HispanicTips’ Latino News Summary – May 31st, 2011
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C: U.S. forgot that an all-volunteer Puerto Rican unit, the Borinqueneers, served bravely – Albor Ruiz :: from www.nydailynews.com jump to Cultura section
B: Obama administration officials are sharpening their crackdown on the hiring of illegal immigrants by focusing increasingly tough criminal charges on employers while moving away from criminal arrests of the workers themselves. :: from www.nytimes.com jump to Business section
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Hispanic/Latino News Essentials
Despite touting his parents’ Cuban heritage and his wife’s Colombian roots, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio isn’t taking the lead on immigration legislation — and that’s drawing the ire of those who put him in office. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Republican contenders for the 2012 presidential campaign are showing more sympathy for illegal immigrants, possibly because the political environment has muted the need for them to talk tough. :: from www.latimes.com
Pew Hispanic Report: U.S. Hispanic Country of Origin Counts for Nation, Top 30 Metropolitan Areas :: from pewhispanic.org
Sadly, May 30 will always be a day of remembrance. This was a day in 2009 when another American girl was murdered in Arizona. Her name was Brisenia Flores and she was 9-years old. by 3 White Supremacist Minutemen :: from nnirr.blogspot.com
The nation’s 31.8 million Mexican-Americans continue to outnumber all other Latino groups, at 63% of the total Latino population. Following them are roughly 4.6 million Puerto Ricans, 1.8 million Cubans, 1.6 million Salvadorans, 1.4 million Dominicans and one million Guatemalans. :: from www.contracostatimes.com
The decision by the Supreme Court this week upholding an Arizona law punishing employers for hiring illegal immigrants was an energy boost for state lawmakers across the country who have proposed bills this year to curb illegal immigration. :: from www.nytimes.com
Mexico law aims to reduce risks to migrants passing through – The measure decriminalizes entering Mexico without papers and entitles the undocumented to education and health services. It also promises a big overhaul of the scandal-plagued immigration agency. :: from www.latimes.com
Farmers in the US state of Georgia say they are starting to feel the effects of a tough crackdown on illegal immigration — a sudden dearth of migrant workers needed to bring in their harvests. :: from ca.news.yahoo.com
Indigenous immigrants stumped by both Spanish, English – Speaking neither the primary language in their adopted homes nor the most common language of their fellow countrymen, many say not knowing Spanish is a barrier akin to not knowing English. Experts say that’s fueling an increase in the number of Spanish classes attended by indigenous Latin American immigrants. :: from www.chron.com
The YouTube video showing a kindergarten teacher singing with her students to keep them calm during a shooting in Monterrey, Mexico has gone viral in Spanish speaking countries. :: from globalvoicesonline.org – the teacher weas honored in Mexico on Monday
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Latino News Summary – May 26th, 2011
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Cultura Essentials
Jennifer Lopez’s Ex Wins Battle To Release Doc About Her Rise to Fame :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Video: Barrios Beats and Blood – Drug war and hip hop in Ciudad Juárez
¡Síganlo los Buenos! Chespirito is on Twitter – recently sent tweeted for 1st time at 82 years old :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com
Comedian Paul Rodriguez Skewers Verizon, Will Smith in his first-ever one-man show, Just for the Record. :: from www.mediabistro.com
Conjunto Atardecer, one of Mexico’s legendary musical groups, this week released its new album “Llegamos y nos quedamos,” which immediately rocketed to the top of Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums list. :: from www.laht.com
U.S. forgot that an all-volunteer Puerto Rican unit, the Borinqueneers, served bravely – Albor Ruiz :: from www.nydailynews.com
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor says she received nearly $1.2 million to write a memoir of her rise from a South Bronx housing project to the nation’s highest court. :: from www.latimes.com
Paquita La Del Barrio Robbed and Carjacked in Mexico City :: from www.latingossip.com
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Cultura News Summary – May 26th, 2011
Entertainment & Musica
Jennifer Lopez’s Ex Wins Battle To Release Doc About Her Rise to Fame :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Rita Indiana facets: hard work, strong harmony :: from www.dominicantoday.com
Video: Barrios Beats and Blood – Drug war and hip hop in Ciudad Juárez
¡Síganlo los Buenos! Chespirito is on Twitter – recently sent tweeted for 1st time at 82 years old :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com
Anahi Has Over 2 Million Followers on Twitter :: from lateengossip.com
