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Essential: For Latino immigrants and their families, retirement is a tricky thing :: from multiamerican.scpr.org jump to Essentials section
Cultura: Video: Willy Chirino – My Beatles Heart EPK – sounds great :: from www.youtube.com + Video: The Beatles’ Mariachi Mystery Tour and website :: from www.mariachimysterytour.com jump to Cultura section
Business: Hispanic Media: Faring Better than the Mainstream Media – By Emily Guskin and Amy Mitchell of the Project for Excellence in Journalism. :: from stateofthemedia.org jump to Business section
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Hispanic/Latino News Essentials
Marisa Treviño: New Pew research underscores something is wrong with the education of Latino students :: from www.latinalista.net
Police in northern Mexico have arrested five alleged members of the Zetas drug cartel suspected of setting a casino fire that killed 52 people :: from hosted2.ap.org
For Latino immigrants and their families, retirement is a tricky thing :: from multiamerican.scpr.org
The incidence of asthma in Puerto Rico is among the highest in the world, with nearly 300,000 of the island’s 3.8 million residents suffering from the respiratory disease :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
Forbes Names 5 Latinas to Its List of Most Powerful Women but none are US Latinas :: from www.latina.com
Meet Camila Vallejo: Leader of Chile’s Youth Movement with video :: from www.latina.com
Latinas in Action: Linking Access to Reproductive Health Care and the Need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform :: from www.americanprogress.org
Frosh Republican Senator Marco Rubio ignores ‘Rubio for VP’ push – Tea partyers, establishment like what they see in young Floridian :: from www.washingtontimes.com
Deportation reviews raise some immigrants’ hopes – As the Obama administration plans to review nearly 300,000 deportation cases and close those deemed low priority, advocates urge immigrants to be cautious until more details are known. :: from www.latimes.com
Video: NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s Spanish & @ElBloombito Newo Yorko twitter parody of him with 10k followers already :: from twitter.com
Alabama: Officers not ready to enforce new law – Immigration law goes into effect Thursday; training hasn’t begun – The governor, however, has said law enforcement agencies will be ready :: from www.tuscaloosanews.com
Census: Facts for Features — Hispanic Heritage Month 2011: Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
Cultura Essentials
Video: Willy Chirino – My Beatles Heart EPK – sounds great :: from www.youtube.com
Kate del Castillo Opens Up About Her Divorce for First Time :: from www.latina.com
Video: Sie7e’s ‘Tengo Tu Love’ Becomes Unofficial Summer Anthem :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Wisin y Yandel Win VMA for “Best Latino Artist” of 2011! :: from www.latina.com
Video: The Beatles’ Mariachi Mystery Tour and website :: from www.mariachimysterytour.com
Nicolle Chirino, third generation of a Latin music family, looks for new directions :: from www.miamiherald.com
The Surprising Effect of Autism on My Kids Bilingualism :: from www.spanglishbaby.com
TOP Ten signs the Hispanic conference is lame.. – by Al Carlos
Jaime Jarrin, the Spanish radio voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers for the past 53 seasons, will return for at least one more, he told ESPNLosAngeles.com on Sunday. :: from espn.go.com
Stanton Peele: The Cultural Reasons America’s Underprivileged Struggle With Nutrition :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
In ‘The Cone of Uncertainty: New Orleans after Katrina,’ Jose Torres-Tama remains proud and defiant – Theater :: from www.nola.com
Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanes gave a concert for the first time in Miami, which – despite the controversy it aroused among the Cuban exile community – proceeded normally and with the support of local fans of his music. :: from www.laht.com
Hollywood Bowl Museum spotlights Latino artists – ‘Musica y Sabor’ looks at musicians who have performed there since 1924 – Los Angeles :: from www.latimes.com
Entertainment & Musica
PR: The Nominees for Favorite Film for the 2011 NCLR Alma Awards® Announced
