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TOP Ten reasons you should watch Lopez tonight not Conan
After a 3 year trial of producing regionalized news for several top 10 Hispanic market stations via the Telemundo Production Center in Dallas, the network is reverting to producing local news. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Phoenix and San Jose will once again have locally produced news. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Nacional Records Sampler 2009 | The New Sounds Of Latin Music – 21 FREE mp3s over at Amazon – (cool!) :: from www.amazon.com
Ironically, Latinos should be greatful to former CNN blowhard Lou Dobbs – commentary by Albor Ruiz :: from www.nydailynews.com
When White Writers Do “Latino” Issues – It was chaos this week in the LA Weekly’s virtual mailroom, which received a deluge of reactionary attitude in regard to Christine Pelisek’s cover story “Chaos in the Casitas: Lawless, south of the border–style speakeasies get a grip on L.A.” :: from www.laweekly.com
More Than 60,000 Americans in 45 States Organize for Immigration Reform
New Report Shines Light on Detainee Rights Violations in Minnesota :: from immigrationimpact.com
CIS Report Attempts to Erase 100 Years of Data on Immigrants and Crime
Video: Senator Menendez Speaks on Behalf of Hispanic Farmers’ Discrimination Lawsuit + update
Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News –»
Shakira Refuses To Do Interviews In Spanish :: from guanabee.com
BMI Foundation Announces Opening of 7th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship Competition :: from www.bmi.com
Video: Sofia Vergara’s “Modern Family” Costar Trashes her on “Chelsea Lately” :: from www.latina.com
The Cuban band Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro can legitimately claim to be inventors of salsa. But it last played in the United States when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and there was no telling when it might be able to return — until the very slightest hint of a thaw in cultural relations between the United States and Cuba quietly brought the band to New York early this month. :: from www.nytimes.com
Mexico’s Drug Violence Gives Rise To Vigilantism :: from www.npr.org
The wave of crime besetting Puerto Rico seems to be out of control with 800 murders being committed here so far this year, but the island’s top police official says the problem does not fall exclusively within his department. :: from www.laht.com
The University of Panama indefinitely suspended classes on Wednesday after confrontations between students and police during a protest against alleged U.S. involvement in plans to build new military installations. :: from www.laht.com
There are 16 million children in immigrant families in the United States :: from www.nytimes.com
Over the last 3 years, high schools that received the lowest marks from the city have been the ones with the highest percentages of poor, black and Hispanic students, despite an evaluation system that was meant to equalize differences among student bodies, according to an analysis by The New York Times of school grades released this week. :: from www.nytimes.com
Who seriously wants the Cuban trade embargo? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
A legislator from El Paso has criticized proposed history and social studies standards for public schools as being unfair to Hispanics. – Rep. Norma Chavez raised the issue Wednesday in Austin before the State Board of Education. :: from www.khou.com
Farewell to an icon: Artist who tore at racism is buried at 99 – R.I.P. José Cisneros :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News –»
Essentials
TOP Ten reasons you should watch Lopez tonight not Conan
Sofia Vergara Makes Rape “Joke” on The View :: from www.latina.com
El español Alejandro Sanz, el cubano Jencarlos Canela y el puertorriqueño Victor Manuelle, en ese orden, debutan esta semana en los tres primeros lugares de la lista de Top Latin Albums de Billboard. :: from elnuevodiario.com.do
Shakira Refuses To Do Interviews In Spanish :: from guanabee.com
BMI Foundation Announces Opening of 7th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship Competition :: from www.bmi.com
Nacional Records Sampler 2009 | The New Sounds Of Latin Music – 21 FREE mp3s over at Amazon – (cool!) :: from www.amazon.com
Video: Sofia Vergara’s “Modern Family” Costar Trashes her on “Chelsea Lately” :: from www.latina.com
The Cuban band Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro can legitimately claim to be inventors of salsa. But it last played in the United States when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and there was no telling when it might be able to return — until the very slightest hint of a thaw in cultural relations between the United States and Cuba quietly brought the band to New York early this month. :: from www.nytimes.com
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Time Warner Cable Launches in Los Angeles VeneMovies, New 24 Hour Commercial Free Film Channel
Is Shakira Turning Into Latina Beyonce? :: from www.mylatinovoice.com
Aventura puts the ‘cool’ in Dominican bachata :: from www.suntimes.com
Watch video of Aventura’s “Dile al Amor”
Jenni Rivera ya es abuela :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Critican a Sofía Vergara por broma sobre violación :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Hispanic/Latino Business News –»
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Univision/YouTube Partnership Is A Bigger Deal Than You Think :: from www.reelseo.com
Coca-Cola’s top stateside marketing executive delivered some auspicious words for Univision and BET this week, saying that targeting “multicultural” Americans will be paramount for the company over the next decade. – no longer cooks up media plans targeting Hispanics around major events, but hopes to reach them all year. :: from www.mediapost.com
