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Essential: A record settlement of $335 million was reached Wednesday to settle claims that Bank of America’s Countrywide Financial Corp. discriminated against black and Hispanic borrowers hoping to buy homes. :: from abclocal.go.com jump to Essentials section
Cultura: New book explores the Mexican national and Mexican American experience – “Global Mexican Cultural Productions” – Five years in the making, a new work by local scholars explores how Mexican culture transcends national borders, creating in effect, two Mexicos. :: from latinalista.com jump to Cultura section
Business: PR: The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Releases Findings of Its 2011 HACR Corporate Inclusion Index – A decrease of Hispanics in the C-Suite from 8% in 2010 to 7% in 2011 jump to Business section
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- Essentials
- Cultura Essentials: Entertainment & Musica, Food, Additional Cultural News
- Business Essentials : Additional Business News
- Immigration,
- Politics & Election 2012
- Health & Education,
- Additional News
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Hispanic/Latino News Essentials
Immigration Impact’s Top 11 Blog posts of 2011 :: from immigrationimpact.com
Why Mexican Immigrants Can’t Get Ahead – The real wages of Mexicans in the U.S. have declined since 1970, and Princeton sociologists say a “perfect storm” of anti-immigrant laws is to blame. :: from www.miller-mccune.com
Gov. Robert Bentley won’t support a repeal of the Alabama’s get-tough immigration law, rejecting a Christmas appeal from a group of top religious leaders. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
huffingtonpost: Year In Review 2011: The Most Latino Latinos
Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s crew turn in federal badges – Arizona :: from www.politico.com
The entire police force in Mexico’s port city of Veracruz was dissolved on Wednesday :: from www.miamiherald.com
A record settlement of $335 million was reached Wednesday to settle claims that Bank of America’s Countrywide Financial Corp. discriminated against black and Hispanic borrowers hoping to buy homes. :: from abclocal.go.com
Study: 77% of Latina Retail Workers Earn Less Than $10/hr :: from colorlines.com
Ernest Atencio Dies: Latino Army Vet Taken Off Life Support After Being Critically Injured While In Custody Of Sheriff Joe Arpaio :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Latino Full News Summary – December 21st, 2011
Cultura Essentials
latimes: Taking a tamale tour of Los Angeles – The hallowed holiday tradition can leave a person filled with Christmas joy. :: from www.latimes.com
washingtonpost: Shakespeare Theatre’s ‘Much Ado’ raises question of Latino stereotypes :: from www.washingtonpost.com
PR: PR: Latinos in Social Media (LATISM) Announces The Addition of 4 New Chapters
npr: Es Un Monstruo Grande Y Pisa Fuerte: 12 Latin American Protest Songs – by Jasmine Garsd :: from www.npr.org
latinalista: New book explores the Mexican national and Mexican American experience – “Global Mexican Cultural Productions” – Five years in the making, a new work by local scholars explores how Mexican culture transcends national borders, creating in effect, two Mexicos. :: from latinalista.com
sefijaonline: Victor, Edgar, Luis and the rest are shown the door: HBO cancels “How To Make It In America” :: from www.sefijaonline.com
laht: Born in Spain in the early 20th century, Jose Pascua and Antonia Patino – married to each other for 78 years – on Wednesday became an example of longevity and perseverance by both celebrating their 103rd birthdays. :: from www.laht.com
tuvez: Spanglish Dictionary Word Of The Day: Cuquear :: from www.tuvez.com
latino.foxnews: Seriously, The Hollywood Reporter? No Powerful Latinas in Entertainment? :: from latino.foxnews.com
usmagazine: Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony custody battle turns ‘vicious’ with Casper Smart in the picture :: from www.usmagazine.com
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Latino Cultura News Summary – December 21st, 2011
Entertainment & Musica
usatoday: Sinaloa cartel gives blessing to newest Mexican drug ballads :: from www.usatoday.com
washingtonpost: Shakespeare Theatre’s ‘Much Ado’ raises question of Latino stereotypes :: from www.washingtonpost.com
