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November 18, 2009

Sosa Skin Lightening Fires Debate About Afro-Latino Heritage

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

September 29, 2009

6 Months from Census, Coalition to Announce Details of Campaign to Count All Latinos in 2010 – Labor Leaders, Elected Officials, Latino Groups, Spanish Language Media and Faith-Based Organizations Join Forces to Ensure Census Achieves Accurate Count of Second-Largest U.S. Population Group

DNC Announces Newly Elected Hispanic Caucus Leadership – Illinois Sen. Iris Y. Martinez (D-Ill.) Elected Chairwoman, Andres Ramirez Elected Vice Chairman

January 28, 2009

The growing number of indigenous people — especially as farm workers — has caught the attention of the federal government, which has made changes to the National Agricultural Workers Survey to get a better picture of the indigenous population here.

December 17, 2008

Cuban exiles in South Florida and across the country who arrived penniless can experience a sense of personal history with the launching of The Miami Herald’s Cuban Freedom Flights Database Project.

December 8, 2008

It’s Not An Alias: Why I Changed My Name – Daniel Cubias

November 12, 2008

A Latino advocacy group said Tuesday it might sue the family members of a “lynch mob” of Long Island teenagers who allegedly killed an Ecuadoran immigrant. Hispanics Across America would file a wrongful death civil suit on behalf of the family of Marcello Lucero, who, cops said, was stabbed to death Saturday night by seven teenagers looking to attack Hispanics

August 22, 2008

Angelo Paparelli Receives Top Honors from Two Leading Publications Attorney Named “Most Highly Nominated Corporate Immigration Lawyer” by International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers and Ranked as a Band #1 Immigration Lawyer by Chambers USA

July 29, 2008

A federal magistrate judge has ruled that the U.S. Border Patrol was not negligent in the 2003 fatal shooting of 19-year-old undocumented Mexican immigrant Juan Patricio Peraza near Downtown El Paso.

May 14, 2008

Book World: ‘Wiser in Battle’ – Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez – Author and Former Commander of Coalition Ground Forces in Iraq

April 21, 2008

Hispanic Entrepreneur: Dr. Alejandro Badia > www.drbadia.com

April 16, 2008

Cuban reggaeton star missing at sea was lured to Florida by promise of money, friends say – Elvis Manuel

Q&A: Álvaro Martín from ESPN Deportes

Mexico marks Octavio Paz anniversary

Miguel Galván Passes Away

April 14, 2008

City National Promotes Salvador Mendoza to Senior Vice President, Community Reinvestment – Los Angeles

Border Angels founder to get honorary degree – Enrique Morones

Gary Bonilla Named to New Role of Senior Vice President, Creative Strategy, Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group

El shock jock lifts WCAA radio – Luis Jimenez in New York

Williams Kastner’s Julio Carranza, a Foster Care Alumnus, Appointed to Washington State Supreme Court Commission

Listen to podcast interview with Jose Uzal, general manager, WBWP about the Hispanic market in Palm Beach County, Florida – Hispanic MPR

Juanita Serrano, advocate for single mothers – A Life Story – from Ohio

April 13, 2008

Mexican farmer honored for saving agriculture – Jesus Leon in San Isidro Tilantongo, Mexico wins $150,000 award for pioneering environmental activistism

Flamboyant Puerto Rican astrologer seeks crossover success – Walter Mercado (he is 76 now)

April 12, 2008

John A. Mendez confirmed as Sacramento’s newest federal judge

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

Did You Know? Orlando Cepeda is one of just two Puerto Rican natives to attain the exalted Hall of Fame status in baseball. + he is the only one alive as Roberto Clemente is the other one

Florida’s 1st Hispanic Justice to Step Down from the Florida Supreme Court

April 10, 2008

Erick Arguello named grand marshal – San Francisco

Mending disputes through mediation – Luis J. Gonzalez Nieves

Immigrant crawled over mountains, won lottery to find good life in Asheville, North Carolina

