Hispanic & Latino News Summary including Business :: 222 items :: September 2nd, 2010
Tagged: summaryOkay there is a lot here. Perhaps I shouldn’t have skipped publishing the newsletter yesterday. I am worn out. Enjoy – Tomás
The Important News
Topics Below Include: Business, Cultura, Immigration, Education, Health, International…
NOTE: B = Business, C = Cultural, I = Immigration, E = Education, H = Health
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Hispanic/Latino News Essentials –»
I A heavy price to ending birthright citizenship – The U.S. risks a slow economy, fraud and a disenfranchised underclass, among other problems, if it renounces birthright citizenship. Countries that have done so have had to reconsider. :: from www.latimes.com
I Pew Hispanic report delivers the proof the GOP wants, but will they accept it? – Latina Lista :: from www.latinalista.net
I E California Border Schools to Ask Students for Papers – California school districts will soon begin implementing a controversial measure meant to prevent nonresidents from attending school in the United States, by deploying district staff to the border to monitor the residency documents of students entering the country. :: from newamericamedia.org
I Seven Myths That Cloud Immigration Debate – The United States is shockingly irrational in the way it handles immigration. Unlike other nations that strategically use immigration to pursue national goals, we lurch from concerns about border security to illegal immigrants to drugs and crime without considering our long-term political and economic priorities. :: from www.brookings.edu
I Grief Across Latin America for Migrant Killings – Gilmar Morales’s father and widow, who asked that their names not be used because of fears of reprisals, mourned at the family home in Agua Calient, Guatemala – article about the family of one of the victims from the massacre of 72 migrants in Mexico :: from www.nytimes.com
I Assimilation Today—New Evidence on the Advancement of Immigrants in America
I Pew Hispanic Report: U.S. Unauthorized Immigration Flows Are Down Sharply Since Mid-Decade + interactive map :: from pewhispanic.org
B I The Justice Department filed another lawsuit against immigration practices by Arizona authorities, saying Monday that a network of community colleges acted illegally in requiring noncitizens to provide their green cards before they could be hired for jobs. – Maricopa Community Colleges :: from www.washingtonpost.com
The U.S. Justice Department sued Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Thursday, saying the Arizona lawman refused for more than a year to turn over records in an investigation into allegations his department discriminates against Hispanics. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Guatemala: Syndicated Criminals Denounce Conditions Impeding Their Work :: from globalvoicesonline.org
I Latino Youths Have Their Say on Arizona and SB1070 – Janet Murguia :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
I Despite deaths, migrants say Arizona still easiest crossing, worth risk to get to US jobs :: from www.chicagotribune.com
I E Illegal, but American: Undocumented kids thrive — until they turn 18 and the law cracks down :: long article but worth it :: from www.hcn.org
Analysis: Mexican reforms likely on ice until at least 2012 – Political deadlock will likely sink President Felipe Calderon’s bid for big economic reforms before 2012 polls, hobbling Mexico’s efforts to revive a calcified economy and catch up with Latin American rivals. :: from www.reuters.com
I Young Children of Immigrants: The Leading Edge of America’s Future – Children of immigrants have nearly doubled as a share of pre-K to 3rd grade students since 1990 – The majority (93%) of children of immigrants are U.S. citizens. – This fact sheet also includes state-by-state data on the number of children of immigrants and the number of children whose parents come from more than 130 countries. :: from www.urban.org
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B Chile replaces Mexico as China’s second-largest trading partner in Latin America. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
B Vme Launches New 24/7 Channel, Vme Kids
B L.A. mayor, Latino activists take on oil companies over Proposition 23 :: from www.latimes.com
H Another seven deaths remain under analysis to determine whether dengue was the blame – Puerto Rico :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
B Hispanics are more social, but do they behave differently in social media? – (an edited version of this post originally ran on MediaPost’s Engage Hispanic blog on 9/2/10) :: from www.thinkmulticultural.com
C Why Jessica Alba rejects ethnic Latino roles :: from www.heraldsun.com.au
I Silently Complicit No More – This article is one of a series of accounts from students who recently returned from Arizona. They were part of a delegation that spent a week touring the state amid the enactment of controversial law SB1070 :: from imagine2050.newcomm.org
I Immigrant Children Crossing The Border Present Perplexing Problems :: from latindispatch.com
C Happy Birthday Salma Hayek! turns 44 today :: from latina.com
E 9/02 #Latism Party: Back to School: Latinos, Education and the Gap w/ The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) :: from latism.org
