Community + Blogante News Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 24, 2009
Zoot-suit wearing “Pancho Claus” has been discharged from a Houston hospital after treatment for an apparent heart attack.- Actor Richard Reyes
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East Tennessee and the YWCA Knoxville said Tuesday they have received a federal grant to provide services to victims of violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Hartford Fire Chief to Retire-City Promotes 1st Latino Chief – Edward Casares, Jr.
November 23, 2009
The Nebraska Mexican-American Commission is in need of a new leader after its longtime director retired, its interim director resigned and as the state agency approaches what’s shaping up to be a busy 2010.
Bilingual ballots may be coming to Hall – Growing Latino population could require voting material be available in Spanish – Gainesville, Georgia
Billboards in New Brunswick Hispanic district give info for help on domestic violence – New Jersey
November 20, 2009
Black, Hispanic Parents Say They Don’t Feel Welcome In Schools – Hartford, Connecticut
Radio Arte, a community, bilingual and youth-centered radio station owned by the National Museum of Mexican Art, is joining forces with Vocalo.org, founded by Chicago Public Radio, for a year-long collaboration.
November 19, 2009
Latina activist Lorraine Lee namesake of trail near Tucson – Saturday dedication to honor deceased officer in Chicanos por la Causa
Members of Franklin County’s Hispanic community meet with Immigration officials to discuss becoming legal residents – Pennsylvania
The New Britain Human Resources Agency will host the grand opening of the new Las Perlas Hispanas Senior Center Friday. – Connecticut
The county’s only health outreach program designed for the Spanish-speaking population gets a big boost. – “Tomando Control de su Salud” got a $50,000 grant Wednesday from the Regence Foundation. – Yakima
November 18, 2009
Hispanics and women make up most of the swine flu deaths in San Diego County
Pennsylvania State Police officials meet with Chambersburg Area Hispanic leaders about traffic stop procedures
November 16, 2009
A new Roman Catholic bishop will officially take over the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese in January — and Hispanic parishioners at St. Adalbert in South Bend are excited.
Latino leaders want to spark youth interests – San Joaquin County
Finding Nashville’s Hispanic voice
Program helps Latino families bond over books – A literacy class in Los Osos teaches parents to develop reading routines with their kids while improving their own skills and English language abilities at the same time – California
Latino Geriatric Center program eases the burden of Alzheimer’s in Milwaukee
November 13, 2009
Santa Barbara School Board Weighs In on Future of Cesar Chavez Charter School
Reaction to internal affairs investigation touches on Hispanic/police relations – Dallas
Durham Latinos will likely have a better pipeline to President Obama after weighing in Thursday on how to improve education for Hispanic Americans. – Leading a ”community conversation” at El Centro Hispano on Main Street was Juan Sepulveda, executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.
Peruvian restaurant adds spice to downtown St. Louis – Mango
There will be a runoff Tuesday for the next commissioner to serve Miami’s District 4, a seat held by Tomás Regalado before he was elected mayor. – Miami runoff: Francis Suarez the better choice
The need for immigration reform topped the list of concerns that Latino leaders brought Thursday to Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., who held an hour-long “listening” session at a senior center in the Lower Yakima Valley.
November 12, 2009
DA probes allegations of Latino bias in Long Beach case – New York
November 11, 2009
Residents tell how to improve Latino education opportunity – Yakima, WA
A new program is helping Latino families in Los Osos. The Latino Family Literacy Program is an eight week program. It’s the second time this year it’s been conducted through the San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
November 10, 2009
Reading Latino Summit’s 87 ideas released – Mayor says recommendations will be pored over, addressed – Pennsylvania
Gunmen targeting Hispanic businesses in Houston
Thousands enjoy Festival Latino at Hugh McRae Park – Wilmington NC
Actors, film directors and arts supporters gathered at the Indio Performing Arts Center on Monday to announce the lineup of the inaugural Coachella Valley Latino International Film Festival. – Dec. 4-6, will coincide with the 18th Annual Indio International Tamale Festival
Salvadoran community organizations in Los Angeles have mobilized to help their country after a tropical storm over the weekend left at least 130 people dead in the small Central American nation.
Charlie Beck, the mayor’s nominee to head the Los Angeles Police Department, told Hoy Newspaper he will make a particular effort to reach out to Latinos through community meetings and by conducting news conferences and any other police function in English and Spanish.
