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June 29, 2009

New group aims to help Denton Hispanic women – Texas

November 25, 2008

Another man attacked hours before Patchogue hate killing – Long Island

May 22, 2008

What will become of Postville’s undocumented students? – Iowa

May 1, 2008

Maryland’s Hispanic population growing; officials rethink outreach programs

April 16, 2008

Police Worry Immigrants’ Help in Cases Will Dry Up (after new immigration law) – Virginia

Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, on April 4th, told a largely African-American audience in Compton that when Latino gangs are at war with black gangs over drugs and turf they are sometimes satisfied to kill any young black living in their rival’s territory in order to flex their criminal muscle.

April 14, 2008

An unusual blend of cultures: Mexican and black – Costa Chicans in Los Angeles – Immigrants from Costa Chica share an ancient ethnic heritage and culture that few outsiders know about.

Pasadena City College to Host 14th Annual Adelante Mujer Latina Conference

Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs Names New Executive Director – Pat Sanchez

Phoenix Mayor Asks FBI to Check Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Immigrants boost economy — but how much? – A study could help state avoid more surprises, but politics preserve willful ignorance – Las Vegas

Did You Know? The Bay Area’s digital divide is also apparent when comparing Latinos with other ethnic groups. Just 57 percent of Latinos have some form of Internet access and 50 percent have a broadband connection. – California

April 13, 2008

Jeffco civil rights suit claims Hispanics harassed by police – Alabama

April 12, 2008

Family started festival, remains hub of Orlando’s Latin community – (the Medina family + Fiesta Medina)

April 10, 2008

Erick Arguello named grand marshal – San Francisco

Jurisprudence in Español – Court employees taking Spanish classes in Ottumwa, Iowa

Local residents learn specifics of immigration law – Georgia

April 9, 2008

Osceola changes give Hispanics better shot at winning seat on School Board – Florida

Women move to expand options for coast’s Hispanic community – Oregon

‘Jamiel’s Law’ Targets Illegal Immigrant Gang Members – Los Angeles

April 8, 2008

Border-area residents in San Diego now must report stolen vehicles in person

Oregon’s ‘Little Mexico’ serves as example of diversity – The increasing Latino population of Woodburn constitutes more than 50 percent of its total population

April 7, 2008

Court Appointed Special Advocate Program Appeals to Latino Community to Help Abused and Neglected Children – over 1,300 Latino children in foster care in Dallas County & only 35 Latino CASA volunteers to serve them

Rev. Richard Flores named rector of St. Patrick Cathedral

Sorrento Hispanics fear retaliation after deputy beaten – Lake County, Florida

Hispanic Happenings: Optician helps Spanish-speaking clients – Ohio

Puerto Rican Cultural Society of Dayton celebrates 30 years – Ohio

Hispanic volunteers train for emergency response – Florida

Hispanic graduation rate lagging in city schools – Pueblo, Colorado

Schools reach out to Spanish-speaking parents – Galveston, Texas

Hispanic church finds ‘dream’ home – York, Pennsylvania

April 1, 2008

Farmworkers rally on Chávez Day – El Paso

March 31, 2008

New Education Program Builds Steps To Success For Kansas City’s Latino Youth – National Council of La Raza

Latin American Festival relocates – Charlotte, North Carolina

Toledo activist helps generations of immigrants – Ruth Garcia

Latino families fight lure of gangs – A Portland officer teaches a national program in Spanish, reaching parents and kids – Oregon

Bilingual church opens in Fort Wayne – Indiana

BBC reporter on Spanish-only trek across U.S. stops in Pasco – Washington

Local business leader Silvia Thomas has been appointed as director of Hispanic/Latino Affairs. – Salt Lake City

Sheriff Arpaio protestors become afraid for their safety – Phoenix

Lincoln High School strives to close Latino achievement gap – San Jose, California

Bilingual clown translates as funny – Columbus, Ohio

Lubbock Hispanics rally with Chavez march, street ceremony

Bridging the language barrier – the Family Health Center of Battle Creek, Michigan

Officers bridge cultural, communication gap – Newport News, Virginia

March 28, 2008

Prince William Officials Meet With Latino Families to Address Concerns

In North Virginia, a Latino Community Unravels

Suffern, New York Cops May Soon Be Immigration Officers

March 26, 2008

Escondido Police Offer Spanish Lessons For Officers – California

Officials at the Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will honor three Tulsa business leaders Wednesday for their contributions to area Hispanics and the chamber.