C LA Vida Music Festival Returns! Louie Cruz Beltran and Poncho Sanchez: September 5th: Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood, CA :: from laist.com
I Activists in Latin America have been galvanised by atrocities like the recent massacre of 72 migrants near the U.S. border to step up their efforts on behalf of migrant rights. :: from ipsnews.net
C Shakira New Song ‘Loca’ Drops, Listen – 3 versions :: from en.terra.com
I Smoke and Mirrors: FOIA Reveals ICE Deception in Secure Communities Program :: from immigrationimpact.com
Juárez violence persists: August deadliest month with 322 killed :: from www.elpasotimes.com
C Thousands expected at 10th annual New York International Salsa Congress :: from www.nydailynews.com
C Latino happenings in Nueva York, Sept. 1-7 :: from www.nydailynews.com
Cell phones outnumber population in several Peru regions :: from www.livinginperu.com
A Queens Man who longed to become a U.S. citizen had his American dream deferred for 17 years because he shared a name with a wanted man. – Miguel Mejia :: from www.nydailynews.com
I Urge Schwarzenegger to Sign California DREAM Act :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
I What is “Back of the Line” Citizenship? :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
I Latino population on rise despite decline in “illegal” totals – Gregory Tejeda :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Cubans See Their Ration Cards Get Thinner and Thinner :: from www.laht.com
I Mexico announced a “comprehensive strategy” against the kidnapping of undocumented migrants headed for the US :: from www.laht.com
More than 2,000 gangland killings have occurred this year in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico’s murder capital :: from www.laht.com
71% of Mexico Local Governments Said Penetrated by Narcos :: from www.laht.com
Fidel Castro takes blame for persecution of Cuban gays :: from www.bbc.co.uk
B Ford’s Spanish-language mobile site rivals English version’s traffic :: from www.mobilemarketer.com
C The Emmys: now with more cultural diversity! :: I don’t think so :: Only 3 out of the 39 presenters were minorities :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
B Two New Hispanic Retail Strategies Test Limits – Save-A-Lot and Mi Pueblo Food Stores :: from supermarketnews.com
Ecuador’s president and Mexican officials confirmed Wednesday that a second person, a Honduran, had survived the massacre of 72 migrants in Mexico last week. :: from www.google.com
C Braven Films, a New York-based production company, is tackling a biopic about Mexican Gloria Trevi as its first project. :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com
B How a Peruvian island is making money from bird poo :: from www.bbc.co.uk
I Study: Illegal immigration from Mexico declines overall, but not in Texas :: from www.dallasnews.com
Arrested Mexican Drug Lord “Barbie” May Face US Extradition :: from www.voanews.com
B NY Domestic Workers Celebrate Historic Labor Win – Governor Paterson signed landmark legislation to recognize and protect the state’s nannies, housekeepers and other home-based laborers. :: from colorlines.com
I ‘Dreams in Arizona Have Been Swept Away’ :: from imagine2050.newcomm.org
Dominican Republic spared by Hurricane Earl, braces for Fiona :: from www.dominicantoday.com
I Rep. Gutierrez on New ICE Guidance on Deportation Policy: Not a Get Out of Jail Free Card
I Migrant misery, in Mexico: The illegal trek north through Mexico is treacherous & leaves those making it at the mercy of predators :: from www.latimes.com
C Good news from Elaine del Valle concerning her one Latina’s show BROWNSVILLE BRED
C Rise In Zapotec-Speaking People Results In New San Diego State University Language Course :: from www.kpbs.org
Florida Senate candidates to debate on Spanish-language TV first – Republican Marco Rubio, the now-independent Charlie Crist and Democrat Kendrick Meek :: from blogs.orlandosentinel.com
B LATISM Launches Year-Long Tour of the California “Latinosphere” – Latino2 Event Series Kicks Off At Los Angeles Convention Center on September 18th :: from latism.org
Latina Andrea Garcia challenges Arizona legislator behind anti-migrant law Sen. Russell Pearce :: from www.laprensasa.com
C Collection of album covers with tacos on them :: from albumtacos.tumblr.com
Eight are killed by Molotov cocktails in Cancún :: from justiceinmexico.org
I Pols and anti-immigration activists use lies to demonize immigrants – Albor Ruiz :: from www.nydailynews.com
Slain Latino Journalist Rubén Salazar, Killed 40 Years Ago in Police Attack, Remembered as Champion of Chicano Rights :: from www.democracynow.org
B Call him Gustavo Arellano, managing editor – Ask a Mexican becomes Managing Editor of OC Weekly :: from www.laobserved.com
I Joining the ongoing fight against SB1070 and similar legislation are busloads of activists from California, to include Arturo Rodriguez, President of the United Farm Workers Union. :: from www.abc15.com
HARD STOP! – I know you have already learned a lot from above, they are the important stories that I think everyone should know. Below you will find stories sorted by category/topic like business, music, immigration etc and there will be some duplicates (the bolded headlines below are the duplicates) but these are just two different ways of looking at the news that is Hispanic/Latino.
