Hispanic y Latino News :: June 11th, 2009
Essentials –»
30 Years of Hispanic Business Media: From Newsletter to Multimedia – HispanicBusiness Magazine hits 30 years :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
‘Puerto Rican Hysteria’ is back! – Among the many stereotypes about Latinos perpetuated by popular culture is that of the so-called “Latin temper.” :: from www.nydailynews.com
Is the New York Times wasting our time? Personally, I think people who get worked up over the difference between “Latino/a” and “Hispanic” need to get a life. I think the difference is minor, and there are so many other issues worth time and consideration than this debate. – Gregory Tejeda :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Brazil’s Novelas May Affect Viewers’ Lifestyle Choices – Shows Started Fads in the Past — Now They’re Linked to Lower Fertility and Higher Divorce Rates :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Latino-Black Rivalry Helped Fuel G.O.P.’s Takeover of New York State Senate – re: Pedro Espada Jr. new president of the Senate and Hiram Monserrate :: from www.nytimes.com
New biography gets to the heart of Gabriel Garcia Marquez – Gerald Martin’s biography of Colombian writer Gabriel Garci´a Márquez, winner of the 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature, is so terrific, it makes a reviewer want to lurk around bookstores, urging readers to buy it. Really. :: from www.usatoday.com
17,000+ kids left their homes by themselves in Mexico in 2009 to look for work in the US according to this article from El Universal and Mexico’s Foreign Ministry :: 17 mil niños migraron solos a EU en 2008 Miles de menores de edad arriesgan su vida al cruzar de manera ilegal a EU cada año, no por la necesidad de ir al reencuentro con sus padres, sino por trabajar, menciona un informe de Relaciones Exteriores :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
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‘TODAY’ BROADCASTS A SPECIAL WEEK-LONG SERIES, ‘WE THE PEOPLE’ FOCUSING ON HISPANIC AMERICANS
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony frequently uses his signature jab step to catch the defense off guard. But when Hispanic Business magazine named him to their 100 most influential Hispanics list last year, it was Anthony who was surprised. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Latinos Must Stop Being Factories of Cheap Labor! :: from nuestravoice.com
Hispanic farmers struggling to survive against USDA-sanctioned discrimination and institutionalized racism :: from www.latinalista.net
Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff announced the official launch of a new major crimes strike force Wednesday afternoon. It’s a team of six state and local agents cooperating with federal agencies to crack down on felony-level crimes perpetrated by illegal immigrants. :: from www.deseretnews.com
Drug treatment program for Latinos wins national recognition – Proyecto Nueva Vida [Project New Life] in Bridgeport, Connecticut :: from www.connpost.com
Hispanic? Latino? Or What? :: from topics.blogs.nytimes.com
Congratulations to Xavier Garza! His bilingual book Lucha Libre, The Man in the Silver Mask: a bilingual cuento (Cinco Puntos Press) won the 2008-2009 Tejas Star Book award. :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Illegal immigration’s fallout in Detroit: Families split as deportations grow :: from www.detnews.com
Television Dreams Could be Reality With National Latino Media Council Scrptwriting Program :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
The United States on Wednesday canceled more than $60 million in assistance to Nicaragua, citing concerns about democracy, rule of law and a free market economy in the Latin American nation now led by a former Marxist guerrilla leader. :: from www.google.com
Bullets don’t stop Guatemala green activist – Yuri Melini was shot seven times by an assailant nine months ago. The outspoken champion of environmental causes has made many enemies, and gained recognition too. :: from www.latimes.com
Quarterback Mark Sanchez signs a five-year contract with Jets :: from news.bostonherald.com
The leader of Peru’s Amazon Indians will be flown to exile in Nicaragua after seeking asylum following violent demonstrations that killed scores of police and protesters. Alberto Pizango, the head of Aidesep, which represents 56 tribes :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Venezuela bans Coke Zero, cites “danger to health” :: from www.reuters.com
AlterNet Takes on Shock Jock Michael Savage and Gets Threatened With a Lawsuit – When we helped publicize the link between bilious talk show host Michael Savage and Rockstar energy drink, we got a letter from their lawyers. :: from www.alternet.org
Lou Dobbs’ Ratings Dip Down :: from www.observer.com
Voice That Sounds Like Home Welcomes Mexico’s Outsiders – “La Hora Mixteca” (The Mixtec Hour), Mr. López’s show, which is aimed primarily at Mixtec (pronounced MEESE-teck) Indians but draws listeners from other groups in the United States and, via satellite link, in Oaxaca, too. – Fresno :: from www.nytimes.com
St. Louis area Hispanics are a small but growing community :: from www.stlbeacon.org
Entertainment –»
Essentials