After a 3 year trial of producing regionalized news for several top 10 Hispanic market stations via the Telemundo Production Center in Dallas, the network is reverting to producing local news. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Phoenix and San Jose will once again have locally produced news. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
This year’s HispanicBusiness magazine focuses its annual media report on Hispanic-owned ad agencies. – Ad Agencies Turn to New Media :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
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C&R Research recently polled its LatinoEyes panel to assess behaviors by the “majority minority” during the recession, and found that “the recession has forced Hispanics to rethink what’s luxury and what’s necessity” :: from hispanicad.com
Papatel launches Free Phone Service nationwide for US Hispanics :: from hispanicad.com
The leader of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s Latin American division, Vicente Trius, is leaving the company after having served less than five months in the position. :: from www.google.com
Telefonica and Vivo gain on the Latin Wireless Index, while America Movil and NII lose. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Beginning with the 2009-2010 season, Terra will stream select games live throughout Latin America, in both Spanish and Portuguese :: from www.portada-online.com
Western Union Foundation Donates $10,000 to Help Victims of Hurricane Ida in El Salvador
Why do Hispanics Lack Life Insurance? :: from theamericano.com
The Tulare-Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will name standouts in the community Saturday while raising money to help local businesses. – CA :: from www.visaliatimesdelta.com
Local Latinos were honored for their achievements in business and politics Wednesday. – The Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce hosted an event at the Essence Restaurant in Springfield Wednesday night to recognize these individuals for their success. :: from www.wwlp.com
Recession Reverses Jobs Trend: Immigrants Hit Harder By Downturn Than Native-Born Americans :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
New Media Pioneers Talk Innovation :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
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Lark Play Development Center’s U.S. / MÉXICO PLAYWRIGHT EXCHANGE – NOVEMBER 21 – 23 – NYC
Latina activist Lorraine Lee namesake of trail near Tucson – Saturday dedication to honor deceased officer in Chicanos por la Causa :: from www.azstarnet.com
Obama answers top Cuban blogger – Yoani Sanchez :: from www.miamiherald.com
Video: New Research Finds Latinas with Lactose Intolerance Manage By Avoiding Dairy :: from www.hispanicprwire.com
The Hispanic got milk? Campaign Announces Magalys Nodarse as the Milk Looks Good On You Sweepstakes Winner! :: from www.hispanicprwire.com
USDA data shows more Latino children going hungry :: from www.latinalista.net
My Latino Book Review: Belinda Acosta’s “Drama, Damas and Ana Ruiz” :: from www.mylatinovoice.com
Why do Hispanics Lack Life Insurance? :: from theamericano.com
Puerto Rican, Latino Clergy, Theology Professors, Community Members To Condemn Brutal Hate Killing of Gay Puerto Rican Man :: from vivirlatino.com
Members of Franklin County’s Hispanic community meet with Immigration officials to discuss becoming legal residents – Pennsylvania :: from www.publicopiniononline.com
The New Britain Human Resources Agency will host the grand opening of the new Las Perlas Hispanas Senior Center Friday. – Connecticut :: from newbritainherald.com
Hispanic leaders in Texas on Wednesday assailed a draft social studies curriculum under consideration by the State Board of Education, saying it woefully ignores the role that Hispanics have played in shaping state and national history. :: from www.star-telegram.com
The first two volumes of the “Nueva gramatica de la lengua española” (New Grammar of the Spanish Language) will go on sale in Spain and Latin America on Dec. 4, the Association of Spanish Language Academies and Espasa publishing house announced Wednesday. :: from www.laht.com
The county’s only health outreach program designed for the Spanish-speaking population gets a big boost. – “Tomando Control de su Salud” got a $50,000 grant Wednesday from the Regence Foundation. – Yakima :: from www.kndu.com
Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager, Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado, whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. – Puerto Rico :: from www.miamiherald.com
From the Bookshelves: And You Welcomed Me: Migration and Catholic Social Teaching :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Immigration, Yet Another Issue: How Many Hard Votes Can Congress Take? :: from www.politicsdaily.com
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Welcome Ceremony for José Hernández Moreno, NASA Astronaut in México
Western Union Foundation Donates $10,000 to Help Victims of Hurricane Ida in El Salvador
Mexico’s Drug Violence Gives Rise To Vigilantism :: from www.npr.org
Argentine Fans Cheer Change In Soccer TV Rights :: from www.npr.org
Thousands of fans put Honduras’ political problems aside for one night to cheer on the nation’s soccer team as it prepares for World Cup competition. :: from www.miamiherald.com
70% of Cuba’s Farmland Threatened by Erosion :: from www.laht.com
The University of Panama indefinitely suspended classes on Wednesday after confrontations between students and police during a protest against alleged U.S. involvement in plans to build new military installations. :: from www.laht.com
Mexico anti-abortion fight moves to federal level :: from www.miamiherald.com
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- February 8, 2010
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- 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
