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It’s been tried before. But Louisville’s bilingual cable program, “Yo Soy Louisville!” (I Am Louisville!), nearly a year old, is determined to avoid the fate of its predecessor, “Amigos en Louisville” (Friends in Louisville).

Tomas — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:09:52 +0000

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Miguel Lagunas’ heritage is his passion – Louisville, Kentucky

Tomas — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:30:06 +0000

"Called "Don Miguel" by many who know him, Lagunas immigrated to Louisville as a teenager from Mexico City more than 50 years ago.

A graduate of the University of Louisville's J.B. Speed School of Engineering, Lagunas, 69, retired from Louisville Gas & Electric 12 years ago and now devotes his time to his life-long passion: building the Hispanic community.

In March, he was given a Mayor's International Award for his work. Presented by Mayor Jerry Abramson, the awards are given to people who have made significant contributions to Louisville's multicultural community."

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Muy Bueno!: Creative Alliance’s efforts to reach Hispanic population pay off with new KFC account

Tomas — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:09:13 +0000

"Creative Alliance Inc. is starting 2008 with a major new piece of longtime client KFC's Hispanic marketing business and three other new accounts, adding a total of $17.7 million in capitalized billings.

The new accounts, including KFC's U.S. Hispanic account, represent "a pretty good peak in today's economic times" for her 20-year-old firm, said Debbie Scoppechio, Creative Alliance founder, chairwoman and CEO. "

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Tax preparer finds niche catering to area Hispanics – (Taco Taxes in Louisville, Kentucky)

Tomas — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:39:58 +0000

"Taco Taxes doesn't offer free tortilla chips at its two Louisville-area locations. And it doesn't dish out guacamole dip or cheesy burritos.

But the two-year-old business does serve up tax-filing assistance to a growing population of Hispanic workers -- many of whom don't feel comfortable going to tax-preparation services that may not be prepared to deal with their special needs, said company owner Oliver Davalos."

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Hispanic Latino Business Council supports Hispanic businesses in Louisville, Kentucky

Tomas — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:38:56 +0000

"When Carlos Hernandez decided to go into business for himself this year, he found a helping hand in the Hispanic Latino Business Council.

Hernandez was already a member of the council, which works to create and advance economic opportunities for Hispanic/Latino businesses and individuals in the Louisville area."

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Who should get city services? – Louisville, Kentucky

Tomas — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:57:07 +0000

"The Louisville Metro Council will consider a resolution calling on metro government departments to adopt policies on dealing with illegal immigrants who seek services and benefits.

The measure will be introduced at a council meeting tonight by member Doug Hawkins, R-25th District, who says he wants to try to stem problems related to illegal immigration."

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The faces of Peru – Louisville photographer’s posters generate aid for earthquake victims

Tomas — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:56:33 +0000

"Louisville photographer Kathleen Satterwhite fulfilled a childhood dream earlier this year -- to visit Peru, from its capital Lima, to the coastal city of Pisco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. "I've wanted to go since I was a little girl," said Satterwhite, 43, who made the trip in February. "I love the culture and the people and I took 1,200 pictures." Then in August, she saw television news coverage of the earthquake that struck the Peruvian coast, killing more than 500 people and injuring more than 1,000."

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Readers reject claims, fears of invasion by mestizo horde – Louisville, Kentucky

Tomas — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:25:15 +0000

"The writer of the letter decrying "mestizo hordes" and celebrating the accomplishments of European immigrants needs a history lesson. Many of the first Europeans on these shores were indentured servants, working for years to buy their freedom."

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New program to teach court officials Español – Louisville, Kentucky

Tomas — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:06:02 +0000

"A year or so ago, Diaz would have had to either wait for an interpreter to be found, or more likely, come back to court at a later date. But thanks to a Spanish language and immersion course Bisig took through the Louisville Metro Police Department last year, the judge was able to quickly dispatch Diazs case, explaining the proceedings in English, then translating to Diaz that a no-insurance charge was being dismissed and he was free to go."

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