npr: Es Un Monstruo Grande Y Pisa Fuerte: 12 Latin American Protest Songs – by Jasmine Garsd :: from www.npr.org
latingossip: Jennifer Lopez The Most Viewed on YouTube of 2011 :: from www.latingossip.com
suntimes: Ximena Sarinana likes ‘challenge of straddling two cultures’ :: from www.suntimes.com
sefijaonline: Victor, Edgar, Luis and the rest are shown the door: HBO cancels “How To Make It In America” :: from www.sefijaonline.com
latino.foxnews: Seriously, The Hollywood Reporter? No Powerful Latinas in Entertainment? :: from latino.foxnews.com
blogamole.tr3s: Glee’s Naya Rivera Becomes The New Face Of Proactiv :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
usmagazine: Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony custody battle turns ‘vicious’ with Casper Smart in the picture :: from www.usmagazine.com
Food
patismexicantable: Recipe – Buñuelos: High Maintenance, But So Worth It! :: from patismexicantable.com
latimes: Taking a tamale tour of Los Angeles – The hallowed holiday tradition can leave a person filled with Christmas joy. :: from www.latimes.com
newstaco: How to Make Tamales Norteños :: from www.newstaco.com
More Cultura News
video: Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony in Q’Viva! – Univision Trailer :: from www.youtube.com
latintrends: Second Release of the 10th Annual Latino Trendsetter Awards Photos! [PHOTOS] :: from www.latintrends.com
tuvez: Liverpool’s Luis Suarez Proves That Racism Is Very Much Alive In Latin America :: from www.tuvez.com
latinaish: Salvadoran Nacimientos vs. American Nativities :: from latinaish.com
latina: Latino Holiday Traditions: How Do You Celebrate? :: from www.latina.com
latinopoetryreview.blogspot: Letras Latinas and Red Hen Press are pleased to announce that TWO manuscripts will be selected by final judge Orlando Ricardo Menes for publication by Red Hen Press. :: from latinopoetryreview.blogspot.com
labloga.blogspot: Chicanonautica: Lost in Los Holidaze :: from labloga.blogspot.com
huffingtonpost: El Guapo – Sinverguenza: A Holiday Survival Guide :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Today is the 116th Anniversary of the Puerto Rican Flag – on December 22, 1895, the Puerto Rican Revolutionary Committee officially adopted the design which represents the current flag :: from en.wikipedia.org
Business Essentials
portada-online: 2011 Review: 66% of our Latin Marketing and Media predictions were right! :: from www.portada-online.com
huffingtonpost: Gary Orfield – Southern California’s Broken Economic Ladder – based on the LASANTI Project report issued by UCLA’s Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
ipsnews.net: The Dragon Goes Shopping in South America – China has been not-so- quietly buying up agricultural products, companies and minerals around South America. :: from ipsnews.net
abclocal.go: A record settlement of $335 million was reached Wednesday to settle claims that Bank of America’s Countrywide Financial Corp. discriminated against black and Hispanic borrowers hoping to buy homes. :: from abclocal.go.com
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Latino Business News Summary – December 21st, 2011
More Business News
corporate.univision: Empowering Our Communities – by Monica Talan :: from corporate.univision.com
juantornoe: Providing Access to Your Website’s Spanish Language Content in a Subtle, yet Relevant Way :: from www.juantornoe.com
PR: PR: Hispanic Owner finds niche in IT Security for Small Businesses
laht: Mexico Expects 52 Million Tourists in Maya Region in 2012 :: from www.laht.com
mediamoves: NBCLatino.com scheduled to launch in early 2012 – (different from other articles I have seen about this) :: from www.mediamoves.com
univisionnews: How will Latin America economies fare in 2012? A lot depends on Europe :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com
colorlines: Study: 77% of Latina Retail Workers Earn Less Than $10/hr :: from colorlines.comom
Immigration News
gantdaily: Hispanic community’s opinions strong on Supreme Court immigration case :: from gantdaily.com
immigrationimpact: Immigration Impact’s Top 11 Blog posts of 2011 :: from immigrationimpact.com
imagine2050.newcomm: Tanton Network Leaps to the Defense of Arpaio After Scathing DOJ Report Released :: from imagine2050.newcomm.org