Alaska & Mario Vaquerizo Marry in Spain :: from www.latingossip.com
Ojani Noa Set to Release Private J.Lo Home Videos :: from latina.com
‘Quiero Mis Quinces’ Jennifer on Why Her Renaissance-Themed Party Was The Perfect Way to End The Season! :: from latina.com
El Cielo En Tu Mirada Trailer With Mane De La Parra & Aislinn Derbez :: from lateengossip.com
Video: Victorious Cast – Best Friend’s Brother ft. Victoria Justice
Belinda Signs With a New Manager :: from lateengossip.com
Ana Ortiz is Pregnant With Second Child – expecting a boy :: from www.latingossip.com
Raini Rodriguez is going to star in a new Disney show called Austin and Ally. :: from lateengossip.com
Bruno Mars Gets Back To His Roots In Puerto Rico :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Selena Gomez Channels Vintage Style For New Album Cover :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Pitbull’s ‘Give Me Everything’ Hits #1 In England :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Comedian Paul Rodriguez Skewers Verizon, Will Smith in his first-ever one-man show, Just for the Record. :: from www.mediabistro.com
Presenting Fey’s Daughter, Isabella :: from www.latingossip.com
It’s a Girl for Jessica Alba! – new baby on the way :: from latina.com
José Canseco Goes Gaga On Twitter :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Is Jennifer Lopez Done with ‘American Idol?’ :: from latina.com
‘Belinda’ War Breaks Out On Twitter :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Carla Estrada Wants Ivan Sanchez For New Novela :: from www.latingossip.com
Star Tracker: Cristina Saralegui, Sofia Vergara and Enrique Iglesias :: from latina.com
Bruno Mars on His Trip to Puerto Rico: “This is My Heritage” :: from latina.com
Conjunto Atardecer, one of Mexico’s legendary musical groups, this week released its new album “Llegamos y nos quedamos,” which immediately rocketed to the top of Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums list. :: from www.laht.com
Grammy Award cuts: Latin jazz artists protest in Beverly Hills (Video) :: from www.scpr.org
Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) Member Bochinche / Gossip for Friday, May 27, 2011 :: from elblogdehola.blogspot.com
Album Review: Omar Rodríguez-López – Telestrion – he has a catalogue of 40+ albums :: from www.fasterlouder.com.au
Mexican drug cartels muscle in on lucrative movie and music piracy business :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Lupe Vélez: The Mexican Spitfire! Great Compilation Video on YouTube :: from textmex.blogspot.com
Tony Romo, Candice Crawford Wed in Dallas :: from www.people.com
Colombian singer Shakira, in answer to reporters’ questions, revealed Saturday the secret of the amazing energy that keeps her singing and dancing through her shows without taking a break – she said it’s the “love vitamins” she gets from her boyfriend, Spanish soccer star Gerard Pique. :: from www.laht.com
Spanish singer Camilo Sesto was awarded the “Outstanding Hispanic Award” Saturday in Las Vegas in recognition of his almost 50-year career :: from www.laht.com
Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) Member Bochinche / Gossip for Saturday, May 28, 2011 :: from elblogdehola.blogspot.com
Latina Magazine – Twitter, We Heard You: Introducing Maite Perroni :: from latina.com
Video: Eva Mendes Explains Why She’ll Never Marry on Chelsea Lately :: from www.popeater.com
Cuban brothers Franklin and Maikel, who as the FM5 duo triumphed on the Telemundo music competition “Yo Canto” (I Sing), signed a contract with Warner Music Latina and are preparing to launch a single, “Sin Decir una Palabra” (Without Saying a Word). :: from www.laht.com
Mexican singer Thalia announced Friday the death of her mother, Yolanda Miranda, on Twitter :: from www.laht.com
Teresa Puente: R.I.P. – Gil Scott-Heron’s Revolution…¡Que viva la revolución! :: from www.chicagonow.com
Paquita La Del Barrio Robbed and Carjacked in Mexico City :: from www.latingossip.com
Gil Scott-Heron Dies: Rhymes For La Revolución – called one of the padrinos of rap for his politically charged spoken word performances in the ’70s :: from www.npr.org
Food
Lessons in pineapple atole :: from lesleytellez.wordpress.com
Recipe: Mango Paletas :: from sweetlifebake.com
Aficionado of the avocado: Bet you didn’t know avocado is a sexy fruit :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Receta: Dulce de mamón (dulce de papaya) :: from www.gabrielaclavoycanela.com
Recipe: Watermelon Margarita :: from sweetlifebake.com
Recipe: Tomatillo and Lime Jam :: from patismexicantable.com
Recipe: Paletas de Horchata (Salvadoreña!) :: from latinaish.com
Wine industry aims to attract more Latinos – The number of glasses of wine consumed by Hispanics per month climbed by nearly 50% between 2005 and 2010 :: from www.usatoday.com
Recipe: Pollo al Vino de Ivonne (Ivonne’s Cuban Chicken in Wine Sauce) :: from nathanscomida.blogspot.com
More Cultura News (still needs curation)
A wonderful time at Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Researchers found a tunnel under the Temple of the Snake in the pre-Hispanic city of Teotihuacan, about 28 miles northeast of Mexico City. :: from www.physorg.com
