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Tagged: summaryThe Power 3 –»
E: National Latino Museum Plan Faces Fight – next month the commission is to report its findings to Congress :: from www.nytimes.com
C: mun2 and Telemundo Studios Unveil Sneak Peak of New Original Bilingual Scripted Series “RPM MIAMI” – actually I want to watch this :: from www.holamun2.com
B: Hispanic + Social = $$ – Michael Della Penna :: from www.clickz.com
Jump to Section: Essentials, Cultura, Business, Immigration, Additional US Hispanic News and International News
Hispanic/Latino News Essentials –»
Roberto Lovato: Obama Is Our “Frenemy”—An Open Letter to Latinos :: from newamericamedia.org
President Obama’s attempt yesterday to send the Latino community the message that immigration reform is still on his agenda needs to stop dwelling on that message and focus on a new one that sells the issue to critics. :: from www.latinalista.net
Tucson Unified School District’s plan to reorganize Ethnic Studies – Arizona :: from tucsoncitizen.com
Only 8 Democrats avoid Arizona’s Democratic anti-immigrant bill: SB1225 :: from tucsoncitizen.com
‘Moses of the Latinos’ calls out for change – U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez visits Charlotte, draws cheers and pleas for immigration reform. :: from www.charlotteobserver.com
Ruben Castillo, the first Hispanic federal judge in Illinois and mentioned as a possible Supreme Court nominee by President Barack Obama, will be awarded a prize for his commitment and dedication to serving the Mexican-American community in Chicago by MALDEF :: from www.laht.com
With prospects for an immigration overhaul looking dim, President Obama is facing increasing pressure from Latinos, Democratic lawmakers and immigrant groups to use his executive powers to offer relief from deportation to broad groups of illegal immigrants. :: from www.nytimes.com
National Latino Museum Plan Faces Fight – next month the commission is to report its findings to Congress :: from www.nytimes.com
In a joint effort to improve the health of Hispanic seniors with type 2 diabetes, Humana Inc. and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) have launched a study to test the “promotores de salud” with San Antonio as the target community for the intervention :: from www.mysanantonio.com
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Latino News Summary – April 20th, 2011
Cultura Essentials –»
The infiltration of Hispanos continues to afflict the US: Hipster Cascarones :: from textmex.blogspot.com
Sombrero shortage thwarts record attempt – Dia del Mariachi needed 206 more mariachis in full regalia to take the Guinness World Record for the largest mariachi ensemble. – Texas :: from www.caller.com
Alt.Latino: It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times :: from www.npr.org
mun2 and Telemundo Studios Unveil Sneak Peak of New Original Bilingual Scripted Series “RPM MIAMI” – actually I want to watch this :: from www.holamun2.com
Video: Behind the Scenes at Sofia Vergara’s Diet Pepsi Commercial :: from latina.com
New book documents groundbreaking Los Angeles Latino theater program – ‘Latino Theater Initiative/Center Theater Group Papers 1980 – 2005.’ :: from www.scpr.org
Jennifer Lopez, ‘American Idol’ creator team for new reality project :: from insidetv.ew.com
More Cultura News (still needs curation) –»
Natalia Streignard presume a su hijo – La actriz venezolana mostró en Twitter al pequeño Jacques, de 3 meses; ya tuvo su primer paseo a la playa con mami y papi :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Sara Maldonado, enamorada y estrena look – La exprotagonista de Aurora comenzó una nueva vida en Los Ángeles; “I’m in Love” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Julián Gil recibe paliza del Macho Camacho – El actor y el boxeador se fueron a los golpes y así quedó Gil tras la pelea; “Es un loco abusador”, comentó el argentino sobre el pugilista :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Telefutura cancela show de Laura Bozzo – El programa de la peruana saldrá de la programación solo en Estados Unidos; al parecer los anunciantes no quieren ser asociados con este formato :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Ordenan nueva prueba de ADN a Don Francisco :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Luis Fonsi ya no oculta a su nueva novia :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Video: ¡Ya vienen Los 50 más bellos! – Te presentamos una probadita de lo que será el especial de Los 50 Más Bellos 2011, este jueves 28 a las 10:00 pm por Univisión :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
