Hispanic y Latino News Summary :: March 23rd, 2010
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Some days it harder to pick Essentials than others. Check out rumborumba.com this band got a premium press release and are offering 4 free mp3s, so I thought I would help them out a little more than normal because the music biz is tough. – Tomás – oh and before I forget, I rec’d an e-mail from a reader who said that some of the ads on the site were auto-playing and the audio was annoying. I have removed those ads but if any of you experience anything else like that please let me know.
“What do we do now?” – Gregory Tejeda on the politics of immigration reform :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Immigration Reform: We Need a Better Alternative – Senators Charles Schumer and Lindsey Graham announced Thursday their plan for immigration reform. Unfortunately, it is a retread, recycling the same bad ideas that led to the defeat of reform efforts over the last five years. In some ways, their proposal is even worse. :: from www.truthout.org
A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows most illegal immigrants arrested by law enforcement in North Carolina are being deported for minor offenses. – The authors of it said 287(g) is intended to prioritize policing serious and violent crimes, but that’s not what’s happening. :: from orange.mync.com
200,000 Is Just the Beginning – Janet Murguía :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Immigrant white-out – America’s racial and ethnic diversity was on full display at the National Mall on Sunday. What was also apparent that day was the lack of diversity in newsrooms. :: from www.impre.com
The March for America : A Preview of Messaging, Media, and Margaritas :: from vivirlatino.com
Bridging a class divide, one English lesson at a time – In Honduras, Ana Carolina Ebanks was a public defender. But when she immigrated to the United States six years ago, the career did not come with her. Today, she has a job on the campus of American University, a short walk from its law school. She works in the student dining hall, making burritos. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
The day after the march on Washington for immigration reform Latinos have to wonder: Did it do any good? :: from www.latinalista.net
Raids throw shadow over immigration reform rally – In the VIP section behind the big stage with a majestic view of the U.S. Capitol, Esvin Blanco, Oved Vigil and Edwin Mazariegos showed the ankle bracelets they must wear beneath their baggy jeans so U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can keep track of them before they face possible deportation in coming weeks. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
LOST SOULS (ANIMAS PERDIDAS) | Documentary Film | Independent Lens | PBS – A young Latina filmmaker chronicles the emotional journey of her uncle, a U.S. military vet deported to Mexico, and uncovers the secrets of her family’s past. – Broadcast premiere March 23, 2010 on PBS :: from www.pbs.org
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Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News –»
Slayings escalate: Clinton heads to Mexico City to discuss aid package :: from www.elpasotimes.com
I am Latino, not White – Census’ Hispanic not a race :: from beinglatino.wordpress.com
Some Hispanics puzzle over race question on census form :: from www.azcentral.com
Census Says “Hispanic” Not A Race – video
Albertville’s illegal immigration problem solvable through law enforcement, Kris Kobach says – Alabama – (oh..) :: from blog.al.com
What ‘Hispanic’ isn’t: New census finally will show distinctions :: from www.palmbeachpost.com
Blacks and Latinos Not Out of the Woods Yet on Health Care :: from news.newamericamedia.org
A third-generation Tampa resident with a long history of advocating for Hispanic and human rights has received the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award. – Matilda Martinez Garcia :: from www2.tbo.com
Courage needed to reform immigration – Ruben Navarrette Jr. :: from www.cnn.com
Texas School Urges Children to Study and Be ‘Seasoned’ Like a Beef Fajita :: from www.chicagonow.com
Mexico military faces political risks over drug war – As the death toll keeps climbing in Calderon’s crackdown on the drug trade, there is a growing feeling that the army has been less than effective as a police force. :: from www.latimes.com
Immigration: The Next Mountain To Climb? :: from www.npr.org
Tratados como perros – Hispanos referidos a trabajos inhumanos por agencia de empleo de Chinatown, NYC :: from www.impre.com
Argentina gov’t confronts inflation with discount fish – inflation rate seen above 20% this year :: from www.reuters.com
Hugo Chávez anuncia que escribirá un Blog desde Miraflores – will have his own blog :: from www.cubadebate.cu
Video: President Obama’s Message to Immigration Marchers on Sunday March 21st, 2010 - I found finally!!
