Hispanic y Latino News Summary :: March 30th, 2010
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Okay, I think I caught up… Tomás
Hispanic/Latino News Essentials –»
TOP Ten Latino responses to Ricky Martin’s Gay annoucement – (Al Carlos is at it again)
Dodge City: a fired reporter, a defendant’s guilty plea and new rumors of assaults on Hispanic inmates – (a must read) :: from www.latinalista.net
Teenager Testifies About Attacking Latinos for Sport – the Marcelo Lucero case – Long Island :: from www.nytimes.com
While nation obsesses over “eating healthy,” little thought spared for farmworkers’ hardships :: from www.latinalista.net
Maria Conchita Alonso writes open letter to Sean Penn, criticizes his support for Hugo Chavez :: from www.nydailynews.com
Dan Guerrero: A Renaissance man & the son of a legend :: from www.heralddeparis.com
Ready for Your Biometric Social Security Card? :: from www.time.com
Immigration Reform Can Break the Political Deadlock – (interesting) :: from www.americanprogress.org
Turns Out I’m White (Not that There’s Anything Wrong With That) – Hispanics Find a Way Out of the Race Conundrum on the Census form :: from adage.com
Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News –»
National Survey Shows that Nearly 25% of Hispanic Youth Aged 12 to 20 Drank
NCLR: What Does Health Care Reform Mean for Latinos?
Three reasons why it’s in the GOP’s interest to address and pass immigration reform :: from www.latinalista.net
Latinos and The Census: It’s Complicated :: from www.mylatinovoice.com
There were about 1,000 participants at the inaugural Latino Education and Advocacy Day summit at Cal State San Bernardino. :: from www.sbsun.com
UC Davis and Bustos Media Reach Out to Latino Parents – public service announcements created by UC Davis and Bustos Media of Sacramento to help Latino parents prepare their children for college – campaign for Spanish-language radio stations :: from www.news.ucdavis.edu
Passion, and traffic: Holy Week begins in Mexico :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Latino enthusiasm for midterm election at all time low :: from latinodecisions.wordpress.com
Immigration Poll “Joke” Floating Around the Internet – funny :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Seeking diversity, First Parish in Cambridge, a Unitarian Universalist church near Harvard Square where six of the university’s presidents were inaugurated installs a Latina minister – Lilia Cuervo – A first in church’s 400-year history – Boston :: from www.boston.com
Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin’s announcement that he is gay has prompted a host of reactions from fans and pundits, ranging from support to indifference. :: from news.bbc.co.uk
Ricky Martin has confirmed that he is gay on his personal website (or twitter depending on article) – “I am a fortunate homosexual man” :: from www.time.com
Hispanic/Latino Cultura News –»
Essentials
TOP Ten Latino responses to Ricky Martin’s Gay annoucement – (Al Carlos is at it again)
Dan Guerrero: A Renaissance man & the son of a legend :: from www.heralddeparis.com
The politics of Calle 13, to the beat of reggaeton :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Ozomatli Continue to Break Boundaries with their Fifth Album – “Fire Away” out April 20 :: from latina.com
Peru’s Vargas Llosa Says He Won’t Change Views to Win Prizes :: from www.laht.com
Screenwriter Keir Pearson and Larry Meli have optioned life rights to make a biopic about civil-rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez. :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com
Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin’s announcement that he is gay has prompted a host of reactions from fans and pundits, ranging from support to indifference. :: from news.bbc.co.uk
Ricky Martin has confirmed that he is gay on his personal website (or twitter depending on article) – “I am a fortunate homosexual man” :: from www.time.com
Additional
1st Miss Florida Quince Pageant and Expo
Victor Pantoja – Latin Groove Pioneer – A musical tribute to legendary Latin percussion :: from latinola.com
Been A While – Multiple award winning filmmaker and writer Julio Ponce Palmieri delivers his first romantic comedy short film. :: from latinola.com
Featured author: Dr. Andres Torres :: from www.examiner.com
Interview with young author Estevan Vega :: from www.examiner.com
Latino Easter Food: Shrimp Empanadas and Torrejas :: from www.mylatinovoice.com
Gabrielle Rivera Creates Beautiful Reality Never Before Seen On Screen :: from www.mylatinovoice.com
Wine Appreciation Classes, in English, in Ensenada – ‘Vino-Tourism’ :: from www.mexidata.info
Celebrating Easter, ‘Pascua de Resurrección,’ in Mexico :: from www.mexidata.info
Mexican Institute of Sound Scheduled to Perform at 2010 Roskilde Festival :: from www.shoutcastblog.com
Brooklyn-based, Latin-alt folk outfit Pistolera have entered the studio for the recording of a new album. :: from www.shoutcastblog.com