November 9, 2009
4 charged in lottery scam targeting elderly Hispanics in Chicago
Puerto Ricans in Buffalo Boxing History: Believe it or not!
Hispanic population growing in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
A southwest Ohio Hispanic group has published a book it hopes will help students better understand Hispanic and other immigrant groups and curb anti-immigrant sentiment. – The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA
Interim director resigns at Rhode Island’s Progreso Latino – George L. Ortiz Jr.
Yasmin Vizcaino, Miss Hispanic Oklahoma State University 2009, and the Stillwater Public Library are joining to provide information and resources to permanent Hispanic residents who want to become United States citizens.
November 6, 2009
MASCOTTE — Voters in this south Lake County city this week reversed a historical decision made two years ago when they elected Central Florida’s first Latino mayor. – The tables turned for Feliciano “Felix” Ramirez and Jeffrey Krull, whom Ramirez easily defeated in his landmark 2007 election with 68 percent of the vote. This time, Krull squeezed by with 12 more votes to defeat Ramirez, who had strong ties with Mascotte’s increasing Latino population.
Why are Hispanics under-represented in Yakima
HACIA Cook County Board President Candidates’ Forum – Illinois
Tulsa Conference Helps Hispanic Boys Beat The Odds
Trenton Latino political leader: Time to lick wounds and focus on unity – rethinking campaign strategy yesterday after three Latino candidates lost
November 5, 2009
News from the Brown Side of Town (Los Angeles) Part 1 ~ November 2009 – Chismes & News from the Land of 1000 Dances
This week’s Latin picks, Nov. 4-10 – NYC
Coalition calls for public oversight in new San Bernardino 287(g) agreement
A former Memphis police officer has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing money from Hispanic motorists while on duty.
Lawrence City Council will have Hispanic majority – Massachusettts
Borimix: Puerto Rico Fest 2009 – A Celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage – NYC
November 4, 2009
Lehigh Valley public schools have experienced growth in population of Latino students over past decade – Pennsylvania
After nearly a quarter of a century, Lebanon’s Hispanic Outreach program is moving to a new home with a new sponsor. – Pennsylvania
Miami mayor candidates could trigger different shake-ups – Joe Sánchez and Tomás Regalado
There was a call Tuesday for more Spanish-speaking drivers on the Red Rabbit bus line in Gainesville and the surrounding area. – Georgia
NLEI and NLU partner to meet Latino community’s specific educational needs – Illinois
Tom Wolfe’s upcoming book explores immigration in Miami
November 2, 2009
Atlanta Day of the Dead Festival will debut on November 7th , 2010 at Atlantic Station – Lanza Group’s newest event is an attempt to entertain and educate on the often misunderstood Mexican tradition of ‘Dia de los muertos’ or Day of the Dead!
Transit Department sponsored bus tours that showed Miami’s Hispanic past
Few people have done more to advance the cause of Hispanics in the region than Rosa Correa, the former chairwoman of the Bridgeport Housing Authority.
Hispanic Leaders Meet Saturday To Plan Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Legal Challenge
FBI: No sabotage in Puerto Rico tank explosion
Nevada Hispanic Services chief tired of being a lightning rod – Jesse Gutierrez
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
Salinas Latinos target of educational TV show
Boyle Heights Day of the Dead exhibit celebrates Latino veterans
Counties scramble to serve a growing Hispanic community – Kentucky/Indiana
Uruguayan Consulate will open in Fitchburg next week – Massachusetts
SoMoCoCAT Offers Latino Farmworker Communities Free Digital Media Training – California
October 29, 2009
Immigrant Hispanic community protests law-enforcement action in Ohio’s far northeast corner
Hispanics voice concerns to mayoral candidates in Tulsa
October 28, 2009
University of Illinois at Chicago sociologists have received a $420,000 National Science Foundation grant to study how local communities respond to the issue of immigration.
October 27, 2009
Needed: (Hispanic) Foster Parents to Care for Children in Kentucky
October 26, 2009
Ruthenburg opens doors to Hispanic community in Manchester, MI
The Daniel Torres Hispanic Center in Reading expects a $100,000 budget deficit by summer if it can’t find new funding.
