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E: PR: 2010 Census Shows Nation’s Hispanic Population Grew Four Times Faster Than Total U.S. Population - new press release from the Census Bureau with lots of interesting facts – jump to Essentials section
C: 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 jump to Cultura section
B: Supreme Court upholds Arizona law punishing employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants :: from www.washingtonpost.com jump to Business section
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Hispanic/Latino News Essentials
PR: 2010 Census Shows Nation’s Hispanic Population Grew Four Times Faster Than Total U.S. Population
Anti-immigrant Groups Disavow Bigotry, their Facebook Walls Tell Another Story :: from imagine2050.newcomm.org
California Taxpayers: You pay nearly $1 billion a year to house illegal immigrant prisoners :: from www.bakersfieldnow.com
The Supreme Court today upheld an Arizona law penalizing companies that hire illegal immigrants, rejecting a challenge by business groups and civil liberties organizations :: from content.usatoday.com
Dozens of people protested on Wednesday in Denver against the imminent deportation of Gerardo Noriega, a young Mexican who was brought to the United States illegally as a child and recently testified before the Colorado state legislature in favor of undocumented university students. :: from www.laht.com
In a Sanctuary City, An Illegal Immigrant Gets the Death Penalty – The trial of Areli Carbajal Escobar captivated Austin and provided a glimpse into the world of sanctuary cities and illegal immigration. – Escobar’s trial got prominent news coverage, but Austin’s news media tiptoed around Escobar’s immigration status. – Texas :: from www.americanthinker.com
PR: ACLU and NILC File Lawsuit Challenging Indiana’s Draconian Anti-Immigrant Law
What You Told Us About Immigration Reform by Cecilia Muñoz at The White House blog
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Latino News Summary – May 25th, 2011
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Cultura Essentials
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)
Javier “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
Business Essentials
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Supreme Court upholds Arizona law punishing employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Use of cell phones to surf Internet surges in Puerto Rico, study finds :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
Univision has launched a Spanish-language daily deals pilot in Houston called Ufertas.com, which playfully combines the media brand name and “ofertas.” :: from www.clickz.com
Kimberly Casiano graced the audience at Wednesday’s Latinos Unidos crowd with an interesting story about how she came to be the first Hispanic woman to serve on one of the top five Fortune 100 corporate boards. – Tampa, Florida event :: from www.tampabay.com
Chevron chiefs face shareholders after huge $18bn Ecuador fine :: from www.guardian.co.uk
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Business News Summary – May 25th, 2011
More Business News (still needs curation)
Debmar-Mercury to Launch Test of Father Alberto Cutie’s TV show ‘Father Albert’ on July 11 – will air on Fox stations in six markets :: from www.broadcastingcable.com
Chile, Colombia, Peru launch Andean stock exchange – New bourse to capitalize on demand for ‘emerging’ Latin America :: from www.marketwatch.com
PR Industry: Where Are The Latinos? :: from hispanicize.com
Blogging to Reach Readers! Join NAHP & Manny Ruiz on FREE Webinar :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
Colombia lacks ‘culture of innovation and entrepreneurship’: BBC :: from colombiareports.com
Feature/Interview: Susan Stipcianos :: from www.lacosmopolatina.com
The Supreme Court today upheld an Arizona law penalizing companies that hire illegal immigrants, rejecting a challenge by business groups and civil liberties organizations :: from content.usatoday.com
Dissecting Diversity: Understanding the Ethnic Consumer – Hispanic Smartphone penetration has reached 45% :: from blog.nielsen.com
FTC Stops Marketers in Nationwide ‘Free Vacation’ Prize Scam Targeting Spanish-Speaking Consumers
PR: Tributo Trading Company Launches New Premium Tequila in the United States
Broadcaster launches full-time Spanish FM – WHOL Radio adds 99.5 FM signal. – Allentown, PA :: from www.mcall.com
Get Ready for an Ugly Battle Over E-Verify :: from www.dailykos.com
Peru signs free trade agreement with Panama and Costa Rica :: from www.livinginperu.com
The newly formed Volusia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold its inaugural event on June 30 – Florida :: from www.news-journalonline.com
Immigration reform could have impact on agriculture in Georgia :: from westernfarmpress.com
The Hispanic Market & Beef Retailers – Beef, it’s what’s for dinner in the Latino community :: from www.reachhispanic.com
Immigration News (still needs curation)
Opinion: Not all Hispanics Believe in the Same Immigration “Reform” :: from latino.foxnews.com
Sheila Jackson Lee joins House Democrats’ push to stop deportations of children :: from blog.chron.com
