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November 2, 2009

Hispanic community glows over milestone – Deacon Fernando Jiménez, first Mexican-born priest to be ordained in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Roman Catholic Diocese

October 30, 2009

Counties scramble to serve a growing Hispanic community – Kentucky/Indiana

October 17, 2009

Junot Díaz at Notre Dame

October 14, 2009

To mark National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, Planned Parenthood of Indiana will give away vouchers for free HIV/AIDS testing today at events.

September 28, 2009

Sheriff Rogelio Dominguez is considering running for the Democratic nomination for Indiana governor in the 2012 elections.

September 22, 2009

ISU professor hopes doll display stimulates diversity, race discussions – Gerardo Cummings, an assistant professor of Spanish

Outspoken Cuban-American writer Achy Obejas to address Indiana University community for Hispanic Heritage Month

September 21, 2009

The American Legion Mall took on a party atmosphere Saturday as thousands of people took in the 29th annual Fiesta Indianapolis, a celebration of Latino culture.

September 15, 2009

LATINO STUDIES: Past, Present, Future: An Academic Symposium – University of Notre Dame – September 16, 2009

September 10, 2009

Hispanic Hoosiers expanding their political clout

September 9, 2009

Activists want mailed Spanish census forms for Latino Hoosiers

September 8, 2009

“LETRAS LATINAS PRESENTS: Alicia Gaspar de Alba/ Orlando Ricardo Menes – September 17, 2009 – University of Notre Dame

September 1, 2009

Latino Women’s Expo in Mishawaka links families, resources – Second annual event held at Bethel College. – Indiana

August 18, 2009

Language services to improve for Indiana’s Latino children with Indiana University speech therapy grant

August 3, 2009

An Indiana University cancer center is launching a campaign to shed light on why breast cancer is often more aggressive in Hispanic women than in women of other races.

July 23, 2009

Understanding the Latino population in Greater Lafayette could help build the local economy. That’s what advertising and marketing professionals learned at a diversity breakfast put on by the American Advertising Federation-North Central Indiana.

July 20, 2009

A new Latino-Hispanic commission chairperson is serving the Lafayette community. Mayor Tony Roswarski appointed Joel Munoz to the position – Indiana

July 14, 2009

Applying for an Indiana driver’s license or state identification card will now require more stringent proof of identity, a change one Latina activist said could keep non-citizens living in Indiana from driving legally.

June 16, 2009

DePauw University will serve as host of the National Hispanic Institute’s Great Lakes Great Debate program, June 20-25

June 5, 2009

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry’s New Advocate Palermo Galindo Will Help Hispanic-Immigrant Outreach

March 24, 2009

‘They moved away’ Immigrants leave area amid legal crackdown, economic lag – Northwest Indiana

March 23, 2009

The recession may have reversed the flow of immigration in northeastern Indiana as immigrants, both legal and illegal, leave the area to look for jobs, a newspaper reported.

March 4, 2009

Hispanic community has steadfast advocate in the Rev. Tom Fox – Indiana

January 21, 2009

State Senator Files Illegal Immigration Bill – Indiana

December 31, 2008

Hispanic Mayor George Pabey Implements Bold Revitalization Initiative in East Chicago – Keys to Aggressive Leader’s Plans are Economic Development, Safe Neighborhoods and Schools

December 29, 2008

Univision’s shrinking presence in the Indianapolis market could open doors for other media looking to capture Hispanic customers.

Many in the Indianapolis area losing TV in Spanish – Decision to drop Univision leaves growing population of Hispanics with few options – WIIH (Channel 17)

December 12, 2008

Officer Convicted In Hispanic Driver Shakedown Sentenced – Former Westfield Officer Pleaded Guilty To Bribery

November 18, 2008

Living in the Shadows-Illegal Immigration In Indiana Part 1

The owners of La Bamba Mexican Restaurant locations in the Twin Cities will open a Hispanic-American grocery store that complements the fast-casual eatery. The grocery store, which will include another La Bamba restaurant, is slated to open Wednesday in the former Mor-For-Less location at 1512 W. Market St. in west Bloomington.

Latin laughs: Paul Rodriguez comes to Bloomington performing arts center

Los Lobos takes to the stage at Bloomington’s performing arts center

October 23, 2008

Purdue’s Latino Cultural Center to celebrate Día de los Muertos – Indiana

Los Lobos takes to the stage at Bloomington’s performing arts center – Indiana

3rd annual Dia de los Muertos altarpiece celebrates lives of the dead – University of Indiana

October 20, 2008

The Spanish-language radio station Sabor Latino 98.1FM will have an early voting rally Saturday to encourage voting among first-time registered voters and Hispanics. – South Bend, Indiana

September 22, 2008

Hoosiers, Hispanics, history – “What these serious observers offer is a counterweight to the proposition that people who journeyed to Indiana for a better life and did not — because they could not — get proper papers can be reduced to a negative number.”

September 18, 2008

Hispanic-run businesses are growing in Westfield – Indianapolis

September 17, 2008

Purdue forum to present, promote scholarship among Latinos

Panel Gets Few Cost Answers on Illegal Immigration – Lawmakers who want to know how much money illegal immigration is costing public services in Indiana got few answers Tuesday.