Angelique Espinoza’s departure from Boulder City Council leaves cultural gap
October 23, 2009
PASEO BORICUA PROMOTES A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN IN THE COMMUNITY ALONG DIVISION STREET IN HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
October 17, 2009
White Plains Hispanic parade, festival on Sunday, rain or shine
Sacerdote cubanoamericano es nuevo obispo en Colorado – Fernando Isern
Cuidad Juárez killings: Women victims are new aspect of ongoing violence across border
Hispanic culture becomes part of Western North Carolina landscape
The Howard County School System and an advocacy group that focuses on Hispanic student achievement plan to renew a partnership Friday with the hopes of lowering dropout rates and encouraging academic success. – Maryland
Miami-Beach Florida’s Mayor Matti Herrera Bower’s 19 Day Countdown to Mayoral Re-Election – city’s first female and Cuban-American Mayor
Hispanic History in The Port City! – Mobile, Alabama
October 14, 2009
Luis Barajas and his wife Mary pose proudly Monday morning with the Most Influential Hispanic of 2009 award – Yuma
Noche de Luna, the largest annual fundraiser for La Luz center, raised $176,650 during Sunday’s celebration of the Latino culture. – Sonoma, CA
October 13, 2009
Lucha Libre SANTO Poster Exhibit AND Teatro Chicano Invade Laredo, Texas!
October 12, 2009
Fifth Ave. alive with pride for Hispanic Day Parade that rolled up Fifth Ave. from 44th to 72nd St. on Sunday in NYC
Hispanic community activists in Washington protested Friday against the D.C. Council for voting this week to oust Ximena Hartsock as the city’s parks and recreation director, accusing members of racism and sexism.
Latinos march in Indio for immigration reform – California
Thousands attend Hispanic Festival in Augusta, Georgia
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close this week, many Valley Hispanics are reflecting on a history much different than the one told by traditional historians. – Hispanics, who had been largely left out of local history books, are finding their community played a much larger role in the development of metropolitan Phoenix than most people realized.
YVCC Organiza “Tú y WSU” Para Promocionar la Enseñanza Superior – Yakima
Annual Hispanic American parade steps off in NYC
October 9, 2009
Immigration advocates protest 287(g) – Mayor attempting to move forward a proposal to deputize local police as federal immigration agents – Morristown, NJ
Community’s involvement has Hispanic leaders excited – For 14 years the group Hispanics in Politics has been pushing the idea at its monthly meetings that Hispanic representation — in local, state and national offices — should mirror the number of Hispanics in Southern Nevada, now nearly seven times what it was in 1990. – Fernando Romero
Pew Hispanic Center study reveals blocks in Latinos’ road to college – Two Latinas say they would have gone to universities if they’d had the chance – Salinas, CA perspective
October 5, 2009
A training program sponsored by law enforcement aims to reduce crime in the Hispanic community in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Arizona Hispanics need to stand up and be counted in the 2010 census or face losing representation in Congress, a voice in the community and money for social services, a panel of elected officials and activists said last week.
Hispanics making themselves heard – Leaders of county’s Latino community have an impact to the tune of 19 tons of chicken – Clark County, Washington (LULAC y Tyson)
Pasadena celebrates Latino heritage with parade, festival
Event Friday in Kalamazoo to celebrate Hispanic heritage
Denver’s La Alma Rec Center in jeopardy – This is a call to all old, ex, present and future Denver Westsiders, or anyone whose heart still rings from the Westside’s history and culture. You know who you are.
About 150 Hispanic pastors and church members from across the city gathered for a spiritualistic precursor to Saturday’s meeting at the Convention Center. – San Antonio
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Latinos celebrate ocean conservation
October 2, 2009
African-American church welcomes growing local Hispanic community – Spanish language services sign of changing demographics – Maryland
Javier Chavez: Running the root of area civic leader’s success as a restaurateur, coach – Ogden, Utah
Reading’s Hispanic Center In Financial Trouble, Future Uncertain – Pennsylvania
October 1, 2009
Hiram Monserrate’s Gal Breaks Down While Defending Her Man – Her testimony expected to weight heavily on verdict
Call to Action to Help More Hispanic Children – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Topeka is issuing a challenge to the Latino community, as we head into the second half of Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 30, 2009
Anti-illegal immigration groups protest Mexican Consulate
After reports of suspected corruption at Mexican Consulate in Dallas, local group rallies this morning in Santa Ana.
