Latinas + Community Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 19, 2009
Latina activist Lorraine Lee namesake of trail near Tucson – Saturday dedication to honor deceased officer in Chicanos por la Causa
November 9, 2009
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 4, 2009
Hispanic Women Run for Nevada Office – Several candidates hope to alter the composition of the Nevada State Legislature. There are currently no Hispanic women serving in the legislature, but four have already announced they will run next year
November 2, 2009
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.
October 28, 2009
Sanctuary journey ends – 1st Elvira Arellano left y now Flor Crisostomo has left the church in Chicago
October 26, 2009
Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Patricia Quijano Dark is moving to the Deseret News, where she will serve as a senior editor over minority and Hispanic issues.
Angelique Espinoza’s departure from Boulder City Council leaves cultural gap
October 17, 2009
Cuidad Juárez killings: Women victims are new aspect of ongoing violence across border
Miami-Beach Florida’s Mayor Matti Herrera Bower’s 19 Day Countdown to Mayoral Re-Election – city’s first female and Cuban-American Mayor
October 14, 2009
Yazbeth Navarrete was honored on September 24 by the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce with the “Latino Business Roundtable Community Leadership Award.”
Decapitated body among 100 girls, women killed in Cuidad Juárez in ‘09 – “first time a woman has been decapitated and her body displayed in this manner” – (NOT GOOD but nothing seems to change) + The death toll in Juárez has surpassed the 1,900 mark for the year over the weekend, according to a tally kept by the El Paso Times.
October 9, 2009
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
September 30, 2009
NASHVILLE: Amber alert issued for abducted 4-day-old baby – Yair Anthony Carillo – Police believe a woman posing as an immigration worker went to Carrillo’s home and demanded his mother Maria Gurrolla, give her the baby. When refused, the woman stabbed her.
September 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.
September 24, 2009
On the Job with Marielena Vasquez – Bilingual pediatrician adds level of comfort for Hispanic parents – Columbus, Ohio
Salvadorans Seek a Voice To Match Their Numbers – Summit Aims to Raise Political Visibility – First Salvadoran American Leadership Summit
September 21, 2009
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.
Quinceanera class readies girls for Catholic coming of age in Kalamazoo, MI
September 15, 2009
The Latina Army’s Looking for Young Latinas – Empowering young latina women to succeed – Connecticut
September 3, 2009
Wichitan Shala Perez took over as executive director of the Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission this week.
September 1, 2009
Latino Women’s Expo in Mishawaka links families, resources – Second annual event held at Bethel College. – Indiana
August 27, 2009
FOUNDER OF THE FIRST HISPANIC FEMALE-OWNED LAW FIRM IN NEW YORK CITY ENDORSES MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG FOR RE-ELECTION – Carmen Pacheco
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
August 24, 2009
Tonight at the YMCA on Habersham Street, exceptional Latina women were honored for their contributions to the Latina and Hispanic community in Chatham County.
Could Mildred Fernández become Florida Orange County’s first Puerto Rican mayor?
August 13, 2009
Maria Connie Castaneda takes personal pride as mayor of Brockport, New York
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.
June 29, 2009
New group aims to help Denton Hispanic women – Texas
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
Adelfa Callejo’s Obama remarks could scuttle Dallas school naming
June 22, 2009
Former leader of Latino Cultural Center in Dallas discusses her tenure – Alejandrina Drew
June 18, 2009
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 16, 2009
San Jose Latino leader resigns amid pension fund probe – Olivia Mendiola director of Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA)
June 15, 2009
Hispanic girls share stories of empowerment – HERMANAS, Kenosha Unified’s empowerment group for Hispanic girls – Wisconsin
June 8, 2009
THE PASCALL COMPANY EXECUTIVE TAKES HELM AT HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION – Maria Pierre
June 5, 2009
After more than two years heading Wilmington’s Voices Without Borders, Executive Director Guillermina Gonzalez is leaving.