Review: Anaya/ Randy Lopez; Sor Juana Follow-Up; Portrait of the Reader; On-Line Floricanto :: from labloga.blogspot.com
The Gay Marriage Latino Divide; Told Through the Family of a NY Politician :: from latino.foxnews.com
Giovanni Rodriguez: Does Spanish Matter? Is the English language the world’s only virtual superpower? A look at a useful model for evaluating global influence. :: from blogs.forbes.com
Barnes & Noble Says Foreign-Language E-Books Selling ‘Outrageously’ Well in U.S. – Right now, RH Mondadori is looking to Barnes & Noble to be its primary marketing driver to Spanish speakers in the U.S. “We are going to have to rewrite sales materials with the Hispanic market in mind,” Ospina said. :: from paidcontent.org
The Drug War At Home: Malverde, Mexico’s Drug Trafficking Saint :: from www.fronterasdesk.org
New Novel by Isabel Allende: El cuaderno de Maya – Maya’s Notebook – will be available for Latin American readers on Friday :: from www.plenglish.com
New Museum: Vincent Price Museum of Art on the East L.A. College campus :: from www.kcet.org
Spotlight on Poet Rolando Ortiz :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Vote on César Chávez Blvd. shows cultural divide in San Antonio, Texas :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Video: LATINOPIA VETERAN SHOWCASE “MEET JULIAN GONZÁLEZ” :: from latinopia.com
Video: LATINOPIA WORD ROLANDO HINOJOSA “THE USELESS SERVANTS” :: from latinopia.com
Video: Ancestral Austin: The Limons and Estradas are some of city’s founding families – Texas :: from www.statesman.com
Latin American Art Takes in $36.5 Million at New York Auctions :: from www.laht.com
Book review: “Thoughts Without Cigarettes” is Oscar Hijuelos’ memoir about the people, places and events that gave him the roots to grow into a prizewinning author. :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com
Peruvian statues uncovered by MU professor, students called New World’s oldest – dated to about 2,000 B.C. :: from www.columbiamissourian.com
Latin American exuberance will pervade the Pinta Latin American Art Fair, from June 7 to 9 – London :: from intransit.blogs.nytimes.com
Norwich Diocese Ordination of First Hispanic Priest today – Connecticut :: from www.theday.com
Artist Martin Moreno resurrects students’ La Pilita mural – Spent year restoring the work, lost during museum renovations – Arizona :: from azstarnet.com
Latino happenings in Nueva York, May 25-31 :: from www.nydailynews.com
Indigenous immigrants stumped by both Spanish, English – Speaking neither the primary language in their adopted homes nor the most common language of their fellow countrymen, many say not knowing Spanish is a barrier akin to not knowing English. Experts say that’s fueling an increase in the number of Spanish classes attended by indigenous Latin American immigrants. :: from www.chron.com
Business Essentials
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PR: Social Media Plays Greater Role in Cause Engagement For African Americans and Hispanics – Ogilvy PR
10 Immigration Predictions: The Foreseeable Consequences of the Supreme Court’s Arizona E-Verify Decision :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
PR: Starz Entertainment Unveils the Latest Addition to its ENCORE Lineup, ENCORE ESPANOL
Obama administration officials are sharpening their crackdown on the hiring of illegal immigrants by focusing increasingly tough criminal charges on employers while moving away from criminal arrests of the workers themselves. :: from www.nytimes.com
If You’re Puerto Rican, You Must Be From Philadelphia (Maybe) – Giovanni Rodriguez :: from www.clickz.com
Giovanni Rodriguez: Does Spanish Matter? Is the English language the world’s only virtual superpower? A look at a useful model for evaluating global influence. :: from blogs.forbes.com
Barnes & Noble Says Foreign-Language E-Books Selling ‘Outrageously’ Well in U.S. – Right now, RH Mondadori is looking to Barnes & Noble to be its primary marketing driver to Spanish speakers in the U.S. “We are going to have to rewrite sales materials with the Hispanic market in mind,” Ospina said. :: from paidcontent.org
Mark Contreras out as head of E.W. Scripps newspaper division :: from www.poynter.org
Mexican drug cartels muscle in on lucrative movie and music piracy business :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Will Supreme Court ruling on immigrants pit Big Business against states? – regarding the Arizona ruling :: from www.csmonitor.com
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Business News Summary – May 26th, 2011
More Business News (still needs curation)
Get Inside the Mind of Hispanic Media with HPRA-NY & Manny González, Hennessy’s Director of Hispanic Marketing :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
Is There Such A Thing As A U.S. Hispanic/Latino Identity Or Community? :: from www.mediapost.com
Telemundo sees money, gets in the business of sponsoring Indy cars :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Mexico, Argentina Expand Fishing, Agriculture Cooperation :: from www.plenglish.com
