Hispanic y Latino News Summary :: December 7th, 2009 Edition
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Struggles of the second generation – U.S.-born children of Latino immigrants fight to secure a higher foothold – (nice photos in gallery :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Daughter of a President and executive producer for Comedy Kings, Luisa Leschin is a writer, an actress, and a renaissance woman extraordinaire :: from www.heralddeparis.com
Joe Arpaio Skewered in Opening of Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center – (click thru to see some interesting art) :: from blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com
Puerto Rican Community Leader Left to Die & Robbed in Philly ER Remembered – Joaquin Rivera :: from vivirlatino.com
At least 4,000 people — the same number of people killed in two years in Juárez — united in Mexico’s deadliest city Sunday. – Their message was clear: peace. Adults and children carried white flags, white flowers and signs asking for a stop to the violence. They chanted, “Paz por Juárez (peace for Juárez)” and “Juárez unido, jamás será vencido! (Juárez united will never be defeated).” :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Wrongfully convicted juvenile offender still waits, after 19 years, to be pardoned by Michigan Governor – Efrén Paredes, Jr. :: from www.latinalista.net
Time is running out for UIC student facing deportation
10 DAYS LEFT | Supporters turn out to rally for UIC student facing deportation – Rigo Padilla :: from www.suntimes.comCubans Hope, And Wait, For Flood Of U.S. Tourists :: from www.npr.org
Cuba blasts US black leaders for charges of racism :: from www.miamiherald.com
New Law Forcing State Employees to Report Undocumented Immigrants Causes Fear in Arizona :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News –»
Washington raid brings deportations, mixed signals :: from www.google.com
Menudo or Pozole – It’s hard to choose a favorite between these two traditional Mexican dishes – I choose pozole :: from latinola.com
Turning Activists Into Voters in Uruguay: The Frente Amplio and José Mujica :: from upsidedownworld.org
U.S. justice will decide if Arizona humanitarian worker is a criminal for saving lives – In June 2009, Staton was convicted for littering when U.S. Border Patrol agents spotted him in December 2008 placing unopened gallon containers of water, in the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge southwest of Tucson, for immigrants illegally crossing the Arizona desert to arrive in the U.S. :: from www.latinalista.net
Jail sees fewer detained for ICE in Tulsa, OK – Many would never have faced jail if they had paid tickets on time. :: from www.tulsaworld.com
Dance Review | Ballet Hispanico – Under New Management, a Troupe Stretches Its Boundaries :: from www.nytimes.com
Navarrette: Obama administration punting on immigration reform :: from www.mercurynews.com
Museo del Barrio renames “Spic Up/Speak Out!” poetry series :: from blogs.villagevoice.com
Dropout rate for Hispanics 19.1% in Virginia :: from www2.timesdispatch.com
Analysis: 8 things you need to know about how the Comcast-NBC deal impacts the Hispanic market :: from www.portada-online.com
Local GOP battles Hispanic Republican start-up group – Waco, TX – A new political club that aims to bring McLennan County minorities into the Republican fold got a rude welcome from unexpected quarters: the McLennan County Republican Party. :: from www.wacotrib.com
Bolivian president Evo Morales easily wins re-election :: from www.miamiherald.com
“Not one person murdered yesterday,” Ciudad Juarez’s leading newspaper proclaimed in a banner headline. It was big news in this border city, ground zero in the drug war—the first time in 10 months that a day had passed without a killing. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Hispanics in the News: An Event-Driven Narrative
Dr. Juan Hernandez’s Videos – Myths about the Immigrant: #1
Some legislators are asking where the money will come from for a Hispanic Education Act proposed by Gov. Bill Richardson this week and why the measure is even necessary. :: from www.santafenewmexican.com
Joaquin Rivera Robbed While Dying In Emergency Room: UPDATE (VIDEO)
Martin Vasquez Named Chivas USA Head Coach :: from laist.com