US Gov’t To Promote Citizenship In Ad Campaign :: from www.npr.org
Illegal vs undocumented: A war of words? :: from blogs.courant.com
Undocumented immigrants released from prison after workplace raid – North Carolina :: from www.indyweek.com
Catholics who work with undocumented migrants welcomed Mexico’s new immigration law, which gives expanded legal and human rights protection to the undocumented migrants transiting the country. :: from ncronline.org
Officials say fixing broken immigration system safeguards nation’s food supply :: from www.latinalista.net
Anti-immigrant Groups Disavow Bigotry, their Facebook Walls Tell Another Story :: from imagine2050.newcomm.org
New Yorkers support green cards for immigrant college students brought illegally to US as kids: poll :: from www.nydailynews.com
California Taxpayers: You pay nearly $1 billion a year to house illegal immigrant prisoners :: from www.bakersfieldnow.com
BROKEN LIGHT, BROKEN DREAM: Illegal immigrants in Aurora, Colorado :: from www.aurorasentinel.com
Supreme Court upholds Arizona law punishing employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants :: from www.washingtonpost.com
The Supreme Court today upheld an Arizona law penalizing companies that hire illegal immigrants, rejecting a challenge by business groups and civil liberties organizations :: from content.usatoday.com
U.S. group gives Mexico smugglers GPS emergency beacons :: from www.reuters.com
Get Ready for an Ugly Battle Over E-Verify :: from www.dailykos.com
South Carolina’s House of Representatives has approved a bill that would require law enforcement officers to question the immigration status of all people they place under arrest. :: from www.laht.com
Immigration program threatens community safety – Secure Communities in Massachusetts :: from www.boston.com
The House of Representatives has been holding hearings on a variety of immigration issues the latest issue to go before the House Immigration subcommittee involves the prolonged detention of immigrants, including asylum-seekers and legal permanent residents who commit crimes and are eligible to be deported. :: from opinion.latimes.com
Federal Judge Upholds Immigrant’s Right to Remain Silent on Status :: from latino.foxnews.com
A Republican lawmaker has withdrawn his sweeping immigration enforcement proposal from debate this session – Louisana :: from www.necn.com
Video: Documented immigrants share thoughts – Utah :: from universe.byu.edu
Dozens of people protested on Wednesday in Denver against the imminent deportation of Gerardo Noriega, a young Mexican who was brought to the United States illegally as a child and recently testified before the Colorado state legislature in favor of undocumented university students. :: from www.laht.com
In a Sanctuary City, An Illegal Immigrant Gets the Death Penalty – The trial of Areli Carbajal Escobar captivated Austin and provided a glimpse into the world of sanctuary cities and illegal immigration. – Escobar’s trial got prominent news coverage, but Austin’s news media tiptoed around Escobar’s immigration status. – Texas :: from www.americanthinker.com
PR: ACLU and NILC File Lawsuit Challenging Indiana’s Draconian Anti-Immigrant Law
What You Told Us About Immigration Reform by Cecilia Muñoz at The White House blog
Fewer deportations put 287(g) immigration program at risk in Tennessee :: from www.tennessean.com
Immigration reform could have impact on agriculture in Georgia :: from westernfarmpress.com
Families Impacted by Obama’s Deportation Policy Demand Meeting. Cue the Crickets. :: from vivirlatino.com
White House Immigration Blueprint a Starting Point :: from immigrationimpact.com
Immigration Article (and Title) of the Day: The Wonderful World of Disney Visas by KIT JOHNSON :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Lawsuit: Indiana’s Immigration Law’s No SB 1070, Still Unconstitutional – ACLU and the National Immigration Law Center suing :: from colorlines.com
Federal immigration agents on Wednesday discovered 108 illegal-immigration suspects crammed inside a drophouse in west Phoenix, the largest drophouse bust in more than three years and the second-largest since 2006. :: from www.azcentral.com
PR: Law Enforcement Leaders, Elected Officials, and Advocates Express Concern with Secure Communities
Politics (minus Immigration and Election 2012 – still needs curation)
Green Party supports protesters opposing massive ‘Via Verde’ gas pipeline through Puerto Rico :: from www.gp.org
Illinois Democrats tweak remap in bid for Latino support :: from www.chicagotribune.com
Video: Latinos a factor in drawing political lines in Connecticut – Latino & Puerto Rican Affairs Commission summit :: from www.nhregister.com
Los Angeles is urged to support limiting local participation in the federal Secure Communities plan, under which arrestees’ fingerprints are shared with immigration officials. :: from www.latimes.com
Latinos heavily courted in Denver mayoral election :: from www.denverpost.com
Hispanics and redistricting in Nevada :: from www.newsreview.com
Election 2012 (still needs curation)
May 25, 2011
nothing today!
