Hispanic y Latino News for Monday June 8th, 2009
Essentials –»
Hispanic Workers Ages 50+ May Help Employers Solve Potential Future Labor Shortages
Georgia needs more Hispanic judges -There are no Hispanics now, nor have there ever been any, on the Supreme Court of Georgia or on the Georgia Court of Appeals :: from www.ajc.com
Grieving parents buried their children Sunday after a devastating daycare fire killed 38 infants and toddlers in a tragedy that stunned Mexico and prompted its president to promise a thorough investigation. – Hermosillo :: from www.usatoday.com
Crossover Dreams of a Bronx Bachatero – Anthony Santos the frontman of Aventura, a quartet that specializes in the slinky Dominican ballad style called bachata :: from www.nytimes.com
Hispanic farmers on Friday told a U.S. Department of Agriculture official that the federal agency in charge of helping farmers stay in business discriminated against them whenever they applied for loans. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants getting mixed message about value of US citizenship :: from www.latinalista.net
A recent legal review revealed a Mexican identification card issued to more than 231,000 people in the Valley fails to meet Arizona traffic law, leaving some immigrant motorists subject to arrest during routine stops. While the Mexican government billed the matricula consular card as a secure document for U.S. transplants, police agencies said the card is invalid :: from www.azcentral.com
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The number of Hispanic students at the Naval Academy is more than 14 percent in the Class of 2013, up from more than 10 percent the year before :: from wjz.com
Sonia Sotomayor stumbled, literally, on Monday in her bid to become a Supreme Court justice and fractured her ankle but officials said she would continue her full schedule. :: from www.reuters.com
Mexican day care deaths stir anger at safety rules :: from www.miamiherald.com
Puerto Rico en la Marcha : Over 100,000 March Against Layoffs, Form New Coalition :: from vivirlatino.com
Karen Olivo Wins Tony Award for her role as Anita in the revival of ‘West Side Story’ on Broadway :: from www.theledger.com
Jessica Pedraza knew little English when she came to the U.S. five years ago from Mexico City, but the now-senior at Redmond High School persevered, became fluent, made the honor society, and helps fellow Latino students find scholarships and, in some cases, change their immigration status. – Seattle :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com
In recognition of the local Hispanic population’s growth — and, perhaps its vulnerability to criminals — the New Orleans Police Department is adding to the duties of its first and only Spanish-language translator. – Janssen Valencia :: from www.nola.com
More than 100 graduate at National Hispanic University commencement Saturday :: from www.mercurynews.com
16 Dead in Acapulco:: Soldiers fought for two hours with armed men apparently holding police hostage at a house in Acapulco, leaving one soldier and 15 gunmen dead, a military official said Sunday. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Insecurity Complex: Who Wants to Be Latino? :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
For three decades, accused spies Walter Kendall Myers and his wife shuffled secrets to their Cuban contacts in such fear of being caught, authorities say, that he memorized top-secret documents rather than bring them into their home. :: from www.usatoday.com
El salsero de origen puertorriqueño Willie Colón cree que el género reguetón está a punto de llegar a su fin y para salvarse debe evolucionar. :: from www.diariodigital.com.do
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. :: from www.chattanoogan.com
Mexico day care fire kills 31 children :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Entertainment –»
Essentials
Karen Olivo Wins Tony Award for her role as Anita in the revival of ‘West Side Story’ on Broadway :: from www.theledger.com
El salsero de origen puertorriqueño Willie Colón cree que el género reguetón está a punto de llegar a su fin y para salvarse debe evolucionar. :: from www.diariodigital.com.do
La cantautora colombiana Shakira fue el centro de atención al ser captada por los fotógrafos, durante su estancia en Los Ángeles, California, luciendo una camiseta en apoyo a México. :: from www.elfinanciero.com.mx
“Mi primer disco en solitario es muy personal y tremendamente honesto” – Amaia Montero :: from www.elalmeria.es
Crossover Dreams of a Bronx Bachatero – Anthony Santos the frontman of Aventura, a quartet that specializes in the slinky Dominican ballad style called bachata :: from www.nytimes.com
Additional