Indigenous Woman In Yucatan To Receive National Science & Arts Award – Celsa Iuit Moh :: from notas.guanabee.com
Ousted Honduran leader is trapped with few options – Manuel Zelaya :: from www.miamiherald.com
Top 10 Migration Issues for 2009 :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Obama Boosts US Image in Latin America :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com
Efforts to reduce obesity in the local Hispanic community will be the focus of a $360,000, four-year grant awarded to the Palm Beach County School Board. – Florida :: from www.sun-sentinel.com
A groundbreaking multimedia theater performance created in an unprecedented collaboration between U.S. and Cuban artists was set to debut Friday in Havana. – La Entrañable Lejania (The Closest Farthest Away) :: from www.miamiherald.com
Few Minorities Hold Positions as Court Law Clerks, Staff Attorneys in Texas – Hispanics fare slightly better than African-Americans, filling eight, or 4 percent, of the staff attorney positions and three, or 5 percent, of the law clerk positions at the 16 appellate courts, the OCA statistics show. :: from www.law.com
Mexico City police on Thursday freed 107 people who were forced to work under slave-like conditions in a clandestine factory making shopping bags and clothing clasps, authorities said. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Naturalization and Integration: Repairing our Broken Immigration System
“Illegal Immigration and Media Exposure: Evidence on Individual Attitudes” – Controlling for education, income and ideology, individuals watching Fox News are 9 percentage points more likely than CBS viewers to oppose the legalization of undocumented immigrants. :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Hispanic farmers deserve justice, too :: from blogs.usatoday.com
Bolivia elections: What to watch – (good overview) :: from www.bloggingsbyboz.com
The new downtown Phoenix Latino arts center that debuts today could be a cultural milestone for the Valley, organizers say. – The Arizona Latin@ Arts & Cultural Center will feature Latino art, music, theater and dance. But supporters want the temporary 5,400-square-foot space at 147 E. Adams St. to help pave the way for a larger, $10 million facility. :: from www.azcentral.com
Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News –»
Essentials
This Sunday, Miami’s PBS station was airing a marathon of a TV gem from the 70’s: Que Pasa USA? :: from www.fhhispaniaplaza.com
Daughter of a President and executive producer for Comedy Kings, Luisa Leschin is a writer, an actress, and a renaissance woman extraordinaire :: from www.heralddeparis.com
“Cane” creator to write “Dallas” remake – Cubana Cynthia Cidre :: from news.yahoo.com
Rock Star Alejandra Guzman is Ready for Fun After a Near-Fatal Experience :: from www.latina.com
After years of hard work Latin Fusion TV, hosted by Brandy Lopez, has struck a major deal with the Telemundo to air the entertainment show. (Tejano Music) :: from www.ramiroburr.com
“Capadocia” se mide por 3 Emmy :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
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“I’m a Mexican, Not a Mexican’t,” a book written by Herrera’s sister, Coni Herrera, commemorates Dee Herrera’s life and recalls the experiences he had until his death in early 2006 :: from www.brownwoodbulletin.com
Joey Medina, Judy Reyes Among 39 Featured Commentators
Latino International Film Festival debuts in Indio, CA :: from www.mydesert.com
Exclusive Interview: ‘Cane’ Creator Cynthia Cidre from 2007 :: from www.buddytv.com
Turning a Spotlight on Latin American Music and Art – “Cimarron Holiday Festival of Afro-Latino Roots,” a concert of traditional Latin American music. – Westchester, NY :: from www.nytimes.com
The market for megaconcerts in Peru has increased by 45% during 2009 :: from www.livinginperu.com
ASCAP Membership Group Announced Jorge Rodriguez has been promoted to Director, Membership – Latin :: from www.mi2n.com
Nacional Celebrates Grammy Nominations For FABULOSOS CADILLACS And ATERCIOPELADOS
Jose Maria Yazpik has been cast in a pair of indie roles. – The Mexican actor, who recently appeared in Guillermo Arriaga’s “The Burning Plain,” will star in Jorge Fons’ “El Atentado” and Rodrigo Cortes’ “Buried,” opposite Ryan Reynolds. :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com