May 31, 2009
Maria Carrillo – Tampa Hispanic activist killed in Miami crash; daughter injured – member of Mayor Iorios’s Hispanic Leadership Council
May 28, 2009
Hispanic Council aids cultural integration – Norma Hernandez, ShoreBank drive coordination efforts to assist North Coast Hispanics on both sides of the river – Oregon, Washington
April 27, 2009
A Green Latino Movement in South Los Angeles – Mujeres de la Tierra
April 9, 2009
Court: your MySpace page isn’t private – A college student’s rant against her small town provoked such intense backlash that her family had to move—but a California court has ruled that you can’t cry “invasion of privacy” when people circulate what you’ve posted to your MySpace page. – the Cynthia Moreno story
March 21, 2009
HISPANIC WOMEN HOPE TO RE-ENERGIZE WICHITA GROUP – Hispanic women hope to re-energize group
The Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas will hold its eighth annual conference Friday, May 1, at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale.
March 20, 2009
A South Carolina coalition has received a $50,700 grant to develop a program to teach Hispanic women about prenatal care.
March 16, 2009
Teresa Foster is an immigration consultant who recently celebrated 19 years of working with Napa Valley families, as well as advocating for Latinos in education and other arenas.
March 9, 2009
An outspoken critic of Farmers Branch officials’ attempts to oust illegal immigrants announced Monday she is running for a spot on the city council of the Dallas suburb. – Elizabeth Villafranca
March 6, 2009
The University of Illinois at Chicago says it’s closing a medical clinic geared for low-income women in a mostly Mexican neighborhood. But a community group is fighting to keep the facility open.
February 1, 2009
Bilingual Marriage & Family Therapist Helps Latinos Improve their Lives – Wendy Bravo in Reno, Nevada
December 9, 2008
UC Santa Cruz senior Danielle Soto follows family footsteps in politics – The 22-year-old environmental studies major will be sworn into the Pomona City Council on Dec. 13, just two days after her last final. – granddaughter of the late Philip Soto one of the first two Latinos elected to the California Assembly in 1962
November 21, 2008
After watching Barack Obama break the ultimate racial barrier on his path to the presidency — and after serving as chief-of-staff for six years to the borough’s first Latino elected official, Councilman Hiram Monserrate — Julissa Ferreras is set to make some history of her own. In all probability, Ferreras will soon announce her candidacy for the city council seat left vacant by Monserrate’s landslide state Senate victory. If she wins the special election in February to serve the rest of her boss’ term, Ferreras will become the first Latina representative from Queens.
November 17, 2008
How did Olga Diaz manage to beat a two-term incumbent and become the first self-described Latino council member in the 120-year history of Escondido? She swept the middle. Unofficial election results show that Diaz not only beat Ed Gallo, whom she will replace on the council, in all 25 precincts in central Escondido, but also had more votes there than Sam Abed, who finished first and won re-election. – California
November 6, 2008
Mayor Becky Campo held a 430-vote lead over challenger Luis Molina on Tuesday night in a hard-fought election that pitted two Democratic Latino candidates against each other. – Patterson, California
November 3, 2008
R.IP. – A Cuban native, Maria T. Ortiz-Alvarez immersed herself in Cuban-American and Hispanic charities in Chicago and helped many displaced and needy Hispanic families through her volunteer work.
Latinas Unidas celebrates 15 years of guiding and inspiring Hispanic women
October 2, 2008
Sonia Chang-Diaz remains the Democratic nominee in the 2nd Suffolk District Senate race, following a Sept. 27 hand recount of ballots cast in four wards in the district.
September 23, 2008
ANNETTE QUIJANO SET TO BECOME FIRST WOMAN AND HISPANIC ASSEMBLY MEMBER FROM 20TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT – Assemblywoman-select Quijano Will Be Sworn-in As Newest Representative for Union County, New Jersey
September 22, 2008
Hispanic law students help others up Offering practical advice and serving as role models, they urge high schoolers to aim for college – (Great photo) Corina Rocha, Siria Gutierrez and Leslie Nino Fidance who lead UNLV’s La Voz, an organization of Hispanic law students, recently named No. 1 in the country.