PR: Starz Entertainment Enhances ENCORE with ENCORE ESPANOL, More HD, and New Channels
Mexico Completes 5th Round of Trade Talks with Central American Countries :: from www.laht.com
Hispanic users were also more likely to use VOIP services than others – 27% compared to just 21% for non-Hispanic Whites and Blacks. :: from www.readwriteweb.com
Though fiercely opposed to Georgia’s new immigration law, a group of immigration advocates say they do not support an economic boycott of the state. :: from www.accessnorthga.com
Univision Registers 8% Growth Among 18-49s During 2010-11 TV Season – Only Broadcast Network To Register Advance With Key Demo :: from www.multichannel.com
U.S., Mexico press effort to freeze kingpins’ cash :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Meet Groupacho — L.A.’s new, Latino-centric answer to Groupon :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Labor Law Reform – A Key Battle for Mexican Unions Today :: from www.cipamericas.org
Latino Men Exercise The Most While Working :: from newstaco.com
U.S. jewelry designer Cheryl Finnegan remakes herself in Mexican exile – An “Eat, Pray, Love” moment launched a trendy jewelry fad for an American ex-pat in Mexico. :: from www.miamiherald.com
PR: The Latino Coalition Annual Small Business Summit Historic Success
New PSAs Target Hispanic Health Care – Ad Council Launches Effort to Encourage People to Talk to Their Doctors :: from adage.com
The full court press for Hispanic support is on, as President Obama names Univision Networks president Cesar Conde to a presidential panel on Hispanic education. :: from www.politico.com
A new initiative Latin American will attempt to establish formal recycling markets, integrating the millions of people who already support themselves as informal waste collectors. :: from www.sustainablebusiness.com
Peru and Japan sign free trade agreement :: from www.livinginperu.com
About two-thirds of Argentine adolescents lack Internet access in their homes, according to a study :: from www.argentinepost.com
Boycott Coors for its Offensive EMBORÍCUATE Ad – Some feel EMBORÍCUATE = EMBORRÁCHATE – NYC :: from juliorvarela.com
Interview with Lisa Garcia – Chief of Staff to the United States Trade Representative, serving as managing adviser on policy and personnel. :: from www.theamericanlatina.com
In Virginia, rising Gas prices cut deeper into the pockets of Latinos :: from www.latinova.net
Nashville sees boom in Hispanic-owned businesses – Tennessee :: from www.tennessean.com
As the Obama administration prepares to honor a 17-year-old NAFTA treaty with Mexico allowing that country’s long-haul trucks into the U.S. heartland, emotions are again at fever pitch as businesses on both sides of the border predict job losses and industry upheaval. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Retired disc jockey Don Angel — the voice of Spanish-language music at a Dallas radio station — has died at 62. – Texas :: from www.statesmanjournal.com
Mexico’s government has denied fixed-line giant Telefonos de Mexico (Telmex), owned by multi-billionaire Carlos Slim, the right to offer television services. :: from www.laht.com
Arturo Valenzuela, the outgoing head of the U.S. State Department’s Latin American affairs bureau, says he’s not losing sleep over China’s growing economic inroads into Latin America. Countries in the region are beginning to discover that they have much more to gain by trading with the United States, he said. – Andres Oppenheimer :: from www.kansascity.com
Georgia Farmers Say Immigration Law Keeps Workers Away :: from www.npr.org
PR: Chrysler Group Engineer Named Among Nation’s “Top 200 Hispanics in Technology” – Valeria Fernandes
The decision by the Supreme Court this week upholding an Arizona law punishing employers for hiring illegal immigrants was an energy boost for state lawmakers across the country who have proposed bills this year to curb illegal immigration. :: from www.nytimes.com
Kool-Aid, in a first for any Kraft brand, has allocated the majority of its 2011 marketing budget to reach Hispanics. :: from www.theledger.com
What does the Supreme Court ruling on immigration mean? -Arizona :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Video: Utah businesses adapting to Hispanic population growth :: from www.ksl.com
Fox News’ Bret Baier on Special Report Uses Loaded Term “Illegals” :: from mediamatters.org
Farmers in the US state of Georgia say they are starting to feel the effects of a tough crackdown on illegal immigration — a sudden dearth of migrant workers needed to bring in their harvests. :: from ca.news.yahoo.com
Wine industry aims to attract more Latinos – The number of glasses of wine consumed by Hispanics per month climbed by nearly 50% between 2005 and 2010 :: from www.usatoday.com
Cities strive to embrace growing Hispanic shops – Hispanics are Iowa’s strongest source of population growth and their entrepreneurial spirit can help revitalize towns and cities statewide :: from www.desmoinesregister.com
Immigration News (still needs curation)
10 Immigration Predictions: The Foreseeable Consequences of the Supreme Court’s Arizona E-Verify Decision :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