Hispanic/Latino Cultura News –»
Essentials
Una probadita de lo nuevo de Juanes – Video
Maya Culture, Beliefs Impact Lives of Latinos in Colorado :: from www.laht.com
Calle 13’s Cuban concert controversy :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com
Calle 13 to perform in Havana despite Miami critics :: from www.nydailynews.com
Cherie DeCastro dies at 87; member of singing trio the DeCastro Sisters – She was the last surviving member of the Latin singing group that started in Cuba and found success in Las Vegas. In 1947, the sisters sang ‘Babalu’ on the first telecast of KTLA. :: from www.latimes.com
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Memories of Bobby Espinosa :: from latinola.com
First Annual Los Angeles Flamenco Festival: Opening Night – Live Flamenco dancing comes to The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center :: from latinola.com
A Weekend of Chicano Soul A little Texas, a little East Los and a whole lot of music, April 9 through 11 – Larry Lange and his Lonely Knights and their Chicano Soul Revue in LA :: from latinola.com
Zoe to Conquer Spain with Compilation Album Featuring Bunbury and Others :: from www.shoutcastblog.com
Isabel Toledo to Design A Shoe (and Purse) Line with Payless Shoes :: from hissip.com
Latino conference at University of Maine centers on leadership, goals :: from www.bangordailynews.com
Poet and Author Gary Soto to read at Mendocino College – CA :: from lakeconews.com
Carlos Santana received the 2010 Mayor’s Art Award on Thursday, and fittingly, as a crowd filled the Green Room at the War Memorial Veterans Building for those ceremonies, music was booming, burbling, blaring through the air. – San Francisco :: from www.sfgate.com
Chilean writer Hernan Rivera Letelier was awarded Spain’s prestigious Alfaguara Novel Prize on Monday for his work “El arte de la resurreccion” (The Art of Resurrection). :: from www.laht.com
Video Trailer: Selena Gomez in “Ramona & Beezus”
AB Quintanilla tiene listo su nuevo sencillo “Hipnótika”. :: from www.univision.com
Hispanic/Latino Business News –»
Essentials
Marketer Interview with Yvette De Jesús: Allstate’s 2010 Hispanic Marketing Plans :: from www.portada-online.com
Immigrant white-out – America’s racial and ethnic diversity was on full display at the National Mall on Sunday. What was also apparent that day was the lack of diversity in newsrooms. :: from www.impre.com
Argentina gov’t confronts inflation with discount fish – inflation rate seen above 20% this year :: from www.reuters.com
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Hispanic Editions of The Wall Street Journal will not be repped by US Media Consulting :: from www.portada-online.com
Radio SPOT TEN – Hispanic 3.15.2010 – 3.21.2010 :: from hispanicad.com
The X-Change Corporation Announces Appointment of Roberto Orci to its Board of Directors
The New York Mets announced that Univision Radio’s La Que Buena, WQBU 92.7 FM, will broadcast 150 games in 2010 :: from hispanicad.com
Lessons Learned Are Crucial to Rebuilding Homeownership Opportunities for Latinos, Says NCLR
Men’s Zone Coming to Your Supermarket, Chulo – In spring a young man’s fancy turns to . . . :: from latinola.com
Brandon Benavides has moved to Washington, D.C. to become content producer for WRC-4, the NBC O&O :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Puerto Rican journalist Rubén Sánchez will be starring in a new journalism program on América CV Network :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Isabel Toledo to Design A Shoe (and Purse) Line with Payless Shoes :: from hissip.com
Replay chat with local TV icon Estela Casas – El Paso television news anchor :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Latino Credit Union Branches Out – Durham, NC :: from durhamcounty.mync.com
Oil giant Petrobras the most lucrative firm in Latin America :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Tratados como perros – Hispanos referidos a trabajos inhumanos por agencia de empleo de Chinatown, NYC :: from www.impre.com
More US Hispanic/Latino News –»
The Hispanic got milk? Campaign Visited Atlanta to Ask Moms How They Saborean el Momento!
Officials expect Hispanic serving status by fall – Texas State :: from star.txstate.edu
Au revoir, Manuel Noriega :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com
The U.S. Supreme Court granted cert today in Flores-Villar v. United States Docket: 09-5801. The question presented is: Whether the Court’s decision in Nguyen v. Immigration and Naturalization Service (2001) permits gender discrimination that has no biological basis? :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Hispanics are less likely to graduate from public and private universities compared with whites in Texas and nationwide, a new study finds. :: from www.texarkanagazette.com
The Census and Mixed Latinos: A Few Answers :: from archive.constantcontact.com
International News –»
Posted on: March 23rd, 2010U.S. Bases in Colombia Rattle the Region :: from upsidedownworld.org
Earthquake and Tsunami in Chile: The Militarization of Natural Disasters :: from upsidedownworld.org
For Venezuela, There is No Going Back: A Discussion with Federico Fuentes and Kiraz Janicke :: from upsidedownworld.org
Mexico military faces political risks over drug war – As the death toll keeps climbing in Calderon’s crackdown on the drug trade, there is a growing feeling that the army has been less than effective as a police force. :: from www.latimes.com
Argentina gov’t confronts inflation with discount fish – inflation rate seen above 20% this year :: from www.reuters.com
Hugo Chávez anuncia que escribirá un Blog desde Miraflores – will have his own blog :: from www.cubadebate.cu
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