I Was an Artist Before I Became an Actor – Q & A with Herbert Siguenza on his play “A Weekend with Pablo Picasso” at LATC, ends May 1 :: from latinola.com
Sandra Cisneros To Read at Tia Chucha’s and the May Festival Scoop – LA :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Recipe: Spoonbread With Roasted Green Chilies :: from www.nytimes.com
Recipe: Salsa Verde con Aguacate :: from www.zarela.com
Receta: Chipa mestizo :: from www.gabrielaclavoycanela.com
Recipe: Arroz Verde :: from www.lacocinadeleslie.com
Recipe: Pollo a la Naranja 1.0 :: from www.lacocinadeleslie.com
TELEMUNDO BEGINS PRODUCTION OF “LA CASA DE AL LADO” (“Behind Closed Doors”)
My Bilingual Boys’ Speech Progress :: from www.spanglishbaby.com
New Issue: Hispanic Review – Volume 79, Number 2, Spring 2011 :: from muse.jhu.edu
Ask an Expert: Tips on products to help me raise a bilingual child? :: from www.spanglishbaby.com
Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) Member Bochinche :: from elblogdehola.blogspot.com
Latin comedy and why I hate Carlos Mencia :: from beinglatino.wordpress.com
The Pearl just upped the ante. Wednesday, the Pearl’s “Echale! Latino Music Estyle” music series presents the explosive combination of Bomba Estéreo and Nortec Collective Presents Bostich + Fussible. – San Antonio :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Victoria Justice Ready For ‘First Time’ Rom Com :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Juanes Chimes In On ‘Nuestra Belleza Latina’ :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Find Out Which A-List Latina Celeb Has Never Watched ‘American Idol’ :: from latina.com
Cinematic Fantasy, Economic Reality Collide On Whitter Blvd – Los Angeles :: from newstaco.com
Mexicans Hope For Miracles In Staging Of The Passion :: from www.npr.org
Star Tracker: Paz de la Huerta, Cesar Millan, Pedro Almodóvar, and More :: from latina.com
Escuchame: Tigres & Paulina Rubio ‘Golpes en el Corazon’ :: from www.latingossip.com
Eva Longoria Cut From ‘Days Of Grace’ :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Demi Lovato Confirms She is Bipolar :: from latina.com
Julio Iglesias living for today – Spanish music legend has been working on his latest album for three years :: from www.signonsandiego.com
The Miguel de Cervantes Virtual Library, or BVMC, opened a Web site Wednesday dedicated to Iñigo Lopez de Mendoza, first marquis of Santillana and one of the most important Spanish writers of the 15th century. :: from www.laht.com
National Latino Museum Plan Faces Fight – next month the commission is to report its findings to Congress :: from www.nytimes.com
New Book: Kamchatka by Marcelo Figueras :: from www.literanista.net
Casey Abrams Kisses J.Lo, but is La Lopez Kissing ‘American Idol’ Goodbye? :: from latina.com
Ricky Martin puts his message in his moves at Allstate – Chicago performance :: from www.chicagotribune.com
Joan Sebastian Settling With Suing Musicians :: from www.latingossip.com
Business Essentials –»
Mobile and Tablet Media “Smart” Option for Increased ROI Among Hispanics
Slides: 2011 Hispanic Social Media Survey Highlights from Hispanicize :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
Insights Reveal Opportunities for Brands to Reach Hispanics via Group Texting :: from blog.360i.com
Multicultural marketing veteran Rick Marroquín has joined Creative Artists Agency (CAA) :: from hispanicad.com
Geoscape and Scarborough Partner to Help Marketers Tap the Ever-Growing Power of Hispanic Consumers
Hispanic + Social = $$ – Michael Della Penna :: from www.clickz.com
National Latino Broadcasting to Launch New Channels on Sirius XM Radio
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Business News Summary – April 20th, 2011
More Business News (still needs curation) –»
Telefutura cancela show de Laura Bozzo – El programa de la peruana saldrá de la programación solo en Estados Unidos; al parecer los anunciantes no quieren ser asociados con este formato :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Autobytel Appoints Michelle Naranjo as Managing Editor
Del Valle® Becomes 15th Billion Dollar Brand of The Coca-Cola Company
Julio Cisneros has been hired as news director of KTAZ- 39, Telemundo’s O&O in Phoenix :: from www.mediamoves.com