September 17, 2008
A Massachusetts’ Senate fixture toppled – Sonia Chang-Díaz defeats embattled Wilkerson in primary – could become the first Hispanic woman in the state Senate
September 15, 2008
Miss Hispanic Lubbock Liliana Cordero begins reign, plans to promote mental health
The “Nuestras Mujeres: A Salute to Female Elected Officials” event honored 34 public officials – LULAC event in El Paso
September 12, 2008
Thousands Paying Final Respects To Fallen Officer – Philadelphia’s Isabel Nazario
September 11, 2008
The top female police officer in El Paso is suing the city, claiming she was unfairly passed up in the recent search for a new chief. Police Chief of Staff Diana Kirk claims in the 18-page suit filed last week in El Paso County court that she was passed over for promotion to chief in part because she is a Hispanic woman.
September 10, 2008
Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry says Pima County Public Defender Isabel Garcia didn’t violate any policy by protesting at a controversial event.
Assemblywoman-select Annette Quijano today was named to the Assembly Labor Committee and the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee for the 2008-09 legislative session. – New Jersey
September 9, 2008
The death Friday of Officer Isabel Nazario was particularly painful among the Police Department’s Latinos and in the city’s Puerto Rican community, who remembered her as a doting mother and friend, as a tough professional, and as a pioneer. – Philadelphia
August 28, 2008
Tacoma’s Centro Latino new leader sees big potential – Joy Gomez-Gonzalez
Andrea Moreno Named Chairwoman of Phoenix Women’s Commission
August 20, 2008
National Latina Business Women Association – Atlanta Chapter Meets To Introduce And Brand A Program To Empower And Educate
Dems pick attorney to replace Assemblyman Neil Cohen – Annette Quijano of Elizabeth is also the first Latina to serve as a legislator in the 20th District – New Jersey
August 18, 2008
Linda Chavez: Intermarriage facts shatter the census hysteria – The problem with all such predictions is that they don’t take into sufficient account intermarriage and assimilation.
August 17, 2008
Helena Moreno is running as a conservative democrat for Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional district
August 14, 2008
Miss Hispanidad program extends beyond Elgin – Illinois
August 12, 2008
Recently promoted to teller coordinator, Erika Montes, 21, works as a bilingual bank teller for U.S. Bank in Seaside. Montes has worked for the bank for more than a year and a half and is swiftly moving up in the ranks, as well as bringing in more Spanish-speaking customers because of her bilingual skills. – Astoria, Oregon
GOP salivating for a Belinda Ortiz-Siplin race? – Orange County, Florida
Pioneering Hispanic Houston Police officer who was shot last month dies – Velia “Belle” Ortega
August 7, 2008
Hispanic females posted the biggest population gain in Durham County in 2007 – North Carolina
August 5, 2008
Adelante Mujeres receives education program grants – Hillsboro, Oregon
July 30, 2008
Latino Health Access leader receives $125,000 prize – America Bracho is recognized for encouraging community involvement.
July 29, 2008
Bilingual singer Patricia Vonne will perform a benefit concert on behalf of Latinitas Magazine. The digital magazine is attempting to launch its first print issue, and proceeds from the show will go toward the publication. The magazine originated six years ago from two University of Texas students. – Austin
New director brings vision to Centro de Ayuda – Irene Zoppi in Annapolis, Maryland
July 28, 2008
Change For Latinas = Change For The Community Part II – Milwaukee
After four hours that included a talent show, a display of native dress and a question-and-answer period, Gina Pazmino was crowned Ms. Ecuador 2008 to a cheering crowd of more than 250. – New Jersey
July 24, 2008
U.S. Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral is scheduled to be in Boise Thursday for an Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs education summit.
July 23, 2008
Sheriff Lupe Valdez Continuing on Crash Course with City Leaders and Employees – Dallas County, Texas
Eight Hispanic women say San Luis Obispo County’s probation department harassed them and retaliated against them in a pattern of discrimination based on gender and race.