Medical translator Joaquin Varo featured in trade magazine – Newport, Oregon

March 25, 2008

Destino Awards $60,000 for Literacy & Expanding Health Care – Ventura County, California

March 24, 2008

Upscale Latinos find a home – Once known for its Quaker past and links to Richard Nixon, Whittier is coming to symbolize a new set of aspirations.

La Casa Fitness Center Opens – Waukesha, Wisconsin

Acosta becomes county’s first Latino deputy state’s attorney – Prince Georges County, Maryland

Did You Know? The Hispanic population in Green Bay could reach 30 percent of the population by 2032, according to a Wisconsin think thank that studied recent demographic trends.

Immigrant study finds no signs of harm to employment – But report on Green Bay doesn’t gauge effect on wages

Latinos vie for school board, council seats in Irving – Texas

El Hispano News “Parents Step Ahead” Program Introduced in Irving, Texas

Puerto Rican group receives $30G grant – New Jersey

Language Program Aims to Keep Hispanic Students in School – Raleigh, North Carolina

Did You Know? There are over 100,000 Hispanics is Hawaii representing roughly 9% of the state’s population.

March 20, 2008

Birmingham man sentenced for crimes targeting Hispanics – Alabama

Mexican official to give St. Lucie Spanish-language textbooks

Muskegon district plans Spanish-English immersion program – Michigan

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honors law offices of Gil & Cruz

Program Aims To Crack Down On Misinformation In Hispanic Community – South Carolina

March 18, 2008

Safe Haven – Laura Perez’s experience as an immigrant groomed her for tending to others in desperate need – San Francisco

March 17, 2008

Kxol Latino 96.3 FM to Campaign Against Gang Violence in Los Angeles

Chamber will amplify Hispanic voice in Pleasant Grove – Ralph Castro – Dallas

Liaisons Help Annapolis Hispanics See Another Side of Police – Annapolis

Go Tejano Day Record Set Despite Protest – Houston

March 13, 2008

Rantoul sets aside funds to serve Latinos – Illinois

Brutal Armed Robbers Targeting Latinos – Dallas

Kentucky Police Use Radio To Reach Out To Latino Community

Did You Know? researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health conclude that the McAllen metropolitan area is one of the five worst regions of the country in its proportion of Latino children who live in “low-opportunity” neighborhoods compared to white children.

Study: McAllen area Hispanic children have fewer opportunities – Texas

Crackdown on Illegal Immigration Quiets Soccer Fields in Prince William – Virginia

Prince William sees exodus of Hispanics – Virginia

Sorpresa! to Launch on Comcast in Fresno Area on March 31St

On the job: Cristina Richards

In Polk, Mexican goods in high demand – Polk County, Florida

March 11, 2008

Education Program Builds Steps to Success for Houston’s Latino Youth

After mayor’s change of heart, Spanish will be used on Dover website – (At least 60% of population is Latino!) – New Jersey

AIDS message on wheels – Hispanic clinic plans educational van – Waukesha, Wisconsin

Longtime advocate for El Paso’s elderly, disabled dies – Lucy Acosta – first woman inducted into the LULAC Hall of Fame

March 10, 2008

“Group helps gay Latinos with their struggles” – Greensboro, North Carolina

Activists take over L.A. streets celebrating 1968 ‘blowouts’ – Thousands re-enact the East Los Angeles high school boycotts by marching from Lincoln H.S. to Hazard Park. – Los Angeles

March 9, 2008

Mexico could become year-round Rockford airport destination – Illinois

Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez avoids runoff, awaits winner of Bowles-Cannaday

Fort Wayne creates Hispanic liaison position – Indiana

Growth in Hispanic population opens doors – Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, Tennessee

March 6, 2008

San Jose mayor seeks new course for Mexican Heritage Plaza

A year after raid, immigration cases drag on for many – New Bedford, Massachusetts

Ruben Navarrette: The role of local police in immigration – Phoenix

Did You Know? Georgia’s Latino population has grown about seven-fold in the last 18 years, from 100,000 in 1990 to 700,000 in 2006

4 key organizations that cater to Atlanta’s Hispanic community will have to search for new leaders this year.

