HispanicTips’ Latino News Summary – April 22nd, 2011
Tagged: summaryToday’s summary is a short one, didn’t even go to all my sources but there is still some interesting stuff here that I couldn’t let wait until Monday. – Have a great weekend. – Gracias, Tomás
Jump to Section: Essentials, Cultura, Business, Immigration, Additional US Hispanic News and International News
Hispanic/Latino News Essentials –»
Hispanic Values Are American Values – 1 out of every 4 children in America is Latino, and 92% of those children are U.S. citizens. By JANET MURGUíA :: from online.wsj.com
Newt Gingrich’s 2012 immigration dance – Of the top Republican prospects for 2012, Gingrich leads in Latino outreach :: from www.politico.com
Videos: Immigrant Children Falling Behind: Implications and Policy Prescriptions – The United States will create a new Hispanic underclass unless it improves immigrant children’s access to education :: from www.brookings.edu
Hispanic Business magazine has named New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez its 2011 Woman of the Year. She’s featured on the cover of the April edition of the publication. :: from www.bizjournals.com
Will Latino Veterans Be Excluded From Vietnam War Documentary? :: from newstaco.com
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday published new rules governing travel to Cuba which include the relaxation of some of longstanding regulations announced in January by President Barack Obama. :: from www.laht.com
Mexican Easter egg tradition halted by fear of disease such as bird flu and other diseases have led to new federal restrictions on importing the eggs, known as cascarones, which could put a damper on the tradition. :: from tucsoncitizen.com
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Latino News Summary – April 21st, 2011
Cultura Essentials –»
Luis Fonsi: The Billboard Cover Story by Leila Cobo :: from www.billboard.com
Victor Landa: Perfecting the Latino Upnod Duende :: from newstaco.com
Peru’s Overlooked Place In The History Of Latin American Rock :: from www.npr.org
LISTEN: Paulina Rubio & Los Tigres del Norte Duet for “Golpes En El Corazon” :: from latina.com
Mexican Easter egg tradition halted by fear of disease such as bird flu and other diseases have led to new federal restrictions on importing the eggs, known as cascarones, which could put a damper on the tradition. :: from tucsoncitizen.com
More Cultura News (still needs curation) –»
LATEA Theater Presents Off-Broadway: A New and Provocative Dominican Play
Thalia Renews Syndication Agreement With Citadel Media en Espanol
The legendary former pitcher Conrado “Connie” Marrero will turn 100 years next Monday, April 25th, so lucid that he still remembers when Barney McCosky smashed a one-run homer to keep him from achieving his fifth no-hit, no-run game. :: from www.plenglish.com
Tribeca launches grant for American Latino filmmakers :: from www.variety.com
Star Tracker: Kevin Alejandro, Eva Longoria and Mariah Carey :: from latina.com
Laura Bozzo Canceled in The US :: from www.latingossip.com
Jessica Alba in Robert Rodriguez’s ‘Spy Kids’ Reboot :: from latina.com
Jessica Alba On Her Second Pregnancy, “It’s Not As Daunting” :: from latina.com
Will Latino Veterans Be Excluded From Vietnam War Documentary? :: from newstaco.com
Jennifer Lopez Plans Contest to Discover Latin American Talent :: from www.laht.com
WATCH: Mario Lopez Flexes Skills On Saved By The Baby And America’s Best Dance Crew :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
jalapeño egg salad recipe :: from homesicktexan.blogspot.com
Quinceañera Industry Flourishes With Growth of Latina Population
Jenni Rivera’s Breast Cancer Scare Revealed on I LOVE JENNI Saturday, April 23, 2pm PT/ET On mun2
National Latino Museum Faces Obstacles in D.C., Despite Eva Longoria’s Advocacy :: from www.artinfo.com
Deep Thoughts: Blogamole’s Favorite ‘Green’ Latinos :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Omar Chaparro Voices Kung Fu Panda 2 in Spanish :: from www.latingossip.com
Peru’s Diego Dibos to perform at 2011 Billboard Music Awards :: from www.andina.com.pe
Aylin Mujica, Rafael Amaya and Daniel Sarcos to Host 2011 Billboard Latin Music Awards
DADDY YANKEE’S EXPLOSIVE FIRST SINGLE “VEN CONMIGO” FEATURING PRINCE ROYCE AVAILABLE ON ITUNES NOW
Business Essentials –»
Discovered: The Missing Link Between PR and Social Media By Deborah Charnes :: from www.hispanicize.com
