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Latina filmmaker tells it like it is – Fanny Veliz is making it her business to change the image of Latinos in media. :: from www.lacosmopolatina.com
Video: 67 Sueños Shows Love for an Undocumented Majority – a youth-led collective based in Oakland, CA :: from colorlines.com
Shakira surpassed Oprah in Twitter followers – making her the only Latina currently among the Top 10 most followed :: from latina.com
This Week On Alt.Latino: Amazing Lyricists From Spain, Brazil And Beyond. :: from www.npr.org
Nastassja Bolivar was declared the winner of the Nuestra Belleza Latina 2011 contest on Univision, despite the fact that all during the competition she had to grapple with a huge obstacle – her lack of fluency in Spanish – and now she is encouraging young Hispanics to carefully learn the language of their parents. :: from www.laht.com
The nine-member California Historic Resources Commission voted May 19 to nominate the National Chavez Center, where Cesar Chavez lived and led the farm worker movement during his last 22 years at La Paz in Keene, for placement on the National Historic Registry. :: from www.bakersfield.com
Mr. Pauer’s “Cumbión Del Sur” Is the iTunes Free Single of the Week :: from blogs.miaminewtimes.com
‘Narco’ Culture Becoming Popular North Of The Border – becoming a compelling lifestyle to a growing number of youth in the US :: from www.kpbs.org
Half Puerto Rican Scotty McCreery (not 1st latino though that was David Archuleta) wins “American Idol” title :: from www.cbsnews.com
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Cultura News Summary – May 25th, 2011
Entertainment & Musica
Ex mánager de Juanes afirma que retiro es por 3 ó 4 años :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Ximena Navarrete brilla en Cannes :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Pee Wee Sings The Praises Of Prince Royce :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Spanish animator Alberto Corral Discusses Animated Action From ‘Kung Fu Panda 2′ :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Latino Celebs Bid Farewell to Oprah on Twitter :: from latina.com
Video: Violeta Castillo – “La Batalla del Movimiento” :: from www.clubfonograma.com
Latina filmmaker tells it like it is – Fanny Veliz is making it her business to change the image of Latinos in media. :: from www.lacosmopolatina.com
Belinda Tries & Fails Taking @Belinda Twitter Name :: from www.latingossip.com
Video: J.Lo and Marc Show America How to Salsa on ‘Idol!’ :: from latina.com
“American Idol” judge Jennifer López nearly stole the finale on Wednesday, with a little help from husband Marc Anthony. :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
Shakira surpassed Oprah in Twitter followers – making her the only Latina currently among the Top 10 most followed :: from latina.com
Star Tracker: Kate Del Castillo, Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato and More! :: from latina.com
Lauren Velez Spills Details on Edward James Olmos’s ‘Dexter’ Role: “It’s About Salvation” :: from latina.com
Antonio Banderas Had a Tumor on His Back :: from www.latingossip.com
Scotty McCreery Becomes the First Latino to Win ‘American Idol!’ :: from latina.com
J.Lo’s Top ‘American Idol’ Moments and Our Favorite Jenny Moment of the Season! :: from latina.com
10 Things You Never Knew about ‘American Idol’ Winner Scotty McCreery :: from latina.com
‘Nuestra Belleza Latina’ Winner Nastassja Bolivar: “I Want To Be a Victoria’s Secret Angel Now!” :: from latina.com
This Week On Alt.Latino: Amazing Lyricists From Spain, Brazil And Beyond. :: from www.npr.org
Nastassja Bolivar was declared the winner of the Nuestra Belleza Latina 2011 contest on Univision, despite the fact that all during the competition she had to grapple with a huge obstacle – her lack of fluency in Spanish – and now she is encouraging young Hispanics to carefully learn the language of their parents. :: from www.laht.com
Miguelito Finished The School Year With High Honors :: from lateengossip.com
Elena Tablada Denies Split With David Bisbal :: from www.latingossip.com
Mildred Baena’s Daughter Speaks: “It’s Just a Big Deal because She’s Hispanic, and He’s a Celebrity” :: from latina.com
Music Review: The Last Mambo, a deluxe two CD set that contains essential recordings from Cachao’s last performance :: from worldmusiccentral.org
First Look at Ninel Conde’s Ayer y Hoy Album Cover :: from www.latingossip.com
Mr. Pauer’s “Cumbión Del Sur” Is the iTunes Free Single of the Week :: from blogs.miaminewtimes.com
Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony Perform on Idol :: from www.latingossip.com
Half Puerto Rican Scotty McCreery (not 1st latino though that was David Archuleta) wins “American Idol” title :: from www.cbsnews.com
Actress Fernanda Andrade Lands Recurring Role on ‘Sons of Anarchy’ :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com
Food
Officials say fixing broken immigration system safeguards nation’s food supply :: from www.latinalista.net
PR: Tributo Trading Company Launches New Premium Tequila in the United States
Savory Latino Meals Without the Meat (Recipes and time-saving tips included!) :: from www.dailykos.com
More Cultura News (still needs curation)
Posted on: May 26th, 2011Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez a Hero in Tough Times for Mexico – soccer :: from abcnews.go.com
Missing Colombia university president Francisco Piedrahita found and in ‘surprisingly good shape’ after four days in swamp in Louisana :: from www.nola.com
Latino Mural Splashes Through Monopoly at University of California, San Diego :: from www.voiceofsandiego.org
San Diego’s Surfing Guadalupe To Be Torn Down :: from newstaco.com
100 facts for 100 years of Machu Picchu :: from www.latimes.com
Mayan Funerary Offering Found Inside Mexican Sinkhole Cave :: from www.laht.com
Chicanonautica: The Long Road To Mars with Mariachis :: from labloga.blogspot.com
New Book: The Secret History of Costaguana by Juan Gabriel Vasquez :: from www.literanista.net
PR: OCPmusica: The Hispanic Catholic’s Newest Facebook Favorite
A Blog for Rethinking the Hispanic World – Claudio Iván Remeseira’s Hispanic New York Project :: from globalvoicesonline.org
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