People + 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
Latino Coast Guard officer honored by national Hispanic engineer award – Lieutenant Commander César Acosta
NCLR: The Faces Behind the FBI Hate Crime Statistics
Hartford Fire Chief to Retire-City Promotes 1st Latino Chief – Edward Casares, Jr.
In El Salvador, a grim reflection, and a glimmer of hope – The president has bestowed the country’s highest honor on six Jesuit priests massacred 20 years ago, more evidence that peaceful change is possible, if slow to come.
November 23, 2009
Pedro Friedeberg, master surrealist
Bilingual ballots may be coming to Hall – Growing Latino population could require voting material be available in Spanish – Gainesville, Georgia
When Fidel Castro Dictated to the Old U.S. Media
November 20, 2009
Angel Reyes Interview About Child Safety In Cars On Good Morning Texas
Beyond the Votes in Bolivia: A Reflection on Evo Morales’ First Term
So what if Sosa takes a walk on the white side?
NYC model who married Latino doorman sues upscale co-op
A Life Remembered: Ramiro Gonzalez, Hispanic education champion – Saginaw, Michigan
Pelé Photographs From Life.com
Guatemala: The Illustrations of Roberto Galvez
November 19, 2009
Welcome Ceremony for José Hernández Moreno, NASA Astronaut in México
The Hispanic got milk? Campaign Announces Magalys Nodarse as the Milk Looks Good On You Sweepstakes Winner!
Puerto Rican, Latino Clergy, Theology Professors, Community Members To Condemn Brutal Hate Killing of Gay Puerto Rican Man
Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager, Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado, whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. – Puerto Rico
November 18, 2009
Lou Dobbs Gets $8M Goodbye; Will He Challenge Menendez?
Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco was among four statewide co-chairs named today of Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman’s Latino Coalition.
Thank You, All, From Your Brothers in New Voice – To all of you whom attended, and gave so graciously, at the Pete Perez Memorial Benefit Concert – LA
Hispanics who have distinguished themselves in different fields such as music, politics, technology, banking, business and education were honored at the 8th Annual Latino Trendsetter Awards Gala, presented by Defining Trends Magazine at U.N. headquarters in New York.
Crystal Meth? What’s That? Asks Executive Director of the City’s Housing Authority, Henry A. Alvarez III
Jaime O. Perez, chief of staff to County Judge Anthony Cobos, announced that he will run for Congress as a Republican. – Perez, 53, will challenge Tim Besco, 42, in the Republican primary for the right to challenge U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas.
November 16, 2009
A Chicago City Council committee wants federal officials to halt deportation proceedings against immigrant students. – The Human Relations Committed on Friday approved a resolution urging the Department of Homeland Security to allow immigrant students to stay in the U.S. – Rigo Padilla
Now that Lou Dobbs has hung up his microphone on CNN, the populist New Jersey resident could be a viable candidate for the Garden State’s US Senate race in 2012, political experts said yesterday.
Mexico angered by drug lord’s spot on Forbes list – El Chapo -(same thing happened last year)
November 13, 2009
Navy’s Ram Vela cuts foes down to size – “You definitely don’t see too many Hispanics playing division I football, especially undersized ones.”
Fidel Castro’s long goodbye – The ailing former leader of Cuba remains true to his word: ‘I am a revolutionary, and revolutionaries do not retire.’
THE 3-MINUTE INTERVIEW – Raul Castillo, assistant fire marshal in Fairfax County, VA
ELL makes a difference – After working as a social worker for several years, Patti Kuenzie made the switch to teaching. Now, an English Language Learners teacher for the River Fall School District, Kuenzie said she’s is happier than she’s ever been and doesn’t look back.
Final Lineup for the Latino Trendsetter Awards Announced!
Good riddance: Lou Dobbs leaves CNN
Na Na Na, Hey Hey Lou Dobbs Goodbye
Cuban blogger’s husband out to avenge her assault – Yoani Sanchez
November 12, 2009
Dr. Elba Garcia and Domingo Garcia to Co-Chair the 2009 Parents Step Ahead ‘Parent of Year’ Gala!