Jennifer López ¡al suelo! – La actriz sufrió una caída durante la grabación de su nuevo vídeo :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Kiele Sanchez: Keeping At It – She’s been pounding away at the Hollywood machine since she got here… :: from latinola.com
PR: Juanes To Receive Vision Award During Hispanic Heritage Awards in Washington
Zoe Saldana Defends ‘Colombiana’ Against Criticism :: from www.latina.com
Ana Barbara Says Jorge Ramos is NOT The Father :: from www.latingossip.com
Starting September 5th, Televisa is going to launch a new channel for young folk!!! – It’s called Tiin :: from lateengossip.com
David Bisbal Acts in Novela Los Únicos :: from www.latingossip.com
Kevin Alejandro of “True Blood” says “It Gets Better” for the Trevor Project :: from www.sefijaonline.com
Music Review: Installed – Plancha :: from www.clubfonograma.com
Video: Benjamin Bratt on his ‘Private Practice’ Character: “He is a Fertility Doctor Extraordinaire” :: from www.latina.com
Univision announces additional celebrities for Mira Quién Baila! – Blue Demon Jr., Jose Manuel Figueroa, Alejandro Chaban, Elizabeth Gutierrez, Stephanie Salas and Adamari Lopez :: from hispanicad.com
PR: Galavisión Airs Record Breaking First Season of “Mira Quien Baila!” During Labor Day Weekend
Video: Willy Chirino – My Beatles Heart EPK – sounds great :: from www.youtube.com
Paulina Rubio Debuting New Song September 13 :: from www.latingossip.com
Dulce Maria & Joe Jonas Sing See No More together :: from lateengossip.com
Karli from the Blog: Meet Javier Colon, Winner of ‘The Voice’ :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Billboard Mexican Music Awards Finalists Announced! :: from www.billboard.com
Kate del Castillo Opens Up About Her Divorce for First Time :: from www.latina.com
Video: Sie7e’s ‘Tengo Tu Love’ Becomes Unofficial Summer Anthem :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Wisin y Yandel Win VMA for “Best Latino Artist” of 2011! :: from www.latina.com
Pitbull Gives Everything at MTV VMAs :: from www.latingossip.com
Who Wore It Best: Jessica Alba or Pitbull? :: from www.latina.com
Lindsay Lohan Turns Down Pitbull’s Apology, Rejects VMA Invite :: from www.latina.com
Gina Rodriguez sneaks into a new “Happy Endings” :: from www.sefijaonline.com
Eva Longoria Lines Up a TON of Work After ‘Desperate Housewives’ :: from www.latina.com
Pablo Montero Got Married :: from www.latingossip.com
Selena, Demi, & Victoria on MTV VMAs Black Carpet :: from www.latingossip.com
Zoe Saldaña Plunges at 2011 MTV VMAs -style :: from www.latingossip.com
Pitbull, Bruno Mars Light Up the Stage at the 2011 MTV VMAs :: from www.latina.com
Don Tetto Adds A Punk Edge To L.A.’s House Of Blues :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Schedule & Tickets – Cine+Mas San Francisco Latino Film Festival :: from www.sflatinofilmfestival.com
Video: The Beatles’ Mariachi Mystery Tour and website :: from www.mariachimysterytour.com
Nicolle Chirino, third generation of a Latin music family, looks for new directions :: from www.miamiherald.com
HOLA Legends: Raúl Dávila :: from elblogdehola.blogspot.com
PR: DANNY PINO to be honored at 2011 HOLA AWARDS
Los Abandoned One Night Only Resurrection! After almost 4 years they are back – Thursday, October 27th – Los Angeles :: from la.remezcla.com
Comedian Katt Williams Lashes Insults at Mexicans During Phoenix Show :: from latinorebels.com
Product Placement Rises in Networks’ Telenovelas :: from www.nytimes.com
PR: INTOCABLE ENTRE LOS MAS NOMINADOS A LOS BILLBOARD DE LA MUSICA REGIONAL MEXICANA
PR: Regresa ‘La Dama de Rosa’ y ‘Crystal’ JEANETTE RODRIGUEZ
PR: BELANOVA traerá la fiesta electro dance a The Conga Room 9/22/11 – Los Angeles
PR: LR1 (LATINOS ARE ONE)- Music For Hispanic Heritage Month & To Aid Latino Community Members in Need
Ricky Martin, Julieta Venegas, Los Van Van and other Hispanic artists captivated their Brazilian audiences with a powerful, variegated dose of Latin music at a series of concerts in Sao Paulo. :: from www.laht.com
Eva Longoria’s Post-’Desperate Housewives’ Career: Four New Projects :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanes gave a concert for the first time in Miami, which – despite the controversy it aroused among the Cuban exile community – proceeded normally and with the support of local fans of his music. :: from www.laht.com
Hollywood Bowl Museum spotlights Latino artists – ‘Musica y Sabor’ looks at musicians who have performed there since 1924 – Los Angeles :: from www.latimes.com