April 8, 2008

Jose Contreras eliminating language barrier – Hurler mastering English to ease off-the-field transition – White Sox

Dancer Jock Soto Looks Back on a Life in Tights (and Fishnets)

Pulitzer winner stays true to Jersey roots – Junot Diaz

An interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz. – By Meghan O’Rourke – Slate Magazine

Junot Díaz wins Pulitzer Prize

April 7, 2008

Rev. Richard Flores named rector of St. Patrick Cathedral

Paul Revere of Texas – Juan Seguin

For Lorena Ochoa, a Title, a Soak and a Serenade – a grandstand full of singers serenaded her in Spanish

Remembering Luis Magana, bilingual announcer extraordinario – a Los Angeles wrestling and boxing institution

April 4, 2008

New Film Las Dos Caras de Jano, Starring Modesto Lacén Is Selected to Premiere at the 24th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival – Lead Actor Modesto Lacén Will Be Appearing at the Premiere

April 2, 2008

Univision Online President Javier Saralegui Resigns, Cesar Conde to Assume his Role – Portada

Illegal Immigrants Often Die Anonymously

A documentary follows ballet dancer Jock Soto’s footprints – Water Flowing Together on PBS’ Independent Lens

Peruvian Surfing Legend Magoo De La Rosa Leads Charge At 2008 ISA World Masters Surfing Championship

Southern Methodist University appoints Cordelia Canrelaria as new dean of Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences

Miguel del Valle, Clerk of the City of Chicago, received National-Louis University’s (NLU) first annual Cesar E. Chavez Award for Service to the Latino Community for his work in helping Latinos overcome barriers to education.

Tomas Regalado Runs For Miami Mayor

April 1, 2008

ATP’s Latinos in Tennis Celebration Spotlights Gustavo ‘Guga’ Kuerten’s Career

Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez interview closes Diversity Series

March 31, 2008

Hispanic Entrepreneur: Greg Sanchez > www.siestatees.com

Chef Lorena Joins Univision’s Morning ‘Despierta America’

Chavez was strong voice for San Joaquin laborers

A Bush Cuba advisor resigns over alleged funds misuse – Felipe Sixto

Cuban defector put it all on line for his soccer dream – Maykel Galindo

Did You Know? Today is Cesar Chavez’s birthday and is a holiday in eight states, including California.

A conversation with Anthony Lucas of La Vision Advertising – Nashville

Jim Lopez declares bid for Congress – 20th District including all of Kings County and parts of Fresno and Kern Counties in California

LA Chicano Muralist George Yepes to Speak at VC April 17 – Ventura College

Bilingual clown translates as funny – Columbus, Ohio

Cesar Chavez , a Tribute

March 28, 2008

¡Ask a Mexican! hits the end? – Is Gustavo Arellano calling it quits or is it an April’s Fools joke?

Isabel Melendez won’t run for mayor – Lawrence, Massachusetts

Robin De Jesús Interview – from In the Heights

UC San Diego Honors Activist Gracia Molina de Pick at César Chávez Event

New Scripps Executive Javier J. Aldape Will Lead Efforts to Create Niche Newspaper Products – BroadcastNewsroom

National Ministries Names Fela Barrueto As Interim Liason To Hispanic And Portuguese-Speaking

Obama Campaign Announces National Chair Of Latino and Hispanic Fundraising – Francisco “Frank” Sánchez

March 26, 2008

Armando Torres Morales, 75; UCLA scholar, activist on Latino issues

Q&A With ESPN Deportes’ Carlos Morales

Professor Emeritus Miguel Blanco, who taught photography at Sacramento State for 29 years and was a documentary photographer, died March 15 in Modesto. He was 74.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Department of Physics and Astronomy names new chair – Miguel Jose Yacaman