KDCU launches first Spanish newscast in Kansas :: from www.mediamoves.com
José Rios, currently VP/News Director of KTTV-11 in Los Angeles, has been named VP of Digital News Applications at parent Fox Television Stations (FTS) :: from www.mediamoves.com
El Nuevo Herald y The Miami Herald resultan finalistas del Premio Pulitzer :: from www.elnuevoherald.com
Report released on plight of Latinos in the workforce :: from diversityjobs.com
Fierce competition from lower-priced Chinese rivals has forced Colombia’s textile sector to innovate. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
TELEMUNDO BEGINS PRODUCTION OF “LA CASA DE AL LADO” (“Behind Closed Doors”)
Alterna’TV expands distribution of Planet X. :: from hispanicad.com
TELEMUNDO HOSTS DIGITAL INFLUENCERS EVENT AS PART OF SOCIAL@TELEMUNDO
Arcos Dorados Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering
Nominate a Leader! Call for Nominations: Boston Latino TV Access Awards :: from www.elmundoboston.com
Latin America Will Benefit From Biofuels Boom
Mexico’s America Movil Buys Rest of Brazil’s Star One :: from www.laht.com
Hispanic Business Council Scholarship Foundation of New Jersey, Inc. to hold gala :: from www.northjersey.com
The skillset of Indian techies and the Latin American way of enjoying life is an ideal combination for a vibrant and productive work place and human resource environment, says the Indian envoy here in Uruguay :: from www.newkerala.com
Immigration News (still needs curation) –»
Immigrant Youth Movement Takes a Civil Rights Lesson – How young immigrant activists are learning from the the civil rights campaigners who came before them. :: from www.yesmagazine.org
Roundup of Coverage: President Obama’s Meeting On Immigration :: from americasvoiceonline.org
Daily Kos Provides History, Context to President’s Immigration Meeting :: from americasvoiceonline.org
President Obama’s attempt yesterday to send the Latino community the message that immigration reform is still on his agenda needs to stop dwelling on that message and focus on a new one that sells the issue to critics. :: from www.latinalista.net
Immigration laws still baffle lawmakers :: from www.upi.com
Amid a steady trickle of questions from LDS members and a swelling stream of political criticism of a state guest-worker law, the church is repeating its support of the Utah Compact, and it again described immigration laws enacted by Utah’s governor and Legislature as “a responsible approach.” :: from www.sltrib.com
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Republican Lamar Smith, of Texas wants the Justice Department to sue Utah over its immigrant guest worker program. :: from www.sfgate.com
President Obama Leads Meeting on Immigration, But What Happens Next? :: from immigrationimpact.com
Only 8 Democrats avoid Arizona’s Democratic anti-immigrant bill: SB1225 :: from tucsoncitizen.com
Latino group (NCLR) to states: Copy Utah Compact, not its laws :: from www.sltrib.com
Chicago Latinos livid with Obama’s immigration policy, plan push with Emanuel :: from news.medill.northwestern.edu
A Year Later, Arizona Still Split Over Immigration :: from www.gpb.org
Maria Peña: Obama Seeks “New Beginning” for Failed Immigration Dialogue :: from www.laht.com
‘Moses of the Latinos’ calls out for change – U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez visits Charlotte, draws cheers and pleas for immigration reform. :: from www.charlotteobserver.com
With prospects for an immigration overhaul looking dim, President Obama is facing increasing pressure from Latinos, Democratic lawmakers and immigrant groups to use his executive powers to offer relief from deportation to broad groups of illegal immigrants. :: from www.nytimes.com
Illegal students seek ways to continue their education in the U.S. – from California :: from www.sacbee.com
Cubans facing deportation now must report to ICE in Broward :: from www.miamiherald.com
The MaLDEF added a plaintiff Monday to its lawsuit against the City of Fremont’s illegal immigrant ordinance. – Nebraska :: from fremonttribune.com
Seven new Tennessee bills posturing over illegal immigration could leave a bad taste :: from www.nashvillescene.com
Additional US Hispanic/Latino News (still needs curation) –»
An attack on Planned Parenthood turns out to be an all-out assault on low-income Latinas :: from www.latinalista.net
