Hispanic y Latino News Summary :: January 25th, 2010
Tagged: summaryHispanic/Latino News Essentials –»
Latinos and the Political Earthquake in Massachusetts :: from news.newamericamedia.org
UPDATE: Hispanic Farmers Discrimination Case Suffers Another Setback
Immigrants often see peril in reporting domestic abuse – Language barriers, cultural differences and lack of information keep many women tied to abusive spouses. Help is available. :: from www.chicagotribune.com
40th anniversary of first Latino political party – “La Raza Unida Party” — or “The United People’s Party” :: from laprensa-sandiego.org
Miami radio’s Javier Romero marks 30 years on air – “El Desayuno Musical” on WAMR :: from news.yahoo.com
North Carolina Appoints New Director To Office Of Hispanic And Latino Affairs – Gabriela Zabala :: from thegovmonitor.com
Americans may not be ready for a fuller view of Cesar Chavez :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
Former San Antonio Express-News book editor and critic Gregg Barrios joins board of National Book Critics Circle :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Will Business or Labor Blink First? Immigration Reform and “Future Flows” :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
One Year: Storyteller-in-Chief by Junot Díaz :: from www.newyorker.com
Quick Take Aways (Little tidbits for you to drop into conversations, e-mails, etc) –»
Fewer Mexican Americans were admitted to law schools in 2008 than in 1993 :: from www.nytimes.com
Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News –»
Hiram Monserrate likens himself to murdered civil rights workers as he steps up Senate fight :: from www.nydailynews.com
Latinos, Corporate Power and the Supreme Court :: from news.newamericamedia.org
Conservative Lawmakers Push Anti-Immigrant Legislation in Arizona :: from news.feetintwoworlds.org
Program with Sheriff Joe Arpaio defended by top ICE official – ICE official: Migrants in U.S. without criminal records cannot be ignored :: from www.azcentral.com
Shouldn’t a business manager understand his clientele better? – Gregory Tejeda on Atticus bookstore in New Haven :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
National Council of La Raza conference expected to bring $7-$8 million into San Antonio :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
News that Maria Ferrier has been named the sole finalist to head Texas A&M University-San Antonio brings to four the number of Hispanics leading institutions of higher learning in San Antonio. :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
Aguilar and Castañeda: Mexico’s drug war is costly, unwinnable, and founded on risky myths :: from www.examiner.com
Latinos and the Culture of Anti-Intellectualism :: from theamericano.com
Venzuela: A cable-television channel (RCTV) critical of President Hugo Chavez was yanked from the air early Sunday for defying new government regulations requiring it to televise some of the socialist leader’s speeches. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Cuban Doctors Unsung Heroes Of Haitian Earthquake :: from www.npr.org
Latinos & the MA Senate Election :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
The first ambassadors of the Hispanic Leadership Institute graduated from Saginaw Valley State University Thursday. :: from abclocal.go.com
Laredo, TX left with no bookstore – Zhuara Rivera trying to do something about it :: from www.cnn.com
The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs told lawmakers a plan to eliminate general funding for the agency would significantly weaken its ability to advocate for state’s largest minority. :: from www.localnews8.com
Immigration Detention Centers Operated by Alaska Native Corps Faced Hunger Strikes and Protests :: from borderlinesblog.blogspot.com
Bookstore to review policy for Hispanic workers – Harsh words for English-only rule – New Haven, CT – Atticus Bookstore and Cafe near Yale :: from www.washingtontimes.com
A Show of Solidarity in Puerto Rico – 5 NYC Council members travel to San Juan in wake of brutal anti-gay murder – Jorge Steven López Mercado :: from www.gaycitynews.com
University of Kansas unveils Spanish-language version of Web site :: from www2.ljworld.com
Latina Model Turned Singer Ticks the Religious With Billboard Mag Cover – Mayra Veronica :: from hissip.com
Stunning Shipping Container City Springs up in Mexico City :: from www.inhabitat.com
Hispanic/Latino Cultura News –»
Essentials