Hispanic HPD trailblazer fights for her life after shooting – Velia “Belle” Ortega
July 22, 2008
Houston Police Department’s first Hispanic woman cop shot – Belle Ortega
July 21, 2008
Activist was Colton’s first Hispanic councilwoman – RIP Connie “Paddy” Cisneros – California
July 16, 2008
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez agrees to meet with employee groups
July 15, 2008
Woman receives top LULAC honor – Martha Chavarria – LULAC’s California Woman of the Year
July 14, 2008
First Hispanic councilwoman sworn in – Wenatchee, Washington
July 13, 2008
Latin-American Chamber of Commerce Dismisses President – Utah
June 26, 2008
Founder of Centro Hispano honored – Ingrid Guzman – Utah
June 23, 2008
Margarita Olivarez leads by example – Lubbock, Texas
Latina hero faces cancer with typical optimism – Adelfa Callejo – Dallas
June 22, 2008
Hispanic outreach groups increase focus on women – Mamaroneck, New York
June 19, 2008
ALERTA vice president resigns – Illinois
June 17, 2008
Arlington Schools Candidacy Captures Latino Imagination – Virginia
Doing it on her own – Coughlin grad Noemi Tlatenchi speaks language of success – Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
June 16, 2008
Rush-Copley uses grant to reach out – $150,000 from Avon:: Money for breast cancer education – Aurora, Illinois
June 9, 2008
Court rules for legacy of Juana Briones! – Palo Alto, California
Lawrence’s Miss Hispanic Week makes history – Massachusetts
Hispanic Latino Minority Health Coalition Director Takes Lead in Obesity Prevention – Indianapolis
June 5, 2008
Queer proms and immigrant stories: Local radio producer defies the conventional – Tania Unzueta in Chicago
June 2, 2008
Jane C. Garcia: Activist ensures Latinos have strong voice – Detroit
Interpreter has her say in court – Marta McCoy
May 20, 2008
Annette Maldonado is Hispanic administrator in the Okaloosa County School District – Florida
May 19, 2008
Presidential appointee to speak at Hispanic chamber event – Theresa Alvillar-Speake – Pasco, Washington
May 12, 2008
Dallas council member Elba García considering run for county Commissioners Court | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Breaking News for Dallas-Fort Worth | Dallas Morning News
May 5, 2008
New Jersey Promotoras Serve as Role Models for Hispanic Women
Martha Gonzalez-Cortes, core of a center – CEO of the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan.
May 1, 2008
The Corporate Ladder Can Be Climbed In Heels – Maria Contreras-Sweet joins YWCA/GLA to salute phenomenal women, May 14 – Los Angeles
April 25, 2008
Lena Guerrero honored at Saturday services – Austin
Puerto Rican Cultural Pageant, teaching and developing – Buffalo
Magazine caters to Hispanic community – St. Joseph, Missouri
April 24, 2008
U.S. Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral Visits Queens
Dr. Laura Murillo went from a poor neighborhood in east Houston to a successful career and is now the president of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
April 22, 2008
Immigrant gives back to community – Nadia Avellan is the recipient of the 2008 Health Care Volunteer Award – Appleton, Wisconsin
April 14, 2008
Pasadena City College to Host 14th Annual Adelante Mujer Latina Conference
April 9, 2008
Women move to expand options for coast’s Hispanic community – Oregon
April 7, 2008
Hispanic Happenings: Optician helps Spanish-speaking clients – Ohio
March 31, 2008
Local business leader Silvia Thomas has been appointed as director of Hispanic/Latino Affairs. – Salt Lake City
March 18, 2008
Safe Haven – Laura Perez’s experience as an immigrant groomed her for tending to others in desperate need – San Francisco
March 13, 2008
On the job: Cristina Richards
March 11, 2008
Longtime advocate for El Paso’s elderly, disabled dies – Lucy Acosta – first woman inducted into the LULAC Hall of Fame
March 9, 2008
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez avoids runoff, awaits winner of Bowles-Cannaday
March 5, 2008
Vanessa Calderon-Rosado fixes the disconnect – Boston
February 6, 2008
Rosales wins spot on county board ballot – Champaign, Illinois
U art professor (Kim Martinez), students to paint a mural downtown – Salt Lake City, Utah