Eva Mendes is on the Cover of Siempre Mujer Magazine :: from hissip.com
Shakira Sings Santa Baby at Rockefeller Center :: from www.latingossip.com
Aventura and bachata without borders :: from blogs.chron.com
Latin Briefs: Julieta Venegas, Jack Daniels, Paulino Rubio (funny mispelling) :: from www.billboard.biz
OMARA PORTUONDO’S “GRACIAS” Nominated at 52nd ANNUAL GRAMMYs :: “Best Tropical Latin Album”
Pancho Villa is About to Look This Sexy – Seven Friends of Pancho Villa and the Woman With Six Fingers – Johnny Depp y Salma Hayek – (I think Laura has got a thing for Señ :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com
Luis Miguel y Genoveva Casanova se reúnen en Miami :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Kalimba se dedicará a la música cristiana :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Las “nalgadas” de Alejandro Fernández duelen a las mujeres :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
VÍDEO- Lucero se corta el cabello en Teletón :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Univisión crea una gran división de producción dirigida por Luis Fernández :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
El “toque” de Hollywood en Festival de La Habana :: from www.miamiherald.com
Hospitalizan a Víctor Manuelle – Presenta infección en el codo derecho :: from www.univision.com
Carlos Baute se muda a México para conquistar público de EEUU y Latinoamérica :: from www.adn.es
Entrevista AP: 50 años de revolución y cine cubano :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Hispanic/Latino Business News –»
Essentials
While Spreading Itself Out, La Comunidad Coalesces – Meanwhile, DraftFCB, SCPF Continue Pursuit of U.S. Hispanic Market :: from adage.com
Analysis: 8 things you need to know about how the Comcast-NBC deal impacts the Hispanic market :: from www.portada-online.com
Hispanic Agencies Eager to Turn The Page on 2009 – Dieste Looks for Jump on New Year Via Cheap Digital Campaign Demo :: from adage.com
Tribune Co. launches cross-platform sales effort targeting growing U.S. Hispanic population :: from newsblogs.chicagotribune.com
Cubans Hope, And Wait, For Flood Of U.S. Tourists :: from www.npr.org
Few Minorities Hold Positions as Court Law Clerks, Staff Attorneys in Texas – Hispanics fare slightly better than African-Americans, filling eight, or 4 percent, of the staff attorney positions and three, or 5 percent, of the law clerk positions at the 16 appellate courts, the OCA statistics show. :: from www.law.com
Unemployment Plateaus at 10.0%; Hispanic Unemployment at 12.7% :: from thehispanicinstitute.net
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Univision Opens Miami-Based Production House :: from www.billboard.biz
The Coke vs Costco controversy stands to benefit drinkers of Coke hecho en Mexico :: from latinola.com
The Nielsen Company announced it will begin measuring television viewing in Puerto Rico, with new television ratings available by first quarter 2010 :: from hispanicad.com
Telemundo November 2009 Sweeps – averaged 631,000 among Adults 18-49 in Monday through Friday prime in November :: from hispanicad.com
Entravision Communications Corporation to Present at the 10th Annual Wedbush Morgan Securities Calif
MySpace show ‘Married’ to SiTV – Web series to become reality show :: from www.variety.com
PumpTop TV Salutes Hispanic Market with Celebrity Appearances on its Digital Out-of-Home Network :: from digitalsignageexpo.net
Univision Announces Launch of Univision Studios
NPRC Urges the Hispanic community to stop consuming Johnny Walker Stop Diageo NOW Campaign
VidaySalud.com(TM) Reaches 1,000,000 Page Views In its First Six Months of
Univisión crea una gran división de producción dirigida por Luis Fernández :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Pennsylvania has received a $20,000 grant from the state Department of Community & Economic Development :: from www.centralpennbusiness.com
The market for megaconcerts in Peru has increased by 45% during 2009 :: from www.livinginperu.com
Peruvian restaurant featured in New York’s press – Pollo a la Brasa Misti :: from www.livinginperu.com
After years of hard work Latin Fusion TV, hosted by Brandy Lopez, has struck a major deal with the Telemundo to air the entertainment show. (Tejano Music) :: from www.ramiroburr.com