Consultant, nonprofit chief Greg Lopez picked to head SBA’s Colorado district

Preston Gomez struck by motorist – Angels’ 84-year-old special assistant airlifted to hospital

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

Tejano star’s fans praying for his recovery in Waco, beyond – Emilio Navaira

March 24, 2008

La Bloga: INTERVIEW WITH AARON MICHAEL MORALES

America Ferrera takes on film, TV and politics

The amazing life story of Dolores Huerta

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

Bob Unanue (CEO of Goya), a millionaire Latino, enters GOP U.S. Senate race – New Jersey

Mambo pioneer Cachao dead at 89

Former gangster turns life around – Cristian Martinez speaks to youth in Idaho

CEO Profile: At Goya, it’s all in la familia – Bob Unanue

March 22, 2008

Radio Pioneer Raul Alarcon Sr. To Receive Hispanic Radio Industry’s Biggest Award

March 20, 2008

López Obrador returns to Mexican spotlight

A Puerto Rican Poets Fight With Alzheimers – Jack Agüeros

Malverde Selected as MTV Tr3es Descubre & Download Artist – (this is one sharp guy)

Frank Lopez, Former U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation President & CEO, to Oversee Volvo Rents’ Hispanic Outreach

Southern Illinois University Carbondale student hopes Fernando Treviño stays to recognize Latin American and Hispanic voices – (after chancellor is put on administrative leave)

March 18, 2008

Rudy Benavides – Chicano Music Pioneer – The Latin Lover of Flash Records and much more

Cuban-Dominican artist Quisqueya Henríquez exhibits in Miami – DominicanToday.com

Border Media Partners Names Jose Santos VP/Spanish-Language Programming

Radio Doctor – Dr. Elmer Huerta – Washington DC

Puerto Rico Painter Rafael Tufino Dies at 85

Peter Morales, candidate for UUA president – Unitarian Universalist Association

New book spotlights the experiences of Mexicans in Chicago – entitled “In Mexican Chicago: Race, Identity, and Nation” by Gabriela Arredondo

Playwright pays tribute to his roots – Juan Felipe Herrera

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

March 17, 2008

Liaisons Help Annapolis Hispanics See Another Side of Police – Annapolis

March 13, 2008

Long overdue second act for Queens theater pioneer Silvia Brito

Richard Villasana, The Mexico Guru, Keynote Speaker at 15th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C.H.E.F.®) announced that it has elected Ricardo Garcia to its Board of Directors In Continued Effort to Eliminate Health Inequities

Polk Native Called ‘Astonishing’ in Broadway Musical – Karen Olivo in “In the Heights”

The head of the Homeland Security agency that ushers in new citizens is leaving the job. – Emilio Gonzalez

On the job: Cristina Richards

Hector V. Barreto, Jr. Joins Zana Network Advisory Board

March 11, 2008

Rosa Rosales’ Contributions to the Community Recognized by Top Latina Leaders | LULAC-League of United Latin American Citizens

Super Mario Barros – This teacher has a radio show, a newspaper column, and a satirical take on social issues – Boston

Geovany Soto a good catch for Cubs

Puerto Rico statehood champion quitting politics – Sen. Pedro Rossello

Sylvia Ontaneda-Bernales Named One of Maryland’s Top 100 Women

Tomás Rivera Conference Honors Painter, Poet – Alfredo Arreguín and author Lauro Flores

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

March 10, 2008

NPR: ‘America’s Toughest Sheriff’ Takes on Immigration – Joe Arpaio in Arizona

Cuban wife waited 27 years for imprisoned husband

March 9, 2008

Diplomat leaves Mexican consulate in good stead – Nathan Wolf – St. Paul-Minneapolis

Man was one of first Mexicans in Aurora – 106-year-old came here more than 80 years ago – Illinois

Robinson-Avila named NM SBA ‘Journalist of the Year’ – New Mexico Business Weekly:

Manuel Reyes, 82; Conviction in Sleepy Lagoon murder case later overturned – Los Angeles

‘Quiet Man’ John Ruiz punching time clock – At age 36, heavyweight Ruiz still loves his job – and he’s eyeing another title

Hispanic writers top Book Critics Circle awards – Junot Diaz won fiction prize, Edwidge Danticat was cited in autobiography

Patricia Barela Rivera awarded Hispanic Chamber Lifetime Achievement honors – Denver

3 immigrants talk about their lives since coming to America – Indianapolis

Univisión chairman has Midas touch

March 6, 2008

Poet Guillermo Rebollo-Gill At University of Connecticut

Ramón Barquín, Cuban Colonel, Dies at 93

Carlos Sosa Joins PlanetWoot as Senior Advertising Director

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

Eduardo Bono to Alma DDB

Wing Latino’s Bonilla to join Nickelodeon Network

Police Chief Acevedo celebrates Seuss – Austin, Texas

Ex-Waco mayor, Hispanic leader Ruben Santos dies

March 5, 2008

Is the Next Diddy a Latino? Latino Actor Eric Martinez Cast for Action Thriller Movie, Oblivious

15 years of películas Latinas – What a long, strange trip it’s been for the Latino Film Fest’s founder, Ethan van Thillo – San Diego

Jenni Rivera: Latino queen of banda music

Latina surgeon has humanistic touch – Native of Puerto Rico takes a career path less traveled in the medical profession – Dr. Jane Mendez in Chicago

Linda Nieves-Powell goes ‘Free Style’

Antonio Villaraigosa: The Gridlock Kid

Mariners’ pitcher Carlos Silva can take a joke — but can’t take a loss

Vanessa Calderon-Rosado fixes the disconnect – Boston

A Chicano activist celebrates an anniversary – Armando Vazquez-Ramos celebrates the birth of the Chicano Movement 40 years ago

Superdelegate Profile: Casa Blanca’s Jerome Wiley Segovia

Antonio Skarmeta Offers Wisdom at Hispanic New York Class – Columbia University

On Local Radio, an Accent on Spanglish – Rocio Trujillo on WBON 98.5 FM, La Nueva Fiesta in New York City

Tony Reyes: ‘We have to stop being known as the sleeping giant’ – Yuma, Arizona

LNA Principal (Elena del Valle) to Speak About Hispanic Media at CASE Chicago Conference

LOPEZ NEGRETE COMMUNICATIONS WELCOMES HISPANIC MEDIA VETERAN TO LEAD DEPARTMENT – Rosa Serrano

Obama’s Texas Strategy: and the Generational Hispanic Campaign – Politics on The Huffington Post

February 28, 2008

A Los Angeles man with mental problems, who spent three months lost in Mexico after being deported despite being a U.S. citizen, sued homeland security and immigration officials on Wednesday.

Luis Marquez: ‘My mission is to help people’

Javier Teruel Joins JCPenney Board of Directors – Former Colgate-Palmolive Executive Brings Extensive Marketing and Operations Experience to JCPenney

Jose Armario Appointed Group President of McDonald’s Canada and Latin America

February 27, 2008

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

Juan Guerrero: ‘Strength in numbers’ will help Hispanics

Perez Hilton Could Play New Role: A&R Man – working with Warner Brothers

February 26, 2008

Some illegal immigrants in Oklahoma feel heat from new laws

Q&A with … Maryland’s Greivis Vasquez

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

Geraldo Rivera Writes About the Growth of Hispanics in America – “His Panic: Why Americans Fear Hispanics in the U.S.”