Popular Democratic Party President Alejandro García Padilla announced Wednesday the designation of Carlos Dalmau Ramírez to represent the commonwealth party on the tripartite status commission convened by Gov. Luis Fortuño. :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
Puerto Rico resident Christa von Hillebrandt Andrade, manager of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric National Weather Service Caribbean Tsunami Warning Program, has been named as the new president of the Seismological Society of America (SSA) :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
The percentage of Latino players dropped from 28.4% to 27% — baseball’s lowest since 1999′s 26% :: from www.nj.com
4-21 LATISM Twitter Party: Latinos and the Environment :: from blog.latism.org
The 13th Judicial Circuit Family Violence Prevention Council is sponsoring a continuing education seminar, “Caught Between Two Cultures (A Glimpse of the Hispanic Culture),” from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the Mendota Civic Center. – Illinois :: from www.mywebtimes.com
Puerto Rico’s police on Wednesday boosted their presence in San Juan’s affluent Condado district, a favorite of visitors, after two recent murders in the zone. :: from www.laht.com
Cristo Rey prep school seeks mentors, not money – Kansas City :: from www.kansascity.com
University of Cincinnati students from a Spanish service-learning class ventured into the Cincinnati neighborhood of East Price Hill Sunday not only to sharpen their Spanish skills, but to assist with the health of a growing Hispanic population. :: from www.newsrecord.org
Hispanics reflected in Merced district redrawing – Group makes up over half the county’s population. – California :: from www.mercedsunstar.com
Video: Pesticide exposure may affect child’s IQ – Research followed Latino mothers in the Salinas Valley section of California :: from www.myfoxboston.com
International News (still needs curation) –»
Posted on: April 21st, 2011Del Valle® Becomes 15th Billion Dollar Brand of The Coca-Cola Company
Fierce competition from lower-priced Chinese rivals has forced Colombia’s textile sector to innovate. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Though Chile’s senate has approved the hotly-debated “greasy food” legislation, the law is nevertheless expected to be vetoed by President Sebastián Piñera. :: from www.santiagotimes.cl
Risking it all on Mexico’s ‘Route of Death’ – Bus drivers and passengers in Northern Mexico :: from multimedia.asiaone.com
A man who Mexican authorities say is a leader in a violent drug cartel responsible for the deaths of more than 200 people once lived in Yakima County in the Tieton area, friends and acquaintances said Tuesday. – Martin Omar Estrada Luna of Los Zetas :: from o.seattletimes.nwsource.com
CUBA: The “Other” Revolutions – YES to sexual diversity! NO to transgenics! LONG LIVE @! In stark contrast to the political apathy of many of their contemporaries, some sectors of Cuban youth are radically re-writing the standard slogans, opting for active participation and fomenting “new revolutions within the Revolution.” :: from ipsnews.net
Latin America Will Benefit From Biofuels Boom
Mexicans Hope For Miracles In Staging Of The Passion :: from www.npr.org
Return of the Divider: López Obrador Kicks Off Again – Mexico :: from www.americasquarterly.org
Argentina’s president ordered all federal forces Wednesday to search for a key witness against a former military officer in the death of a bishop who tried intervene on behalf of victims of the dictatorship. :: from www.nytimes.com
The forest fire that started in mid-March in Coahuila, Mexico, has scorched nearly 200,000 hectares (493,827 acres) :: from www.laht.com
Mexico’s America Movil Buys Rest of Brazil’s Star One :: from www.laht.com
Activists Highlight Ordeal of Migrants in Southern Mexico :: from www.laht.com
10 Species Have Disappeared from Southeastern Mexican Forests :: from www.laht.com
The State Department will honor the Cuba’s Damas de Blanco – “Ladies in White” with The Human Rights Defenders Award :: from www.state.gov
Investigators found 26 badly decomposed bodies at a vacant lot in the northern Mexico state of Durango on Wednesday and said they were looking for more. :: from www.miamiherald.com
The skillset of Indian techies and the Latin American way of enjoying life is an ideal combination for a vibrant and productive work place and human resource environment, says the Indian envoy here in Uruguay :: from www.newkerala.com
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