Latinos Join Lineup at Coachella – Cypress Hill, L.A. Gang Tours, Aventura, Lady Gaga, All My Children y más :: from latinola.com
Americans may not be ready for a fuller view of Cesar Chavez :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
Former San Antonio Express-News book editor and critic Gregg Barrios joins board of National Book Critics Circle :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Dominicans to pay homage to Founding Father Juan Pablo Duarte :: from www.dominicantoday.com
Laredo, TX left with no bookstore – Zhuara Rivera trying to do something about it :: from www.cnn.com
Pablo Milanés se retiró de un concierto en Argentina por problemas de salud :: from www.miamiherald.com
Additional
Colombian-American actress Paula Garces dishes on ‘The mun2 Look’ :: from comunidad.terra.com
24th Street Theatre is Hiring a Bilingual Arts Administrator – Los Angeles :: from latinola.com
The Guadalupe’s 32nd annual CineFestival, set for Feb. 4-7, promises to showcase the best in Latino film, with screenings of several major feature-length films as well as documentaries, shorts and student films. :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
The Estate of Celia Cruz has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court of New Jersey against Telemundo :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Ensenada is emerging as Mexico’s Wine & Gourmet Capital :: from www.mexidata.info
Jack Daniel’s Studio No. 7 Latin Music Series has launched a “Battle of the Bands” competition where the winner gets to open a Los Angeles concert by Mexican artist Julieta Venegas. :: from www.billboard.biz
January 2010 Latina Flick Picks :: from www.powerfullatinas.com
Excerpt of The Orator by J.J. Koehler :: from www.latinola.com
Bookstore to review policy for Hispanic workers – Harsh words for English-only rule – New Haven, CT – Atticus Bookstore and Cafe near Yale :: from www.washingtontimes.com
36 Hours in Mexico City :: from travel.nytimes.com
Jennifer Lopez Magnificent In A Mini Dress (PHOTOS) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Latina Model Turned Singer Ticks the Religious With Billboard Mag Cover – Mayra Veronica :: from hissip.com
Peru’s ceviche offered in 465 restaurants throughout the US :: from www.livinginperu.com
Meet Marcela Valladolid, the Food Network’s newest chef on ‘Mexican Made Easy’ :: from blogs.usaweekend.com
Rolando Nichols, Spanish Voice of the Angels, Chases Hollywood Dreams :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Chilean painter Carlos Catasse died this week in Ecuador, where he had made his home since 1965 :: from www.laht.com
Stunning Shipping Container City Springs up in Mexico City :: from www.inhabitat.com
Los Van Van llegan este lunes a Miami :: from www.miamiherald.com
Hispanic/Latino Business News –»
Essentials
UPDATE: Hispanic Farmers Discrimination Case Suffers Another Setback
Spanish language paper ready to launch in February – Deseret Management Corp’s El Observador – UT :: from www.deseretnews.com
Hispanic Entrepreneur profile: Ceci Miles Mulvihill converted failure into success – RM Personnel Inc. has about 3,000 employees in six states, and offices in El Paso, Las Cruces and Laredo. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Spanish-language broadcast network Univision is returning to upfront week after a one-year hiatus, planning to hold its presentation on Thursday, May 20. :: from www.mediaweek.com
Will Business or Labor Blink First? Immigration Reform and “Future Flows” :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Miami radio’s Javier Romero marks 30 years on air – “El Desayuno Musical” on WAMR :: from news.yahoo.com
Additional
Building relationships builds business – interview with Olga Camargo :: from www.sun-sentinel.com
Tide(R) and Maria Antonieta Collins Show Women How to Save and Get the Most Value for Their Money
Shouldn’t a business manager understand his clientele better? – Gregory Tejeda on Atticus bookstore in New Haven :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
The Estate of Celia Cruz has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court of New Jersey against Telemundo :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
National Council of La Raza conference expected to bring $7-$8 million into San Antonio :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
Online petition sends message to Giumarra Vineyards that sexual harassment and retaliatory practices against farm workers is unacceptable :: from www.latinalista.net