University of Central Florida Professor Luis Martínez-Fernández was recently named to the College Board’s governing body
Caminos: Jonathan Suarez – Life of Experiences – of Kansas City KS is a well-traveled man which becomes his 90 years of age
Love for a Lost Brother – The Chicano music world mourns the loss of another one of it’s own…Pete Perez
Adios Lou Dobbs
Statement From The Hispanic Institute Regarding Lou Dobbs’ Departure From CNN
Forbes Magazine named drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman – a fugitive reputed to be hiding in the mountains of northern Mexico – to its list of the 67 “World’s Most Powerful People”
Fingernail Shaped Moons – a short narrative of what led me to become an educator by Jesse Tijerina
Juan Sepulveda of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans will be at El Centro Hispano center in Durham on Thursday to speak with residents and local leaders about the status of Hispanic education.
In a surprise move, Lou Dobbs announced at the top of his show tonight that it would be his last
November 11, 2009
Hartford-based Hispanic newspaper Identidad Latina has named a UConn Master’s candidate “Student of the Year” in their fifth-annual Latino de Oro Awards. – Robert Cruz
Carlos Vélez-Ibáñez and Paul Espinosa, professors in ASU’s Department of Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, are recipients of awards from the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education. The awards recognize energy, expertise and remarkable contributions to the Hispanic community.
Upcoming Hispanic Canadian awards – held on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at the St. Andrews Club in Toronto, Ontario
Cuban man executed Tuesday for Houston slaying
En víspera del Día de los Veteranos, el senador de Nueva Jersey Bob Menéndez expresó ayer un sentimiento compartido por los miles de miembros de las fuerzas armadas del país, que tienen a un familiar que enfrenta la deportación por falta de papeles.
November 10, 2009
The pitcher who helped Cuba defeat the Baltimore Orioles in the United States a decade ago is in stable condition after his face was crushed with a blunt object while trying to stop a fight. -Norge Luis Vera
Photographer’s work helped defuse Cuban Missile Crisis – RIP William B. Ecker
Interview: Don Navarro, master rum-maker
A Guatemalan designated as one of the world’s biggest drug kingpins has been convicted of cocaine importation and distribution charges by New York jury
A man who helped load smuggled immigrants into a tractor-trailer in which 17 of them later died in Victoria was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison Monday. – Abelardo Flores Jr in Texas
US State Dept ‘deplores assault’ on Cuban bloggers
November 9, 2009
Lucero’s brother feels ‘ambushed’ by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy
El Paso County Attorney Jose Rodriguez announces he will seek Texas state Senate seat
Interim director resigns at Rhode Island’s Progreso Latino – George L. Ortiz Jr.
Argentine Photographer Humberto Rivas Dies in Barcelona
After immigrant killed (Marcelo Lucero) in NY, others tell of abuse
November 6, 2009
Francisco Ayala, 103 – Acclaimed Spanish writer was a resolute opponent of Franco
Interview with mystery author Steven Torres
November 5, 2009
A nation called, Latinos answered – Honoring our veterans Pt. I of III
President Obama Nominates Judge Albert Diaz and Judge James Wynn to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Welcomes Juan Garibay as a Community Ambassador
November 4, 2009
Mexican-born immigrant rights activist Jorge Mujica plans to challenge incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski in next year’s Democratic primary for Illinois’ 3rd congressional district.
Guatemalan Writer Jaime Barrios Peña Dies
Miami mayor candidates could trigger different shake-ups – Joe Sánchez and Tomás Regalado
A news reporter who wrote about violent drug crimes has been strangled in the northern Mexican state of Durango – El Tiempo de Durango journalist Jose Bladimir Antuna
November 2, 2009
Long-time civic leader Joe E. Gonzales dies at 88 – in the late 1940s worked for U.S. Senator Carl Hayden of Arizona, died in Tucson last month from heart complications.
