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November 5, 2009

Hispanic women snap up brands that boost their behinds- Colombian jeans celebrate women’s curves

A former Memphis police officer has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing money from Hispanic motorists while on duty.

November 2, 2009

The 287(g) policy has become a perverted version of its original intent in Tennessee

October 14, 2009

Entrepreneurs focus on burgeoning Hispanic population – Knoxville, TN

Tera Vazquez credits TN Minority Supplier Development Council in Nashville Post interview

October 13, 2009

Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to speak to Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Tennessee October 22 at Waller Lansden

October 7, 2009

Miss Tennessee Latina Pageant skips 2009

The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services on Tuesday dropped its claim that Maria Gurrola’s four children be removed from her care filed after allegations that Gurrola and her husband knew of a plan to sell the baby before the Sept. 29 kidnapping. – Yair Antonio Carrillo saga

October 5, 2009

Police: Maria Gurrolla’s immigration status was “not relevant” to solving assault and abduction of Gurrolla’s days-old son – If someone posing as the IRS attacked you at work, would the press interview your accountant? – The case of Yair Anthony Carillo abduction

October 4, 2009

Latino Baby abducted by knife-wielding attacker found – Mom gets to hold him but must wait to take him home; arrest made – Yair Anthony Carillo – Nashville – (strangely – the mother’s other 3 kids were taken by Tennessee Department of Children’s Services for ’safety reasons’ and the attacker/kidnapper’s boyfriend is a Latino)

October 2, 2009

Concern grows as search for Tenn. infant continues – Yair Anthony Carillo

September 30, 2009

NASHVILLE: Amber alert issued for abducted 4-day-old baby – Yair Anthony Carillo – Police believe a woman posing as an immigration worker went to Carrillo’s home and demanded his mother Maria Gurrolla, give her the baby. When refused, the woman stabbed her.

September 23, 2009

Focus Group about a New Kids’ TV Show! Kids earn a $20 gift card. (Boston, Phoenix and Nashville)

September 21, 2009

When Ana Escobar sits down with other members of the Judicial Nominating Commission this week, she will be making history. 1st Hispanic woman to serve on the panel that nominates judicial candidates to the Tennessee governor. + the appointment of Renata Soto to the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, the panel that evaluates appellate-level judges up for re-election, will help bring diversity to politically powerful committees, supporters say.

September 17, 2009

End the 287(g) Program in Nashville

September 10, 2009

State Farm Presents Latino Family Festival at Nashville Zoo on September 20th

September 8, 2009

El Dia, Houston’s Spanish-language daily newspaper, quietly folded last week, leaving thousands of Spanish-speaking residents without a daily voice.

September 2, 2009

The Economic Benefits of Immigration to Georgia and Tennessee – NEW AMERICANS IN THE PEACH AND VOLUNTEER STATES: Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians are an Economic Powerhouse in Georgia and Tennessee

August 11, 2009

Forum today promotes Hispanic businesses, commerce – Event builds on growth in ‘new gateway cities’ such as Nashville

June 25, 2009

Crooks preying on Hispanic residents, Memphis police say

June 23, 2009

Memphis-area Hispanic population unnerved by upcoming census

June 6, 2009

A bill that aims to curb illegal immigration by prohibiting local governments from enacting “sanctuary” ordinances, or policies that make it difficult for law enforcement and other local government employees to comply with federal immigration law, was approved in the Tennessee’s state House on Friday morning.

March 15, 2009

Memphis Hispanics utilizing Web – Area businesses use sites to target growing market

February 1, 2009

Economic Hardships Drive Latinos Away – Latino Exodus Hurting Mid-South Companies – out of Memphis

January 23, 2009

Nashville voters rejected a proposal on Thursday that would have made it the largest U.S. city to require that all government business be done in English

December 7, 2008

Tennessee immigrants fight back fear, sue for rights – Three cases challenge state and local policies

December 6, 2008

The Franklin Police this afternoon issued a press release in Spanish and English warning of burglars that could be targeting the homes of Hispanic families. – Tennessee

December 3, 2008

Toyota taps Memphis for Hispanic literacy outreach

December 2, 2008

Volunteers give families holiday ‘H.O.P.E.’ – Hispanic group hopes to ease financial stress with gift baskets to 50 families in Tennessee

November 12, 2008

Tennessee: Slowdown in economy taking a toll on Hispanic-owned businesses

November 11, 2008

Hispanic immigration riding a wave; groups organize to serve newcomers to East Tennessee

October 17, 2008

Hispanic radio fundraiser nets $768K for St. Jude – Memphis

October 6, 2008

Top Tennessee Hispanic Democrat to speak at Barack Obama house party – Fabian Bedne, Middle Tennessee Hispanic Democratic Party Chairman

September 22, 2008

Tennessee’s Hamblen County considers blocking construction jobs from undocumented workers

September 15, 2008

Latino Art Exhibition lets Hispanic artists shine – opening Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Community Gallery at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The exhibit continues through Oct. 16.

August 28, 2008

Hispanic campaign for St. Jude feels pinch in Memphis, Tennessee

August 26, 2008

On the first morning of the Democratic National Convention, Tennessee’s delegation heard today from an emerging force in the state’s political, economic and cultural life: Hispanics.

August 11, 2008

Knoxville’s Hispanic Heritage Festival

The Nashville-Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce issued a release today applauding the mayor and Metro Council for officially opposing an English-only Metro charter amendment ballot initiative.