miller-mccune: Why Mexican Immigrants Can’t Get Ahead – The real wages of Mexicans in the U.S. have declined since 1970, and Princeton sociologists say a “perfect storm” of anti-immigrant laws is to blame. :: from www.miller-mccune.com
washingtonpost: Gov. Robert Bentley won’t support a repeal of the Alabama’s get-tough immigration law, rejecting a Christmas appeal from a group of top religious leaders. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
huffingtonpost: Arturo Venegas, Jr. – The Difference in Police Leadership on Immigration and Civil Rights :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
agriview: Immigration reform repeats cyclical trend, faces challenging future :: from www.agriview.com
politico: Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s crew turn in federal badges – Arizona :: from www.politico.com
wbez: Latino group joins lawsuits against Indiana over immigration law :: from www.wbez.org
causaoregon.blogspot: Over 2500 March in Alabama for Repeal of Anti-immigrant Law :: from causaoregon.blogspot.com
Politics (minus Immigration and Election 2012)
kpbs: Young Doctor Raul Ruiz Is First Latino To Run For Congress In Coachella Valley – California :: from www.kpbs.org
huffingtonpost: Latin American Leaders Blast U.S. Drug Policies, Call For Decriminalization :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
latinalista: Before U.S. advises other nations on how to practice democracy, it must start at home — with Puerto Rico :: from latinalista.com
newstaco: Latino Salt Lake County Mayor Candidate Ross Romero Wants To Rep Everyone – Utah :: from www.newstaco.com
juliorvarela: Puerto Rican Senate Approves New Status Plebiscite Process :: from juliorvarela.com
southchicagoan.blogspot: Latinos engage in political tactics, but will they work? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
cbn: Support for Israel Growing among Hispanic Christians :: from www.cbn.com
Election 2012
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Health and Education
plenglish: Honduran police used tear gas and water cannons to crush a protest staged by hundreds of teachers :: from www.plenglish.com
wgntv: Northwest Side alderman signs off on Latino group’s charter school in Chicago :: from www.wgntv.com
nbclatino: Latina Martha Sanchez Leads Shutdown of Plant to Protect her Neighborhood – Los Angeles :: from nbclatino.tumblr.com
luterano.blogspot: The kidney disease epidemic in El Salvador :: from luterano.blogspot.com
Additional News (that doesn’t fit into the above categories)
Posted on: December 22nd, 2011newstaco: Tale Of Latinos In Two Connecticut Cities – by Victor Landa :: from www.newstaco.com
latino.foxnews: Ocupemos el Barrio: A Growing Voice Within the 99 Percent :: from latino.foxnews.com
hispanicprblog: Pitbull & Western Union Reinvent Miami Park for “World of Betters Event” :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
miamiherald: Cuba’s Ladies in White dissident group paid homage to their late leader while observing International Human Rights Day at her home Saturday, surrounded by a jeering pro-government crowd for a second straight day. :: from www.miamiherald.com
nhregister: The cccccexpressed concern Wednesday about allegations of anti-Latino harassment, intimidation and profiling by East Haven police and said it is “troubled by the scope and extent” of the U.S. Department of Justice’s recent findings. – Connecticut :: from www.nhregister.com
miamiherald: Fireworks shot from a flotilla organized by Miami exiles exploded in red and white balls off the coast of Havana to call attention to Cuba’s human rights record. The stunt irritated Cuban officials but drew few spectators. :: from www.miamiherald.com
nytimes: Peace Corps to Scale Back in Central America because of the increasing drug and organized-crime violence in Central America :: from www.nytimes.com
laht: Mexico Says 42.2 Million Sea Turtles Born in 2010-2011 Nesting Season :: from www.laht.com
nytimes: Border Fence Blocks Bears in Migration, Study Finds :: from www.nytimes.com
justiceinmexico: With last week’s discovery, there have now been 14 mass graves unearthed in Durango, Mexico so far this year, with 287 bodies found between them :: from justiceinmexico.org
huffingtonpost: Janet Murguía – Standing Strong Against Discrimination :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
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