Mexican President Felipe Calderon honored at gala in Miami by Latin Trade magazine,
Tony Argiz Honored by South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
Migrant workers struggle to survive, some with family states away – Ohio
Interview with horror author J.F. Gonzalez
Dr. Eliscer Guzman From The Mount Sinai Hospital Among Comunilife Honorees
Rep. Raul Grijalva, Co-Chair of Progressive Caucus, Vows to Bring “Robust” Public Option to House Floor
Remembrance at the border: Migrants killed while crossing remembered – About 200 attended the vigil hosted by the Border Network for Human Rights to honor the memory of undocumented immigrants who have died while trying to cross the border.
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
Queens, NYC State Senator Hiram Monserrate : Once a Community Defender, Now an Attacker?
Ten New Haven residents filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing federal agents of violating their rights during an immigration raid they say was in retaliation for a city program that provided ID cards to foreigners in the country illegally — the first of its kind in the nation.
October 29, 2009
Hijo de activista Rudy Lozano ingresa a la política en Chicago
Cien años después, José Limón sigue marcando el paso en danza
Latinos ‘ecstatic’ about hiring of Indians’ new manager, Manny Acta
The head of the World Health Organization says Fidel Castro looks stronger and wonderful for his 83 years.
October 28, 2009
Phoenix City Council members on Monday named David Cavazos the next city manage
October 27, 2009
Rep. Crowley and Members of Congress to President: We Need Immigration Reform Now
October 26, 2009
Hispanics oppose Dobbs’ rants
US arrests 300 La Familia members
Ruthenburg opens doors to Hispanic community in Manchester, MI
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has appointed three people to the state’s Latino Family Commission – has never met since it was established in 2007 (?)
Texas Dr. Antonio Falcon: We’re Facing A Catastrophic Situation On The Border
October 22, 2009
Lou Dobbs, Soledad O’Brien and CNN’s coverage of Latinos
October 17, 2009
Lou Dobbs vs. Latino in America: CNN’s hypocritical juxtaposition
Sacerdote cubanoamericano es nuevo obispo en Colorado – Fernando Isern
Northern California radio-talk Host and Columnist Roberto Hernandez to receive NLGJA Award
October 15, 2009
Mark Sánchez Orgulloso de sus raíces
Leaders in Science Research, Mentoring, and Teaching honored by SACNAS
October 14, 2009
Luis Barajas and his wife Mary pose proudly Monday morning with the Most Influential Hispanic of 2009 award – Yuma
Martin Quezada, a graduate from ASU’s College of Law, is running for Arizona State House Representative in the 2010 election.
Former Venezuelan president Jaime Lusinchi has been hospitalized due to a gastric ulcer in Miami
‘Mr. Raza:’ Soft-spoken activist encourages others to remember their roots – Antonio Santos in El Paso
October 13, 2009
The University of Texas at El Paso is pleased to announce that Jorge Gardea-Torresdey, Ph. D, chair for the Department of Chemistry, has been honored with the 2009 Distinguished Scientist Award by SACNAS, the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science.
October 12, 2009
Diversity in Science – Dr. Francisco Andrade
October 9, 2009
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Featured on Azteca America’s ‘Issues: Caras y Voces’
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
City of Berkeley Honors Poet & Artist Rafael Jesús González
Aetna Highlights Hispanic Role Models in 2009-2010 Latino Calendar
October 7, 2009
NCLR Applauds Confirmation of Tom Perez as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division
Support the Movement to Free Efrén Paredes, Jr.