News by Topic
Cultura News –»
Cultura Essentials
Why Jessica Alba rejects ethnic Latino roles :: from www.heraldsun.com.au
Happy Birthday Salma Hayek! turns 44 today :: from latina.com
LA Vida Music Festival Returns! Louie Cruz Beltran and Poncho Sanchez: September 5th: Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood, CA :: from laist.com
Shakira New Song ‘Loca’ Drops, Listen – 3 versions :: from en.terra.com
Thousands expected at 10th annual New York International Salsa Congress :: from www.nydailynews.com
Latino happenings in Nueva York, Sept. 1-7 :: from www.nydailynews.com
The Emmys: now with more cultural diversity! :: I don’t think so :: Only 3 out of the 39 presenters were minorities :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Braven Films, a New York-based production company, is tackling a biopic about Mexican Gloria Trevi as its first project. :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com
Good news from Elaine del Valle concerning her one Latina’s show BROWNSVILLE BRED
Rise In Zapotec-Speaking People Results In New San Diego State University Language Course :: from www.kpbs.org
Collection of album covers with tacos on them :: from albumtacos.tumblr.com
Entertainment and Music
‘Machete’ review: Danny Trejo, Lindsay Lohan try to make Robert Rodriguez’s imitation B-movie pop :: from www.nydailynews.com
Lila Downs ya es mamá; adoptó a un niño :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
This Hispanic Heritage Month Discovery En Espanol Commemorates Mexicos Bicentennial
Latino Future Opera Stars – Vocal camp awards ceremony by acclaimed Australian opera singer and vocal coach John Davies – Mariana Balquiarena and Alex La Torre :: from latinola.com
Why Jessica Alba rejects ethnic Latino roles :: from www.heraldsun.com.au
Unless you are Brazilian, Ivete Sangalo is likely the biggest star you’ve never heard anything about – but that’s about to change. The 38-year-old pop diva, who is often called the Beyoncé of Brazil and has sold millions of albums and played for crowds 80,000 strong, will make a very bold New York concert debut at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Video: Tony Plana Speaker Series
Pablo Milanés patrocina un macroconcierto y un festival de artes en La Habana, Cuba :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Isaac Delgado recuerda las canciones de Nat King Cole en su nuevo disco :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Shakira estrena “Loca”, lanza disco en octubre :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Happy Birthday Salma Hayek! turns 44 today :: from latina.com
Telemundo’s latest novela El Fantasma De Elena Suffering in The Ratings :: from www.latingossip.com
LA Vida Music Festival Returns! Louie Cruz Beltran and Poncho Sanchez: September 5th: Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood, CA :: from laist.com
Shakira New Song ‘Loca’ Drops, Listen – 3 versions :: from en.terra.com
Watch: Bomba Estéreo’s Exclusive MTV Iggy Performance :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Alejandra Guzman to Judge Mira Quién Baila :: from www.latingossip.com
Paulina Rubio’s Tour Manager & Band Released :: from www.latingossip.com
Sofia Vergara’s Castmates Support Her While Boyfriend Remains in Hospital :: from latina.com
Sofia Vergara By Her Man’s Side in Hospital :: from www.latingossip.com
Latino Designers Rise to the Challenge on Season 8 of ‘Project Runway’ :: from latina.com
Quiero Mis Quinces: Karina Goes Hollywood :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Michelle Rodriguez Chats about ‘Machete’ :: from latina.com
Edith Gonzalez was supposed to get married this upcoming weekend but she has pushed it back due to the miscarriage. :: from www.latingossip.com
Jaime Camil Gets To Hosting For History Channel :: from www.latingossip.com
“Machete” by Peru’s Novalima included in Hollywood film soundtrack :: from www.livinginperu.com
Terra Music Fest Lineup Addition: Don Omar Takes the Stage With Nelly Furtado
HOLA Member Bochinche – Bochinche refers to “gossip.” HOLA members who are getting acting and performance gigs. :: from elblogdehola.blogspot.com
Rita Moreno’s Tony Award winning speech for THE RITZ (1975)
Rita Moreno From the HBO Latino “Habla” series
The Emmys: now with more cultural diversity! :: I don’t think so :: Only 3 out of the 39 presenters were minorities :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Twitter, cielo e infierno de los artistas :: from www.informador.com.mx
Chile: Law Requires Radio Stations to Include Chilean Music in at Least 20% of Programming :: from globalvoicesonline.org
Braven Films, a New York-based production company, is tackling a biopic about Mexican Gloria Trevi as its first project. :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com
Rodríguez enciende una revuelta de inmigrantes mexicanos contra la corrupción en EEUU :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
“Machete” resalta singular héroe de inmigrantes latinos :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
¡El artista Nicaragüense PERROZOMPOPO conquistó Los Angeles y regresa por más!