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

Pan-American Life Insurance Company Names Insurance Industry Veteran as New Executive Vice President-International – Eugenio Magdalena

Gonzales Takes on Role as Associate Dean for Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences – University of New Mexico

Fernando Quiroz: Achieving the American dream – Yuma County, Arizona

February 25, 2008

La Bloga: Max Benavidez comes to the Web

La Bloga: Interview with Juan Felipe Herrera

Manny Vega and His ‘Hip Hop Byzantine’ Art

Puerto Rico’s Political Melodrama Plays On, With Its Governor in the Lead Role

‘Fidel Castro: My Life’ by Fidel Castro and Ignacio Ramonet – Translated

Mayor’s former girlfriend returns to L.A. media as radio co-host

Maine migrant farm workers’ exhibit to travel through region

Maria Adaena Márquez Recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for Entrepreneurial Talent – Cambridge Who’s Who – Your Premier Source For Global Networking.

Hard Times Led Director of Tijuana AIDS Hospice to His Life’s Work

Loss of poet Raúl Salinas is loss to literature

No Longer in Race, Richardson Is a Man Pursued

La Voz leader speaks to needs of the elderly – Trini Garza with La Voz del Anciano in Dallas

Larry Muñoz: The value of hard work, learning, dedication – Yuma County, Arizona

Former US Treasurer Rosario Marin honored by the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Democratic Hispanic Radio Address Will be Delivered by Ayensa Millan, Young Community Activist and DNC State Partnership Project Staffer

The Mauro Factor – Garry Mauro working for Hillary in Texas

Did You Know? Javier Bardem made history Sunday as he became the first Spanish actor to win an Academy Award, as Best Supporting Actor.

February 21, 2008

Steve Levin passes

A Beloved Doctor Bids Adios – Physician Returns to El Salvador After Years of Running a Clinic for the Poor – Washington DC

Jacky Teplitzky, New York City’s Top Latina Residential Real Estate Broker, is Ranked Number One in 2007 by Real Estate Powerhouse Prudential Douglas Elliman

February 20, 2008

Democracy Now! | “The Man of Two Havanas”: Max Lesnik on His Transition From Cuban Revolutionary to Exile to Target of Terrorist Attacks by Anti-Castro Cuban Militants in Miami

The Christian Chronicle » A Conversation with Berto Murillo

FERNANDO SOMOZA NAMED GM DEALER OF THE YEAR FOR SECOND YEAR

Longtime head of Hispanic chamber dies – Sara González, oversaw Hispanic chamber’s growth

Georgia Hispanic Chamber CEO Sara González dies

February 19, 2008

U.S. immigration law drives husband, wife apart

RECEPTION TUESDAY FOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECTOR OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS – Luis Cancel fought eviction of artists and loss of artist’s space in New York City – San Francisco

RIP Catalina Garcia – a Northern Illinois University student from Cicero, Illinois

Guard’s new director of operations is first female, Hispanic in role – Col. Alicia Tate-Nadeau in Illinois

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

Fidel Castro bio

February 18, 2008

América Ferrera Named Best Comedic Actress at Image Awards

George Lopez: Quitting Stand-Up Comedy at 55

George Romero: Our zombie in Havana

He crossed the U.S. border, into the maw of a machine – (one immigrants story from Rhode Island)

Who are Yuma County’s most influential Hispanics?

Actor Perry Lopez dies at 78

Al Dia names new publisher – Alejandro Sanchez – Dallas

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Honor Congress Members Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Nydia Velazquez with 2008 Legislative Awards

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

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

February 14, 2008

ELVIRA ARELLANO DENIED ENTRY IN CANADA

Yadier Molina is set to pursue his golden dream – Cardinals

Local Latino music legend José Carrera fights for his life – Minneapolis – St. Paul

Raúl Salinas, poet, teacher and activist, dies – Austin resident and bookstore owner gave voice to Chicano struggle.