LULAC Applauds Senate Confirmation of Tom Perez as Head of Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
A conversation with Oscar Hijuelos and Esmeralda Santiago – Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at El Museo del Barrio – New York City
Illinois GOP recruits minorities for longshot races – like Hispanic businessman Robert Enriquez for secretary of state
A former Costa Rican president was convicted and sentenced to five years in prison Monday for embezzling funds from a Finnish loan intended for medical equipment for public hospitals. – Rafael Calderon president from 1990-1994
An Arizona sheriff known for aggressively cracking down on illegal immigration has been stripped of some of his special power to enforce federal immigration law, and he claims the Obama administration is taking away his authority for political reasons. – Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio
October 5, 2009
An Interview with Horacio Castellanos Moya – author of nine novels and five books of short stories that have made him an important literary figure in the Spanish-speaking world
Alex Rubio’s calavera print part of Chicago museo’s muertos show
Eduardo Matías López Ferrer, abogado cubano residente en México, lleva dos décadas asesorando legalmente y ofreciendo albergue y apoyo a los indocumentados cubanos que llegan al país por diferentes vías
Using Music To Mentor Venezuela’s Poorest Youth – Gustavo Dudamel
Federal authorities announced the Chicago arrest of the top boss of the Latin Kings and the dismantling of the gang’s operations in the city’s Mexican neighborhood of La Villita (Little Village).
The Juanito show: ‘He’s crazy’ – Rafael “Juanito” Acosta
Consul stresses link between California, Mexico – Juan Marcos Gutierrez sets out to build ‘a better understanding between our countries.’
October 2, 2009
A pilot program in North Carolina has been launched to protect the life and health of U.S. migrant and seasonal farm worker children, many of whom are Hispanic.
Javier Chavez: Running the root of area civic leader’s success as a restaurateur, coach – Ogden, Utah
Hispanic immigrants retain pride in heritage – Richmond, Virginia
October 1, 2009
Hiram Monserrate’s Gal Breaks Down While Defending Her Man – Her testimony expected to weight heavily on verdict
On his first day as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel gave a lesson in geography, namely what constitutes America.
September 30, 2009
Daniel A. Olivas to moderate author’s panel for Latinos in Lotusland anthology
Learning English A Family Affair – Latinos in Jefferson City, Missouri
Rice University’s mathematician Richard Tapia receives Hispanic Heritage Award
September 29, 2009
Marcelo Cornicello, local Hispanic leader, dies at 46 – Richmond, VA
A total of 67 of the 78 undocumented Mexicans who were fired upon by U.S. Customs agents last week at a California border crossing accepted voluntary repatriation to Mexico
DNC Announces Newly Elected Hispanic Caucus Leadership – Illinois Sen. Iris Y. Martinez (D-Ill.) Elected Chairwoman, Andres Ramirez Elected Vice Chairman
CNN: It’s Time to Deport Lou Dobbs – Adam Luna, Political Director, America’s Voice
September 28, 2009
PRSUN Radio chats with Urban Jibaro George Torres
Latino author works to make literature dangerous again – “The Protesters Handbook” by Tony Diaz
Defiant Honduran President Roberto Micheletti digs in his heels
From the Bookshelves: Luis Alberto Urrea, Into the Beautiful North
Juan Pablo Montoya May Give NASCAR A Champ With a New Look
A Ripe Time For Florida’s Marco Rubio
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Presents the 23rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards on Capitol Hill to Honor Latino Leaders
Carlos Anaya Covering Latin Pride National Awards
Mark Sanchez is the face of the New York Jets’ franchise and a symbol of success to the Mexican-American community he has warmly embraced.
September 24, 2009
Today, seven members of the board of the Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey (LLANJ) endorsed Chris Christie for New Jersey Governor adding their voices to the growing support for Chris in the Hispanic community.
Union Bank and KPBS Honor San Diego County Latinos as Local Heroes
Deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya Holed Up In Embassy
Peru’s Mario Vargas Llosa was awarded with “Caballero Bonald” prize.