Presentation: Do’s & Don’ts of Developing Corporate Hispanic Websites in the Age of Social Media
Thalia Renews Syndication Agreement With Citadel Media en Espanol
Giovanni Rodriguez: Where are the all Latinos on LinkedIn? :: from blogs.forbes.com
Giovanni Rodriguez: Where Are all the Latinos on LinkedIn? (Cont’d) :: from blogs.forbes.com
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Business News Summary – April 21st, 2011
More Business News (still needs curation) –»
Reaching the Hispanic Market Through Social Media :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
Hard Rock to Close San Juan Cafe Location
DNC’s Family Feud Over Minority Contracting :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Quinceañera Industry Flourishes With Growth of Latina Population
SAN JOSE, CA: Mi Pueblo Foods workers began a two-day hunger strike Thursday in protest of what they claim is the unfair firing of hundreds of workers earlier this year. :: from www.ktvu.com
Hispanic Census Summit: Tennessee needs more bilingual professionals :: from www.wbir.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Hispanic Contractors Association wants more opportunities to build Cuyahoga County’s taxpayer-financed medical mart and convention center. :: from www.cleveland.com
Immigration News (still needs curation) –»
Newt Gingrich’s 2012 immigration dance – Of the top Republican prospects for 2012, Gingrich leads in Latino outreach :: from www.politico.com
Videos: Immigrant Children Falling Behind: Implications and Policy Prescriptions – The United States will create a new Hispanic underclass unless it improves immigrant children’s access to education :: from www.brookings.edu
The Alabama Senate on Thursday night approved an Arizona-style immigration bill that would allow law enforcement officers to detain people they suspect of being in the country illegally. :: from blog.al.com
Working Together to Create a 21st Century Immigration System | The White House
Drop the I-Word: I Am…a Retired Minister Who Wants Humane Reform :: from colorlines.com
Additional US Hispanic/Latino News (still needs curation) –»
More on the Ethnic Studies funding debate – Arizona :: from tucsoncitizen.com
The California Student Aid Commission announced today, Friday, April 22, that Commissioner Enrique G. Murillo Jr. has been elected chair of the EdFund Board of Directors, with authority to act as president of EdFund, when necessary. :: from news.csusb.edu
Mexican American Children in California Exposed to 2nd Highest Amount of Flame Retardant Chemicals :: from www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com
LULAC: National Latino Leaders Fast to Protest Budget Cuts
Eastern Tennessee’s Hispanic growth: 213% in Knox County, 280% in Loudon County and 442% in Sevier County. :: from www.knoxnews.com
Puerto Rico: Debate on Domestic Violence Continues :: from globalvoicesonline.org
West Wing Update from the White House | Office of Public Engagement (Hispanic edition?)
International News (still needs curation) –»
Posted on: April 22nd, 2011Mexico’s Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas, or CIDE, released its latest study, “Mexico, the Americas, and the World.” This is now its fourth version (the previous surveys were done in 2004, 2006, and 2008) and provides a fascinating glimpse into Mexicans’ views (both from its leaders and the general population) toward politics, policies, and, in particular, international relations. :: from www.latintelligence.com
Cuban transition of power offers unique opportunity :: from www.kstatecollegian.com
Venezuela’s withdrawal from the Andean Community of Nations (CAN), a sub-regional bloc also comprised of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, will mark a new stage in countries with which relations have already been defined under different legal standards. :: from www.plenglish.com
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday published new rules governing travel to Cuba which include the relaxation of some of longstanding regulations announced in January by President Barack Obama. :: from www.laht.com
Drug gangs are beginning to muscle into a new territory: Central America – an action that is likely to cost U.S. taxpayers. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Cuban human rights activist Sara Martha Fonseca scores victory for freedom :: from marcmasferrer.typepad.com
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