ELEFANTE… porque su público lo pide se agregan más fechas a su gira por Estados Unidos
Selena Gomez: “I Wanted to Be Blond with Blue Eyes” :: from www.latina.com
Good news from Elaine del Valle concerning her one Latina’s show BROWNSVILLE BRED
Jessica Alba deftly defies stereotypes, tries out new roles – Video: 5 questions with Jessica Alba :: from www.usatoday.com
Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Her ‘Good Hit’ Single :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Robert Rodriguez on ‘Machete’: “The movie makes Latinos look more badass than ever before” :: from latina.com
Collection of album covers with tacos on them :: from albumtacos.tumblr.com
EDDIE PALMIERI & MICHEL CAMILO Play The Lehman Center 9/25 – NYC :: from www.broadwayworld.com
Los Lobos Keeps the Faith :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Closing arguments are set for Wednesday in the trial of Mexican soap opera actress Fernanda Romero on federal charges that her marriage was an illegal sham intended only to earn her a U.S. work permit. :: from edition.cnn.com
Machete‘s Danny Trejo Keeps It In The Family For Next Movie :: from spinoff.comicbookresources.com
Aterciopelados Premiere New Video, ‘Bandera’ :: from www.npr.org
Literature and Art
Lima Downtown to become an art installation during the “Semana de Lima” :: from www.livinginperu.com
Guatemala: Indigenous Teacher and Artist Kidnapped and Murdered :: from globalvoicesonline.org
Collection of album covers with tacos on them :: from albumtacos.tumblr.com
The Rest: History, Language Issues, Food and Style
This Hispanic Heritage Month Discovery En Espanol Commemorates Mexicos Bicentennial
Renowned Fashion Stylist Irma Martinez Chosen by People as One of the 25 Most Powerful
La Guayabera :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
CAP AND NCLR REPORT EXAMINES LATINO AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER STUDENTS IN CHARTER SCHOOLS
Why Jessica Alba rejects ethnic Latino roles :: from www.heraldsun.com.au
Latino Designers Rise to the Challenge on Season 8 of ‘Project Runway’ :: from latina.com
Sara Carbonero is New Face of Pantene :: from www.latingossip.com
Bilingual ballots approved for Cuyahoga County, Ohio :: from www.newsnet5.com
Book Review: THE CHINESE IN MEXICO by Robert Chao Romero :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Rita Moreno’s Tony Award winning speech for THE RITZ (1975)
La Huasteca in Lynwood – Chef Rocio Camacho is focusing on pre-Columbian cuisine – California :: from www.latimes.com
La Revolución mexicana, de cuyo comienzo se cumplirá el próximo 20 de noviembre un siglo, “fue una guerra” de héroes y villanos pero también un suceso trágico protagonizado por un pueblo hambriento que sufrió enormemente con ese trance, algo que hoy parece olvidado, lamentó el escritor José Luis Trueba Lara. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Rise In Zapotec-Speaking People Results In New San Diego State University Language Course :: from www.kpbs.org
Inscripciones abiertas en la FLORIDA CENTRAL para MISS AMERICA Puerto Rico
Florida Senate candidates to debate on Spanish-language TV first – Republican Marco Rubio, the now-independent Charlie Crist and Democrat Kendrick Meek :: from blogs.orlandosentinel.com
Chicago Restaurant Review: Sabores Boriqueños: Papa’s Cache y Delicia Tropical :: from gozamos.com
From a Tricycle’s Seat, He Sells a Tasty Treat: Profile of Simon Bahena who has sold Raspados in San Diego for 30 years :: from www.voiceofsandiego.org
Health
Coca-Cola(R) and Dia De La Mujer Latina Brings First-Ever Health Fiesta to Los Angeles
Another seven deaths remain under analysis to determine whether dengue was the blame – Puerto Rico :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
El Departamento de Salud, a la espera de confirmar siete nuevas muertes por dengue en Puerto Rico :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
A new report by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH), Center for Multicultural Health (CMH) shows that Utah Hispanic/Latino health has improved since 2005 :: from www.fox13now.com
Happy 1st Anniversary, Holdin’ Out for a Hero! – Laura Tellado
5 Resources To Eat Latino Food and Stay Healthy! (updated with Podcast) :: from www.sofritoforyoursoul.com
Education
Colgate-Palmolive Partners with Hispanic Scholarship Fund to Kick Off ‘Haz La U’ :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
Payless ShoeSource Renews CSR Program with Hispanic Scholarship Fund :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
CAP AND NCLR REPORT EXAMINES LATINO AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER STUDENTS IN CHARTER SCHOOLS
Florida Launches Hispanic Heritage Month Student Contests :: from www.thegovmonitor.com
High Drop Out Rates Among Philadelphia Black, Hispanic Males :: from kyw.cbslocal.com
9/02 #Latism Party: Back to School: Latinos, Education and the Gap w/ The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) :: from latism.org