Texas Civil Rights Review – Appeal to Sen. Clinton from Irma Muniz: Free Ramsey

José A. Buergo: A Different Kind of YouTube Pundit

2007 AAAS Mentor Award goes to Carlos Castillo Chavez of Arizona State University

Adolfo Carrión Jr. to Name Campaign Chairmen – New York City

Jorge Flores parlayed reality TV gig to MLS – 18-year-old punched pro ticket with Sueño MLS win

Texas’ Peyote Hunters Struggle to Find a Vanishing, Holy Crop

Texas A&M University-Kingsville President Rumaldo Juarez Resigns

Hispanic University President at Pennsylvania College Facing Increasing Pressure to Step Down – Dr. F. Javier Cevallos, president of Kutztown University

February 13, 2008

La Bloga: RAULSALINAS DIES

HarperEntertainment and Rayo to Simultaneously Publish Boxer Oscar De La Hoya’s Autobiography in English and Spanish in May

Puerto Rican May Be Extradited to Connecticut

Rick Castro – Rick Castro is the curator and owner of Antebellum Gallery in Hollywood, CA.

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

Daniel Caceres ministers to Hispanics in Oklahoma – (Escaping death in El Salvador)

impreMedia Appoints Francisco Lozano Director of Sales Development

Inside the Game with Ricky Alcala – UC Davis wrestler

“If you are a citizen of Durham, we will give you all the rights and services of a citizen, whether you are from South Carolina or Mexico,” Durham Police Chief Jose L. Lopez Sr. said in Spanish. – North Carolina

Terrones, Gomez reappointed to state advisory panels – Kansas

February 12, 2008

Doyle names replacement for UW regent who quit in protest – Jose Vasquez – Wisconsin

Mexican President Felipe Calderon arrives in Chicago

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

Advocate for Hispanic women, city’s poor dies – Arlene Valles in El Paso

DE LA HOYA WRITES AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Latino operative leaps to Obama in Texas – Gilberto Ocanas

February 11, 2008

Listen to interview with Abel Lopez, associate producing director, GALA Hispanic Theatre and playwright Gustavo Ott about issues affecting Latinos in contemporary society and Your Molotov Kisses – Hispanic MPR

Alex Sanchez promoted to publisher of Al Día – Dallas

Artist Humberto Saenz deals with immigration in Irving exhibit ‘The Réel’ -Texas

Dominican heads Bronx Latinos in rally for Obama – Haile Rivera

Board honors former regent Jesus Salas for lifelong dedication to higher education – Wisconsin

Mexico’s Robin Hood a blessing to both sides of the law – Jesus Malverde

You Can’t Bite Your Lip and Deliver ‘Molotov Kisses’ – Gustavo Ott Writes Plays To Challenge Fellow Hispanics – Washington DC

Citizen or illegal? Children of two worlds

Latino Leaders Magazine Names Hector J. Cuellar One of Top 25 Latinos in Finance

February 7, 2008

Editor to join ASU faculty – Rick Rodriguez, x-editor of Sacramento Bee joins Arizona State University

Palm Springs swears in first Latino police chief

Anita Alvarez revels in upset – Democratic nominee in Cook County state’s attorney race says she wants to change the office’s ‘good ol’ boy mentality’

Judge Salcines to retire this summer – Tampa

Newest Dane County judge is native of Colombia – Wisconsin

Martin Castillo looking to shed anonymity – boxing

February 6, 2008

Media 8’s Search Marketing Manager Jonatan Zinger talks to Portada about what works and what does not.

Carleton College Hosts Lecture on Mexican Statesman and Historian Lucas Alamán

Students finish production for Spanish movie – Ball State University Senior Danilo Santos to enter multilingual film in Sundance, Canne festivals

Spanish Radio Host Laid To Rest – Raquel Regalado

Doyle appoints Dane County’s first Hispanic judge – Juan B. Colas in Wisconsin

Anita Alvarez calls it an election win for Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney – Chicago, Illinois

February 5, 2008

Texas mayor Grace Saenz-Lopez resigns over Shih Tzu

Assemblywoman Nicole Parra announces retirement from public life

UC Berkeley music professor and renowned composer Jorge Liderman (Argentinian) committed suicide Sunday morning by jumping in front of a BART train