La Secta sigue incendiando – Con ocho meses en el mercado, su álbum Fuego sigue echando chispas en las listas de popularidad :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Asesina de Selena pierde apelación – Por haber interpuesto el recurso legal en un condado equivocado, Yolanda Saldívar continuará tras las rejas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Aseguran que Belinda y Giovanni Dos Santos son novios :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Ulysses Alonso se declara culpable de agredir a Myrka Dellanos :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Juanes bautizará a su hijo con el nombre de su perro :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Arrancó festival de cine mexicano en LA
Brazil’s Novelas May Affect Viewers’ Lifestyle Choices – Shows Started Fads in the Past — Now They’re Linked to Lower Fertility and Higher Divorce Rates :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Robert Rodriguez Blasts Into The Future For “The Jetsons” :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Television Dreams Could be Reality With National Latino Media Council Scrptwriting Program :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Jessica Alba Vandalism? Oklahoma City Police Probe Photos Of Her Defacing Property :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Additional
Fiction series on Mara Salvatrucha wins Webby Award – “The Ten Commandments of la Vida Loca” :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Polito Vega still andando – Radio legend marks 50 yrs. on the air, has no plans to retire :: from www.nydailynews.com
The legendary Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre is joining in the parade festivities this weekend, hosting the restaging of the popular Boricua-themed play “Borinquen Vive en El Barrio.” – NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade :: from www.nydailynews.com
Aurora Flores and her Zon de Barrio orchestra play driving rhythms with political notes and, as the official band of Sunday’s parade, the mix is sure to strike the right chord on Fifth Ave. – NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade :: from www.nydailynews.com
Lin-Manuel Miranda might have risen to fame, thanks to his role as the Dominicano Usnavi in his Tony-winning musical “In the Heights,” but he is, of course, a pureblood Boricua. Miranda will be showing his pride Sunday at the parade aboard the American Airlines float. – NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade :: from www.nydailynews.com
Salsa star Víctor Manuelle wrapped up two concerts in Mexico last weekend before heading to New York this week to be crowned Puerto Rican Day Parade King of the Parade. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Illegal immigration – Filming a controversial journey – Baldemar Rodriguez’s first feature film, El Nacional. :: from www.chron.com
Watch: Pitbull’s Drive-By Tour Of South Beach Miami
Bizarre Foods: Andrew visits Nicaragua, tasting everything from juicy cheese worms to bull balls soup. He visits a bush doctor and treks up into the highlands for “black gold” where he learns how to do “the slurp” with a master cupper. :: from www.travelchannel.com
Willie Colon’s raw style remains unsurpassed in Latin music :: from www.examiner.com
Bizarre Foods: Andrew travels to Puerto Rico where the flavors of the food tell the history of the island, from the deep-fried treats brought in by Africans to the roasted pork made popular by the Spanish. Andrew tries a variety of traditional foods, including a stew made with different parts of a pig. :: from www.travelchannel.com
Christian Chávez confirma divorcio de su esposo – El ex RBD confesó que terminó con B.J. Murphy, con quien estuvo casado casi cuatro años :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Yuri ya es mamá; adoptó a una niña :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Invalidan matrimonio de Angélica Rivera :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
William Levy se separa de su mujer El actor confirmó que terminó su relación de seis años con la actriz Elizabeth Gutiérrez y aseguró que la decisión es definitiva :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Operan a Javier Bardem de una hernia – El actor español fue intervenido en un hospital de Alemania y su novia, Penélope Cruz, lo está cuidando :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Mauricio Islas quisiera ser “Juan del Diablo” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Fey niega que su disco invite a las drogas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Laura Zapata explota contra Diego Luna – A la actriz se le revolvió el estómago cuando vio las fotografías del actor con otras mujeres; exige respeto para su sobrina, Camila Sodi :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Business –»
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Yahoo! En Espanol Reveals the Most POPular Searches for May
Toyota has officially become a friend of the devil, well at least Telemundo’s novela Más Sabe El Diablo (The Devil Knows Best). The Toyota Venza is now featured in the opening credits of the novela and is part of an online/mobile campaign. :: from www.brandweek.com
Telemundo Delivers Best May in Network History
Nation’s 2nd Supermercado de Walmart opens in West Phoenix :: from www.azfamily.com
30 Years of Hispanic Business Media: From Newsletter to Multimedia – HispanicBusiness Magazine hits 30 years :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Mercury Mambo’s 2009 Hispanic Shopper + Retailer Study
Venezuela bans Coke Zero, cites “danger to health” :: from www.reuters.com
Telenovelas in Court: Univision and Televisa Duke It Over Online Retrans Rights :: from www.paidcontent.org
Additional
‘TODAY’ BROADCASTS A SPECIAL WEEK-LONG SERIES, ‘WE THE PEOPLE’ FOCUSING ON HISPANIC AMERICANS
Hispanics, Blacks, Least Prepared for Digital TV Conversion :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Cristina Saralegui to Receive All-Star Honor at 2009 ADCOLOR(R) Awards