The Grammy award-winning Tejano group Los Texmaniacs received a warm welcome Saturday night at the fourth annual Fiesta in the Park at Memorial Park at Dyess Air Force Base. – Texas :: from www.reporternews.com
Food
Cheese Tourism in Mexico: a visit to Finca Vai :: from www.midwesternerinmexico.com
Chilaquiles v. Migas – Recipe for Chila-Migas! :: from dailygrito.com
PR: Llega La 4ª Edición de La Feria de los Moles a Los Angeles 10/9/11
Chile time: Roasting peppers … heavenly smell in El Paso, Texas :: from www.elpasotimes.com
More Cultura News
Dare to Ask: Why do some Latinos decorate with stuffed animals? :: from jacksonville.com
Interview: Meet Screenwriter Alvaro Rodriguez :: from hispanicreader.wordpress.com
A stateside doctor has made another house call to his biggest and client in Puerto Rico. – The patient? Tomy, a 3,000-pound hippopotamus :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
Latino Hollywood Strikes Out at ALS :: from www.sefijaonline.com
The Weird and Wonderful Inspirations of Designer Christian Vivanco :: from www.core77.com
The Arizona Effort to Ban La Raza-Chicano Studies in Schools – by Joe Ortiz :: from www.crnlive.com
Video: Knoxville church celebrates unity with one big bilingual mass – Tennessee :: from www.wbir.com
Is John Pedicone about to ban MEChA in Tucson schools or reprimand his asst supe Dr. Garcia for smearing Latinos? – Arizona :: from tucsoncitizen.com
TUSD’s “Ethnic Studies” appeal highlights fears of retaliation and indoctrination – Arizona :: from tucsoncitizen.com
Art with roots: Margarita Cabrera’s long-term show opens today at El Paso Museum of Art, Texas :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Mariela Dabbah: Should More Latinos Play Golf? :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Gregory Tejeda: Assimilation taking place, regardless :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Ana: Latin@s, I hope you stay hungry and stay foolish :: from blog.latism.org
Selena Gomez and Christina Grimmie: Bright Stars, Different Shades :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Video: NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s Spanish & @ElBloombito Newo Yorko twitter parody of him with 10k followers already :: from twitter.com
After twenty years of strong presence in international publications, Colombian photographer Ruven Afanador returns to his homeland to show his essence at the Museum of Modern Art in Bogotá: eighty portraits of figures like Hillary Clinton, the Duchess of Alba and Courtney Love, among others. :: from artdaily.org
35 million – The number of U.S. residents 5 and older who spoke Spanish at home in 2009. Those who hablan español constituted 12% of U.S. residents. More than half of these Spanish speakers spoke English “very well.” – Census Note: Figures will be updated late Sept. 2011 :: from www.census.gov
From the Bookshelves: Mañana Forever?: Mexico and the Mexicans by Jorge Castañeda and Murder City: Ciudad Juárez and the Global Economy’s New Killing Fields by Charles Bowden :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Business Essentials
Video: Javier Palomarez, Speaking on the Impact of Hispanic Businesses on the Economy :: from micheleruiz.com
Connecting You to Hispanic Markets :: How Government Agencies can Use Facebook to Connect with Spanish-Speakers in the U.S. – Part 1 :: from www.bixal.com
Giovanni Palavicini: Supermercados are the Future :: from realpoints.dmagazine.com
Research: What you should know about US Hispanic Moms :: from www.portada-online.com
Product Placement Rises in Networks’ Telenovelas :: from www.nytimes.com
Univision and Telemundo combined are predicted to give $1.5 billion in ad revenue, with Univision and co-owned Telefutura accounting for $1.1 billion of that and Telemundo $400 million. :: from www.broadcastingcable.com
The NCUA has launched a Spanish version of its MyCreditUnion.gov consumer website. :: from www.cutimes.com
HispanicWebMonitor: New Spanish-language Online Campaigns for Bagel Bites, Capri Sun, Dan-o-nino, Farmers Insurance, McDonald’s, etc. :: from blog.media-economics.com
Hispanic Media: Faring Better than the Mainstream Media – By Emily Guskin and Amy Mitchell of the Project for Excellence in Journalism. :: from stateofthemedia.org
