I am surprised but I collected over 80 posts for this newsletter quite of few of them are quite interesting. – Tomás
Hispanic/Latino News Essentials –»
New Study: U.S. Hate Crimes Fall Slightly In ‘08; But Data Is Limited :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
San Antonio’s Museo Alameda in financial straits :: from www.mysanantonio.com
It is Better to “Spic”? When Were Ricans Ever the Model Minority? :: from vivirlatino.com
Al Carlos sits down with Nancy De Los Santos, writer. Period. :: from www.heralddeparis.com
Guapa, it’s your genetic ancestry I love – study of DNA found that within Mexican populations, people tended to pick partners with similar proportions of Native American and European ancestry, while in Puerto Rican populations couples had paired up based on their shared balance of European and African ancestry. :: from www.newscientist.com
Hispanic Caucus: ‘You Lie!’ Outburst to Blame for Senate Health Bill Provision on Illegal Immigrants :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Central American nations will demand $105 billion from industrialized countries for damages caused by global warming, the region’s representatives said on Friday. :: from news.yahoo.com
“They” Are “Us”: The Devastating Effects of Broken Immigration Policy on Children in Immigrant Families :: from immigrationimpact.com
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Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News –»
No Probable Cause? No Problem!: A U.S. Citizen Says He Was Detained Without Probable Cause by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, and Then Jailed for Traffic Violations :: from www.phoenixnewtimes.com
New breast cancer screening guide will disproportionately hurt black and Hispanic women :: from www.600words.com
Women and Minorities Getting Left Out of Green Job Market, New Study Finds :: from www.treehugger.com
Americans Running South: Why We are Flocking to Mexico for Work :: from newsblaze.com
On the mayor’s agenda: ‘Civilize’ Mexico City – Marcelo Ebrard :: from www.usatoday.com
Wild Horse Activists Fly Banner Over Denver Calling Salazar “Slaughter Czar” :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
In Argentina, One Person Dies Every 28 Hours from Police Repression :: from www.laht.com
Lou Dobbs Calls Himself Latinos’ ‘Greatest Friend,’ Denies Tying Leprosy To Undocumented Immigrants – Interviewed by Maria Celeste on Telemundo’s Al Rojo Vivo :: from thinkprogress.org
A federal judge dismissed dozens of immigration charges Thursday against the former manager of a kosher slaughterhouse, at the request of prosecutors who had already won a conviction on multiple counts of financial fraud. – Postville news :: from www.google.com
Meg Whitman’s Latino Outreach & the Pete Wilson Connection – CA politics :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
Poetry Series Spurs Debate on the Use of an Old Slur Against Latinos – “Spic Up/Speak Out” — at El Museo del Barrio :: from www.nytimes.com
Marco Rubio, A Crossover Success – (good read) :: from xicanopwr.com
A fire destroyed 106 houses in the Ecuadorian Pacific coast city of Guayaquil and left more than 500 people homeless, as well as 14 children with symptoms of smoke inhalation. :: from www.laht.com
LatAm Immigrants Are Changing Spain, Sociologist Says :: from www.laht.com
Mexico’s top domestic security official said Friday that sectors of the general public have cooperated with drug cartels in the violent border city of Ciudad Juarez, and the government is about to launch new social programs there to combat gangs. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Pro-Castro mob attacks spouse of top Cuban blogger – Yoani Sánchez :: from www.miamiherald.com
Miguel H. Díaz is first Hispanic to represent U.S. at Vatican :: from www.miamiherald.com
Efrain’s Corner: A Response to….”Puerto Ricans in New York Struggling…Still” Comment :: from efrainortizjr.blogspot.com
Puerto Ricans in New York Struggling…Still – Puerto Ricans are some of the most prominent figures in New York politics and culture, so some people are surprised when they hear that, overall, Puerto Ricans are among the poorest and least educated New Yorkers. Almost a third in New York are living in poverty. :: from blogs.wnyc.org
Lalo Alcaraz on Lou Dobbs (departure from CNN) :: from textmex.blogspot.com
Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News –»
Essentials
El lado masculino de Ely Guerra – Cinco años y medio después de su último álbum de estudio, La Guerra regresa con un fascinante disco en el que 9 “hombres invisibles” como Juanes y Bunbury detonaron la secuencia armónica de cada canción :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Star Trek On DVD: Few Latinos in Revisionist Version :: from www.mylatinovoice.com
Jennifer Lopez Falls Like A Champ At American Music Awards – J.Lo loses her footing after jumping in her ‘Louboutins.’ :: from www.mtv.com
Al Carlos sits down with Nancy De Los Santos, writer. Period. :: from www.heralddeparis.com
Pedro Almodovar’s “Los abrazos rotos” (Broken Embraces), his latest film and the fourth collaboration between the former enfant terrible of Spanish cinema and actress Penelope Cruz, has received mostly positive reviews from U.S. critics ahead of its release Friday in New York :: from www.laht.com
Additional
An Inside Look at Over-the-top Quinceañeras – Latina coming-of-age parties on MTV Tr3s show “Quiero Mis Quinces” include celeb-filled guest lists :: from latinola.com
Multiple Grammy Winner Alejandro Sanz in Concert Tonight Exclusively On DIRECTV’s The 101 Network
The Quinceanera on MTV TR3s: Time for Lace and Taffeta :: from www.mylatinovoice.com
Carlos Ponce, Latino Megastar, Talks To My Latino Voice :: from www.mylatinovoice.com
Marcia Ramirez: “an exceptional talent with a totally cool sound” :: from www.hispanicnashville.com
Who is actor Michael Peña? :: from ocgente.com
Penelope Cruz steers her own course in ‘Broken Embraces’ :: from www.usatoday.com
Argentine Singer Sandro Recovering after Heart and Lung Transplant :: from www.laht.com
“Lost” Star Nestor Carbonell to Play Khan in “Star Trek” Sequel? :: from www.latina.com
Q&A: Anahi Addresses the Controversy Surrounding Her New Album :: from www.latina.com
Jencarlos Canela vs. Alejandro Sanz: ¿Quién vendió más? :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Alicia Villarreal atraviesa crisis matrimonial :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Ana Isabelle se convirtió en la nueva estrella de la música latina :: from www.univision.com
Hispanic/Latino Business News –»
Essentials
Women and Minorities Getting Left Out of Green Job Market, New Study Finds :: from www.treehugger.com
San Antonio’s Museo Alameda in financial straits :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Miami’s most popular NASCAR driver not who you think – Spanish market growing thanks to Montoya’s success :: from www.nascar.com
Additional
Job Creation and Recovery for All: African-Americans, Latinos and The Stimulus Part II :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Spanish-Language Service Now Available To Distributor’s Subs In Boston, Chicago, New York and Philadelphia – RCN to carry V-me :: from www.multichannel.com
ESPN Deportes Winter Baseball Push Takes Flight :: from www.brandweek.com
Raúl Martinez, founder and chief creative officer of ad agency AR New York, has been brought on as creative consultant to Vogue after the departure of the magazine’s design director. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Interview with Rose Contreras, founder of Onda Books :: from www.examiner.com
Pan American Bank Backs Complete Count Effort and Latino Census Summit
Mexican farmers reeling from worst drought in decades :: from mexicomonitor.blogspot.com
Americans Running South: Why We are Flocking to Mexico for Work :: from newsblaze.com
Hispanic Entrepreneur profile: Entrepreneurship began early for Gándara family – El Paso :: from www.elpasotimes.com
ICE audit plan for employers includes El Paso, draws criticism from rights group :: from www.elpasotimes.com
A federal judge dismissed dozens of immigration charges Thursday against the former manager of a kosher slaughterhouse, at the request of prosecutors who had already won a conviction on multiple counts of financial fraud. – Postville news :: from www.google.com
Health Care Reform: Communicating Policy With Hispanic Media
More US Hispanic/Latino News –»
Grass Roots: Latino community preparing for Census knock on the door :: from host.madison.com
Final Play May Be the Last for Breath of Fire Latina Theater in Santa Ana :: from latinola.com
Los Angeles council members to make donations for El Salvador storm victims :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Featured Holiday Book: Las Christmas, by Esmeralda Santiago and Joie Davidow :: from www.examiner.com