September 16, 2008

More than 50 kick off Hispanic heritage month – University of Indiana

Rafael A. Sanchez, an attorney at Bingham McHale LLP, has been selected as a finalist in 2008 Best & Brightest — law category. – Indiana

September 15, 2008

Vamos a celebrar!: Time to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month – Munice, Indiana

Pork producers welcome Latino workers – ‘People misunderstand, and think everybody enters illegally,’ senior advisor for Latino affairs Juana Watson warns. – Indiana

September 11, 2008

Hispanic students increased by 13.8% – Fall 2008 University of Indiana

September 10, 2008

Indiana legislators tackle illegal immigration again

September 5, 2008

Sheriff’s immigration training plan delayed over grant – Allen County, Indiana

August 28, 2008

Purdue’s Latino Cultural Center honors Latino Heritage Month

August 10, 2008

Hispanic population growth is slowing in Northwest Indiana, new U.S. Census population estimates show.

August 7, 2008

Zayas was one of the 14,409 newcomers to Tippecanoe County from 2000 to 2007, during which time the population grew by 9.7%. That was more than double the state’s growth rate of 4.4% during the same time. – Indiana

July 16, 2008

U.S. Border Patrol aims to recruit new agents – Indiana

June 30, 2008

Latinos’ lobbyist – Indiana’s Hispanic Chamber’s first president wants to improve perceptions of community

June 26, 2008

Celebration ‘Vive Con Urgencia’ stresses Gospel need – Indiana

June 24, 2008

Thousands enjoyed Latino Fest – Indiana

June 19, 2008

Lawmaker to help lead study on illegal immigration – Indiana

June 18, 2008

Abandoned two-year-old is the poster child for immigration debate (Latina Lista)

Most Hispanic students say college too costly – Indiana

June 9, 2008

Hispanic Latino Minority Health Coalition Director Takes Lead in Obesity Prevention – Indianapolis

June 2, 2008

Purdue University’s College of Liberal Arts to offer Latin American and Latino studies minor

Interpreter has her say in court – Marta McCoy

May 27, 2008

Debate over illegal immigration legislation far from over – in Indiana

May 21, 2008

Purdue group sees illegal immigration up close

May 5, 2008

“Hoo” are Hispanic Hoosiers Leaning Towards for President? (Latina Lista)

April 29, 2008

Hispanics rally for Obama, promote immigration reform – Fort Wayne, Indiana

April 28, 2008

Letras Latinas offers Latino poetry online – from the University of Notre Dame

Supreme Court Upholds Voter Identification Law in Indiana

3 to travel to U.S.-Mexico border as part of LCC’s ‘Humanigration’ – Purdue University

April 25, 2008

Contaminated sites study finds poor neighbors – 34% probability a Hispanic person lives next to a Superfund site in Lake County, Indiana

April 24, 2008

Mario Dominguez To Lead Pacific Coast Motorsports’ Charge Into Indianapolis 500

April 22, 2008

Indiana University Latino Studies graduates its first cohort of students

April 14, 2008

Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs Names New Executive Director – Pat Sanchez

April 7, 2008

Latino Festival Returns to Ivy Tech Lafayette Campus – Indiana

March 31, 2008

Bilingual church opens in Fort Wayne – Indiana

March 17, 2008

Post-mortems begin for immigration bill – Indiana

March 11, 2008

Gary airport to get flights to Mexico? – Viva Aerobus

Unless it gets a last-minute push, a proposed crackdown on illegal immigration appears headed for the legislative graveyard. – Indiana

March 9, 2008

Fort Wayne creates Hispanic liaison position – Indiana

February 28, 2008

Immigration vote today puts House in spotlight – Indiana

February 25, 2008

Immigration laws send Hispanics elsewhere – 2 states (Arizona & Oklahoma) that approved crackdowns have seen an exodus of illegals – Is Indiana Next?

February 20, 2008

Former Mexican President to speak in Evansville – Indiana

Indiana immigrant bill altered

Cubans in Indy react to Castro’s news

February 19, 2008

Hispanic leaders oppose bill targeting illegal workers – Indiana

February 14, 2008

Immigration bill draws heated House debate – Indiana

February 13, 2008

No vote on illegal immigration bill – Indiana

Purdue and Ivy Tech to Discuss Immigration – Indiana

February 12, 2008

Immigration bill will see some changes – Indiana

February 11, 2008

Illegal immigration bill is about human rights, not racism, author says – Indiana

February 7, 2008

Hispanic businesses are set to make gains – Central Indiana

February 6, 2008

Students finish production for Spanish movie – Ball State University Senior Danilo Santos to enter multilingual film in Sundance, Canne festivals

February 5, 2008

Immigrant soldier stands up for bill – Lieutenant colonel Ray Mejia says critics of crackdown on hiring illegal workers don’t speak for all Hispanics – Indiana – (immigration is so decisive)

February 4, 2008

Illegal Immigration Expected To be Big Topic at the State House – Indiana

January 31, 2008

Haste on illegal hiring bill risks long-term regrets – Indiana

January 30, 2008

IU students co-sponsor the 2008 Indiana Latino Leadership Conference with Purdue

Immigration bill sails though Indiana Senate

Immigration a Key Topic at Annual Latino Conference – Taylor University in Fort Wayne, Indiana

January 29, 2008

Did You Know? $182 million: Amount of money Mexican immigrants in Indiana sent back home to family members in 2004. $21.5 million: Transfer fees collected by Indiana banks that handled the wiring of that money.

How would bill on immigration add up for Hoosiers?

Did You Know? $4.8 billion is the estimated Hispanic buying power in Indiana.

January 28, 2008

Hispanics discuss illegal-worker bill – Indiana