Roy M. Perez, President & CEO of RMP Strategies in Sacramento was elected to serve as the Chairman of the Board of the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CAHCC) :: from egpnews.com
More Business News
Mexico Retail Sales Up in June and July :: from www.mexipreneur.com
Cheese Tourism in Mexico: a visit to Finca Vai :: from www.midwesternerinmexico.com
Entrepreneurialism Flourishes in Guadalajara, Mexico :: from www.mexipreneur.com
Mike Robinson on marketing of LaVerdad Marketing and Media :: from news.cincinnati.com
For Latino immigrants and their families, retirement is a tricky thing :: from multiamerican.scpr.org
RL Public Relations (RLPR) has been selected as digital PR agency of the 25th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. In a pro-bono partnership :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
New panel to help growing Hispanic business market – Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Chamber responds to growth of county Hispanic population – New Jersey :: from ns.gmnews.com
MEXICANAL has just secured a carriage deal that expands the Spanish-language network into New York. It will now be seen on WDVB 23.2. :: from www.mediamoves.com
Starting September 5th, Televisa is going to launch a new channel for young folk!!! – It’s called Tiin :: from lateengossip.com
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development on Monday reopened the application process for the Emergency Homeowners Loan Program (EHLP) in Puerto Rico and 27 states and Puerto Rico to give homeowners at risk of foreclosure more time to apply for the program. :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
PR: KRAFT FOODS RECOGNIZED AS A TOP EMPLOYER FOR LATINAS
PR: Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism’s Official Website Earns Rave Reviews
Puerto Rico’s unemployment rate surged above 16 percent in July after falling for four straight months :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
Sounding Off: Terry Soto – Youth and Age in Corporate America’s Cultural Dichotomy :: from www.portada-online.com
Telemundo leverages its 2.5 million FB fans with Fan Appz :: from www.portada-online.com
Latin Interactive World: Olé.com Sports Sites: 20% of Ole’s traffic is international :: from www.portada-online.com
Wells Enterprises, Inc. has selected Pólvora Advertising to assist in expanding its signature brand, Blue Bunny Ice Cream, to the US Hispanic market. :: from hispanicad.com
Una Vez Mas, LP, (“UVM”) the largest affiliate group of the Azteca America television network announced that its local Phoenix television station, KPDF, will be carried throughout the Phoenix market on the DISH Satellite Channel 41 :: from hispanicad.com
PR: Galavisión Airs Record Breaking First Season of “Mira Quien Baila!” During Labor Day Weekend
PR: LATINA Style Magazine Announces the 2010 LATINA Style 50 Report
A new Pew Research Center Project for Excellence in Journalism study on Hispanic Media concludes that the broadcast television sector continues to grow, not only competing with major English-language networks but in some time slots, beating them. :: from www.broadcastingcable.com
PR: LIA SOPHIA® FACULTA A MUJERES HISPANAS A SER SUS PROPIAS GERENTES EJECUTIVAS Y LOGRAR SUS SUEÑOS
PR: Jose Cuervo To Title Sponsor Pro Beach Volleyball Series
PR: Progressive ranks in top 50 best places to work for Latinas two years in a row
PR: NHMC Reacts to FCC Resuming Countdown to Decision on AT&T Takeover
Jaime Jarrin, the Spanish radio voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers for the past 53 seasons, will return for at least one more, he told ESPNLosAngeles.com on Sunday. :: from espn.go.com
Tens of thousands of well-off Mexicans have moved north of the border in a quiet exodus over the past few years, according to local officials, border experts and demographers. Unlike the much larger population of illegal immigrants, they are being warmly welcomed. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Corpus Christi Hispanic chamber stays busy with scholarships, art mixer – Texas :: from www.caller.com
16 – The number of states with at least a half-million Hispanic residents — Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Washington. :: from www.census.gov
25 – Number of states in which Hispanics were the largest minority group. These states were Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming. :: from www.census.gov