Hundreds of U.S. and local agents swept into a town in southern Puerto Rico on Tuesday to break up violent drug rings accused of operating out of several public housing projects.
Learning English A Family Affair – Latinos in Jefferson City, Missouri
Some Dallas City Council members are suggesting that part of Central Expressway be renamed for civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.
Detroit Science Center will open “The Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato” — a scientific, medical and cultural look at 36 Mexicans buried between about 1850 and 1950 whose bodies were unintentionally mummified in cement crypts.
Hispanic and Latino culture celebrated in Lansing, Michigan
September 29, 2009
Marcelo Cornicello, local Hispanic leader, dies at 46 – Richmond, VA
September 28, 2009
Beloved Hispanic community leader to be honored – This summer, Tampa Bay’s Hispanic community was rocked by the death of Maria Esther Carrillo.
The 8th annual Downtown Latino Festival was a medley of fresh food and dirty dancing Saturday that drew Gainesville residents from more than 15 Latin American countries – drew as many as 3,000 people,
September 24, 2009
On the Job with Marielena Vasquez – Bilingual pediatrician adds level of comfort for Hispanic parents – Columbus, Ohio
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office recently launched its most recent initiative: Spanish classes for deputies.
Census: Immigrants Leaving Arizona – Economy, Increased Efforts To Crack Down On Illegal Immigration Factors, Attorney Says
Pennsylvania’s Human Relations Commission has slapped a $50,000 fine on a club that turned away a group of African-American and Latino campers during the summer.
Thousands celebrate Hispanic heritage at Hyattsville park – D.C./Maryland/Virginia metropolitan area
More and more Hispanics calling Collier county home, study shows – Florida
Efrain’s Corner: El Grito de Lares, Puerto Rico
September 22, 2009
Potomac artist group melds art forms to benefit orchestra – Group decorates old violins with traditional Latin American images – Maryland
A scaled-down Chandler’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration didn’t draw the same kind of crowds as some previous years, but those in attendance enjoyed a mix of cultural and entertainment options. – Arizona
Discovering La Fonda – In the mood for great Mexican food and music?
South of Guadalajara, the town of Tizapán el Alto, in the state of Jalisco, Celebrates its ‘October Festival’ in celebration of El Templo de San Francisco de Asis, Sept 26 – Oct 4, 2009
September 21, 2009
Would the Olympics benefit Chicago’s Latino community?
EL PASO — City Rep. Rachel Quintana is being treated differently under the law, but that is not improper, a prosecutor told a panel of state judges Thursday.
The Annual Salem Peace Lecture is pleased to celebrate its 20th year with organizer Dolores Huerta, co-founder and first Vice-President of the United Farm Workers of America, speaking on Immigration Reform & Farm Worker Justice. The Peace Lecture will be held on Wednesday, October 21 @ 7:30 PM at Hudson Hall in the Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center at Willamette University. The lecture is free and open to the public.
A West Side photo studio has been snapping pictures of Chicago’s Latino community for 40 years. Those pictures tell the story of people and their families as well as their increasing political role in the city’s life. – Miguel Zuno
With a new name and a broadened mission, the former Hispanic Advisory Committee is looking to unite and promote greater involvement in the community. – now Columbus Multicultural Alliance – Ohio
Salinas Latino network group celebrates working for community – The Latino Network Luncheon gathers for its 20th annual Celebration of Culture
Tension flares over ID requirement at Grand Prairie mobile home park – Texas
Quinceanera class readies girls for Catholic coming of age in Kalamazoo, MI
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.
Pair to present research on Stockton’s Latino history – Ruben Sanchez, manager of Stockton Rural Cemetery, recently sifted through the old records of deceased Mexicans and Mexican-Americans and collaborated with Stockton historian Grant Louis Ashley to bring to life some of the city’s history that has been overlooked.
Hispanic Heritage Festival draws crowd – Leon County, Florida
Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, better known as MACLA, launched its 20th anniversary celebration Wednesday with a peek at a provocative installation commissioned just for the occasion.- Salt Lake City
Border forum on U.S. War on Drugs to focus on creation of ‘rule of law’ – El Paso/Cuidad Juarez
Exiliados cubanos se mostraron divididos el domingo respecto al concierto del cantante colombiano Juanes en la Plaza de la Revolución, en La Habana, que hasta último momento encendió pasiones y enfrentamientos en Miami.