California Border Schools to Ask Students for Papers – California school districts will soon begin implementing a controversial measure meant to prevent nonresidents from attending school in the United States, by deploying district staff to the border to monitor the residency documents of students entering the country. :: from newamericamedia.org
Urge Schwarzenegger to Sign California DREAM Act :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
NAHJ Awards $71k in Scholarships in 2010 – More than $1.6 Million in Scholarships Paid in 23 Years of Giving :: from www.nahj.org
Illegal, but American: Undocumented kids thrive — until they turn 18 and the law cracks down :: long article but worth it :: from www.hcn.org
Rise In Zapotec-Speaking People Results In New San Diego State University Language Course :: from www.kpbs.org
The Justice Department filed another lawsuit against immigration practices by Arizona authorities, saying Monday that a network of community colleges acted illegally in requiring noncitizens to provide their green cards before they could be hired for jobs. – Maricopa Community Colleges :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Immigration
B Changes in US Latino Mindset & Social Behavior – Arizona SB1070 Law – AHAA webinar :: from hispaniccmo.com
Silently Complicit No More – This article is one of a series of accounts from students who recently returned from Arizona. They were part of a delegation that spent a week touring the state amid the enactment of controversial law SB1070 :: from imagine2050.newcomm.org
The Rewards of Hard Work By Ruben Navarrette :: from www.realclearpolitics.com
Latinos Blame Both Parties On Immigration Reform :: from hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com
A heavy price to ending birthright citizenship – The U.S. risks a slow economy, fraud and a disenfranchised underclass, among other problems, if it renounces birthright citizenship. Countries that have done so have had to reconsider. :: from www.latimes.com
Republican Gov. Jan Brewer and Democratic challenger Terry Goddard attacked each other’s views on the economy and illegal immigration during a televised debate Wednesday – Arizona :: from www.azcentral.com
Immigrant Children Crossing The Border Present Perplexing Problems :: from latindispatch.com
Activists in Latin America have been galvanised by atrocities like the recent massacre of 72 migrants near the U.S. border to step up their efforts on behalf of migrant rights. :: from ipsnews.net
Pew Hispanic report delivers the proof the GOP wants, but will they accept it? – Latina Lista :: from www.latinalista.net
E California Border Schools to Ask Students for Papers – California school districts will soon begin implementing a controversial measure meant to prevent nonresidents from attending school in the United States, by deploying district staff to the border to monitor the residency documents of students entering the country. :: from newamericamedia.org
Smoke and Mirrors: FOIA Reveals ICE Deception in Secure Communities Program :: from immigrationimpact.com
Grassroots Efforts for Immigration Reform: Voices from Michigan, New York, and Colorado :: from www.americasquarterly.org
Children’s March & Rally at the Oregon State Capitol to highlight Need for Immigration Reform – October 9, 2010 :: from causaoregon.blogspot.com
Seven Myths That Cloud Immigration Debate – The United States is shockingly irrational in the way it handles immigration. Unlike other nations that strategically use immigration to pursue national goals, we lurch from concerns about border security to illegal immigrants to drugs and crime without considering our long-term political and economic priorities. :: from www.brookings.edu
Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse: Asylum Denial Rate Drops to Twenty-Five Year Low :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Florida’s illegal immigrants have fled state – Study shows that more illegal immigrants have been leaving Florida. :: from www.orlandosentinel.com
New Report Demonstrates the Successful Integration of Immigrants into U.S. Society :: from immigrationimpact.com
Urge Schwarzenegger to Sign California DREAM Act :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Illegal immigrants down, but not in Illinois – State’s population stable despite national trend :: from www.chicagotribune.com
Grief Across Latin America for Migrant Killings – Gilmar Morales’s father and widow, who asked that their names not be used because of fears of reprisals, mourned at the family home in Agua Calient, Guatemala – article about the family of one of the victims from the massacre of 72 migrants in Mexico :: from www.nytimes.com
What is “Back of the Line” Citizenship? :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
Latino population on rise despite decline in “illegal” totals – Gregory Tejeda :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Mexico announced a “comprehensive strategy” against the kidnapping of undocumented migrants headed for the US :: from www.laht.com