Argentina will raise its minimum wage by 25% to keep pace with inflation – already among the highest in Latin America – increases to about $550 a month :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Immigration News
Washington Post and National Journal: GOP Losing Latino Voters With Immigration Politics :: from americasvoiceonline.org
Rep. Zoe Lofgren Debunks Another of Rep. Lamar Smith’s Misleading Anti-immigrant Attacks :: from americasvoiceonline.org
My First Time Facing the Anti-Immigrant Crowd – by Mariano Cardoso :: from americasvoiceonline.org
The DREAM Act is close :: from www.impre.com
GOP files plan to force Massachusetts into Secure Communities :: from www.bostonherald.com
New ICE Policy Gives a False Sense of Security, Say Undocumented Students – Local undocumented students give insight into their struggle for legalization. :: from egpnews.com
Passions high on immigrant law – Council hears varied opinions on requiring checks on workers – Springfield, Missouri :: from www.news-leader.com
Video: Undocumented teen facing uncertain future – Deyvid Morales :: from www.fox13now.com
A Flotilla of Sinking Paranoia: the John Tanton Network’s Fevered Reactions to New DHS Guidelines :: from imagine2050.newcomm.org
Secure Communities, Tearing Apart My State and Yours – By Randi Garcia Cruz :: from imagine2050.newcomm.org
Illegal Immigrants In The U.S. Should Be Exempt From Paying Taxes – Illegals don’t qualify for state public assistance or federal funds, then why should they continue to pay taxes? :: from hngwiusa.wordpress.com
Victor Landa: Immigration Debate: Latinos Carry Burden Of Proof :: from www.newstaco.com
While Communities Denounce S-Comm, White House Sends its Latina Spokesmodel to Defend It :: from vivirlatino.com
Latinas in Action: Linking Access to Reproductive Health Care and the Need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform :: from www.americanprogress.org
Alex Nowrasteh: Immigration Tariff: Reforming a Broken System :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Bay Area forum condemns Secure Communities immigration program – California :: from www.latimes.com
Deportation reviews raise some immigrants’ hopes – As the Obama administration plans to review nearly 300,000 deportation cases and close those deemed low priority, advocates urge immigrants to be cautious until more details are known. :: from www.latimes.com
Uruguayan authorities have expressed their concern by the maltreatment received by Uruguayan migrants in the USA. :: from www.plenglish.com
Laying Down the (Immigration) Law: Alabama vs. Arizona :: from motherjones.com
The Barr Code: Immigration Dispute Has Constitutional Undertones :: from blogs.ajc.com
Alabama: Officers not ready to enforce new law – Immigration law goes into effect Thursday; training hasn’t begun – The governor, however, has said law enforcement agencies will be ready :: from www.tuscaloosanews.com
Alabama: The Nation’s Cruelest Immigration Law :: from www.nytimes.com
Tens of thousands of well-off Mexicans have moved north of the border in a quiet exodus over the past few years, according to local officials, border experts and demographers. Unlike the much larger population of illegal immigrants, they are being warmly welcomed. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Aurelia Fierros: ¿Did You Know August is Immigrant Pride Month? :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Your Saturday Immigration Rundown: 08.27.2011 :: from imagine2050.newcomm.org
Politics (minus Immigration and Election 2012)
The Puerto Rico government’s Vía Verde project made national news Thursday as National Public Radio ran a lengthy piece on the proposed 92-mile natural gas pipeline that touched on the opposition to the plan on various fronts, and the need to bring down soaring power costs on the island. :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
Meet Camila Vallejo: Leader of Chile’s Youth Movement with video :: from www.latina.com
LatinoRebels: The Tequila Party Threatens Us with Legal Action for Our Comments Expressing Their Hypocrisy :: from latinorebels.com
LatinoRebels: Our Rebel Jefe @julito77 Responds to Comments from Founder of Tequila Party :: from latinorebels.com
LatinoRebels: Dear Dee Dee, Founder of Tequila Party: Thanks for the Personal Attack and Insult to Puerto Ricans :: from latinorebels.com
The Shark Tank, a Conservative Political Blog, Says “Tequila Party is Over” :: from latinorebels.com