The 11 migrants who staged a 24-day hunger strike at a prison in Tapachula, a city in southern Mexico, have been released, human rights activists said. :: from www.laht.com
Putting a face on illegal immigration – Revealing her once-undocumented status, Houston legislator State Rep. Ana Hernandez Luna hopes to change perceptions :: from www.chron.com
Obama administration officials are sharpening their crackdown on the hiring of illegal immigrants by focusing increasingly tough criminal charges on employers while moving away from criminal arrests of the workers themselves. :: from www.nytimes.com
State House passes Illinois version of DREAM Act for children of immigrants :: from www.suntimes.com
Though fiercely opposed to Georgia’s new immigration law, a group of immigration advocates say they do not support an economic boycott of the state. :: from www.accessnorthga.com
Why The Immigration Issue Matters To All Latinos :: from newstaco.com
California Bill would let counties opt out of U.S. immigration enforcement program – Assembly Democrats say the Secure Communities program, which sends fingerprints of local arrestees to the ICE, ensnares low-level offenders. Republicans say the action would undermine federal law. :: from www.latimes.com
More Than Immigration at Stake in Historic Effort to Recall Arizona’s Russell Pearce :: from newamericamedia.org
Romer signs pledge to opt out of illegal immigration program – Colorado Latino Forum calls on Hancock to follow suit on Secure Communities – Denver Mayoral Race :: from www.kdvr.com
Family First: Latino Families React to Immigration Law – Georgia :: from www.newscentralga.com
Tea party wants U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio to step into contentious immigration debate Republicans want to avoid :: from www.tampabay.com
President Obama is calling for a national conversation on immigration reform that builds a bipartisan consensus to fix our broken immigration system so it works for America’s 21st century economy and security needs, but he can’t do it alone. – Host an Immigration Action roundtable in your community, and if you’d like – ask someone from the Administration to participate. :: from www.whitehouse.gov
SCOTUS E-Verify Ruling No Bellwether for Fate of SB1070 :: from immigrationimpact.com
PR: Anti-Immigration Forces Try to Convince GOP that Latino Voters Don’t Care About Immigration
75-mile Trek Through Sonoran Desert Brings Attention to Migrant Deaths – 8th annual Migrant Trail: We Walk for Life :: from tucsoncitizen.com
Will Supreme Court ruling on immigrants pit Big Business against states? – regarding the Arizona ruling :: from www.csmonitor.com
Rubio turns his back on the DREAM Act – If the right wing views U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio as the savior who will deliver Latino voters to the Republican Party, they’re in for a rude awakening. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Put S-Comm on ICE! Call for a Moratorium on the Mass Deportation Program :: from www.change.org
The decision by the Supreme Court this week upholding an Arizona law punishing employers for hiring illegal immigrants was an energy boost for state lawmakers across the country who have proposed bills this year to curb illegal immigration. :: from www.nytimes.com
What does the Supreme Court ruling on immigration mean? -Arizona :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Mexico law aims to reduce risks to migrants passing through – The measure decriminalizes entering Mexico without papers and entitles the undocumented to education and health services. It also promises a big overhaul of the scandal-plagued immigration agency. :: from www.latimes.com
Fox News’ Bret Baier on Special Report Uses Loaded Term “Illegals” :: from mediamatters.org
Farmers in the US state of Georgia say they are starting to feel the effects of a tough crackdown on illegal immigration — a sudden dearth of migrant workers needed to bring in their harvests. :: from ca.news.yahoo.com
Indigenous immigrants stumped by both Spanish, English – Speaking neither the primary language in their adopted homes nor the most common language of their fellow countrymen, many say not knowing Spanish is a barrier akin to not knowing English. Experts say that’s fueling an increase in the number of Spanish classes attended by indigenous Latin American immigrants. :: from www.chron.com
Politics (minus Immigration and Election 2012 – still needs curation)
Chile’s state television channel has reported that President Salvador Allende may have been assassinated and not committed suicide during the 1973 coup. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Despite touting his parents’ Cuban heritage and his wife’s Colombian roots, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio isn’t taking the lead on immigration legislation — and that’s drawing the ire of those who put him in office. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mexican and U.S. grassroots groups have launched a campaign demanding that President Barack Obama enact three measures to stop illegal arms trafficking to Mexico. :: from www.laht.com