Illegal Immigration In Eastern Carolina Part 1: Interview With An Illegal Immigrant

Interview – Cisneros Group of Companies’ Gustavo Cisneros

Immigrant soldier stands up for bill – Lieutenant colonel Ray Mejia says critics of crackdown on hiring illegal workers don’t speak for all Hispanics – Indiana – (immigration is so decisive)

Bernardo Ramirez named to national Latino development group board

February 4, 2008

David Valdes, Film Producer – Latino nominated for an Academy Award in cinematography

Abel Salazar – a new citizen eager to vote

Hispanic cartoonist Gus Arriola, creator of Gordo, dies at 90

Ruiz accepts job as Eugene’s city manager – Oregon

January 31, 2008

Hispanic Entrepreneur: Alicia Morga > www.consortemedia.com

Former Mexican Statesman Joins McCain Camp – Juan Hernandez

Spanish Broadcasting System Hires Salvador Hasbún – Media and Advertising Industry Veteran Appointed Vice President of Sales for SBS Puerto Rico

District 11 Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval declares candidacy for Superior Court Judge – California

Tucson Police Chief Miranda to step down and take government job

Frank Fernandez Appointed to Blue Cross Foundation Board – Minnesota

January 30, 2008

Oscar Hijuelos Plans New `Mambo Kings’ Novel

Author details contributions of Puerto Ricans – Tony Santiago

Carlos Negrete’s success is a family affair – Tesoro senior guard’s three-point shooting, leadership and unselfishness distinguish him on the court, but it wouldn’t mean a thing to him without his ever-present and boisterous relatives. – California high school basketball

Cuban-American titans face to face – Race for the 21st congressional district in Florida pits incumbent Rep. Lincoln Díaz-Balart, 53, against former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, 58, two guys who neither like nor respect each other.

New Mexico’s Latino Legends of Leadership Honored

January 29, 2008

Polo-Loving Banker Lives Really Large In Chávez Socialism – WSJ.com

Cuban immigrant relizes the American Dream here in Aiken, Ohio – Carlos Garcia, founder and president of RCS Corporation

Bank of America VP named chair of Austin Hispanic Chamber – Robert Franco Jr.

Richardson’s Choice

Latinos courted as wild card among shifting evangelical voters – For Democratic, GOP candidates, California pastor is vital link to nearly 18,000 congregations – Rev. Samuel Rodriguez

January 28, 2008

The Juanes success story – He’s the rockero with a folk singer’s heart, whose causes and good works make him Colombia’s ‘greatest ambassador’. Meet Juanes, the award-winning Boss of Latin pop

Faced with death in desert, father, son split up – The busiest corridor in recent years for illegal immigration along the Mexican border is also a deadly one.

Ret. Lt. Gen. Sanchez Speaks Out About Iraq – San Antonio

Billups Worldwide Names Luis Alfredo De Varona Director of Business Development, East Coast

January 24, 2008

Andres Irlando Named Vice President – Public Policy for Verizon

Milton Wolff, 92; led U.S. volunteers in Spanish Civil War

Sought-after Peruvian conductor debuts at Carnegie – Miguel Harth-Bedoya

QuePasa Corporation Appoints Jeff Valdez as Chairman of the Board

Head of local textile firm soaking up praise – Joel Pena of San Leandro, California

January 23, 2008

Let Dr. Manny Be In Charge of Your Health – WSBS-Mega TV Canal 22 – Miami

Hispanic Entrepreneur: Rudy Rivas > www.hispanicinsure.com

Hispanic Entrepreneur: Martha E. Galindo > www.translationsandmore.com

Q&A With Eliseo Medina « Platicando

Q&A With Alex Castellanos « Platicando

Homeland pulls for Astros’ Tejada through troubled times

Val Zavala, veteran journalists to join Public Affairs panel on “Real News”