Noted Chicano artist Gabriel S. Gaytán and his son, Gabriel Itzai, will unveil their new mural, “El Corazón de El Paso,” during the Lincoln Park Car Show from noon to 5 p.m. today in the park. – El Paso
First Hispanic Harvest Festival in Franklin County is a hit – Pennsylvania
LORAIN LATINO FEST: A celebration of Hispanic culture – Ohio
September 17, 2009
Latino Arts gears up for its next full season – Milwaukee
Newark Public Library opens homage to Peru this September
La Casa Hogar reaches within Latino community for help – Yakima
End the 287(g) Program in Nashville
The brother of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will deliver the keynote address at opening ceremonies Friday for the Central New York celebration of Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month.
Reno-Carson Hispanic Heritage month events begin
Nevada Hispanic Services awarded 12 scholarships to students at the University of Nevada, Reno and Truckee Meadows Community College on Sunday at a community festival in Reno’s Miguel Ribera Park.
Miracle Theatre’s La Luna Nueva event spotlights Latino artists – Portland
September 15, 2009
In a kickoff to Latino Heritage Month, a local group is honoring those who have helped the Latino community in the Delaware Valley.
A large group of Salvadorans living in Southern California over the weekend celebrated the 188th anniversary of El Salvador’s independence with a parade through the streets of Hollywood.
Voces de la Frontera, a Latino and immigrant worker rights group, opposes the proposed mayoral takeover of Milwaukee Public Schools, executive director Christine Neumann-Ortiz said Monday
Hispanic Heritage: Edward James Olmos, movie screening part of monthlong festivities – El Paso
Viva Quad-Cities celebrates Hispanic culture – Illinois/Iowa
The recently formed Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice has joined with local Latino leaders to launch a plan aimed at reducing the disproportionate number of Hispanics in the state’s prisons.
Tickets are on sale now for El Centro de Accion Social’s annual fund-raising gala, Hope Through Education, at 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Westin Pasadena Hotel, 191 N. Los Robles Ave.
September 14, 2009
Viva la vida Latino – Events to mark Hispanic Heritage Month – Tulsa
Inland Empire Latino artists are presenting an exhibition of their work “To Realize the Dream” on display between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 at the County of San Bernardino Government Center.
September is Hispanic heritage month and Anchorage residents celebrated it Sunday at the Anchorage Museum.
Seven artists contributed their work to Columbia’s first art exhibition of the year, “Layer Cake: Tales from a Quinceañera,” which began on Sept. 8. – South Carolina
Festival aims to keep Hispanics healthy – 16th Annual Festival Hispano de la Salud features health screenings and live music. – Austin, TX
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Leon County is hosting its 2009 Hispanic Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Culture. – Florida
It’s official. Long Beach now has its very own Latin American Parade and Festival. – Under sunny skies and warm weather, thousands flocked to downtown Saturday for the inaugural Latin American Parade and Festival.
The sights and sounds of Latino culture were displayed at Lenoir Community College on Saturday during the seventh annual Raza Festival. – About 4,000 attended
September 10, 2009
Celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy the full spectrum of Latino arts at the Latino Arts Festival in Kansas City, Kan.
Hispanic Hoosiers expanding their political clout
September 9, 2009
Activists want mailed Spanish census forms for Latino Hoosiers
Nueva York celebra a México – Gracias al festival Celebrate Mexico Now en Estados Unidos se puede conocer más de la cultura y gastronomía nacionales
September 8, 2009
Atlanta Kicks Off National Hispanic Heritage Month
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom danced to a Latin beat Saturday during the kickoff to its annual Festival Latino.
Town hall meeting hits on 287(g) program – Albertville
The Network for a Healthy California-Central Coast Region Latino Campaign and Salinas United Business Association are hosting the “El Grito” Festival on Sunday in Salinas, as part of this year’s Latino Health Awareness Month.
Immigration activists urge census boycott – Hope effort spurs legislation – Massachusetts perspective
Stacking the shelves to draw in Latinos – New Britain Public Library
September 3, 2009
Wichitan Shala Perez took over as executive director of the Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission this week.