ASCAP Membership Group Announced Jorge Rodriguez has been promoted to Director, Membership – Latin :: from www.mi2n.com
Ecuador sues Chevron to stop arbitration in $27 billion suit :: from www.usatoday.com
Coke Taps Latinos Desire for Self-Improvement :: from www.onlinehispanictrends.com
Venezuela Stockbrokers Raided as Chavez Threatens to Nationalize Banks :: from www.laht.com
Agencia EFE, Spain’s international news agency, was honored by Madrid’s Casa Asia for its reporting on events in the Asia-Pacific region. :: from www.laht.com
Mexico City police on Thursday freed 107 people who were forced to work under slave-like conditions in a clandestine factory making shopping bags and clothing clasps, authorities said. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Hispanic farmers deserve justice, too :: from blogs.usatoday.com
More US Hispanic/Latino News –»
Help the Americas Program Survive into 2010
Riveting novel captures teen alcoholism with compassion and eloquence – Last Night I Sang to the Monster by Benjamin Alire Sáenz :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Review of Rene Has Two Names/Rene tiene dos apellidos :: from www.examiner.com
Latino Book Festival 2010: Call for proposals! :: from www.examiner.com
NLC’s Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) constituency group honored Mayor Julián Castro with its Local Hero Award for his leadership as the new mayor of San Antonio and as the host of this year’s NLC Congress of Cities during the conference last month. :: from www.nlc.org
Latino friends join Alzheimer’s study, tackle ‘cultural’ issue – This group of longtime Latino friends, called El Grupo, is participating in a study on aging and Alzheimer’s. They meet regularly at Bitz-ee Mama’s Restaurant in Glendale, Ariz., to share comfort foods and company. :: from www.usatoday.com
Too Tough for CNN, Too Soft for the Right Wing: Lou Dobbs in the Wilderness :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
Activists protest ER death of beloved Latino – Joaquin Rivera :: from www.philly.com
My Latino Book Review: Cecilia Rodriguez Milanes’ Marielitos, Balseros and Other Exiles :: from mylatinovoice.com
Hispanic job center opens in Buffalo :: from www.wivb.com
Stetson University student helps Hispanic homeowners understand their rights – Clearwater, FL :: from www.tampabay.com
The Latinidad Book Gift Guide – Marcela Landres’ Book Pick :: from www.literanista.net
Immigrant Rights Champion Sen. Robert Menendez to Deliver Keynote Address at the 7th National Low-Income Immigrant Rights Conference :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
The Napa County Hispanic Network is seeking nominations for the network’s annual Lifetime Achievement and Friends of the Network awards. The awards will be presented at the Napa Valley Opera House on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. :: from www.napavalleyregister.com
Schwarzenegger Throws a Curveball with the Maldonado Lt. Governor Pick :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
Pedro Martinez reaffirms desire to returning to Phillies in 2010 :: from www.dominicantoday.com
Hispanic New Yorkers Find Novel Way to Mess Up their Offspring :: from miblogestublog.com
A Determined Woman’s Quest to Realize Her Dreams – “To Become Someone” by Norma Madrigal
Mourners attend boxer rancisco “Paco” Rodriguez’s wake – Rough nature of sport brought home to many :: from www.chicagotribune.com
Martin Vasquez Named Chivas USA Head Coach :: from laist.com
Mark Sanchez Injury: Injured Right Knee Sidelines Jets QB :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
National Republican Congressional Committee Pokes Fun of Loretta Sanchez Holiday Card :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
Cuba-US migration talks pushed back until February :: from www.miamiherald.com
President Obama more popular with Latinos than whites :: from www.chicagonow.com
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Christmas event in Spanish opens today in North Salt Lake City – Staging ‘El Salvador del Mundo’ is a thrill for the performers :: from www.deseretnews.com
In Watercooler, Behind the Scenes and Off the Record, The Untold Stories from Broadcasters (Authorhouse, $16.98) Elizabeth Sanchez shares untold stories she gathered around the office while speaking with colleagues in newsrooms and broadcast studios. :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