Police Chief Acevedo celebrates Seuss – Austin, Texas

Ex-Waco mayor, Hispanic leader Ruben Santos dies

March 5, 2008

Vanessa Calderon-Rosado fixes the disconnect – Boston

Spanish is lost in translation in Dover – Town leaders want website in English – New Jersey

Mexican Consulate renews deal with med center – Tucson

Northern Kentucky University program takes mystery out of computers for Hispanic families

Language project helps Spanish-speakers adapt, excel – Pontiac, Michigan

A uniting force: Hispanic radio station offers window into Spanish-speaking community – Carthage, Missouri

Measures on illegals to face council – Clarksville, TN

Switch of Spanish-language station irks some viewers – The move of the local Telemundo affiliate from Bright House’s standard cable package is being opposed. – Orlando

February 28, 2008

Longer fest shows depth of Mexican arts, culture – Nuestras Raices Literary Arts Festival in Tucson

City To Offer Spanish Classes To Police – Escondido, California

Latinos Find Home in Southwest Detroit

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Helps Women and Minorities in Business – Pasco, Washington

Sherman Police learning Spanish – Texas

El Pueblo Ministry Now Helping Coast Hispanic Immigrants – Mississippi

February 27, 2008

Public offers ideas for San Jose’s Mexican Heritage Plaza

Latinos can find a voice with new chamber – Greeley,

Catholic schools select De La Torre for superintendent – Kansas City

Orlando elects former cop Tony Ortiz to City Council

Gracias to Nacho Gracia – Northtown, California

February 26, 2008

Consultant (Marco Polo-Cortés) to lead Hispanic business group – San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Siler City’s First Latino Helps Cops Communicate – North Carolina

Latin American Council Breaks With Day Laborers – Lowcountry, Georgia

February 25, 2008

San Jose weighs three options for rescuing Mexican Heritage Plaza

Ouachita deputies taking Spanish lessons – Louisiana

February 21, 2008

Agency for Latinos seeks help – AGUILAS in San Francisco

Talento Bilingüe marks 30 years of corazón in Houston

Money shortages doom service for Latino students – The Oregon Council for Hispanic Advancement started in 1983 to close this week

Latin Council cuts ties with Hispanic day laborers – Hilton Head, South Carolina

February 19, 2008

Sí se puede! Immigrants and allies march for immigrant rights – Minneapolis

Local company at center of illegal immigration investigation – Hampton, Virginia

Liaisons help police reach out to Hispanics – Rafael ‘Tony’ Vasquez says it’s more than his job; it’s helping people – Annapolis

February 18, 2008

Baseball a hard sell for Hispanics – Arkansas

Catholic churches work to keep Hispanic teens involved – Dallas

Who are Yuma County’s most influential Hispanics?

Phoenix Police to Check Arrestees’ Immigrant Status

Deputies Learning Spanish – Georgia

Aurora has its first Hispanic police commander – Capt. Jack Daluz – Colorado

Winston-Salem wants illegal immigrants off private payrolls – North Carolina

Author Luis Alberto Urrea’s coming visit to Boise strikes a chord with Hispanic community – Idaho

February 14, 2008

Latino credit union plans Waughtown Street branch – Winston-Salem

Immigration debate gets emotional – Discussion in Topeka centers on Sen. Peggy Palmer’s proposed Kansas Illegal Immigration Relief Act.