Olympusat Launches Six More Hispanic Networks on Comcast San Francisco
Bilingual Publication Launches in South Dakota – La Voz Hispana :: from www.keloland.com
Venzuela: A cable-television channel (RCTV) critical of President Hugo Chavez was yanked from the air early Sunday for defying new government regulations requiring it to televise some of the socialist leader’s speeches. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Texas Rangers Partner With Spanish Beisbol Network
International Merchant Advisors Negotiating Acquisition of Hispanic Market Payday Loan Marketer
Pan American Bank (Los Angeles), Rotary Club of East Los Angeles Host Fundraiser
Bookstore to review policy for Hispanic workers – Harsh words for English-only rule – New Haven, CT – Atticus Bookstore and Cafe near Yale :: from www.washingtontimes.com
University of Kansas unveils Spanish-language version of Web site :: from www2.ljworld.com
Univision Expands ‘Unidos Por Haiti’ To Five Hours :: from www.multichannel.com
A Mexican media magnate and his son were arrested in Arizona on charges of money laundering and aiding a criminal enterprise – Mario de la Fuente Manriquez and son Mario de la Fuente Mix :: from www.laht.com
Puerto Rico Aims to Be Caribbean Hub for Container Cargo :: from www.laht.com
Microsoft CVP Enrique Rodriquez Leaves; Responsibility For Zune, Mediaroom, Media Center Split :: from paidcontent.org
More US Hispanic/Latino News –»
What Does Scott Brown’s Victory Mean for Immigration Reform? :: from immigrationimpact.com
Hispanics in the crosshairs :: from www.philly.com
Advocate ‘backbone’ for Hispanic victims – North Charleston’s newly hired Hispanic victims’ advocate Minna Hosseini. :: from www.postandcourier.com
Welcome LatinoLA’s Newest Writer: Wendy Solorio :: from latinola.com
Latino Community outreach conference brings students to Washington State University :: from www.kndu.com
South Carolina Latinos regroup for immigration reform – Advocacy groups step up efforts to rally support :: from www.thestate.com
Juneau Hispanic Community to hold fundraiser for Haiti :: from juneauempire.com
The Hispanic population in Kirksville now has an easier means to food assistance. Cruz Bilingual Services has partnered with the food pantry Love Inc., which is associated with The Kirksville Church of the Nazarene. – Missouri :: from www.heartlandconnection.com
Birth Rates and Border Crossings: The Demographic Push Behind Emigration in the Americas – University of California, San Diego :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
High school seniors and college students interested in transferring will get to tour Bay Path College with their families during an open house geared toward Latina students. – MA :: from www.masslive.com
A big pot of arroz con pollo one way to help Haiti needy :: from www.northjersey.com
Latinos in the Media :: from beinglatino.wordpress.com
Verbal Segregation or Appropriate Language? :: from beinglatino.wordpress.com
Miguel Cabrera, Tigers Slugger, A New Man After Rehab :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Mark Sanchez: Behind this Successful NY Jets Quarterback is a Hard-Working Family :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Hispanic businesses are being targeted by armed robbers in Richland, MS :: from www.wlbt.com
The Maryland Hispanic population has increased by at least 65% since the 2000 Census :: from www.delmarvanow.com
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: January 25th, 2010Aguilar and Castañeda: Mexico’s drug war is costly, unwinnable, and founded on risky myths :: from www.examiner.com
Ensenada is emerging as Mexico’s Wine & Gourmet Capital :: from www.mexidata.info
Venzuela: A cable-television channel (RCTV) critical of President Hugo Chavez was yanked from the air early Sunday for defying new government regulations requiring it to televise some of the socialist leader’s speeches. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Cuban Doctors Unsung Heroes Of Haitian Earthquake :: from www.npr.org
36 Hours in Mexico City :: from travel.nytimes.com
2 young, glamorous leaders could make Mexico’s 2012 presidential race look like a soap opera – Marcelo Ebrard and Enrique Pena Nieto :: from www.chicagotribune.com
Chilean painter Carlos Catasse died this week in Ecuador, where he had made his home since 1965 :: from www.laht.com
Stunning Shipping Container City Springs up in Mexico City :: from www.inhabitat.com
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