Rey Pila Finds Success on the Blogosphere :: from www.shoutcastblog.com
MTV Tr3s Announces Rock N’ Gol Lineup Including Akon, Belinda, Pitbull :: from www.shoutcastblog.com
First Vive Grupero Lineup Includes Los Tigres del Norte, Banda El Recodo and More :: from www.shoutcastblog.com
Jessica Alba will be on ‘Project Runway’ :: from translate.googleusercontent.com
Luis Miguel is Best Selling Singer in Chile EVER :: from www.latingossip.com
Selena Gomez Headlines Lilith Fair And Shakira Makes Her ‘Wizards’ Debut :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Yahir Goes Nerdy :: from www.latingossip.com
Lucia Mendez’s Mother Passed Away :: from www.latingossip.com
Familiar names dominated the 2010 edition of the Univision Premios a la Musica Latina awards held Thursday :: from www.ramiroburr.com
Denise Quiñones and Frank Perozo are Dating :: from www.latingossip.com
Latinas We Love: Women’s History Month Round-Up :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Eva Longoria, Calle 13 & More Tweet Their Support To Ricky Martin :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Demi Lovato to Play Schizophrenic on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Baby Rasta Released From The Hospital :: from www.latingossip.com
Passion, and traffic: Holy Week begins in Mexico :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
The 12th annual Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Breakfast attracted a sell-out crowd to the San Diego Convention Center Monday. :: from www.sandiego6.com
Junot Diaz addresses Latino culture – The award-winning author of ‘The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao’ visited campus as a part of Festival Latino. – Penn :: from thedp.com
Immigration Poll “Joke” Floating Around the Internet – funny :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
National Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive Challenge raises awareness of Latino activism :: from bgnews.com
Seeking diversity, First Parish in Cambridge, a Unitarian Universalist church near Harvard Square where six of the university’s presidents were inaugurated installs a Latina minister – Lilia Cuervo – A first in church’s 400-year history – Boston :: from www.boston.com
Q&A: ‘Ugly Betty’ star America Ferrera goes Viking in ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ :: from www.nydailynews.com
Cinco músicos demandan a Juan Gabriel :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Christian Chávez apoya a Ricky Martin: “Estoy orgulloso de ti” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Ricky Martin: “Hoy acepto mi homosexualidad” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Yahir termina noviazgo con Claudia Álvarez :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Nuestra belleza latina ya tiene 20 semifinalistas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Lupillo Rivera lanza su nuevo sencillo “A Poco Si” :: from www.univision.com
Julieta Venegas no dejará de hacer gira a causa de su embarazo. :: from www.univision.com
Banda el Recodo logró Disco de Oro por “Me Gusta Todo de Ti”. :: from www.univision.com
Hispanic/Latino Business News –»
Essentials
Radio SPOT TEN – Hispanic 3.22.2010 – 3.28.2010 :: from hispanicad.com
Latin America Security: Best & Worst – The safest and most dangerous countries in Latin America for foreign multinationals and executives. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Janelle Rodriguez has been promoted to Director of Programming for CNN/U.S :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
LBI Media has hired Enrique Gratas to anchor its national newscast on Estrella TV :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
UC Davis and Bustos Media Reach Out to Latino Parents – public service announcements created by UC Davis and Bustos Media of Sacramento to help Latino parents prepare their children for college – campaign for Spanish-language radio stations :: from www.news.ucdavis.edu
Micro finance sector in Peru expects an increase of 30% in 2010 :: from www.livinginperu.com
A new study being spearheaded by faculty at the University of Virginia is examining why many Hispanics and Latinos don’t use banking services. :: from www2.starexponent.com
In Mexico, Security Is in the Planning – How should business travelers to the region prepare? :: from www.nytimes.com
Additional
MASS Hispanic takes five total REGGIEs and sweeps the multi-cultural category of the Promotion Marketing Association’s prestigious REGGIE awards, the highest honor in integrated marketing. :: from hispanicad.com
Entravision Communications Corporation is expanding its digital team in Denver with the additions of J. Basil Dannebohm as Interactive Sales Manager and Ryan Mulligan as Web Content Publisher, :: from hispanicad.com
V-me drives awareness and tune-in with major consumer campaign. :: from hispanicad.com
GolTV will launch its non-stop soccer coverage in crisp, clear high-definition on Aug. 1, 2010. :: from hispanicad.com
