Hispanic y Latino News Summary :: November 24th, 2009 Edition :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment
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So do you think Lou Dobbs will get the Hispanic vote in 2012? :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Raul Humberto Yzaguirre, 70, a veteran activist in the civil rights struggle of Hispanics in the United States, has been accepted by the Dominican Government as new American ambassador in the country. :: from www.dominicantoday.com
The Republican National Committee has hired Alex Castellanos, a long-time political strategist and GOP consultant, as an adviser. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Telemundo’s disastrous Dobbs interview – “Interestingly enough, Dobbs was no bully and with his calm tone actually made his interviewer,” María Celeste,” look like a fool” :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Sarah Palin uninformed on Latino issues – A top adviser on Hispanic issues to John McCain’s presidential campaign said Sunday that a joint interview with McCain and Sarah Palin planned for Univision last fall had to be canceled because Palin was unprepared to discuss Latin America policy. :: from www.politico.com
Hispanic Caucus Finally Wake Up: It’s About Time :: from xicanopwr.com
The New General Market – Current trends suggest expanding Latino influence will blur the lines and Hispanic and general markets will collide, with the resulting merger revealing a new, evolved American general market :: from www.poder360.com
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Francisco Rodriguez Dead: Boxer Dies After Collapsing At Fight :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Allow Undocumented Immigrants to Purchase Health Care – New Senate bill includes inhumane provision barring undocumented immigrants from purchasing health care with their own money :: from latinola.com
LULAC has redesigned their website – (look much better imho – on a tech note there are a few RSS problems) :: from www.lulac.org
As Senate preps for healthcare debate, petition gets underway to include undocumented immigrants :: from www.latinalista.net
LULAC is asking a judge to prevent Ohio state officials from canceling the registrations of more than 40,000 vehicles apparently driven by undocumented immigrants. – filed the lawsuit against state officials in Franklin County Common Pleas Court this morning. :: from www.dispatch.com
The mayor of a wealthy suburb (San Pedro Garza Garcia) of Monterrey said Monday that he has sent his family to the United States for their own safety as he pursues his campaign against extortion and kidnapping gangs. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Adolph Carranza remembers an unusual holiday donation from the Salvation Army. – New StoryCorps Historia :: from www.storycorps.org
Jose Fernandez tells his wife, Teresita, about the first Thanksgiving he spent in the United States. – New StoryCorps Historia :: from www.storycorps.org
Hispanic Thanksgivings produce family-filled feasts :: from www.retrieverweekly.com
Jose Garces Named Food Network’s Next Iron Chef :: from www.latina.com
Interview with Bebel Gilberto- she just released a new album titled All In One :: from www.latina.com
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Thalía toma 30 pastillas diarias – La cantante aseguró que así es como combate la enfermedad de Lyme que adquirió hace unos años :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
On ‘She Wolf,’ Shakira has shifted her sound for her third English-language CD, from cumbia-tinged rock to snappy electro-pop. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Jose Garces Named Food Network’s Next Iron Chef :: from www.latina.com
Interview with Bebel Gilberto- she just released a new album titled All In One :: from www.latina.com
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Ana Isabelle de Puerto Rico is chosen ¡Viva el Sueño! Latin music superstar :: from hispanicad.com
mun2 partners with Nacional Records for the U.S. television premiere of Manu Chao’s live concert in Bayonne, France entitiled, “Baionarena.” The one hour “mun2 Presents: Manu Chao” special airs Friday, November 27th at 12am midnight ET/PT, and repeats on Sunday November 29th 11pm ET/PT. :: from hispanicad.com
AVENTURA Wins The American Music Award For “Favorite Latin Music Artist”
Luis Fonsi: “Miento si digo que estoy bien” – El cantante puertorriqueño habló por primera vez sobre su separación de Adamari López y negó que ésta se deba a terceras personas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Trasladan a cárcel a cosmetóloga de La Guzmán :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
La estrella colombiana dice que las canciones de su más álbum “She Wolf” (”Loba”), que salió a la venta esta semana, son una reflexión de una mujer en busca de su príncipe azul. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
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NAHJ Journalism Awards Honor the Best of 2008
The New General Market – Current trends suggest expanding Latino influence will blur the lines and Hispanic and general markets will collide, with the resulting merger revealing a new, evolved American general market :: from www.poder360.com
Quepasa Finally Poised to Profit? Growing Latin Social Networking Site Says ‘Si’ :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
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Texas Right of Way Associates Announces: We Are a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Hispanics have found a higher profile with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce in the past year, with more outreach efforts planned, chamber officials said Monday. :: from lubbockonline.com
Mega TV Now Available Throughout The Entire Island of Puerto Rico
Watch the sketcher en español at KUNS-TV Noticiero Noroeste – Seattle :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com
América TeVe and CaribeVisión Merge – Miami :: from www.poder360.com
Brazil replaces Mexico as China’s top market in Latin America and boosts its surplus as well. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Mega TV available island wide in Puerto Rico :: from hispanicad.com
Reviewed: Sin Patron: Stories From Argentina’s Worker-Run Factories, edited by Lavaca, 320 pages, Haymarket Books, 2007. :: from upsidedownworld.org
Texas Secretary of State Esperanza “Hope” Andrade was the keynote speaker at The National Society of Hispanic MBAs’ 11th Annual Gala on Nov. 5. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Outstanding Hispanic: Carmen Baez – President of the Latin America Diversified Agency (DAS) :: from theamericano.com
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Zoot-suit wearing “Pancho Claus” has been discharged from a Houston hospital after treatment for an apparent heart attack.- Actor Richard Reyes :: from www.chron.com
Junot Díaz, author of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” will host a reading and book signing at Connecticut College Dec. 2. :: from aspen.conncoll.edu
Latino Coast Guard officer honored by national Hispanic engineer award – Lieutenant Commander César Acosta :: from latinalista.net
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East Tennessee and the YWCA Knoxville said Tuesday they have received a federal grant to provide services to victims of violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. :: from www.knoxnews.com
NCLR: The Faces Behind the FBI Hate Crime Statistics
Hartford Fire Chief to Retire-City Promotes 1st Latino Chief – Edward Casares, Jr. :: from www.inqnews.com
When will immigration be loved? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
About 350 Latino underclassmen from 11 northwest suburban high schools explored the campus of Harper College, getting a sample of what their lives could be like if they pursue higher education. 8th annual Latino Summit :: from www.pioneerlocal.com
Latinos have had a profound influence on boxing, particularly in smaller-weight divisions, evident by 21 nominees in the ongoing “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” (“WGEB”) promotion. :: from philboxing.com
Virginia’s Assistant Secretary of Education, Douglas Garcia, says the Department of Education will focus on improving Hispanic college attendance numbers. :: from www.whsv.com
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Posted on: November 24th, 2009Brazil replaces Mexico as China’s top market in Latin America and boosts its surplus as well. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
In El Salvador, a grim reflection, and a glimmer of hope – The president has bestowed the country’s highest honor on six Jesuit priests massacred 20 years ago, more evidence that peaceful change is possible, if slow to come. :: from www.latimes.com
The mayor of a wealthy suburb (San Pedro Garza Garcia) of Monterrey said Monday that he has sent his family to the United States for their own safety as he pursues his campaign against extortion and kidnapping gangs. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Expert: Juárez violence a ‘terrorist war’ :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Mexican Mennonites Impacted by Drug Violence :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com
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