GALA Hispanic Theatre’s fifth Fuego Flamenco festival got off to an exhilarating start Friday night with Isabel López y Compañía, in “Flamenco Desde Abajo,” presented by the Spanish conservatory/foundation Casa Patas, a festival collaborator since 2006. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
The Nebraska Mexican-American Commission is in need of a new leader after its longtime director retired, its interim director resigned and as the state agency approaches what’s shaping up to be a busy 2010. :: from www.1011now.com
Pedro Friedeberg, master surrealist :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com
Tis the season for Tamales :: from thoughtsofamommyofthree.blogspot.com
Sheryl Crow Slams Salazar’s Wild Horse Plan :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Bilingual ballots may be coming to Hall – Growing Latino population could require voting material be available in Spanish – Gainesville, Georgia :: from www.gainesvilletimes.com
Anthology on Juan Bosch spreads Dominican thought abroad :: from www.dominicantoday.com
At-risk Hispanic students get a hand up in after-school program at Bonnabel – Louisiana :: from www.nola.com
Billboards in New Brunswick Hispanic district give info for help on domestic violence – New Jersey :: from www.nj.com
Importance of Younger Generations for 19th century U.S. Hispanics :: from theamericano.com
Mexican doctors pointed to parents as the reason Mexico leads the world in child obesity, a problem made worse in this country by the lack of sports training. :: from www.laht.com
Federal Highway Administration Names First Hispanic Woman to Lead Division – Irene Rico
Latina Leadership Lessons: Why Are Powerful Latinas Happy? :: from www.powerfullatinas.com
Education Reform: Looking Past The Pom-Poms :: from www.pontealdia.com
Susana Iglesias, writing from the streets – Mexico City native is winner of the first-ever Aura Estrada Prize, an international competition for young women writing literature in Spanish. :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com
International News :: English + Español –»
Mexican farmers reeling from worst drought in decades :: from mexicomonitor.blogspot.com
Mexico City’s famed dance-for-peso halls fading :: from www.miamiherald.com
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is inviting his mentor Fidel Castro to visit Venezuela during the coming months. :: from www.usatoday.com
On the mayor’s agenda: ‘Civilize’ Mexico City – Marcelo Ebrard :: from www.usatoday.com
En Argentina muere una persona cada 28 horas por represión policial :: from www.google.com
In Argentina, One Person Dies Every 28 Hours from Police Repression :: from www.laht.com
Miles de nicaragüenses protestan contra la dictadura sandinista – (~50,000) :: from theamericano.com
When Fidel Castro Dictated to the Old U.S. Media :: from theamericano.com
Juárez violence: Drug-war brutality persists despite presence of military :: from www.elpasotimes.com
A fire destroyed 106 houses in the Ecuadorian Pacific coast city of Guayaquil and left more than 500 people homeless, as well as 14 children with symptoms of smoke inhalation. :: from www.laht.com
LatAm Immigrants Are Changing Spain, Sociologist Says :: from www.laht.com
Mexico’s top domestic security official said Friday that sectors of the general public have cooperated with drug cartels in the violent border city of Ciudad Juarez, and the government is about to launch new social programs there to combat gangs. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Pro-Castro mob attacks spouse of top Cuban blogger – Yoani Sánchez :: from www.miamiherald.com
Central American nations will demand $105 billion from industrialized countries for damages caused by global warming, the region’s representatives said on Friday. :: from news.yahoo.com
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- February 8, 2010
- ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Latino Vote, Conventional Wisdom Watch, and An Unfulfilled Promise
- Voto latino vital en las elecciones del 2010 – Reporte resalta gran influencia de hispanos en contiendas del Congreso en 12 estados
- 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
Latest Essentials
- 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