Mexico’s attorney general nominee draws fire for his former job as prosecutor in Juarez
Brooklyn family keeps Latino-Jewish traditions alive – Moshe and Chanaleah Nunez are Latino Jews who were raised in Christian homes
Bilingual young adult author to address children at library – René Saldaña Jr. – Texas
Vargas Llosa gana premio literario por su ensayo sobre Onetti
Obama picks border czar for Customs commissioner – Alan Bersin
September 22, 2009
Food Network’s Chef vs. City Star Aaron Sanchez Cooking Demos at Winn-Dixie in Miami
Maryland’s new labor secretary will be Alexander M. Sanchez, an attorney and United Way of America executive who lives in Virginia
National Council of La Raza Applauds Representative Gutierrez for Advancing Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Author of Controversial Novel “America Libre” on Tour – Raul Ramos y Sanchez appears at community centers, colleges and bookstores to discuss issues of identity, racism and liberation
September 21, 2009
The tables start to turn on Esteban Nuñez
One of four young men charged in the fatal stabbing of a San Diego college student pleaded guilty Thursday and agreed to testify against the others, including the son of former California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez.
Border Congressman’s Record on Intelligence – Silvestre Reyes
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
Por causas naturales, ayer falleció en Juárez la gloria del deporte mexicano, Bertha Chiu Núñez, de 76 años y cuyos restos será sepultados hoy viernes, en el cementerio Jardines Eternos. – La prensa mexicana la calificó como la “Deportista del Milenio” y dos veces fue electa “Deportista Femenina del Año”
September 18, 2009
Hispanic group to CNN: Rein in Dobbs
September 17, 2009
CAUSA: Oregon Coalition Calls on Rep. Gutierrez to Take the Lead on Immigration Reform Legislation
Hispanic hero: Astronaut Jose Hernandez says legalize undocumented immigrants
Legendary Colombian photographer Nereo López Meza is finally coming into focus in the U.S. with the first stateside release of a book about his work. “Nereo: Images From Half a Century”
The Movement to Drop Dobbs
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.
Mark Sanchez’s poise creates excitement for N.Y. Jets
September 15, 2009
The former Chilean judge who indicted late dictator Augusto Pinochet filed Monday to run for the Senate on the ticket of dark-horse independent presidential candidate Marco Enriquez Ominami.
September 14, 2009
Edgardo Buitrago Buitrago, historian, university professor, intellectual and author of works on poet Ruben Dario, died of a heart attack in Leon, a city in western Nicaragua, his family said Sunday. He was 85.
The head of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials is scheduled to join a panel discussion on immigration reform at an Athens Area Democrats breakfast – Jerry Gonzalez
September 9, 2009
Colorful works of artist Rafael López
September 8, 2009
Ecuadorian President’s Security Chief Dies from Swine Flu
San Antonio’s Gallista Gallery and seven of its prominent Latino and Latina artists are being recognized with a two-DVD set
September 2, 2009
Narciso Rodriguez Earns Fashion Week Honor
John Sotelo, first Latino Riverside city councilman, dies at 84
September 1, 2009
UCLA running back Christian Ramirez proud of heritage
Where does Richardson go from here?
Author Tells Of A 90s Cuba – Achy Obejas
Norman Andrade takes over as police chief 20-year veteran is first Latino to lead department – Merced, CA
August 27, 2009
Elvin Santos — a leading would-be successor to Manuel Zelaya before the coup that ousted the Honduran president — has seen his popularity diminish.
El polifacético artista cubano Manolo Torrente falleció en Miami el pasado jueves 20 víctima de varios problemas de salud. Tenía 83 años.
August 26, 2009
Leader, Visionary and Friend: Today We Remember Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Vaya con Dios Ted Kennedy
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 24, 2009
Interview with Oscar Casares, author of Amigoland
7 things you didn’t know about Latinos in WWII – “Images of Valor” exhibition at Museum of Coastal Bend at Victoria College
David Bejarano has become the first Latino chief of the Chula Vista Police Deparment.
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.
August 21, 2009
Rudolfo Anaya, BLESS ME ULTIMA Interview
The Hispanic Sports Foundation for Education recently inducted seven leaders into its National Hispanic Heritage Hall of Honor.