This Week’s Latin Events, Sept. 2-8 in New York City
Stockton Superintendent’s efforts to keep drop-outs in school has more resistance from adults than kids
September 2, 2009
Burglary probed at Latino church in Patchogue – Long Island, NY
Leon County hopes festival will help U.S. Census calculate growing Hispanic population – Florida
Video – NYC Dominican Day Parade 2009 featuring Charlie Villanueva and La Mega 97.9 DJ Lobo
Atlanta’s Mexican Consulate Sponsors Labor Rights Week
John Sotelo, first Latino Riverside city councilman, dies at 84
A celebration of Puerto Rican culture in Central Park – Fiesta Folklorica – NYC
Violent Anti-Immigrant Climate in Suffolk County, NY
September 1, 2009
Latino Women’s Expo in Mishawaka links families, resources – Second annual event held at Bethel College. – Indiana
Latino summit draws 500, addresses how Reading can better serve group’s needs – Pennsylvania
Local residents used a grill to help bridge relations between Madison’s African-American and Latino communities this weekend.
City works with growing Hispanic population – North Little Rock, Arkansas
August 29, 2009
Barksdale Theatre is pleased to launch The Hispanic Theatre Project with its 2009-10 season opener . . . Boleros for the Disenchanted – Richmond, VA
August 27, 2009
Albertville’s request that its police officers be federally certified in enforcing immigration law is scaring Hispanic people into moving away, according to an advocate for the local Hispanic community. -Alabama
Fort Worth Hispanic horseback team has what it takes to compete — except for better finances
FOUNDER OF THE FIRST HISPANIC FEMALE-OWNED LAW FIRM IN NEW YORK CITY ENDORSES MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG FOR RE-ELECTION – Carmen Pacheco
Whittier Hispanic Outreach Taskforce helping kids get ready for school
The state Commission on Hispanic Affairs says officials will recognize the history and culture of Idaho’s largest minority with events next month
August 26, 2009
Police: Criminals targeting hispanics in Salt Lake City
Charter school finds welcome mat in Denver – Cesar Chavez Academy
The Demopolis Police Department is hosting a weeklong workshop called “Survival Spanish,” where regional law enforcement officers learn how to do their jobs in a growing multilingual society. – Alabama
Former El Paso Police Chief Carlos Leon was involved in a serious motorcycle accident this morning near the town of Mesilla in New Mexico
August 25, 2009
State Sen. Jenny Oropeza, D-Long Beach, will serve as grand marshal in the city’s first Latin American Parade and Festival on Pine Avenue on Sept. 12 – Long Beach
Planned charter school seeks to address Hispanic dropouts – Las Cruces, New Mexico
Reaching out – Centro Latino director takes vegan options to the First Ward – Columbia, MO
August 24, 2009
David Bejarano has become the first Latino chief of the Chula Vista Police Deparment.
he Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) Museum of San Marcos, 131 Guadalupe Street, is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage month with a reception at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 16.
Escondido police chief Jim Maher accused of targeting Hispanics
Mexico City bans plastic bags, so why can’t Chicago?
The North Alabama Hispanic Committee is upset over letters concerning the 287(g) program sent from the city of Albertville to leaders in Washington, D.C.
Tonight at the YMCA on Habersham Street, exceptional Latina women were honored for their contributions to the Latina and Hispanic community in Chatham County.
A Fort Worth criminal defense attorney with strong ties to the local Republican Party was appointed Friday by Gov. Rick Perry to the new 432nd District Court in Tarrant County. – Ruben Gonzalez Jr.
A Texas program to increase law enforcement along the U.S.-Mexico border by temporarily reassigning state troopers from other parts of the state is contributing to a critical personnel shortage in the Texas Department of Public Safety
Latino Cultural Fest to replace Salsa y Salsas – Carson City, Nevada
August 21, 2009
March in East Haven, Connecticut, protests police harassment of Latino community
Latin events, Aug. 19- Sep. 1 in New York City
Government of Puerto Rico and Together Rx Access Join Forces to Improve Prescription Access for Uninsured Residents
The real Mexico, from music to women who ride – Milwaukee’s Mexican Fiesta Aug. 21-23, 2009
New Initiative to Improve Mental Health Among Chicago Latinos
Latino program in Squirrel Hill aids those with language barriers – Pennsylvania
Denver Latino groups launch campaign for schools
Lee County’s Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board is seeking nominations through Sept. 22 for the 10th annual Hispanic Achievement Awards – Florida
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes is not calling it a town hall meeting, but he will be the guest speaker at a public forum Saturday at which he will answer questions about health care.