Santana’s Bill Ortiz, a legendary name synonymous to San Francisco’s music scene, announces the release of his debut CD, From Where I Stand, July 14, 2009 :: from www.antimusic.com
Engalanará la cantante Diana Reyes la portada de “People en Español” :: from sdpnoticias.com
No habrá dueto – Tommy Torres habló del disco de Sanz :: from www.univision.com
Business –»
Essentials
Hispanic Workers Ages 50+ May Help Employers Solve Potential Future Labor Shortages
Troika Design Group Gives Telemundo a Vibrant New Identity
Vincent Cordero – VP/General Manager, WGBO and WXFT Chicago :: from www.broadcastingcable.com
Additional
THE PASCALL COMPANY EXECUTIVE TAKES HELM AT HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION – Maria Pierre
Tulare-Kings Hispanic Chamber gets a new office on Dinuba Boulevard :: from www.visaliatimesdelta.com
La Vaquita to Exhibit at the IDDBA’s Dairy Deli Bake Show 2009
Spanish-language TV network Univision says ¡hola! to e-commerce :: from www.internetretailer.com
Toyota and Telemundo Team to Embed Texts in Telenovela Opening – Carmaker Aims to Draw Attention to Its New Venza by Sponsoring Nightly Viewer Messages on Show :: from adage.com
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said she is a big supporter of E-Verify, the Web-based system employers can use to check that newly hired employees are legally eligible to work. :: from washingtontechnology.com
Hispanic farmers on Friday told a U.S. Department of Agriculture official that the federal agency in charge of helping farmers stay in business discriminated against them whenever they applied for loans. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Armando Contreras named president and CEO of Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce :: from www.bizjournals.com
More US Hispanic News –»
A lawmaker on a new state task force to improve Hispanic education in Idaho says a 3-year plan should attempt to build on programs already in place and target other groups of students who struggle. :: from www.localnews8.com
Leaders of Hispanic-Serving Colleges, Universities Share Their Strategies :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
University of Arizona plan to merge minority centers is stirring protest :: from www.azstarnet.com
The Soul of the Border Crisis – Local churches are key in fixing the immigration mess. :: from www.christianitytoday.com
Our Lady of the Lake University has earned a spot on the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education’s annual list of the 100 four-year colleges and universities in the United States for being a top granter of master’s degrees to Hispanics. :: from www.bizjournals.com
Teacher & Author Reyna Grande :: from www.ocgente.com
Direct flights (well, sort of) soon available to Havana :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Thousands watch Long Island’s Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day parade :: from www.newsday.com
Four new bilingual priests join Diocese of Yakima :: from www.yakimaherald.com
Sotomayor’s objectivity on bench is key question :: from www.google.com
The 2009 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference, June 17-19, 2009 – Washington, D.C.
International News :: English + Español –»
Mexican day care deaths stir anger at safety rules :: from www.miamiherald.com
Dozens of people are estimated to have been killed in clashes between police and indigenous activists protesting oil and mining projects in the northern Peruvian Amazonian province of Bagu :: from www.democracynow.org
In macho culture, gays find acceptance in Mexico City district :: from www.miamiherald.com
Some 100,000 people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease in Cuba, with the figure expected to double by 2020, the official Juventud Rebelde newspaper reported. :: from www.laht.com
Grieving parents buried their children Sunday after a devastating daycare fire killed 38 infants and toddlers in a tragedy that stunned Mexico and prompted its president to promise a thorough investigation. – Hermosillo :: from www.usatoday.com
16 Dead in Acapulco:: Soldiers fought for two hours with armed men apparently holding police hostage at a house in Acapulco, leaving one soldier and 15 gunmen dead, a military official said Sunday. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Museum dedicated to AfroPeruvian culture was inaugurated today :: from www.livinginperu.com
La cantautora colombiana Shakira fue el centro de atención al ser captada por los fotógrafos, durante su estancia en Los Ángeles, California, luciendo una camiseta en apoyo a México. :: from www.elfinanciero.com.mx
Mexico day care fire kills 31 children :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