Todobebé’s Viva La Familia TV show expands in Mexico :: from hispanicad.com
The National Association of Hispanic Publications, Inc. (NAHP) and the National Hispanic Press Foundation (NHPF) announce their new joint executive director, Mary Ann Gomez starts on June, 2009 :: from www.portada-online.com
Fernando Monedero: “Social Networks and Video Advertising offer big Opportunities to engage Latin Consumers” :: from www.portada-online.com
Home Depot focusing more on Hispanic marketing, including recruiting more Hispanic associates :: from www.mediapost.com
ImpreMedia and Fundación México Unido, A.C. Reach Content Agreement
David Iniga moves to Tyler, Texas to become a reporter/producer for KYTX-TV :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Polito Vega still andando – Radio legend marks 50 yrs. on the air, has no plans to retire :: from www.nydailynews.com
2 Valley credit unions with Latino ties merge – The Chicanos Por La Causa Federal Credit Union, with one branch and five employees, became a part of MariSol Federal Credit Union effective June 1. – Arizona :: from www.azcentral.com
Una cadena de comida rápida mexicana en Carolina del Norte expande sus operaciones :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
AlterNet Takes on Shock Jock Michael Savage and Gets Threatened With a Lawsuit – When we helped publicize the link between bilious talk show host Michael Savage and Rockstar energy drink, we got a letter from their lawyers. :: from www.alternet.org
Latin America: The Problem of Child Labor – Part I :: from globalvoicesonline.org
More US Hispanic News –»
Archbishop Gomez says U.S. Hispanic Catholics must confront secularism with evangelization :: from www.catholicnewsagency.com
The University of South Florida College of Medicine was named one of the country’s top 25 medical schools enrolling Hispanic students. :: from www.bizjournals.com
New Baltimore DTV Center helps Hispanics ride the transition to digital :: from www.examiner.com
Dr. Filipe de Ortego y Gasca, considered the founder of Chicano literary history, will teach a course on Chicano studies this summer at Western New Mexico University. :: from www.scsun-news.com
Latino program founder reports successes – Association of Latino Families – Nevada :: from www.nevadaappeal.com
The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it is temporarily freezing a policy of deporting widows and widowers of U.S. citizens, a sign of the Obama administration’s interest in new approaches to immigration. :: from online.wsj.com
West Texas Mayor Quits Post, Moves to Mexico With Undocumented Lover :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com
UMDNJ to Host Annual National Latino Mental Health Conference June 11-13
If Sonia Sotomayor becomes the next associate justice of the Supreme Court, she will find a family of two fellow Puerto Rican New Yorkers waiting for her in Congress. Reps. José Serrano (D-N.Y.) and Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.) :: from thehill.com
Illegal immigration – Filming a controversial journey – Baldemar Rodriguez’s first feature film, El Nacional. :: from www.chron.com
Maria “Tess” Martinez, a former Tucson Weekly intern, died Monday, June 1, in a single-car accident in New Mexico. She was 25 years old. Founding member of NAHJ’s student chapter at the University of Arizona :: from www.tucsonweekly.com
International News :: English + Español –»
A nearly 100-year-old Mexican university was awarded Spain’s Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities on Wednesday in recognition of its role in providing Latin America with outstanding intellectuals and scientists. The National Autonomous University of Mexico :: from www.google.com
The United States on Wednesday canceled more than $60 million in assistance to Nicaragua, citing concerns about democracy, rule of law and a free market economy in the Latin American nation now led by a former Marxist guerrilla leader. :: from www.google.com
Dominican Republic bars consecutive presidential terms :: from www.miamiherald.com
Bullets don’t stop Guatemala green activist – Yuri Melini was shot seven times by an assailant nine months ago. The outspoken champion of environmental causes has made many enemies, and gained recognition too. :: from www.latimes.com
Barack Obama felicita a Rafael Correa por su reelección en Ecuador :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
The leader of Peru’s Amazon Indians will be flown to exile in Nicaragua after seeking asylum following violent demonstrations that killed scores of police and protesters. Alberto Pizango, the head of Aidesep, which represents 56 tribes :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Venezuela bans Coke Zero, cites “danger to health” :: from www.reuters.com
Peru’s legislature on Wednesday temporarily suspended a decree easing restrictions on lumber harvesting in the Amazon rain forest, sparking weekend clashes between indigenous people and police that claimed at least 35 lives. :: from news.yahoo.com
Latin America: The Problem of Child Labor – Part I :: from globalvoicesonline.org
17,000+ kids left their homes by themselves in Mexico in 2009 to look for work in the US according to this article from El Universal and Mexico’s Foreign Ministry :: 17 mil niños migraron solos a EU en 2008 Miles de menores de edad arriesgan su vida al cruzar de manera ilegal a EU cada año, no por la necesidad de ir al reencuentro con sus padres, sino por trabajar, menciona un informe de Relaciones Exteriores :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