February 13, 2008

Purdue and Ivy Tech to Discuss Immigration – Indiana

Former Bronco leading Latino chamber gala – David Diaz-Infante in Puebla, Colorado

Latino parents decry state’s decision to scrap IMAGE exam – Chicago

Durham police chief tells Latinos: Dial 911

LULAC pushes naming elementary school for Cesar E. Chavez – Beaumont, Texas

Terrones, Gomez reappointed to state advisory panels – Kansas

February 12, 2008

Sheriff’s hopefuls want jail to check for illegal immigrants – Dallas County

Annapolis to tackle issue of language – Bill would require 1 English-speaker on some utility crews

Toledo man named Canton’s development chief – Robert Torres – Ohio

Hispanic Population Growing In Pascagoula School District – Mississippi

February 11, 2008

Year after raid, Cache mightily divided over immigrants – Utah

February 7, 2008

Palm Springs swears in first Latino police chief

Candidates outline ideas for serving Hispanic residents – Mesa, Arizona

Council approves ICE plan – Danbury, Connecticut

HOW THE POPULATION HAS GROWN: Latino culture, heritage thrive in suburbs – Detroit

Saluda tackles MS-13 grafitti – South Carolina

Judge Salcines to retire this summer – Tampa

February 6, 2008

Council to vote on ICE partnership – Danbury, Connecticut

Rosales wins spot on county board ballot – Champaign, Illinois

Deputies: Thieves Target Hispanic-Owned Businesses – Lexington County, South Carolina

Monroe tries to serve Spanish-speaking residents – Washington

U art professor (Kim Martinez), students to paint a mural downtown – Salt Lake City, Utah

Senator Ingebrigtsen leads meetings to get input about illegal immigration issues – Minnesota

February 5, 2008

Immigration Misfire

Commissioners Vote To Remove Spanish Option From Phones – Beaufort County, North Carolina

Annual Maya Fiesta in Jupiter celebrates Guatemalan heritage – Florida

Local leaders to discuss services for Latino population – Springfield, Ohio

Undercover Producer Buys Illegal Prescriptions At Local Stores – Local Pharmacist Warns Illegal Prescriptions From Mexico Pose Risk – Kansas City – (Is buying antibiotics without a perscription that bad?

February 4, 2008

Worthington’s Hispanic population dates way back – Minnesota

Marchers protest Minuteman conference – Kansas City, Missouri

‘Mariachi music is right up there’

Ruiz accepts job as Eugene’s city manager – Oregon

Blood drive reaches out to Hispanics – Illinois

January 31, 2008

An opportunity for Hispanics – Osceola County School Board – Florida

State Symphony of Mexico to play Asheville concert – North Carolina

Tucson Police Chief Miranda to step down and take government job

Frank Fernandez Appointed to Blue Cross Foundation Board – Minnesota

January 30, 2008

Police earn bonuses for Spanish skills – Hendersonville, Tennessee

The Hispanic Center publishes Pittsburgh’s first Spanish Services Directory

Mexican Heritage Plaza needs new model for future success – San Jose, California

January 29, 2008

A growing population: 11% in Winchester – Virginia

Latino Group Pushes For Board Nomination – Kansas City

January 28, 2008

Los Angeles to announce Broadway makeover

Migrant and Bilingual Parents Meet in Pasco

Yakima conference offers advice for Latino small farmers – Washington

Language barrier still in the way – for police in Central Ohio

Moline explains school plan in Spanish – Illinois

January 24, 2008

Police in Orlando, Puerto Rico look to close gaps

Hispanic Chamber Sponsors Meeting About New Immigration Law – Nashville, Tennessee

Lexington Police Prepare as Hispanic Population Grows – Kentucky

Rape crisis program hires staff to help Spanish-speaking victims – Ohio

January 23, 2008

Latinos Seek Ways to Defuse School Violence – Lakeland, Florida

January 22, 2008

Search on for Puerto Rican princesses – Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade

Her work translates quickly into results – St. Elizabeth Regional Health – Indiana

Round Two: Farmers Branch Vs. Illegal Immigrants

Companies catering to ever-growing Latino dollar – Greeley, Colorado

Financial aid workshop aims at bilingual students – annual San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce workshop