Peru’s cook Gaston Acurio appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
August 20, 2009
Monster and Animal Hands by Hector Serrano – cool
August 18, 2009
Hector Cortez to Lead Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s Hispanic Mentoring Programs
Immigration Reform Postponed ’till 2010: FI2W’s Diego Graglia on WNYC’s The Brian Lehrer Show
August 17, 2009
Interview with Gregg Barrios
Museum will honor Mexico’s Boxer Salvador Sanchez
August 16, 2009
Latino Cartoonists Doing Their Thing – They now have a home on the earthlings world wide web: DontArrestUs.com
Dr. Laird W. Bergad, whose landmark research on slave-based plantation societies has broadened historical understanding of Puerto Rico, Cuba and Brazil, has been named a Distinguished Professor of Latin American and Puerto Rican Studies at Lehman College.
August 14, 2009
Immigrant of the Day: Alejandro Mayorkas (Cuba), New U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director
August 13, 2009
Los Angeles-based artist Ronald Llanos
Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo attended a reception Wednesday for newly sworn-in U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the White House hosted by President Barack Obama.
Former President Fidel Castro marked his 83rd birthday Thursday out of the public eye but with an essay on the global economic crisis, climate change and immigration
August 12, 2009
Pratt student Eduardo Sanchez still in coma almost a week after savage beating by gang of teenagers
August 11, 2009
Local Astronaut’s Maiden Voyage into Space – Jose Hernandez
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
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.
August 6, 2009
If chef Ferran Adria of the famed elBulli is the grand poobah of savory avant-garde cuisine, then his Spanish countryman, Francisco Torreblanca, is king of the sweets.
Paul Martínez Pompa: His Aim Is True
Douglas Rodriguez OUT at Nuela, Chatting with Nieporent – Nuevo Latino pioneer chef in NYC
August 4, 2009
El conocido periodista y político José Pardo Llada, legendaria figura de la Cuba republicana, se encuentra hospitalizado en estado grave en la ciudad colombiana de Cali
August 3, 2009
Bronx group honors gridlock-causing Pedro Espada as ‘Senator of the Year’
Retired state District Court Judge Enrique H. Peña, 73, has died, according to an obituary in the El Paso Times.
Groups of travelers are returning to the United States after defying the federal government’s ban on most travel to Cuba – Venceremos Brigade
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
Routine traffic stop leads to detention of undocumented immigrant whose life has been a model of goodness – Fredy Avellaneda – Palm Beach County, Florida
July 27, 2009
Maria Conchita Alonso Narrates New Documentary About Latin American Dictators And Immigration
July 23, 2009
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
Every year, around July 20, El Pasoan Felipe Cardenas proudly tells people that his father buried Pancho Villa twice.
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
Ready to Celebrate: Nuyoricans, Hispanic Media Look to Sonia Sotomayor’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court
In Memoriam: Mario F. Vazquez -vNovember 25, 1946-July 10, 2009
Kansas Lawyer Leads Local Fight Against Illegal Immigration – Kris W. Kobach
July 19, 2009
Senator Menendez: La Voz de los Senadores Demócratas
July 17, 2009
The Senate’s lone Hispanic Republican, Mel Martinez, says he’ll vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
July 16, 2009
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said state Sen. Alex Padilla will serve as chairman of his campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
Photographer Carlos Alvarez Montero
July 14, 2009
New Mexico’s state historian has been chosen to lead the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. Estevan Rael-Galvez
A San Antonio pastor was elected this week to head the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas. Victor Rodriguez, pastor of South San Filadelfia Baptist Churc
Georgetown’s first Hispanic police officer retires after 35 years – Robert Hernandez saw the department grow from four officers to about 80.
Two Latino legislators have been dismissed from a lawsuit that alleged they were part of a conspiracy to oust an anti-illegal immigration group (Minutemen) from the state’s Adopt-A-Highway program – Assemblyman Joe Coto, D-San Jose, and state Sen. Gilbert Cedillo, D-Los Angeles
Tyrone Guzman, Latino leader and visionary in the Twin Cities – The Little Canada resident and St. Paul native was an enthusiastic community advocate, who turned Centro Cultural Chicano into a vibrant social service agency.