ICE agents arrest 28 in New Mexico, including child predator
El número de indocumentados en EE.UU. cayó en casi un millón entre 2007 y 2009 :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Study: Illegal immigration from Mexico declines overall, but not in Texas :: from www.dallasnews.com
‘Dreams in Arizona Have Been Swept Away’ :: from imagine2050.newcomm.org
U.S.-Born Children of Unauthorized Migrants Deserve Citizenship: by Jason Eyster Professor, Ave Maria School of Law :: from www.marconews.com
Latino Youths Have Their Say on Arizona and SB1070 – Janet Murguia :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Despite deaths, migrants say Arizona still easiest crossing, worth risk to get to US jobs :: from www.chicagotribune.com
E Illegal, but American: Undocumented kids thrive — until they turn 18 and the law cracks down :: long article but worth it :: from www.hcn.org
Rep. Gutierrez on New ICE Guidance on Deportation Policy: Not a Get Out of Jail Free Card
Migrant misery, in Mexico: The illegal trek north through Mexico is treacherous & leaves those making it at the mercy of predators :: from www.latimes.com
Assimilation Today—New Evidence on the Advancement of Immigrants in America
The administration’s cognitive dissonance on immigration :: from voices.washingtonpost.com
C ‘Machete’ Will Solve The Immigration Debate :: from www.starpulse.com
Pew Hispanic Report: U.S. Unauthorized Immigration Flows Are Down Sharply Since Mid-Decade + interactive map :: from pewhispanic.org
Mexico Doesn’t Help – Miguel Perez :: from www.creators.com
EE.UU. no debe esperar más masacres en la frontera sur para aprobar una reforma :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Governor Jan Brewer today announced that the federal district court has granted her motion to dismiss the challenge to SB 1070 filed by Tucson police officer Martin Escobar. :: from www.kvoa.com
Hispanic lawmakers urge Rick Scott to focus less on illegal immigration – Republican nominee for governor in Florida :: from www.tampabay.com
Advocates Urge Maine Senators to Invervene in Deportation of Selvin Arevalo – a Portland resident for 10 years, is facing deportation to Guatemala. :: from www.mpbn.net
B The Justice Department filed another lawsuit against immigration practices by Arizona authorities, saying Monday that a network of community colleges acted illegally in requiring noncitizens to provide their green cards before they could be hired for jobs. – Maricopa Community Colleges :: from www.washingtonpost.com
C Closing arguments are set for Wednesday in the trial of Mexican soap opera actress Fernanda Romero on federal charges that her marriage was an illegal sham intended only to earn her a U.S. work permit. :: from edition.cnn.com
Pols and anti-immigration activists use lies to demonize immigrants – Albor Ruiz :: from www.nydailynews.com
Young Children of Immigrants: The Leading Edge of America’s Future – Children of immigrants have nearly doubled as a share of pre-K to 3rd grade students since 1990 – The majority (93%) of children of immigrants are U.S. citizens. – This fact sheet also includes state-by-state data on the number of children of immigrants and the number of children whose parents come from more than 130 countries. :: from www.urban.org
Joining the ongoing fight against SB1070 and similar legislation are busloads of activists from California, to include Arturo Rodriguez, President of the United Farm Workers Union. :: from www.abc15.com
Business
Business Essentials
Chile replaces Mexico as China’s second-largest trading partner in Latin America. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Vme Launches New 24/7 Channel, Vme Kids
Hispanics are more social, but do they behave differently in social media? – (an edited version of this post originally ran on MediaPost’s Engage Hispanic blog on 9/2/10) :: from www.thinkmulticultural.com
Ford’s Spanish-language mobile site rivals English version’s traffic :: from www.mobilemarketer.com
Two New Hispanic Retail Strategies Test Limits – Save-A-Lot and Mi Pueblo Food Stores :: from supermarketnews.com
NY Domestic Workers Celebrate Historic Labor Win – Governor Paterson signed landmark legislation to recognize and protect the state’s nannies, housekeepers and other home-based laborers. :: from colorlines.com
Call him Gustavo Arellano, managing editor – Ask a Mexican becomes Managing Editor of OC Weekly :: from www.laobserved.com
Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Media
Social, Sure, But Watch Social Media Behavior BY JOSE VILLA :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
The vox collective launches VoxVentures to focus on Products & Branded Content. :: from hispanicad.com
I Changes in US Latino Mindset & Social Behavior – Arizona SB1070 Law – AHAA webinar :: from hispaniccmo.com
Vme Launches New 24/7 Channel, Vme Kids
Periódicos Asociados Latinoamericanos (PAL) Focuses on Monetizing US Hispanic Audiences :: from www.portada-online.com
