Hispanic y Latino News Summary :: February 8th, 2010
Tagged: summaryHispanic/Latino News Essentials –»
Jesus Garcia wins, Rudy Lozano Jr. close, victory for reform-minded Latino politicians – Chicago :: from www.chicagonow.com
Immigrant Workers Help Increase Wages for All Workers – New Report from EPI :: from www.epi.org
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. :: from www2.tbo.com
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 :: from www.businessweek.com
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. :: from www.greenwichtime.com
How dangerous is Mexico? Despite drug war, it’s less deadly than it was a decade ago :: from www.chicagotribune.com
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 … :: from www.lasvegassun.com
Costa Rica elects 1st woman president in landslide – Laura Chinchilla :: from www.miamiherald.com
Quick Take Aways (Little tidbits for you to drop into conversations, e-mails, etc) –»
The Hispanic population in Texas’ rural areas is predicted to double from 777,000 to 1.6 million and triple in urban areas from 5.9 million to 17.2 million by 2040, according to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. :: from lubbockonline.com
Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News –»
‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Latino Vote, Conventional Wisdom Watch, and An Unfulfilled Promise :: from americasvoiceonline.org
Voto latino vital en las elecciones del 2010 – Reporte resalta gran influencia de hispanos en contiendas del Congreso en 12 estados :: from www.impre.com
Why Is George Lopez Always Trying To Make Alcoholism Seem Cool? :: from beinglatino.wordpress.com
Someday, probably some five decades or so from now, these stories of people being harassed because of language are going to be funny. :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Unsettled case of Hispanic farmers underscores lack of DC Latino leadership and concern from Obama :: from www.latinalista.net
Partisanship, or political empowerment, the choice for Latinos in California :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Ipala, Guatemala celebrates those who went away but kept the town in their hearts – (with video) :: from www.washingtonpost.com
ICE Raids Cause Census Fear – Undocumented aliens fear getting counted in the 2010 Census will lead to punishment. Government promises no punishment. :: from www.39online.com
Candidacy of TV personality Jaime Bayly represents expectations of young voters, analyst says – Peru :: from www.livinginperu.com
Take Action to Protect Immigrant Programs in the California State Budget! :: from www.caimmigrant.org
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. :: from www.miamiherald.com
The percentage of Hispanic students accepted in NYC’s elite public high schools dipped slightly this year :: from www.nypost.com
Latino astronaut Jose Hernandez addresses high school students in McAllen, TX :: from www.themonitor.com
Oklahoma ruling could affect Utah immigration law – SB81 was based heavily on Plains state’s measure. :: from www.sltrib.com
National Latino Congreso adopts resolutions to propel immigration issue and other concerns of Latinos forward :: from www.latinalista.net
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. :: from www.zenit.org
All-Hispanic basketball league thrives, the Azteca League in Alabama :: from sandmountainreporter.com
Los falsos muros contra la reforma migratoria
School secretary axed for speaking Spanish – suing Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district – NC :: from www.upi.com
Andrae Gonzales: 180-turn for Shafter teen, thanks to mentor :: from www.bakersfield.com
Dallas City Council members are expected to approve renaming South Central Expressway for Cesar Chavez. The name change would only cover a few blocks. :: from www.wfaa.com
Tea Party Dabbles in Immigration Politics :: from news.newamericamedia.org
Prospects for Immigration Reform Legislation :: from news.newamericamedia.org
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) :: from www.nytimes.com
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.” :: from www.nytimes.com
U.S. Colleges Court Hispanic Families Using Espanol :: from www.foxnews.com
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. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s $990/hour Sidley Austin Lawyers Lose Again – That was a good use of taxpayer money :: from blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com
Census tour allays Hispanics’ fears in Immokalee, Florida :: from www.news-press.com
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 :: from www.multichannel.com
Hispanic/Latino Cultura News –»
Essentials
Hispanic Does Not Always Equal Mexican :: from beinglatino.wordpress.com
Why Is George Lopez Always Trying To Make Alcoholism Seem Cool? :: from beinglatino.wordpress.com
Latino Celebrities Rock at the 2010 Superbowl: Paulina Rubio + Jennifer Lopez + Alex Rodriguez + Jessica Alba + Pitbull :: from hissip.com
Cuban musicians trickle into US under Obama :: from www.miamiherald.com
Empire Builder: Hip-hop icon & urban filmmaker Franc Reyes – Al Carlos interview with him :: from www.heralddeparis.com
Additional
