latino Angelenos win scholarships for math, science :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
University of Texas Research Study Needs Midlife Latinas
- needed to fill out an online survey on physical activity and ethnicity; Participants will be reimbursed :: from latinola.comConsuls from Latin America will help with the census :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Featured children’s bilingual book: Rene Has Two Last Names/Rene tiene does apellidos :: from www.examiner.com
Two San Antonio sisters, just back from Iraq, become naturalized citizens – 23-year-old Blanca Estella, right, and 22-year-old Maria Isabel :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
Latina Mothers in America: Irene Cabrera :: from www.latina.com
The 2010 Census and Puerto Ricans: Statistical Policy Issues and Politics – Event in NYC – 6 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12 :: from prsun.blogspot.com
Latina Beauty » Alexa Rodulfo Needs Your Help :: from latinabeautyblog.com
Residents tell how to improve Latino education opportunity – Yakima, WA :: from www.yakima-herald.com
Cuban man executed Tuesday for Houston slaying :: from www.kswo.com
Chicago Teens Like Latin King Memoirs :: from www.literanista.net
Special Issue Of Medical Journal Explores Latino Health And Health Care :: from www.redorbit.com
A new program is helping Latino families in Los Osos. The Latino Family Literacy Program is an eight week program. It’s the second time this year it’s been conducted through the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. :: from www.ksby.com
Military Families Act Honors America’s Immigrant Soldiers and Families
The Republican National Hispanic Assembly (RNHA) Celebrates Veterans Day
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: November 11th, 2009Upcoming Hispanic Canadian awards – held on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at the St. Andrews Club in Toronto, Ontario :: from canadianimmigrant.ca
Voices of Honduran Resistance Call for Deepening of Democracy :: from upsidedownworld.org
Seven children and one adult were reported missing after a Baptist church in El Salvador collapsed amid heavy rains and flooding caused by Hurricane Ida Nov. 8. :: from www.abpnews.com
Mexico and the Crisis of a Dependent Economy – The well-known 19th century Mexican saying—”poor Mexico, so far from God and so close to the United States”—has become more poignant today than ever in the context of the global economic crisis. :: from americas.irc-online.org
Tourism sector in Peru is surviving the crisis “better than we had expected” :: from www.livinginperu.com
Internet users can now take a virtual pilgrimage on Spain’s Road to Santiago, or Way of St. James, thanks to Google’s Street View service. :: from www.laht.com
Brazil emerged early Wednesday from a widespread power outage that plunged its major cities into darkness for hours – affecting millions of people :: from www.npr.org
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