Peru Candidates Tussle in Debate as Race Tightens :: from www.nytimes.com
Panamanians are criticizing the silence of the country’s top court in the face of accusations of government corruption so wide-ranging that the U.S. Embassy said it affected U.S. national interests. :: from www.miamiherald.com
The Gay Marriage Latino Divide; Told Through the Family of a NY Politician :: from latino.foxnews.com
Former AG Alberto Gonzales ‘Disappointed’ in His Own Conduct in DOJ Hiring :: from legaltimes.typepad.com
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanual Appoints a Number of Latino Aldermen for City Council Leadership Positions :: from www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com
Denver Mayoral Race: Tancredo a factor as Romer, Hancock fight for Latino votes – Romer & Hancock spar over Secure Communities program :: from www.kdvr.com
Ricardo Romo, president of The University of Texas at San Antonio, has been appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on a 16-member commission that will advise the president on ways to improve education for Latinos. :: from www.utsa.edu
Tina Griego: Denver precinct map reveals voting along lines of race and ethnicity :: from www.denverpost.com
Younger Castro brother turns 80 in aging regime – Cuban President Raul Castro :: from www.miamiherald.com
Ruben Navarrette: Rep. Lamar Smith’s Reality Show :: from www.realclearpolitics.com
Mexican Finance Chief Eyes 2012 Presidential Run – Ernesto Cordero :: from www.laht.com
Mexican President Felipe Calderon signed into law Friday a measure to extend anti-discrimination protections to people with disabilities. :: from www.laht.com
Audio “Successes, Failures and Losses”: Daniel Mejía on drug policy :: from justf.org
Three former Cuban political prisoners and 15 relatives living in northern Spain are threatening a hunger strike unless authorities resolve the “chaotic” conditions of their exile, complaining that they fall short of the welcome promised by the Spanish government. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Former President Manuel Zelaya returned from exile on Saturday, ending a nearly two-year political crisis caused by his ouster in a military-backed coup that led to Honduras’ international isolation. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Members of Northern Nevada’s Latino community played host to Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez Friday. :: from www.ktvn.com
Latinos propose new Kern County political lines – California :: from www.bakersfield.com
A coalition of Latino and civil rights groups said Texas has failed to give Hispanics political representation commensurate with their population growth and could face legal action over redistricting. :: from www.dallasnews.com
Colorado’s growing Hispanic population might influence how new state legislative districts are drawn this year, but whether that leads to districts dominated by Latinos is an open question. :: from www.summitdaily.com
Election 2012 (still needs curation)
Republican contenders for the 2012 presidential campaign are showing more sympathy for illegal immigrants, possibly because the political environment has muted the need for them to talk tough. :: from www.latimes.com
The full court press for Hispanic support is on, as President Obama names Univision Networks president Cesar Conde to a presidential panel on Hispanic education. :: from www.politico.com
Health and Education (still needs curation)
Atlanta-based The Goizueta Foundation has awarded Armstrong Atlantic State University an $870,000 grant to continue to support a comprehensive Latino outreach, recruitment, progression and graduation initiative on campus. :: from savannahnow.com
Transcript – LATISM & White House Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics :: from blog.latism.org
A kindergarten teacher in northern Mexico was honored Monday for her courage after a video showed her calmly instructing children to duck and cover as gunfire rattled outside their school. :: from www.npr.org
Latino Men Exercise The Most While Working :: from newstaco.com
New PSAs Target Hispanic Health Care – Ad Council Launches Effort to Encourage People to Talk to Their Doctors :: from adage.com
Swarthmore College Introduces Spanish Translation Of Graduation Ceremony – Philadelphia, PA :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Ricardo Romo, president of The University of Texas at San Antonio, has been appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on a 16-member commission that will advise the president on ways to improve education for Latinos. :: from www.utsa.edu
New Insight on How to Reduce Tobacco’s Impact Among Latinos, Others :: from www.saludtoday.com
Disparities between racial/ethnic minorities and whites cross all aspects of stroke care, according to an American Heart Association/American Stroke Association scientific statement. :: from www.medicalnewstoday.com
Chile Cracks Down On Drunk Driving – Second time offenders to lose driving license forever :: from www.santiagotimes.cl