Virginia Beach system for illegal workers would affect about 175 vendors

January 17, 2008

Hispanic collaborative awards $160,000 to boost New Mexico nonprofits – SantaFeNewMexican.com

January 16, 2008

Virginia Beach OKs pledge to keep out illegal immigrants

Espiritu de Progreso Latino Celebrates Aspirations and Advancement of Hispanics—Three Local Non-Profit Programs Receive Boost

Tennis Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Gigi Fernandez Prepares to ‘Run for Something Better’ at ING Miami Marathon

January 15, 2008

Bill on Migrants Splits a Town With Few – What Some Called a Preventive Measure Seemed to Others an Effort to Fan Biases – Taneytown, Maryland

Escondido getting fourth Latino-themed supermarket – California

Mayor says staff never insulted Hispanics – Buffalo, New York

January 14, 2008

Crowd marches in Asbury Park to protest violence against Latinos – New Jersey

New consul to help county’s Mexicans – María de los Remedios Gómez Arnau in San Diego

Book chronicles role of Scottsdale Mexican Americans in city’s rise – Arizona

New Haven Police Department Chief Francisco Ortiz to extend tenure – Connecticut

New Mexico’s LULAC sets legislative priorities

Laborers wary of plan for worker center- Plainfield, New Jersey

Hispanic Network recognizes leaders – Napa Valley, California

Hispanic Leaders “Appalled” By African-American Lawmakers – Buffalo, New York

January 11, 2008

A community at loss: Beloved priest to return to Mexico – Kansas City

Free English Classes Help Growing Hispanic Population Adapt – Idaho

Police Hope To Recruit More Black, Hispanic Officers – Kansas City

January 10, 2008

Soaking up Spanish: Language immersion program at Bijou Community School gears up for its second year – Carson City, Nevada

Businessmen grill Murphy on Danbury immigration – Connecticut

Masked gunmen rob Latino market – in two languages – South Carolina

Nampa Hispanic forum focuses on information distrubution – Idaho

January 9, 2008

Latino leaders unite to stop racial profiling – Phoenix

January 8, 2008

Centro Civico changes planned – New leader wants to make it more politically involved

Danbury’s slippery road to ICE pact – Connecticut

Historic Hispanic Moment in Woodbine – Cape May County, New Jersey

January 7, 2008

Immigration raids hit Springfield hard – Tennessee -(up to 1,000 Hispanic residents flee the city)

Latina’s past family struggles help inspire other Latino families

The Little Georgia Town That Covers New York City in Turf – Dalton – (and its Hispanic growth)

Groups reaching out to Hispanics about drinking and driving – Richmond, Virginia

Hispanic immigrants come to North Iowa for a variety of reasons

Hernandez bringing new look to council – Orem, Utah

Hispanic community marks Three King’s Day – Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Hispanic Coalition keeping alive celebration of Three Kings Day – Columbus, Ohio

Solano Hispanic Chamber awarded grant from panel

January 4, 2008

Besieged Day Labor Center Stays Open – Phoenix

Danbury delays decision on ICE – Connecticut

Brooklyn To Celebrate Three Kings Day

$10,000 grant for Hispanic cancer care outreach in Bridgeport – Connecticut

January 3, 2008

Keeping up with day laborers not easy – Police officer in Orange devotes time to enforcing new rules that crack down on problems associated with day workers. – Orange, California

Tamara Alvarado resigns from MACLA

3 Kings Day Celebrations Come to Las Vegas Valley

Latinos seek programs on citizenship, English – Appleton, Wisconsin

January 2, 2008

Police get tougher on immigrants – Waukegan, Illinois

A closer look at Waukesha’s Latino history – Wisconsin

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Donates 21 Computers to El Hispano News’ ‘Parents Step Ahead’ Program