Our Appearance on The Lou Show: It’s Time to Get Serious About Latino Politics :: from latinorebels.com
Washington governor Chris Gregoire touts diversity but fails to model it – Lillian Ortiz-Self, who chairs the state’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs, said Gregoire has been supportive of diversity efforts but that her words needs to be backed up by actions. :: from www.katu.com
A Puerto Rico lawmaker has resigned following reports that explicit photos of him surfaced on an iPhone application – Sen. Roberto Arango :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Video: NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s Spanish & @ElBloombito Newo Yorko twitter parody of him with 10k followers already :: from twitter.com
Hugo Chavez to Start 3rd Cycle of Chemotherapy in Venezuela :: from www.laht.com
9.7 million – The number of Hispanic citizens who reported voting in the 2008 presidential election, about 2 million more than voted in 2004. The percentage of Hispanic citizens voting went from 47% in 2004 to 50% in 2008. :: from www.census.gov
Peru approves ‘historic’ indigenous rights law :: from www.survivalinternational.org
Not again! Puerto Rican senator Roberto Arango is accused of sending lewd topless photos online (in the same pose as the others) :: from www.dailymail.co.uk
Somos Republicans and Tequila Party Founder Dee Dee García Blasé Lists Her Platform :: from latinorebels.com
The Reality, Tequila Party, is That Puerto Ricans and Mexicans Have Worked Together For Years :: from latinorebels.com
Election 2012
Washington Post and National Journal: GOP Losing Latino Voters With Immigration Politics :: from americasvoiceonline.org
Will Rick Perry Make The Same Mistakes As McCain With Latinos? :: from www.newstaco.com
PR: SVREP announces nonpartisan campaign to raise Latino voting in Texas to 2 million in 2012
Frosh Republican Senator Marco Rubio ignores ‘Rubio for VP’ push – Tea partyers, establishment like what they see in young Floridian :: from www.washingtontimes.com
Health and Education
Marisa Treviño: New Pew research underscores something is wrong with the education of Latino students :: from www.latinalista.net
The DREAM Act is close :: from www.impre.com
The incidence of asthma in Puerto Rico is among the highest in the world, with nearly 300,000 of the island’s 3.8 million residents suffering from the respiratory disease :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
Meet Camila Vallejo: Leader of Chile’s Youth Movement with video :: from www.latina.com
Latino Hollywood Strikes Out at ALS :: from www.sefijaonline.com
New ICE Policy Gives a False Sense of Security, Say Undocumented Students – Local undocumented students give insight into their struggle for legalization. :: from egpnews.com
The Surprising Effect of Autism on My Kids Bilingualism :: from www.spanglishbaby.com
Check Out the Latest in Latino Cancer Survival, Exercise, Obesity, Videos & More :: from www.saludtoday.com
PR: National Weather Service launches new heat safety website en Español
Latinas in Action: Linking Access to Reproductive Health Care and the Need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform :: from www.americanprogress.org
The Arizona Effort to Ban La Raza-Chicano Studies in Schools – by Joe Ortiz :: from www.crnlive.com
Is John Pedicone about to ban MEChA in Tucson schools or reprimand his asst supe Dr. Garcia for smearing Latinos? – Arizona :: from tucsoncitizen.com
TUSD’s “Ethnic Studies” appeal highlights fears of retaliation and indoctrination – Arizona :: from tucsoncitizen.com
Stanton Peele: The Cultural Reasons America’s Underprivileged Struggle With Nutrition :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Arizona doctor reaches out to Hispanic patients – Dr. Mariana Amaya :: from www.msnbc.msn.com
PR: Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) Contributes to First Children’s Burn Hospital in Central America
The Hispanic Women’s League is accepting applications for scholarships from female college students who live in Erie County and show a commitment to the Hispanic community. – Ohio :: from www.buffalonews.com
32.4% – The percentage of Hispanics who lacked health insurance in 2009, up from 30.7% in 2008 – – Census Note: Figures will be updated late Sept. 2011 :: from www.census.gov