The YouTube video showing a kindergarten teacher singing with her students to keep them calm during a shooting in Monterrey, Mexico has gone viral in Spanish speaking countries. :: from globalvoicesonline.org
Additional US Hispanic/Latino News (still needs curation)
Is There Justice Two Years After Brisenia Flores’ Death? :: from newstaco.com
Four white supremacists who beat a Hispanic man nearly to death during a racially motivated attack in a Hemet trailer park were sentenced today to a combined 74 years in state prison. – Georgia :: from myvalleynews.com
Hispanics, the Military and Providing Support :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
A new Census brief published yesterday shows that the city of San Diego ranks ninth in the nation in being home to latinos or Hispanics in 2010. :: from www.voiceofsandiego.org
José Guerena Killed For Nothing No Drugs Found, Video – Arizona :: from newstaco.com
The Drug War At Home: The Texas Valley Of Corruption :: from www.fronterasdesk.org
Tour of Latino Nashville with Conexión Américas – Tennessee :: from blogs.tennessean.com
The Hispanic population grew 43% from 2000 through 2010, four times faster than the growth rate for the US as a whole accounting for half of US population growth :: from www.csmonitor.com
California’s Latino population grew nearly 3 times as much as the state as a whole in the last decade – state now home to more 25%+ of the nation’s Latinos :: from www.fresnobee.com
Pew Hispanic Report: U.S. Hispanic Country of Origin Counts for Nation, Top 30 Metropolitan Areas :: from pewhispanic.org
Interactive Map of Latino Populations in Select U.S. Metropolitan areas – Pew Hispanic Center :: from pewhispanic.org
Latino New Yorkers most fearful of being attacked because of their race or ethnicity :: from doslives.com
Gregory Rodriguez: The unhappy white majority – Over the past decade, we’ve seen a rising tide of aggrieved white folks. This doesn’t bode well. When even the majority group sees itself in a struggle for status and respect, it erodes any notion of the collective good. :: from www.latimes.com
At Blogworld, LATISM Unlocks the Latino Blogosphere :: from latino.foxnews.com
Jose Guerena Killed: Arizona Cops Shoot Former Marine In Botched Pot Raid :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Documents detail accusations against Arpaio’s employees after sting – Arizona’s Maricopa County :: from www.cnn.com
Salvadorans now fourth largest Latino group in U.S. – Census :: from www.contracostatimes.com
Hispanic population up 144.8% in Alabama :: from www.bizjournals.com
Fran Rowland honored for work between local law enforcement and Hispanic community – Michigan :: from www.sentinel-standard.com
Latino Advocacy Taskforce celebrates 1st anniversary with gathering, 13 killed since its creation – Kansas City, MO :: from www.nbcactionnews.com
International News (still needs curation)
Posted on: May 31st, 2011Chile’s state television channel has reported that President Salvador Allende may have been assassinated and not committed suicide during the 1973 coup. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mexico, Argentina Expand Fishing, Agriculture Cooperation :: from www.plenglish.com
Spain’s King Juan Carlos to Have Knee Surgery :: from www.laht.com
The 11 migrants who staged a 24-day hunger strike at a prison in Tapachula, a city in southern Mexico, have been released, human rights activists said. :: from www.laht.com
Mexico Completes 5th Round of Trade Talks with Central American Countries :: from www.laht.com
Researchers found a tunnel under the Temple of the Snake in the pre-Hispanic city of Teotihuacan, about 28 miles northeast of Mexico City. :: from www.physorg.com
Video: Barrios Beats and Blood – Drug war and hip hop in Ciudad Juárez
MEXICO – Citizen’s Trial Finds State Guilty in Deaths of 49 Children :: from ipsnews.net
A kindergarten teacher in northern Mexico was honored Monday for her courage after a video showed her calmly instructing children to duck and cover as gunfire rattled outside their school. :: from www.npr.org
El Salvador Grapples With Upswing In Drug Traffic :: from www.npr.org
Peru Candidates Tussle in Debate as Race Tightens :: from www.nytimes.com
Panamanians are criticizing the silence of the country’s top court in the face of accusations of government corruption so wide-ranging that the U.S. Embassy said it affected U.S. national interests. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Learning to Walk without a Crutch: The International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala :: from www.crisisgroup.org
U.S., Mexico press effort to freeze kingpins’ cash :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Latin America’s Growing Middle Class – Two recent studies look at the rise of Latin America’s middle class. :: from blogs.cfr.org
Labor Law Reform – A Key Battle for Mexican Unions Today :: from www.cipamericas.org
The Drug War At Home: Malverde, Mexico’s Drug Trafficking Saint :: from www.fronterasdesk.org
Peru drinks more beer than Chile :: from www.livinginperu.com