We all will miss Jocelyne Jimenez – Florida

Local civic leader Luis Ramos dies in crash – Pennsylvania

Crossroads Hospice reaches out to Hispanic community – Kansas City

Medical need increasing with Hispanic population – Chattanooga, Tennessee

Arlington Board Elects First Hispanic Chairman – Virginia

Hispanic Community Leaders Say Their Confidence in Fort Wayne Police Dept is Shaken – Indiana

December 14, 2007

Deaths of 4 Hispanic men treated as homicides – Cincinnati

Hispanic group wants Salt Lake to revisit cart law

December 13, 2007

Hobart taps Gonzalez as top cop – Indiana

Latino students urged to move on to higher ed – Oregon

New Hispanic Catholic Church Opens In Nashville

Economy has recovered, but fears linger – Grand Island – (about last year’s swift raids)

December 12, 2007

Latinos to get a councilor in Hillsboro – Oregon

Palm Springs chooses David G. Dominguez as its new top cop – (first Latino police chief there)

Worthington still smarting one year after Swift raid – Minnesota

December 10, 2007

Sanchez second former alderman seeking a comeback – Milwaukee

Hispanic grocery owners charged with selling prescription drugs – Indiana

Houston dancers celebrate Lady of Guadalupe – Annual event draws 3,000 Catholics to celebrate the upcoming feast day – Houston

December 9, 2007

Latino theater a first for Soledad – Salinas, CA

Latino Fears About Phoenix Police Policy Subside

‘Pastorela’ is devilish good fun – Dan Guerrero, son of Lalo, to play Lucifer in popular show – Tucson

Hispanic Center of Pittsburgh releases service directory

Cobb sheriff praised for enforcing immigration law – Georgia

California Department Ships Truck To Mexico Town – (from Firebaugh to Tepalcatepec)

NC5 Examines Impact Of Illegals In Springfield, Tennessee – (Illegal is not a noun – still worth reading though)

600 attend Navidad Latina – Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hispanic Women’s Organization Gathers To Laud Clients, Supporters – Springdale, Arkansas

Hispanics want apology for ‘wetback’ comment – from Carroll County Commissioner Bill Head – Atlanta

Move to honor Chavez hits a roadblock – In Portland, Ore., naming a street after the activist proves difficult. A series of hostile meetings ends in an impasse.

December 6, 2007

Hispanic group outreach gets wary look – Hope City, Arkansas

December 5, 2007

Bilingual education incorporated at local private school – Claremont, California

HITN-TV Helps Finance a Scholarship Fund for Latino Students at Blue Ridge School

Frankfort Mayor-Elect Talks about Plans for Solving Illegal Immigration – Indiana

Drunken-Driving Among Hispanics Focus of WRAL Documentary – Raleigh, North Carolina

December 4, 2007

College, grade school students collaborate in Spanish instruction – Sioux City

LDS Church to Present All-Spanish Christmas Devotional

Lake County applies to federal immigration, deportation program – Illinois

Latinos step it up – At Centennial, students are getting more involved in school – Gresham, Oregon

Jornaleros Project seeks funding – Spring Valley, New York

Catholic Charities expands Hispanic health program in Baltimore

December 3, 2007

Michoacan governor visits Napa Valley College, discusses future

Minuteman executive director speaks in Indio – California

Immigrants gather to address arrests, other concerns – Dodge City, Kansas

Chief focuses on issues of immigration – Eugene, Oregon

Hancock College numbers surge, especially among Latinos – Lompoc, California

Times-News’ Spanish paper to end production – La Voz in Burlington, North Carolina

Diocese helps bulging Hispanic Catholic church – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hispanic Health In Nashville 2007: Cancer Needs Assessment

Hispanic Women of Weld County aims to empower – Colorado

Largest Mid-Columbia minority is Hispanic – Washington State

November 30, 2007

Changing Latino families wade into gay issues

Young conservative fills 18th District seat – Clark and Cowlitz counties, Washington state – Jaime Herrera,

Alzheimer’s group gets grant for Latino program – New York City

Hannibal Police learn Spanish – Missouri

Reward Offered in Arsons at Hispanic Businesses in Goshen – Indiana

Nevada Hispanic Services moves and expands – Carson City, Nevada