63% – The percentage of Hispanics 25 and older that had at least a high school education in 2010. :: from www.census.gov
1 million – Number of Hispanics 18 and older with advanced degrees in 2010 (e.g., master’s, professional, doctorate). :: from www.census.gov
14% – The percentage of the Hispanic population 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2010. :: from www.census.gov
20% – Percentage of elementary and high school students that were Hispanic in 2009. :: from www.census.gov
Additional US Hispanic/Latino News
Milwaukee: Robert Miranda, executive director of Esperanza Unida, Inc. confirmed, he hasn’t resigned yet, nor that the Board of Directors had ousted him from the non-profit organization. :: from hispanicnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
PR: Anna Maria Chávez Selected Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of the USA – the press release
Top Execs Out at Major Southeastern San Diego Nonprofit – Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation – Roque Barros named interim president :: from www.voiceofsandiego.org
Kristian Ramos: The Upside of Expanding Broadband Access In The Hispanic Communitty :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
132.8 million – The projected Hispanic population of the United States on July 1, 2050. According to this projection, Hispanics will constitute 30% of the nation’s population by that date. :: from www.census.gov
2nd – Ranking of the size of the U.S. Hispanic population worldwide, as of 2010. Only Mexico (112 million) had a larger Hispanic population than the United States (50.5 million). :: from www.census.gov
10.4 million – The number of Hispanic family households in the United States in 2010. :: from www.census.gov
25.3% – The poverty rate among Hispanics in 2009, up from 23.2% in 2008 – Census Note: Figures will be updated late Sept. 2011 :: from www.census.gov
1.1 million – The number of Hispanics or Latinos 18 and older who are veterans of the U.S. armed forces. :: from www.census.gov
International News
Posted on: August 29th, 2011Police in northern Mexico have arrested five alleged members of the Zetas drug cartel suspected of setting a casino fire that killed 52 people :: from hosted2.ap.org
Mexico Retail Sales Up in June and July :: from www.mexipreneur.com
Cheese Tourism in Mexico: a visit to Finca Vai :: from www.midwesternerinmexico.com
Entrepreneurialism Flourishes in Guadalajara, Mexico :: from www.mexipreneur.com
Pictures: Best Marine Park? Booming Fish Leap and Swarm – Mexico’s Cabo Pulmo National Park :: from news.nationalgeographic.com
PR: Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism’s Official Website Earns Rave Reviews
Meet Camila Vallejo: Leader of Chile’s Youth Movement with video :: from www.latina.com
Forget Cliff Diving, Acapulco Now Known as Hot Spot in Mexico’s Drug War :: from www.borderlandbeat.com
Ecuadoran Journalist Emilio Palacio Flees Country :: from latindispatch.com
Mexico’s Drug War Refugees Rarely Secure Asylum In United States :: from latindispatch.com
Ricky Martin, Julieta Venegas, Los Van Van and other Hispanic artists captivated their Brazilian audiences with a powerful, variegated dose of Latin music at a series of concerts in Sao Paulo. :: from www.laht.com
Juárez demographer says 30,000 to 50,000 persons fled Juarez to the U.S. as a result of drug-war violence since 2008 :: from mexodus.borderzine.com
2,400 Women Died Violently in Honduras Between 2002 and 2011 :: from www.laht.com
After twenty years of strong presence in international publications, Colombian photographer Ruven Afanador returns to his homeland to show his essence at the Museum of Modern Art in Bogotá: eighty portraits of figures like Hillary Clinton, the Duchess of Alba and Courtney Love, among others. :: from artdaily.org
PR: Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) Contributes to First Children’s Burn Hospital in Central America
Hugo Chavez to Start 3rd Cycle of Chemotherapy in Venezuela :: from www.laht.com
Argentina will raise its minimum wage by 25% to keep pace with inflation – already among the highest in Latin America – increases to about $550 a month :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Peru approves ‘historic’ indigenous rights law :: from www.survivalinternational.org
Mexico deploys 1,500 troops after ‘terrorist’ casino attack :: from www.cnn.com
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