Hispanic y Latino News Summary :: February 18th, 2010
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TOP Ten reasons there are no Latinos in the Winter Olympics… by Al Carlos of course
Republican lawmakers in Congress are sponsoring a bill that seeks to abolish birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to illegal immigrant parents. – Federal law automatically grants citizenship to any person born on American soil, regardless of the immigration status of the child’s parents. :: from www.sbsun.com
Immigration Reform Could Be The Answer To The Question: Can You Govern? :: from newsjunkiepost.com
Some 3,000 high school students, teachers and counselors attended Latino leadership rally Wednesday morning in Chicago. :: from www.wgntv.com
ICE agents found abusing program meant to identify and deport only “criminal aliens” :: from www.latinalista.net
HNBA Unveils Hernandez v. Texas Educational Video
He’s the Manny on ABC’s Modern Family: Rico Rodriguez – Interview :: from nymag.com
The Fatherless Epidemic :: from theamericano.com
In a politically sensitive operation at the Arizona-Mexico border, U.S. Border Patrol agents and Mexican federal police officers are training together, sharing intelligence and coordinating patrols for the first time. :: from www.propublica.org
Video: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa makes his debut as an actor on ABC’s soap opera “All My Children,” declaring he’s in Pine Valley looking for jobs.
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Legendary NY District Attorney calls the way we treat immigrants “a national disgrace” :: from mydd.com
Chilean President-elect Sebastian Piñera offered a glimpse Tuesday of just how deep his pockets stretch, selling one of his relatively minor investments – a nearly 10 percent stake in a posh Santiago hospital – for a cool US$37 million. :: from upsidedownworld.org
American Principles Project (APP) Senior Fellow Alfonso Aguilar, the former Chief of the U.S. Office of Citizenship under George W. Bush, announced a new initiative from his organization to reach for the Latino vote and promote for immigration reform. :: from talkradionews.com
Quieren abolir ciudadanía automática – Propuesta conservadora viola la Constitución de EE.UU. – No es la primera vez que algunos republicanos, y grupos conservadores afines, quieren abolir la ciudadanía automática a niños nacidos en Estados Unidos de inmigrantes sin papeles. :: from www.impre.com
The Criminal Alien Program: ICE’s Biggest and Least Understood Enforcement Program
Hispanic/Latino Cultura News –»
Pultizer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz desires to open new doors and uncover untold stories :: from www.metroweekly.com
He’s the Manny on ABC’s Modern Family: Rico Rodriguez – Interview :: from nymag.com
The second annual Coachella Valley Latino International Film Festival has been scheduled for Oct. 14-16 at a venue to be announced at a later date. :: from www.mydesert.com
Latino On The Rise Actor Eric Martinez Picks Up Celebrity Trainer Rob Garcia
Spanish chef Jose Andres has been named one of the new members of the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board :: from www.laht.com
“Changing the Focus: Latin American Photography 1990-2005,” now on view at the Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA) through May 2, is the first exhibit to present a survey of Latin American photography and photo-based art to the Los Angeles area. :: from www.gazettes.com
Latin Music Superstar Pepe Aguilar At The Forefront Of Social Networking Technology :: from www.mi2n.com
Costa Rican Pop Star Debi Nova Talks About Her New Album Luna Nueva :: from www.insidecostarica.com
Behind the Scenes: Shakira’s New Video “Gypsy” :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Wisin y Yandel Now Own a Puerto Rican basketball team Los Piratas de Quebradillas :: from www.latingossip.com
Bunbury no va a la conquista de Hollywood – El español podría mudarse a Los Ángeles pero sólo para preparar su gira por Estados Unidos :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
Shakira graba “atrevido” video clip con el tenista Rafael Nadal :: from elobservador.rctv.net
Hispanic/Latino Business News –»
Univision Gets Multiplatform Support – Signs new sponsors for Latin music extravaganza – Premio lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina :: from www.adweek.com
Conexión begins search for the Hottest Latina 2010 – San Antonio :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Continental Airlines, Hispanic Education Organization Announce ‘Destino: Latinoamerica’ Contest
V-ME brings viewers to Mercedes Benz NY Fashion Week :: from hispanicad.com
MORE THAN JUST MILK: TOMA LECHE Launches Integrated, Multi-Benefit Hispanic Campaign
Research: Hispanics Still Lag in Internet Access :: from www.portada-online.com
Latin Interactive World: A look at El Corte Inglés :: from www.portada-online.com
Chilean President-elect Sebastian Piñera offered a glimpse Tuesday of just how deep his pockets stretch, selling one of his relatively minor investments – a nearly 10 percent stake in a posh Santiago hospital – for a cool US$37 million. :: from upsidedownworld.org