August 18, 2009
Rogue Community College students have created a mural honoring the contributions of the Rogue Valley’s Latino community – Oregon
How Brazilian migration transformed Martha’s Vineyard
Un grupo de feligreses hispanos impidió que un sacerdote oficiara la misa dominical en una iglesia católica de Carolina del Norte porque “no trata bien a los mexicanos”
August 17, 2009
Part of President Barack Obama’s education team is traveling through California this week to talk about which reforms are needed to help Latino students. The first stop was in San Diego on Sunday at San Diego Mesa College. – Juan Sepulveda
1,000 get update on health at Latino fair in Rochester, NY
Hispanic commission brings Mexican Consulate rep to Jerome, Idaho
Northern Nevada Hispanics following health care debate closely
August 16, 2009
Focus sharpens on Saratoga’s Latinos – Photo shows an intimate look at track workers, community – New York
August 13, 2009
Hispanic men have been targeted in a series of strong-arm street robberies in the Central Neighborhood of San Mateo, according to police Capt. Kevin Raffaelli.
Maria Connie Castaneda takes personal pride as mayor of Brockport, New York
August 12, 2009
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes opts not to have health-care town hall
Immigrants Are ‘Greening’ our Cities, How About Giving them a Break?
August 11, 2009
Kansas City police reach out to Hispanics in Northeast area
Sad sendoff for Latino civic leader – For almost 20 years, Mario Magaña has been a fixture to Latinos in the Yakima Valley.
August 10, 2009
Savannah Latino Community Reacts to Sotomayor Confirmation
Oregon’s Immigrant Rights Coalition applauds historic Sotomayor Confirmation
Seven Latino students at Portland Community College’s Rock Creek campus are getting a jolt of business savvy from Nike workers, one meeting and piece of advice at a time.
Dominican Day Parade lights up Sixth Avenue in festive color – NYC
August 5, 2009
A group of Topekans are ready to launch a program to encourage Latino high school students to not only earn their diplomas but also get college degrees and take on leadership roles in their community.
Hostage house in Compton an example of the increasing dangers for illegal immigrants
August 4, 2009
Pilsen mural vandalized says “Mexicans are racist.”
The Hispanic Affairs & Resource Center of Monmouth County will hold its 11th annual Summer Festival 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at the center, 913 Sewall Ave.
August 3, 2009
Lafayette’s Latino Advisory Board revived – Group planning ‘Viva la Independencia’ event in September
About 3,000 years’ worth of Mexican artistry makes up one of the latest Wichita Art Museum exhibits. “Los Artes de Mexico,” or “The Arts of Mexico,” runs until Sept. 6 and features work from artists such as painter and muralist Diego Rivera.
What hurts? Getting Latino patients’ message across to the doctor in Idaho
Hospice reaches out to Latinos and Asians in Queens
KC-area Latinos air concerns about education in forum with White House adviser Juan Sepulveda
July 28, 2009
Chicago Mayor Daley appoints 57-year-old Cook County Commissioner Roberto Maldonado to replace Billy Ocasio as 26th Ward alderman
July 23, 2009
Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas was recently recognized as one of the top 10 Latina Organizations in the country by Latino Leader’s Magazine.
Carlos Ortega, the son of migrant farmworkers who as city manager of Palm Desert became one of the Coachella Valley’s most successful and respected civic leaders, died Tuesday at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage.
July 20, 2009
Thieves Continue to Target Migrant Farm Workers in Lowndes County – Florida
Ensconced in the Bronx – José Diaz-Oyola
A new Latino-Hispanic commission chairperson is serving the Lafayette community. Mayor Tony Roswarski appointed Joel Munoz to the position – Indiana
Beautiful weather, enthusiastic bands and dancers and good food and drink all combined for a large turnout at the Wilson Police Department’s 5th annual Hispanic Outreach Summer Festival held Saturday afternoon at Toisnot Park. – North Carolina
No go for local bilingual charter school in Austin – Supporters say approval process is tough, haven’t given up on the program
Hispanic fest celebrates 23rd year – Organized by the City of Holyoke and La Familia Hispana Inc
New Latino Democratic club forms Leader hopes to boost Latino participation in local politics – North County, California
Book tells stories of Hispanic population growth – “Voices from the Nueva Frontera: Latino Immigration in Dalton, Georgia”
July 14, 2009
Georgetown’s first Hispanic police officer retires after 35 years – Robert Hernandez saw the department grow from four officers to about 80.