Health and Education (still needs curation)
PR: Houston’s KIPP Escalera Program Celebrates 100 Percent Graduation Rate For Class Of 2011
Latino parents need to change educational system in San Diego :: from latinalista.net
Could Federal Grants to Improve Preschools Help with Latino Preschool Attendance? :: from dailygrito.com
Why Latin Americans Live Longer—And How You Can Too :: from latina.com
PR: Legal Services Group Honors Casa de Salud Board President – St. Louis
Harvard Alum and President of Mexico Felipe Calderon to Give Commencement Speech at Stanford :: from www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com
Protecting Our Niños: Latino Kids are Less Likely to be Diagnosed with Learning Disabilities :: from latina.com
700,000 Hondurans at Risk of Hemorrhagic Dengue :: from www.plenglish.com
Fort Wayne clinic for Hispanic patients sees growth, needs more volunteers – Indiana :: from www.news-sentinel.com
Additional US Hispanic/Latino News (still needs curation)
Rape In The Fields: A Silent Epidemic – Cases Of Rape, Sexual Harassment Of Fieldworkers On The Rise – California :: from www.turnto23.com
3 cops under ‘America’s Toughest Sheriff’ Joe Arpaio, busted for role in drug & human smuggling ring – Arizona :: from www.nydailynews.com
Northeast Alabama Community College is sponsoring its eighth annual Summer Latino Festival: A Celebration of Latino Culture on campus Saturday, June 4 :: from thedailysentinel.com
Mexicans increased by 11.2 million to make up 63 percent of all Hispanics in the U.S., up 4.5 percentage points from 2000. They were the fastest-growing Hispanic subgroup, adding to their shares in all but three states (New Hampshire, Georgia and North Carolina). Arizona now has the third-largest Mexican population, behind California and Texas, after surpassing Illinois. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
The child population grew by 78,000 among Hispanic families – Nearly 1 in 10 children in Indiana last year was Hispanic. :: from www.indystar.com
New U.S. Census figures show Mexican population in New Jersey more than doubles in past decade :: from www.nj.com
International News (still needs curation)
Posted on: May 26th, 2011Catholics who work with undocumented migrants welcomed Mexico’s new immigration law, which gives expanded legal and human rights protection to the undocumented migrants transiting the country. :: from ncronline.org
Chile, Colombia, Peru launch Andean stock exchange – New bourse to capitalize on demand for ‘emerging’ Latin America :: from www.marketwatch.com
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez a Hero in Tough Times for Mexico – soccer :: from abcnews.go.com
Colombia lacks ‘culture of innovation and entrepreneurship’: BBC :: from colombiareports.com
Missing Colombia university president Francisco Piedrahita found and in ‘surprisingly good shape’ after four days in swamp in Louisana :: from www.nola.com
Colombian govt identifies remains of nearly 10,000 disappeared :: from colombiareports.com
CHILE: Dictatorship-Era Law Used to Squelch Activism :: from ipsnews.net
Rise in Number of Children Who Travel Unaccompanied In Mexico Calls for Greater Protection of Rights :: from justiceinmexico.org
Puerto Rican kingpin off to NY, leaving trail of drugs and deaths in Dominican Republic :: from www.dominicantoday.com
100 facts for 100 years of Machu Picchu :: from www.latimes.com
“People are nervous, people are scared, and people are denying the reality in Mexico” :: from lawg.org
Peru signs free trade agreement with Panama and Costa Rica :: from www.livinginperu.com
Mexican Federal Police on Wednesday arrested a reputed drug-cartel capo suspected in the murder of the son of prominent poet and journalist Javier Sicilia. :: from www.laht.com
700,000 Hondurans at Risk of Hemorrhagic Dengue :: from www.plenglish.com
Guatemala says it is winning the drug war, following decapitation of prosecutor ????? :: from www.speroforum.com
Mexican drug battle leaves 28 dead – Police discover dead men on federal highway in Nayarit while scores of villagers flee their homes in Michoacán :: from www.guardian.co.uk
Los Angeles is urged to support limiting local participation in the federal Secure Communities plan, under which arrestees’ fingerprints are shared with immigration officials. :: from www.latimes.com
Chevron chiefs face shareholders after huge $18bn Ecuador fine :: from www.guardian.co.uk
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