Patricia Bonilla, chief executive officer of Lunacon Construction Group, is a finalist in the Make Mine a Million $ Business competition, part of the American Express OPEN Women’s Business Summit in Houston this week. – Miami :: from www.miamiherald.com
Español is the new recruiting tool for colleges and universities :: from www.chicagonow.com
Quepasa.com and Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) Join Forces
Lotus Entravision Reps Appoints Scott Keeler to Vice President, Southwest Territory
Maria Elena’s Authentic Latino Plans Major Expansion, Adding New Funding and Key Executive
University of Florida Spanish-language radio program will launch tonight – Noticias WUFT :: from www.gainesville.com
Tecate has renewed its sponsorship of the 36th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach :: from www.presstelegram.com
Spanish chef Jose Andres has been named one of the new members of the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board :: from www.laht.com
President Fernandez cuts ribbon for Ikea store in Dominican capital :: from www.dominicantoday.com
Latin Music Superstar Pepe Aguilar At The Forefront Of Social Networking Technology :: from www.mi2n.com
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. Granted Continued Listing on Nasdaq
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“Latinas/Latinos in the U.S. South: Immigration, Integration and Identity” conference. TUSCALOOSA, AL – 8:30-5:30 p.m. Friday the 20th, 2010 :: from www.tuscaloosanews.com
Initiative seeks to attract Latinos to Catholic schools – Latinos make up 40% of Archdiocese of Chicago membership, but just 1% of its students :: from www.chicagotribune.com
Salt Lake City’s Roman Catholic Diocese has received a grant of $270,000 from a national organization to provide leadership to its burgeoning Latino population. :: from www.sltrib.com
Bishops’ Conference Launches Por Tu Matrimonio, A Spanish Website On Marriage For Couples :: from www.dfwcatholic.org
Registration is open for the 2010 ¡Soy Única! ¡Soy Latina! Rally slated for March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the University of Rochester’s River Campus – NY :: from www.rochester.edu
Director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans visits San Antonio – Juan Sepúlveda :: from www.mysanantonio.com
In San Diego, Hispanics Now Dominate HIV/TB Cases :: from www.businessweek.com
In the final month before census forms are mailed to U.S. households, Montgomery County is making a determined push to encourage Hispanic residents to mail in their questionnaires. – Maryland :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Immigrant detention facility raises questions – There are far more questions than answers among Las Cruces residents and city officials about a proposed facility on the city’s West Mesa where undocumented migrants would be kept. :: from www.lcsun-news.com
University of Miami to hold symposium on U.S.-Cuba ties :: from www.miamiherald.com
Eastern Panhandle Leaders: Hispanics Need to be Included in Census – West Virginia :: from www.wboy.com
What is causing Latino population in Atlanta area to move? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
New intervention helps Latino parents of asthmatic children quit smoking
Pete Melendez, El Paso’s only two-time national amateur boxing champion, will be honored with the touching and traditional 10 bells this weekend at the 68th annual El Paso Regional Golden Gloves Tournament at El Paso Community College’s Valle Verde campus. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Higher Education for Latinos: Financing a College Education :: from beinglatino.wordpress.com
Community and religious leaders from nine different Western Slope counties called for comprehensive immigration reform at a rally Wednesday inside the Grand Junction City Hall Auditorium. – Colorado :: from www.gjfreepress.com
Sheriff Joe Arpaio is Obama’s George Wallace (Update) :: from cockroachpeople.com
Farmers, activists push for immigration reform – New York :: from www.democratandchronicle.com
March for U.S. immigration reform steps off in Jersey City with Ellis Island as a backdrop :: from www.nj.com
California State Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez Declares Candidacy for Lieutenant Governor :: from blog.latinovations.com
Latin Night with the Chicago Bulls – 50% off certain sections for game vs Miami
$2.9 Million National Science Foundation Grant Attracts Minorities to STEM Fields – UTEP
SACNAS partners with largest scientific society to increase the diversity of U.S. chemists
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Posted on: February 18th, 2010Chilean President-elect Sebastian Piñera offered a glimpse Tuesday of just how deep his pockets stretch, selling one of his relatively minor investments – a nearly 10 percent stake in a posh Santiago hospital – for a cool US$37 million. :: from upsidedownworld.org
President Fernandez cuts ribbon for Ikea store in Dominican capital :: from www.dominicantoday.com
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