Hispanic Caucus Troubled by Health Provision on Undocumented Immigrants :: from laprensa-sandiego.org
The Election of Our Next Sheriff: A Latino Perspective – San Diego County Sheriff :: from laprensa-sandiego.org
Lucille Mascareñas and her son Victor – new StoryCorps Historia :: from www.storycorps.org
The Kansas City Wizards announced Thursday that Octavio Zambrano is joining the team’s coaching staff. Zambrano, a former MLS Head Coach with the second-best winning percentage in League history, will serve as an assistant coach :: from www.infozine.com
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: December 7th, 2009Turning Activists Into Voters in Uruguay: The Frente Amplio and José Mujica :: from upsidedownworld.org
Ecuadorian Ambassador Luis Gallegos Recognized for Commitment to Human Rights
POLL NUMBERS!!! Latin America vs climate change from Copenhagen :: from www.bloggingsbyboz.com
Guatemala vigilantes kill 5th suspect in 3 days :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Bolivian president Evo Morales easily wins re-election :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mexico City has been certified by Guinness World Records as having the world’s largest Christmas tree standing 110.35 meters (362 feet) high, 35 meters (115 feet) in diameter and weighing 330 tons. :: from www.laht.com
“Not one person murdered yesterday,” Ciudad Juarez’s leading newspaper proclaimed in a banner headline. It was big news in this border city, ground zero in the drug war—the first time in 10 months that a day had passed without a killing. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
The market for megaconcerts in Peru has increased by 45% during 2009 :: from www.livinginperu.com
Peru: Coca Cola lights in Lima the largest Christmas Tree in South America :: from www.livinginperu.com
Thousands of people paid their final respects on Saturday to Chilean folk singer Victor Jara, who thirty-six years ago was arrested, tortured and riddled with bullets shortly after a military coup. :: from www.laht.com
In Juárez, silent march to protest 4,000 killings :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Adults and children carried white flags, white flowers and signs asking for a stop to the violence. They chanted, “Paz por Juárez (peace for Juárez)” and “Juárez unido, jamás será vencido! (Juárez united will never be defeated).” :: from www.elpasotimes.com
El Salvador Facing $343 Million Bill for Recovery from Floods :: from www.laht.com
Ecuador sues Chevron to stop arbitration in $27 billion suit :: from www.usatoday.com
Indigenous Woman In Yucatan To Receive National Science & Arts Award – Celsa Iuit Moh :: from notas.guanabee.com
Colombia: The Tradition of Arepas in the Afternoon :: from globalvoicesonline.org
Venezuela Stockbrokers Raided as Chavez Threatens to Nationalize Banks :: from www.laht.com
Ousted Honduran leader is trapped with few options – Manuel Zelaya :: from www.miamiherald.com
Cubans Hope, And Wait, For Flood Of U.S. Tourists :: from www.npr.org
Obama Boosts US Image in Latin America :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com
A groundbreaking multimedia theater performance created in an unprecedented collaboration between U.S. and Cuban artists was set to debut Friday in Havana. – La Entrañable Lejania (The Closest Farthest Away) :: from www.miamiherald.com
Cuba blasts US black leaders for charges of racism :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mexico City police on Thursday freed 107 people who were forced to work under slave-like conditions in a clandestine factory making shopping bags and clothing clasps, authorities said. :: from www.miamiherald.com
U.S. officials said they were ‘disappointed’ with the Honduran congress’ vote against returning former President Manuel Zelaya to office. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega’s attempt to run for re-election has run into a setback in congress. Lawmakers are refusing to recognize a Supreme Court decision that would allow Ortega to run again in 2011 by overturning bans on consecutive re-election and serving more than two terms. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Bolivia elections: What to watch – (good overview) :: from www.bloggingsbyboz.com
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