August 7, 2008

According to 2007 population estimates released this morning, the Hispanic population of Hamilton County and the surrounding 20 counties has grown almost 60 percent since 2000, compared to 5 percent growth in non-Hispanic groups. – Tennessee

Tennessee: Hispanic growth moves fast in region

August 4, 2008

Outreach goal of Latino Memphis director – Mauricio Calvo hopes an understanding of mission will help ‘gateway’

July 30, 2008

Chattanooga: Hispanic soccer is a transplanted tradition

July 22, 2008

Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber rallies behind May Town Center

July 21, 2008

‘The Voice’ of radio: Pair of Memphis stations compete for Hispanic audience – WGSF-1030 AM y WAVN-1240 AM

Challenges for Spanish television in Mid-South have no barrier – Memphis area

July 14, 2008

Special Sunday Post: Nashville-area police department’s abuse of ICE’s 287(g) program calls for federal review (Latina Lista)

Hispanic construction workers affected by market slowdown, too – Memphis

June 30, 2008

‘English Only’ presses forward while opponents play waiting game – Nashville

June 11, 2008

Orlando Antigua Named Tiger Basketball Assistant Coach – University of Memphis

June 9, 2008

Councilman Pushes English-Only Ordinance – Nashville, Tennessee

June 4, 2008

Undocumented fathers unable to be listed on children’s birth certificates – Tennessee

June 2, 2008

Metro applauds Hispanic graduates – Nashville

Accent on cultures: Burgeoning business among Spanish-speaking clientele raises ante – Memphis

May 27, 2008

Tennessee says illegal immigrants can marry

May 21, 2008

Scam Targets Immigrants Trying To Stay Legal – Tennessee

May 20, 2008

Five months after Tennessee’s “Illegal Alien Employment Act” became law and threatened to penalize business owners found more than once to have knowingly employed illegal workers, no company has been fined or lost its business license.

May 12, 2008

Staying Home to Dodge La Migra – Nashville

May 5, 2008

Chattanooga: Jobs attracting Hispanics to the South

April 30, 2008

La Paz de Dios Celebrates Latino Culture With La Feria Hispana – Chattanooga

April 28, 2008

Churches Seek Unity Of Black And Hispanic Communities – Memphis

April 25, 2008

Salvation Army Helps Local Hispanic Families – after the raids at Chattanooga’s Pilgrim’s Pride

April 21, 2008

Hispanic Chamber’s chief takes inclusive approach – Ramon Cisneros with the Tennessee Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Hispanic community rocked by plant raid – Chattanooga, Tennessee last Wednesday

ICE Agents Investigate Pilgrim’s Pride in Chattanooga, Tennessee

March 31, 2008

A conversation with Anthony Lucas of La Vision Advertising – Nashville

March 24, 2008

3,000 illegal immigrants processed for deportation in Nashville – in the past year

March 9, 2008

Growth in Hispanic population opens doors – Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, Tennessee

March 6, 2008

Bills control college future of illegal immigrants’ kids – Tennesse

March 5, 2008

Measures on illegals to face council – Clarksville, TN

February 26, 2008

Hispanic Student Day @ East Tennessee State University

February 18, 2008

Hispanic Birth Rate Booms In Tennessee

February 11, 2008

New immigration law bars citizen complaints – Tennessee

February 4, 2008

Immigrant agencies feel rise in harassment – Tennessee

January 30, 2008

Police earn bonuses for Spanish skills – Hendersonville, Tennessee

January 24, 2008

Hispanic Chamber Sponsors Meeting About New Immigration Law – Nashville, Tennessee

January 15, 2008

Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander Tries Again On Bill To Allow English-Only Policies

January 7, 2008

Immigration raids hit Springfield hard – Tennessee -(up to 1,000 Hispanic residents flee the city)

January 2, 2008

Medical need increasing with Hispanic population – Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hard work, unlawful tactics help some Hispanic builders conquer industry – Memphis

December 14, 2007

Reliant lures top Hispanic banker from SunTrust – New Nolensville branch will target diverse market, small business owners in South Nashville

December 13, 2007

New Hispanic Catholic Church Opens In Nashville

December 12, 2007

Knox County launches Spanish language Web site – Tennessee

December 9, 2007

NC5 Examines Impact Of Illegals In Springfield, Tennessee – (Illegal is not a noun – still worth reading though)

December 3, 2007

Hispanic Health In Nashville 2007: Cancer Needs Assessment

November 27, 2007

An element of fear exists in the debate – (immigration commentary from Yuri Cunza president of the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce)

November 12, 2007

Growing Hispanic population fuels debate in East Tennessee

October 23, 2007

Staffing agencies provide chances for immigrants – Memphis

October 17, 2007

Partners take aim with ‘eSpanglish’ magazine – Nashville

October 16, 2007

Immigration laws jumbled – Tennessee – (40 changes in state law proposed this year targeting immigrants!)

October 15, 2007

EDS Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to Conexión Américas – Nashville

Tennessee hopes growing Hispanic population will become tourists – (now advertising in Spanish papers)

October 14, 2007

Guatemalans flock to event to get passports, ID cards – Memphis

September 27, 2007

When a columnist returns from a cancer fight, what does The Tennessean do? – Tim Chavez’s plight

September 23, 2007

Universities recruit Hispanics earlier, aggressively – in Tennessee

Mainstream Memphis often misses connection with city’s Spanish-speaking subculture

September 15, 2007

Officers getting crash course in Spanish language – Murfreesboro, Tennessee

September 14, 2007

Nashville Symphony Appoints Giancarlo Guerrero As Music Director Beginning With 2009/10 Season

September 13, 2007

MS-13: Making Their Presence Known in Bradley County – Tennessee

September 12, 2007

Immigrant: Judge told me to go home – Tennessee

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