Are Latino Men More Homophobic Than Other Men? :: from beinglatino.wordpress.com
Racism & Discrimination even Amongst Latinos :: from beinglatino.wordpress.com
Video of Paulina Rubio at Pre-Super Bowl Concert :: from www.latingossip.com
Video of Pitbull at Pre-Super Bowl Concert :: from www.latingossip.com
Tito “El Bambino” Makes Una Abuela Feliz :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Music Group Keeps Rights to Venezuelan Folk Song – “Caballo Viejo” :: from www.courthousenews.com
Fania Records Presents “Joe Cuba: El Alcalde Del Barrio” (2xcd) out February 23 :: from www.allaboutjazz.com
Carlos Baute Achieves Gold in Mexico :: from www.latingossip.com
Grupo Fantasma funkifies Latin music :: from www.newstreamz.com
Gloria Estefan Heats Up Miami – Queen of Latin Crossover Music Remembers Her Party Performance Days with “Early Show” Co-Anchor Maggie Rodriguez :: from www.cbsnews.com
Those Zapata-based bad boys are back – Intocable announces new tour dates, including a few selected dates in Mexico. :: from www.ramiroburr.com
New literary magazine: Palabra, A Magazine of Chicano & Latino Literary Art :: from www.examiner.com
Ipala, Guatemala celebrates those who went away but kept the town in their hearts – (with video) :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Tattoo shops in Oaxaca :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com
A Latino Bronx Tale – movie “Falling Awake” :: from www.nytimes.com
Johnny Depp to Learn Spanish for Pancho Villa Film :: from www.laht.com
Del Mar Country Club to host top Latina chef, author Isabel Cruz at lunch/lecture event :: from www.sdranchcoastnews.com
Carlos Fuentes and Jorge Edwards to Be at the 31st Palacio de Mineria International Book Fair, to be held in the Mexican capital Feb. 17-28 :: from www.laht.com
Mayra Calvani says ‘Writing for Children is like Walking on a Rainbow’ :: from www.examiner.com
Nuestra Historia Series Opens with Los Tucanes de Tijuana – LA :: from laist.com
The documentary film “Swift Justice,” about the 2006 immigration raids on the Swift meat-packing plants in Greeley and other cities, will be shown next Thursday at two libraries. :: from www.greeleytribune.com
Mexico asks U.N. to honor its cuisine :: from www.denverpost.com
Lima, Peru: Pictures from Pisco Sour Day :: from www.livinginperu.com
Q&A: Omar Rodriguez-Lopez’s Sentimental Education – The Sentimental Engine Slayer – (video excerpt) :: from www.wired.com
GALA Hispanic Theatre stages ‘Beauty of the Father’ by playwright Nilo Cruz – Washington DC :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Jairo Alvarez’s ‘NO SUCH THING AS IMPOSSIBLE’ Chosen as French High School Text
Uncomfortably Named Novela Hits U.S. Airwaves – Colombian Blockbuster Subtly Retitled for Telemundo – Sin tetas no hay paraiso :: from www.multichannel.com
Tucanes de Tijuana tocaron en el Museo del GRAMMY :: from www.univision.com
Pérez Hilton tiene estrella – Es el famoso más buscado en Internet :: from www.univision.com
Sigue polémica por nariz de Miss Colombia :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Fernando del Rincón ya tiene novia – Tras el escándalo con Carmen Dominicci, el conductor mexicano le entregó su corazón a Jullye Giliberti :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Luis Miguel firma contrato millonario con Live Nation Entertainment :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Las 13 mujeres de Luis Miguel – La edición de marzo, PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL explora la trayectoria amorosa de Luismi :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Detienen a integrantes de Alacranes Musical :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Hispanic/Latino Business News –»
Essentials
Battling Hispanic shock jocks – Luis Jiménez struggles to overtake El Vacilón – NYC :: from www.crainsnewyork.com
Legendary New York anchor, Ernie Anastos, renews his contract with WNYW Fox-5. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Immigrant Workers Help Increase Wages for All Workers – New Report from EPI :: from www.epi.org
U.S. Colleges Court Hispanic Families Using Espanol :: from www.foxnews.com
Listen to podcast interview with Maria Azua, VP, IBM Enterprise Initiatives about social networks :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
NiLP Latino Datanote: Latino Unemployment – January 2010
Uncomfortably Named Novela Hits U.S. Airwaves – Colombian Blockbuster Subtly Retitled for Telemundo – Sin tetas no hay paraiso :: from www.multichannel.com
Additional
Luis Miguel firma contrato millonario con Live Nation Entertainment :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
ESPN Deportes La Revista announces frequency & circulation increases. :: from hispanicad.com
IBOPE Media Puerto Rico release Media Research, Analysis & Planning Software. :: from hispanicad.com
According to Radio Ink, Cecil Heftel, the pioneering founder of Heftel Broadcasting — which in 1999 became Hispanic Broadcasting Corp. — died of natural causes yesterday in San Diego. :: from hispanicad.com
Pan American Bank (Los Angeles), New Media Nonprofit Join in Unique Collaboration
pregunteaRicardo.com Selects the Top Ten Cars for 2010
Mexico could censor Twitter :: from www.chicagonow.com