C Telemundo’s latest novela El Fantasma De Elena Suffering in The Ratings :: from www.latingossip.com
Sara Carbonero is New Face of Pantene :: from www.latingossip.com
Two gunmen opened fired early Wednesday on the offices of a newspaper in the western Mexican city of Mazatlan :: from www.laprensasa.com
Register Latino2: The California Tour. Tour Stop #1: The LA Marketing Tribe. September 18th :: from latino2.com
TV Chile and Cine Mexicano Launch Nationwide on AT&T U-verse
C Chile: Law Requires Radio Stations to Include Chilean Music in at Least 20% of Programming :: from globalvoicesonline.org
NAHJ Awards $71k in Scholarships in 2010 – More than $1.6 Million in Scholarships Paid in 23 Years of Giving :: from www.nahj.org
Lopez Negrete Communications Moves up to #4444 on the 2010 Inc. 5000; Three-Year Sales Growth of 20%
SXSW.2011 Panel – Marketing to Latinos: Understanding and Connecting with Culture :: from juantornoe.blogs.com
Slain Latino Journalist Rubén Salazar, Killed 40 Years Ago in Police Attack, Remembered as Champion of Chicano Rights :: from www.democracynow.org
California Political Commercial – Zero: Meg Whitman’s Rhetoric on Latinos Doesn’t Match Reality
Call him Gustavo Arellano, managing editor – Ask a Mexican becomes Managing Editor of OC Weekly :: from www.laobserved.com
California Political Commercial – Carly No Es Mi Amiga (Carly Fiornia Is Not My Friend)
Additional Business News
The Power of 2 :: from www.hispanicad.com
3rd Annual Lanza Group’s Hispanic Achievement & Business Leadership Award to be Sponsored Verizon Wireless :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
HNBA Hosting 35th Annual Convention: El Futuro Sin Limite/Future Without Limits :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
Colgate-Palmolive Partners with Hispanic Scholarship Fund to Kick Off ‘Haz La U’ :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
Payless ShoeSource Renews CSR Program with Hispanic Scholarship Fund :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
Juan Valdez celebrates 50th anniversary, Dominican economy booms, Costa Rica wireless delays, Colombia BPO King. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Latin Business Chronicle selects the top 30 foreign lawyers in Latin America. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Hispanic HHs use of Communication & Entertainment Services :: from hispanicad.com
Los Angeles KJLA-57 Launches Encuentra el Tesorito Contest
7th Annual National LATINA Symposium Celebrates Womens Empowerment
AT&T U-verse TV Expands Spanish-Language Channels and Packages to Offer More Choice for Viewers
Northern Trust Named a Top 50 Company by LATINA Style Magazine
Yahoo! en Español Puts People at the Center of Their Web Experiences
L.A. mayor, Latino activists take on oil companies over Proposition 23 :: from www.latimes.com
New player in Puerto Rico’s banking industry: Florida-based BBU buys local Banesco :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
DESPITE JOBS CRISIS, LATINOS ARE WORKING HARD TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA’S ECONOMY
The Maryland Hispanic Business Conference -September 7, 2010 :: from intsite.wordpress.com
C Paulina Rubio’s Tour Manager & Band Released :: from www.latingossip.com
Four Peru mining projects to start operations in 2011, reports ministry :: from www.livinginperu.com
Cell phones outnumber population in several Peru regions :: from www.livinginperu.com
Adams Morgan Restaurants Protest Weekend Latino Market in Unity Park – St. Louis area :: from www.washingtoncitypaper.com
Mexican Shrimp Fleet Looks to Regain U.S. Certification :: from www.laht.com
Billionaire Carlos Slim investing $1.4 billion in Plaza Carso, a Mexico City complex that will include movie theaters, museums, housing and commercial space :: from www.laht.com
Hispanics and Latin Americans are Not the Same :: from www.juantornoe.com
C Twitter, cielo e infierno de los artistas :: from www.informador.com.mx
How a Peruvian island is making money from bird poo :: from www.bbc.co.uk
Analysis: Mexican reforms likely on ice until at least 2012 – Political deadlock will likely sink President Felipe Calderon’s bid for big economic reforms before 2012 polls, hobbling Mexico’s efforts to revive a calcified economy and catch up with Latin American rivals. :: from www.reuters.com
Latinos & the Net Neutrality Debate :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez to Head AARP’s New Multicultural Strategy
LATISM Launches Year-Long Tour of the California “Latinosphere” – Latino2 Event Series Kicks Off At Los Angeles Convention Center on September 18th :: from latism.org
I The Justice Department filed another lawsuit against immigration practices by Arizona authorities, saying Monday that a network of community colleges acted illegally in requiring noncitizens to provide their green cards before they could be hired for jobs. – Maricopa Community Colleges :: from www.washingtonpost.com
US Airways Named One of 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S.