January 24, 2008
Rape crisis program hires staff to help Spanish-speaking victims – Ohio
January 22, 2008
Search on for Puerto Rican princesses – Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade
January 16, 2008
Tennis Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Gigi Fernandez Prepares to ‘Run for Something Better’ at ING Miami Marathon
January 14, 2008
New consul to help county’s Mexicans – María de los Remedios Gómez Arnau in San Diego
January 7, 2008
Latina’s past family struggles help inspire other Latino families
January 2, 2008
We all will miss Jocelyne Jimenez – Florida
December 9, 2007
Hispanic Women’s Organization Gathers To Laud Clients, Supporters – Springdale, Arkansas
December 3, 2007
Hispanic Women of Weld County aims to empower – Colorado
November 30, 2007
Young conservative fills 18th District seat – Clark and Cowlitz counties, Washington state – Jaime Herrera,
November 26, 2007
Carmen Carrillo Appointed as Denver Human Services Deputy Manager
November 24, 2007
Hispanic women from Des Moines helping others
November 19, 2007
Prenatal care center in Lantana caters to Hispanic women – South Florida
November 12, 2007
Stephanie De La Torre: New Leadership and New Direction for The Centro – San Diego
November 6, 2007
Did You Know? The first Hispanic female Immigration and Customs Enforcement National Academy instructor announced Monday that she will run for El Paso County sheriff. – Maria Guadalupe Dempsey
October 24, 2007
Hispanic Chamber to honor woman as role model – Martha Noyola – St. Cloud, Minnesota
October 20, 2007
Latina Initative inspires – Rhonda Solis – Greeley, Colorado
October 14, 2007
Woman stood up for Hispanic rights – Margarita Solórzano-Amezcua – Santa Ana, California
September 27, 2007
Rape crisis center to implement latino, hispanic programs – Orange County, North Carolina
September 23, 2007
Hispanic Center leader ‘excited’ about new job – Eva Colon – Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury – Connecticut
September 20, 2007
Latinas Unidas celebrates and uplifts women, girls – Rochester, New York
September 18, 2007
Mujeres Unidas needs help finding a “licensed’ kitchen – North Dakota – (Hispanic are everywhere even in the Dakotas)
September 16, 2007
Look-alike contest marks 10th anniversary of ‘Selena’ movie – Victoria, Texas
September 13, 2007
Rita Solinas 1931”‰–”‰2007 – Santa Barbara
September 9, 2007
Latina leaders in the Topeka community recognized
August 10, 2007
Time Out Chicago: Store explorer: Laura Velazquez at Mestiza
July 24, 2007
A valuable resource: Maria Matos a pioneer of activism for Latino community – Manatee County, Florida
July 17, 2007
Top Latina officers demotion upsets Hispanic leadership – Boston
July 2, 2007
El Centro Latinoamericano has named Kimberly Hernandez its new executive director – Waterloo, Iowa
May 10, 2007
A networking group for Latina women – Boston’s Las Comadres chapter
March 9, 2007
Minnesota native at forefront of empowering Chilean women
February 15, 2007
The hispanic community in Arkansas now has a direct link to the governor’s office. – Hispanic Liaison – Maria Elena de Avila Peters
February 12, 2007
Helpmate offers services in Spanish – Asheville, North Carolina
Fear of violence prompts Yonkers mom to cancel quinceañera
January 29, 2007
Liza Rodriguez, Hispanic Leader, Joins Big Brothers Big Sisters of America – as Director of Hispanic Mentoring
January 28, 2007
Sales executive at Stirling leads Hispanic association – Volusia County, Florida
January 26, 2007
Mary Lou Jaramillo named first female CEO of El Centro, Inc. – Kansas City
January 22, 2007
Destino fund to honor Hispanic pioneer, Antonia Hernandez – Ventura County, California
January 19, 2007
Carmen Cavezza’s efforts honored – Leadership center director lauded for fostering racial unity – Columbus, Ohio
January 14, 2007
Latina activist dies at age 67 – Esther Renteria – Montebello, California
January 2, 2007
Tireless volunteer Ofelia Vargas dies – Tucson, Arizona
December 28, 2006
Ex-Latino Center Director Sentenced – Fargo, North Dakota
December 17, 2006
Hispanic womens group provides seasons eatings – Orange County
December 6, 2006
Hispanic advocate going to Costa Rica – New Jersey