Immigrants suffer as the economy continues downward spiral
July 13, 2009
Bolivia: The Return of the “Minister of Cocaine” – Luis García Meza
To honor young Hispanic men and women, the Hispanic Executive Society International created the 2009 Outstanding Hispanic Leadership award.
July 9, 2009
Ricardo Mario Aguirre of Renton, a Chicano/Latino social activist, star Husky football player and coach and successful business owner in the insurance industry died last Friday.
June 30, 2009
Manuel Miranda: Republicano, Racista, Idioto!
June 25, 2009
7 GLBT Latino Bloggers to Watch
June 24, 2009
Five years ago, eight medical students came to UC Irvine as pioneers in an innovative education program designed to address the unique healthcare needs of California’s largest underserved population. Now the first graduates are prepared to fulfill that mission.
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Matthew Montez, De-myth-ifier of the Path to College
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Roberto Cornelio, Large Business Incubator
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Jose Oliva, Restaurant Worker Sentinel
Chicago Latino List 2009 – John Viramontes, Voice to the Voiceless
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Antonio Martinez Jr., Charmer of Benefactors
June 23, 2009
The renowned Peruvian visual artist Carlos Runcie-Tanaka is presenting his works in Houston (Texas, US) starting on June 27th.
‘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
Show and Tell With the New U.S. Border Czar Alan Bersin
June 19, 2009
President Obama has appointed Latina magazine founder and former publisher Christy Haubegger to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships.
Immigrant of the Day: Feniosky Peña-Mora (Dominican Republic)
June 17, 2009
Interview with Estevan Vega, author of The Sacred Sin
Board of Directors Names Jarrett Barrios as President of GLAAD
June 16, 2009
Cesar Millan’s Favorite Place on Earth
June 11, 2009
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.
West Texas Mayor Quits Post, Moves to Mexico With Undocumented Lover
June 5, 2009
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, anunció este jueves oficialmente el nombramiento de Carlos Pascual como próximo embajador estadounidense en México, cuyo gobierno dio su beneplácito al cargo en abril pasado.
June 4, 2009
Henry R. Munoz III steps down as Museo Alameda board chairman – San Antonio
Michael Sanchez Mulls Run for New Mexico Governor
June 3, 2009
Eduardo Galeano on “Democracy Now!” – Uruguayan author Eduardo Galeano has become a household name after Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez presented Barack Obama with “The Open Veins of Latin America” at the Summit of the Americas.
June 2, 2009
Pelé apadrina en Los Ángeles el lanzamiento de un videojuego de fútbol
A Hispanic prosecutor who has worked in the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office since 2004 was named the new head of the county’s Gang Prosecution Unit on Monday. Victor DelPino
June 1, 2009
Writers for Atlanta’s Mundo Hispanico and Azizah Magazine Win New America Media Awards for Outstanding Journalism
Obama’s Vatican Pick Miguel Diaz: Boosting Hispanic Catholics
May 31, 2009
Hispanic leader devoted his life to others, education – Family recalls how man fought for civil rights in Victoria – Raul Loa
On a night devoted to celebrating achievement, ABC News anchor John Quiñones recounted a few of his own Saturday night at the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s sold-out 2009 Fiesta Celebration at the Judson L. Williams Convention Center.
May 30, 2009
Barack Obama envía un teólogo al Vaticano – Luego de tres intentos frustrados por la intransigencia tridentina del papa, Estados Unidos parece haber dado con la tecla. La elección de Miguel Díaz, nacido en Cuba, le cayó bien a Josef Ratzinger, aunque se trate de un progresista.
El presidente de Colombia, Álvaro Uribe, no debería buscar otro mandato y su “éxito en el gobierno amenaza ahora convertirse en su ruina”, afirmó hoy un editorial del diario The Washington Post.