Regina M. Rodriguez, a partner in the Faegre & Benson litigation practice, has been accepted to the first Latina Executive Leadership Program—an initiative sponsored jointly by the Hispanic National Bar Association and the Association of Corporate Counsel – Denver :: from www.lawweekonline.com
Additional US Hispanic/Latino News –»
6th teen is sentenced in NY hate crime stabbing of Marcelo Lucero :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Ohio restricting Puerto Rican birth certificates :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (Prepa) Executive Director Miguel Cordero said Thursday power has been restored 99 percent of the areas that were left in the dark when Hurricane Earl skirted past the island earlier this week. :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
A lackluster Puerto Rico squad was finally knocked out of the basketball world championship with its 88-79 loss to previously winless Ivory Coast in Ankara, Turkey on Thursday. :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
High Drop Out Rates Among Philadelphia Black, Hispanic Males :: from kyw.cbslocal.com
Englantina Canales Peña’s greatest achievement was helping her family – R.I.P. – San Antonio :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Delaware – The Governor’s Consortium on Hispanic Affairs has awarded $117,520 in grants to support six community-based programs that help Hispanic families learn the English language or include an educational focus on family literacy, health literacy and/or financial literacy. :: from www.sussexcountian.com
Interview with an Icon: Dolores Huerta on Cesar Chavez :: from latina.com
Puerto Rico Bounces Back Against China for First FIBA Win :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Southern Oregon residents fear Mexican drug cartels :: from www.koinlocal6.com
Martin Vasquez, Chivas USA Looking to Make History :: from laist.com
Of the 423,773 kids in foster care on Sept. 30, 53% were boys. 20% were Hispanic, 30% black and 40% white :: from www.silive.com
Latin America Giving us Lots to Cheer for in FIBA World Games! :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
f Law’ Sonia Sotomayor cracks jokes at Lehman College at Dream Big Initiative event :: from www.nydailynews.com
El Centro Hispano opens Carrboro branch – North Carolina :: from www.heraldsun.com
Harry Reid doesn’t speak for all Latinos – Ruben Navarrette :: from www.sfgate.com
Posted on: September 2nd, 2010International News –»
B Chile replaces Mexico as China’s second-largest trading partner in Latin America. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
B Juan Valdez celebrates 50th anniversary, Dominican economy booms, Costa Rica wireless delays, Colombia BPO King. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
B Latin Business Chronicle selects the top 30 foreign lawyers in Latin America. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Venezuela’s Opposition: Manufacturing Fear in Exchange for Votes :: from upsidedownworld.org
C Pablo Milanés patrocina un macroconcierto y un festival de artes en La Habana, Cuba :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Guatemala: Syndicated Criminals Denounce Conditions Impeding Their Work :: from globalvoicesonline.org
B Two gunmen opened fired early Wednesday on the offices of a newspaper in the western Mexican city of Mazatlan :: from www.laprensasa.com
The State Of Mexico’s Increasingly Brutal Drug War :: from www.npr.org
Juárez violence persists: August deadliest month with 322 killed :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Venezuela’s elections by the numbers :: from www.miamiherald.com
B Four Peru mining projects to start operations in 2011, reports ministry :: from www.livinginperu.com
Cell phones outnumber population in several Peru regions :: from www.livinginperu.com
C Lima Downtown to become an art installation during the “Semana de Lima” :: from www.livinginperu.com
Violence in Mexico needs more U.S. attention, swift action :: from www.chicagotribune.com
C Book Review: THE CHINESE IN MEXICO by Robert Chao Romero :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Mexican police have rescued six illegal Cuban migrants kidnapped by gunmen in the beach resort of Cancún :: from www.miamiherald.com
I Grief Across Latin America for Migrant Killings – Gilmar Morales’s father and widow, who asked that their names not be used because of fears of reprisals, mourned at the family home in Agua Calient, Guatemala – article about the family of one of the victims from the massacre of 72 migrants in Mexico :: from www.nytimes.com
Cubans See Their Ration Cards Get Thinner and Thinner :: from www.laht.com
I Mexico announced a “comprehensive strategy” against the kidnapping of undocumented migrants headed for the US :: from www.laht.com
More than 2,000 gangland killings have occurred this year in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico’s murder capital :: from www.laht.com
B Mexican Shrimp Fleet Looks to Regain U.S. Certification :: from www.laht.com
B Billionaire Carlos Slim investing $1.4 billion in Plaza Carso, a Mexico City complex that will include movie theaters, museums, housing and commercial space :: from www.laht.com
71% of Mexico Local Governments Said Penetrated by Narcos :: from www.laht.com
Fidel Castro takes blame for persecution of Cuban gays :: from www.bbc.co.uk
Ecuador’s president and Mexican officials confirmed Wednesday that a second person, a Honduran, had survived the massacre of 72 migrants in Mexico last week. :: from www.google.com
Mexico’s crackdown on organized crime is working, Calderon says – In his state of the nation report, President Felipe Calderon notes the arrests or killings of drug kingpins and efforts to clean up police. He also touts job gains and other economic improvements. :: from www.latimes.com
Mexican Drug Trafficker “La Barbie” Linked To Arrests In Colombia :: from latindispatch.com
B How a Peruvian island is making money from bird poo :: from www.bbc.co.uk
Arrested Mexican Drug Lord “Barbie” May Face US Extradition :: from www.voanews.com
Governor of Aguascalientes, Luis Armando Reynoso Femat, expelled from the National Action Party :: from justiceinmexico.org
Dominican Republic spared by Hurricane Earl, braces for Fiona :: from www.dominicantoday.com
Rains reducing devastating fires in Bolivia :: from www.laprensasa.com
C Guatemala: Indigenous Teacher and Artist Kidnapped and Murdered :: from globalvoicesonline.org
B Analysis: Mexican reforms likely on ice until at least 2012 – Political deadlock will likely sink President Felipe Calderon’s bid for big economic reforms before 2012 polls, hobbling Mexico’s efforts to revive a calcified economy and catch up with Latin American rivals. :: from www.reuters.com
Eight are killed by Molotov cocktails in Cancún :: from justiceinmexico.org
VIOLENCE OF EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS in Latin America – Maria Elena Salinas :: from mariaesalinas.com
Guatemalan indigenous need rights protected, UN official says :: from www.indiancountrytoday.com
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