The Mexicanal Network has secured additional carriage in the state of Washington with a launch on the Hispanavision, LLC-owned Yakima Valley station, K39FU-DT. :: from hispanicad.com
Hispanic Media Representatives adds MexGrocer.com to list of publishers. :: from hispanicad.com
Puerto Rico to form part of new Caribbean soccer league. :: from hispanicad.com
Puerto Rico Internet and PC growth continues. :: from hispanicad.com
BlackBerry Doubles Latin America Sales :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
AHRQ Takes to the Airwaves to Communicate Vital Health Care Information to Spanish Speakers
2010 Major League Baseball Games to be Televised in Puerto Rico on WAPA Television and WAPA 2
Prominent Tequila Family Debuts New Premium Spirit Familia Camarena Tequila
UnitedHealthcare to Offer Seniors Hispanic-Centered Medicare Education Seminars
BBC WORLDWIDE’S JESSICA RODRIGUEZ RECOGNIZED AS “WOMAN TO WATCH”
Liberty Tax Service Sponsors the NHEO Forum Atlanta 2010
General Mills: How Are they Marketing to Hispanics Online? :: from blog.media-economics.com
Census 2010, P&G, L’Oreal: New Campaigns for Hispanic Magazines :: from blog.media-economics.com
New Hispanic online campaigns by AT&T, CoverGirl, Jack in the Box, Southwest, Wal-Mart, and others… – HispanicWebMonitor™ has recently reported on 480 new campaigns on Hispanic websites (including 116 that included Spanish-language ads). :: from blog.media-economics.com
1st Miss Florida Quince Pageant and Expo
Free Trade Undermining Rights in Peru :: from upsidedownworld.org
Luis Alonso Lugo, a leader of The Associated Press’ Spanish-language service, has been named Spanish-language correspondent in Washington. :: from www.miamiherald.com
More US Hispanic/Latino News –»
Lost in translation – Clarify Florida’s standards for bilingual education :: from www.miamiherald.com
Do we all make tacos? Or is this ‘gaffe’ a stupid controversy? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
A lesson about speaking up – Immigrant parents must demand improvement at kids’ schools. Case in point: L.A. Unified’s troubled Markham Middle campus. :: from www.latimes.com
Conservative blacks and Latino groups bash EPA :: from views.washingtonpost.com
As census nears, officials make final appeal in diverse settings :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Despite fall vote, now is time to fix immigration :: from www.azcentral.com
Midstate Latinos are building momentum, ‘now working together’ – Pennsylvania :: from www.pennlive.com
Texas Tech administrators address graduation gap among Hispanics :: from www.myfoxlubbock.com
Resource Guide on Latinos and Education
Rally held in Grand Island in support of immigration reform – Nebraska :: from www.theindependent.com
Conference to Take Temperature of Latino Health – UC Riverside’s annual Tomás Rivera Conference on April 23 addresses health risks and nutrition concerns. :: from newsroom.ucr.edu
Hispanic council urges Oklahoma lawmakers to oppose bill :: from newsok.com
Rene Orozco is behind bars tonight accused of scamming people out of thousands of dollars. He’s the former president of LULAC, one of the most prominent Hispanic organizations in Las Vegas. :: from www.ktnv.com
The U.S. government has stopped deporting people with criminal records through the El Paso and Juárez bridges, a Department of Homeland Security official said today. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Women on the Border Awards: Ofelia Rivas and Teresa Armenta Mendez :: from bsnorrell.blogspot.com
International News –»
Posted on: March 30th, 2010Latin America Security: Best & Worst – The safest and most dangerous countries in Latin America for foreign multinationals and executives. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
BlackBerry Doubles Latin America Sales :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
President Felipe Calderon: Don’t talk bad about Mexico :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Free Trade Undermining Rights in Peru :: from upsidedownworld.org
The Land Lugo Promised: Paraguayan Farmers Mobilize for Agrarian Reform :: from upsidedownworld.org
Celebrating Easter, ‘Pascua de Resurrección,’ in Mexico :: from www.mexidata.info
Luis Miguel is Best Selling Singer in Chile EVER :: from www.latingossip.com
Drug-related violence claimed more lives in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon even as some 10,000 gathered in Monterrey, the state capital, for a march to demand an end to the carnage. :: from www.laht.com
Passion, and traffic: Holy Week begins in Mexico :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Micro finance sector in Peru expects an increase of 30% in 2010 :: from www.livinginperu.com
Venezuelan Embassy in U.S. Launches New Website
In Mexico, Security Is in the Planning – How should business travelers to the region prepare? :: from www.nytimes.com
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