Art Review | Camilo José Vergara Harlem in Time-Lapse Photography
Acclaimed novelist Mario Vargas Llosa was among three attendees at a pro-free-market forum in Venezuela who said Friday that they were ready to accept an invitation from leftist Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez for a televised debate.
May 29, 2009
Mexican Americans Finding Their Roots – Utilizing local resources to research takes time, but can lead to results
Sacerdote EEUU involucrado caso sexual renuncia Iglesia Católica – padre Alberto Cutie
May 28, 2009
The Chicago Fire is pleased to announce that midfielder Cuauhtémoc Blanco is among the nominees for the second edition of “Tecate Premios Deportes” (Tecate Sports Awards). Nearly 60 Hispanic athletes from six sports categories are being considered for their sportsmanship, talent and character exemplified during 2008.
Nominations for the 2009 Governor’s Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Awards are available
Jose Castillo, 81, of Center City, a physician and plastic surgeon who was active in the Latino community, died of liver disease Monday at his home. – Philadelphia
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the of appointment Mark Martinez, 43, of Stockton, to the California Commission on Disability Access. T
In 1961, Albert Pinelo moved to the United States from Cuba with dreams of making a name for himself. Now almost 48 years later Pinelo has done more than that. Pinelo, a retired political science professor, began teaching at Northern Kentucky University in 1972. He was recently awarded the title of emeritus professor.
Historians to salute Hispanic roots in Loveland, Colorado
May 24, 2009
The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI) announced Ed Avila as the recipient of this year’s Legacy Award
May 14, 2009
NAHJ to Induct Geraldo Rivera, Ysabel Duron and Juan Gonzales Into Hall of Fame – Award-Winner Pioneers to Be Inducted During NAHJ Multimedia Convention in Puerto Rico
April 20, 2009
Mexico has approved a Cuban-American with expertise in conflict management as the new U.S. ambassador, the Foreign Relations Department said Monday. – Carlos Pascual
March 24, 2009
Helped by free clinic, Latino returns favor
March 20, 2009
Biografía explora la ‘magia’ de Paulo Coelho
Interview With Rolando Hinojosa-Smith: The Writer’s Mission
March 19, 2009
Many love to hate University of Maryland’s Greivis Vasquez
Attorney and journalist Mario Enrique Mayo, imprisoned in 2003 by the Cuban government, arrived Wednesday in Miami on a commercial flight from Mexico.
March 18, 2009
Chef Jose Garces returns to his Chicago roots for a haute homecoming
University of Illinois Professor Jorge Chapa, director of the Center for Democracy in a Multiracial Society at UIUC, spoke yesterday on behalf of Latinos and the importance of higher education. His speech, entitled “Latinos and the Higher Education Pipeline,” utilized statistics gathered from the past 20 years, comparing the percentages of Latino and non-Latino citizens in correlation to education.
March 17, 2009
Already a respected small businessman in the city of Hondo, Pete Pedroza first got involved in local politics because of flooding on the west side of town. Pedroza, the first Hispanic mayor of Hondo, died Friday of complications from diabetes. He was 91.
March 16, 2009
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius appointed Wichita State University student Paul Cruz to a commission addressing Hispanic affairs. – Kansas
Gregg Barrios interview with writer Rigoberto Gonzalez
March 13, 2009
As of March 1, SFA’s former president, Dr. Tito Guerrero, became the next president of Cambridge College in Massachusetts.
Oakland Raiders Team Chaplain Launches Youth Motivation Curriculum For Students of California – NFL’s first Hispanic team chaplain, Adam Ybarra
Honduras Honors Noted Los Angeles Attorney Jose Mariano Castillo by Naming New School after Him
March 11, 2009
The ExMenudo Xavier Serbia Presents Self-Help Book on Personal Finances Aimed Specifically at Hispanics Living in the U.S.
March 10, 2009
Jaden Carpio, the last of the miracle New York sextuplets — four boys and two girls — born to a Queens couple last October, has finally left the hospital and joined his newborn siblings at home.
The faces of El Salvador’s gangs