Latino parade and festival planned for September in Long Beach
The new Latino cultural center that Phoenix approved for downtown may open in November. Advocates for Latin@ Arts & Culture Consortium Inc. will have access to a city-owned building beginning Aug. 1 and will then have 120 days to prepare the new facility.
Senate Bill 81 was recently signed into law and it gives officers the ability to question the citizenship status of those they pull over. Latino leaders from all over the Beehive State gathered for an emergency meeting to discuss the implications of the new law.
San Jose officials on Friday released new details of the financial troubles of a prominent Latino nonprofit organization that provides “critical” services to the city, including youth counseling, senior housing and parent education. The Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA), one of San Jose’s oldest and largest community organizations
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.
July 13, 2009
Creative Protest to Say No to Privatization of Puerto Rico’s Beaches
There’s a new political action committee in Philadelphia, and it’s one that Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez is proud to be affiliated with. – Latino Empowerment Alliance of the Delaware Valley (LEAD)
June 30, 2009
U.S. officials seek help getting census right in Oklahoma’s Hispanic community
June 29, 2009
Hondurans in South Florida express support for shake-up
Huge immigrant population brings blessings and challenges to Catholics in Arkansas, part 2
Girl Scouts of Central Texas and Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas’ Austin Chapter Announces “Latinas Celebrating Achievements”
June 26, 2009
The Office of Hispanic Ministries is sponsoring retreats around the diocese to provide spiritual and practical guidance to any young woman planning to mark her 15th birthday with a “quinceañera.” – Toledo, Ohio
June 25, 2009
Financial constraints have forced Centro LatinoAmericano in Eugene to lay off its full-time executive director, Jorge Navarro
LatinoFest stirs some ‘moolah’ into Baltimore’s ’salsa’
Viva South Toledo Community Development Corp’s Annual Mexican American Fiesta June 26-June 27
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is expanding its Black Achievers Program to include young Latinos as well.
Latino Leadership will host a community expo Saturday (June 28th, 2009) at Orlando Fashion Square mall with an eye toward helping Central Floridians weather the recession.
Crooks preying on Hispanic residents, Memphis police say
June 24, 2009
Historic South-Central is flowering – Practical dreamers are creating a diverse community — nurturing gardens, opening a business, extending goodwill and respect.
Guatemalan church helps TrueNorth build Hispanic ministry – Augusta, Georgia
June 23, 2009
‘Three-Ring Circus’ Of Immigrant-Bashing in Mesa, Ariz. May Have Hastened New SFPD Chief George Gascon’s Departure
Fort Worth councilman Sal Espino may challenge Burnam for state House
Memphis-area Hispanic population unnerved by upcoming census
June 20, 2009
Upcoming Hispanic events in Central Florida (through July 5th, 2009)
June 19, 2009
United Way reaches out to Central Texas Latinos – Vivir Unidos event gave Hispanic residents and local nonprofits a chance to get to know each other.
Montgomery County officials acknowledged in a report yesterday that they appear to have overpaid Centro Familia, a nonprofit organization serving low-income Latino children and their families
June 18, 2009
Dalton State College faculty contribute to book on Latino immigration: “Voices from the Nueva Frontera: Latino Immigration in Dalton, Georgia”
Pursuing ‘La Vida Sana’ for Latinos – Initiative addresses fitness and nutrition issues for better health – Summit County, Colorado
No funding for Centro Latino – Pierce County Council declines to give almost $20,000 to community nonprofit – Washington
After searching since March for a new executive director, the Hispanic Resource Center is confident that Bronx native Zoe Colon will excel in the position – Mamaroneck, New York
June 17, 2009
The prospect of staff cuts at Hillsborough’s Hispanic community liaison office has some residents planning to pack a County Commission budget hearing today. – Florida
June 16, 2009
Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition Presents Third-Annual Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!(TM) Event
San Jose Latino leader resigns amid pension fund probe – Olivia Mendiola director of Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA)
June 15, 2009
Latino test scores rise as South Bay schools tackle the achievement gap – San Jose area
Sussex Hispanic population shows steady decline – Delaware
Hispanic girls share stories of empowerment – HERMANAS, Kenosha Unified’s empowerment group for Hispanic girls – Wisconsin