A Mexican woman who was exonerated of charges of pandering and corruption of minors after having been imprisoned for three years demanded that authorities provide dignified and fair treatment to Mayan Indians, saying she was harassed by police while behind bars and witnessed many other cases of injustice. :: from www.laht.com
A new initiative Latin American will attempt to establish formal recycling markets, integrating the millions of people who already support themselves as informal waste collectors. :: from www.sustainablebusiness.com
Peru and Japan sign free trade agreement :: from www.livinginperu.com
The Monster and Monterrey: The Politics and Cartels of Mexico’s Drug War :: from www.thenation.com
Conjunto Atardecer, one of Mexico’s legendary musical groups, this week released its new album “Llegamos y nos quedamos,” which immediately rocketed to the top of Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums list. :: from www.laht.com
About two-thirds of Argentine adolescents lack Internet access in their homes, according to a study :: from www.argentinepost.com
Mexico’s southern border awash in crime and violence – If the border that separates the United States and Mexico is fairly easy to penetrate, then Mexico’s other border – the southern one, abutting Guatemala – is virtually a sieve. :: from www.miamiherald.com
600,000 children displaced by rainy season in Columbia: OAS :: from colombiareports.com
Younger Castro brother turns 80 in aging regime – Cuban President Raul Castro :: from www.miamiherald.com
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez has arrived in Mexico for a visit that will focus on bilateral issues. :: from www.laht.com
As the Obama administration prepares to honor a 17-year-old NAFTA treaty with Mexico allowing that country’s long-haul trucks into the U.S. heartland, emotions are again at fever pitch as businesses on both sides of the border predict job losses and industry upheaval. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Mexican drug cartels muscle in on lucrative movie and music piracy business :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Mexican emergency management officials issued a preventive alert as an intense heat wave sent temperatures climbing to more than 40° C (104° F) in several areas of the north and between 32°-40° C (90°-104° F) across most of the country. :: from www.laht.com
Mexico’s government has denied fixed-line giant Telefonos de Mexico (Telmex), owned by multi-billionaire Carlos Slim, the right to offer television services. :: from www.laht.com
Ecuador Subsidizes Pregnant Women and Children under One Year :: from www.plenglish.com
Getting Online in Cuba Remains a Risky Endeavor for Most :: from allthingsd.com
Video: In Panama, Movimiento Nueva Generacion Inspires Youths Living In Huerta Sandoval Santana :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Chile Cracks Down On Drunk Driving – Second time offenders to lose driving license forever :: from www.santiagotimes.cl
Peruvian statues uncovered by MU professor, students called New World’s oldest – dated to about 2,000 B.C. :: from www.columbiamissourian.com
Latin American exuberance will pervade the Pinta Latin American Art Fair, from June 7 to 9 – London :: from intransit.blogs.nytimes.com
El Salvador’s Ex-Defense Minister Indicted In Killing Of Six Jesuit Priests in Spain – Rafael Humberto Larios + 19 others :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Arturo Valenzuela, the outgoing head of the U.S. State Department’s Latin American affairs bureau, says he’s not losing sleep over China’s growing economic inroads into Latin America. Countries in the region are beginning to discover that they have much more to gain by trading with the United States, he said. – Andres Oppenheimer :: from www.kansascity.com
Mexican Finance Chief Eyes 2012 Presidential Run – Ernesto Cordero :: from www.laht.com
Jailbreaks Just the Most Obvious Problem of Mexico’s Prisons :: from insightcrime.org
Mexican President Felipe Calderon signed into law Friday a measure to extend anti-discrimination protections to people with disabilities. :: from www.laht.com
Mexico law aims to reduce risks to migrants passing through – The measure decriminalizes entering Mexico without papers and entitles the undocumented to education and health services. It also promises a big overhaul of the scandal-plagued immigration agency. :: from www.latimes.com
Three former Cuban political prisoners and 15 relatives living in northern Spain are threatening a hunger strike unless authorities resolve the “chaotic” conditions of their exile, complaining that they fall short of the welcome promised by the Spanish government. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Former President Manuel Zelaya returned from exile on Saturday, ending a nearly two-year political crisis caused by his ouster in a military-backed coup that led to Honduras’ international isolation. :: from www.miamiherald.com
The YouTube video showing a kindergarten teacher singing with her students to keep them calm during a shooting in Monterrey, Mexico has gone viral in Spanish speaking countries. :: from globalvoicesonline.org
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