Brigida Benitez to Head Inter-American Development Bank’s Institutional Integrity Team :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Study: Immigration Doesn’t Hurt Pay of Native-Born Workers :: from www.laht.com
El financiero de origen cubano Alberto Vilar condenado a nueve años de cárcel :: from www.miamiherald.com
Lapiz Answers U.S. Cellular’s Call for New Hispanic Agency of Record
The popular sports journalist Emilio Laferranderie, aka “El Veco,” died in Lima at 78 years of age :: from www.livinginperu.com
Social Media and Mobile Internet Use of Hispanic Teens and Young Adults :: from www.onlinehispanictrends.com
The Hispanic population in Texas’ rural areas is predicted to double from 777,000 to 1.6 million and triple in urban areas from 5.9 million to 17.2 million by 2040, according to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. :: from lubbockonline.com
Engage:Hispanics – Budget Allocation Modeling :: from www.mediapost.com
More US Hispanic/Latino News –»
Latino and White Children Might Receive Different Pain Treatment :: from www.newswise.com
Push to Force Monserrate Expulsion Vote in the Senate – NY politics :: from www.nytimes.com
Wendy Bruget “A Latina’s Perspective on Copenhagen” :: from blog.latinovations.com
Hispanic Leadership in the Armed Forces and Education :: from theamericano.com
NDNer Alicia Menendez On Hannity Tonight :: from ndn.org
Who cares about the Super Bowl? La Serie Caribe is much more intriguing :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
US Immigration: ‘Normalization’ vs. Comprehensive Reform :: from www.mexidata.info
Rhonda Solis, manager of a local dental office and co-host of a weekly radio show, appears destined for public office — though like any good politician she’s not showing her cards just yet. – Greeley, CO :: from www.greeleytribune.com
Voto Latino ramps up Census efforts! :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
The 7 Things President Hugo Chávez Has Taught Me :: from www.americasquarterly.org
Fears That Immigration Threatens Native U.S. Students’ Chances at College Are Unfounded :: from www.infozine.com
Latino parents get organized in Madison schools – Wisconsin :: from www.thedailypage.com
Texas Gubernatorial candidates meet at LULAC Forum :: from weareaustin.com
How to tell if someone is from El Chuco :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Austin hosts the Latino Learning Fair – The fair gives more than 17,500 free books :: from www.kxan.com
Ending educational inequity :: from www.browndailyherald.com
“Explaining Immigration Unilateralism” by JENNIFER GORDON :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Obama must not panic on immigration – Barack Obama’s campaign promise to address immigration reform has gone unfulfilled – but now is the right time for action :: from www.guardian.co.uk
Casa Hispana, Fox Valley nonprofit Hispanic aid organization, celebrates 10 years – Wisconsin :: from www.postcrescent.com
UTEP President Among 40 Influential Leaders Appointed to Mexico Bicentennial Committee
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: February 8th, 2010Ipala, Guatemala celebrates those who went away but kept the town in their hearts – (with video) :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Tattoo shops in Oaxaca :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com
Candidacy of TV personality Jaime Bayly represents expectations of young voters, analyst says – Peru :: from www.livinginperu.com
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. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Carlos Fuentes and Jorge Edwards to Be at the 31st Palacio de Mineria International Book Fair, to be held in the Mexican capital Feb. 17-28 :: from www.laht.com
Chile’s new president-elect, Sebastián Piñera, will announce his first cabinet picks on February 9 :: from www.americasquarterly.org
How dangerous is Mexico? Despite drug war, it’s less deadly than it was a decade ago :: from www.chicagotribune.com
With protests, economic woes & falling approval ratings, President Hugo Chávez will have a tough year, analysts say. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mexico asks U.N. to honor its cuisine :: from www.denverpost.com
Torrential Rains in Mexico Leave at Least 28 Dead – various parts of central Mexico, Michoacan :: from www.laht.com
The deaths of four children and an adult from hemorrhagic dengue so far this year has obliged authorities of the southwestern Colombian city of Cali to declare a health emergency :: from www.laht.com
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa granted 2,500 property titles to peasants and Indians in the central Andean province of Chimborazo as part of a government plan to redistribute land that is not being put to productive use. :: from www.laht.com
Ex-President Kirchner Undergoes “Successful” Operation on Carotid Artery – Argentina :: from www.laht.com
Lima, Peru: Pictures from Pisco Sour Day :: from www.livinginperu.com
Brazil’s Middle Class Grows to Nearly 50% of Population – (almost 91 million souls) :: from www.laht.com
Costa Rica elects 1st woman president in landslide – Laura Chinchilla :: from www.miamiherald.com
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