Community + Nebraska Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 23, 2009
The Nebraska Mexican-American Commission is in need of a new leader after its longtime director retired, its interim director resigned and as the state agency approaches what’s shaping up to be a busy 2010.
August 24, 2009
Latino Cultural Fest to replace Salsa y Salsas – Carson City, Nevada
June 29, 2009
Hispanic merchants in south Omaha are returning to their roots by selling wares at an open-air market typical of those found in the town squares of Latin America.
December 23, 2008
Iglesias hispanas en Nebraska ayudarán a educar a niños y padres inmigrantes
October 20, 2008
A group of officers in the Omaha Police Department are back to school Monday morning as they learn to speak conversational Spanish.
October 19, 2008
R.I.P. Dolores Wright, 76 – Howard’s Charro Cafe, one of Omaha’s first Mexican restaurants, has been something of a community center for 50 years, thanks to founder Dolores “Doris” Wright.
October 15, 2008
Immigrants integral to Nebraska state economy, UNO study finds – If immigrants vanished and weren’t replaced in three of its key industries, Nebraska would lose 78,000 jobs, including some filled by U.S.-born workers. Production throughout the state would drop nearly 9 percent, or by $13.5 billion.
September 9, 2008
More than a dozen Latino professionals primarily based in Omaha are mobilizing a group to address issues affecting or involving Latinos statewide.
September 8, 2008
The Nebraska Mexican-American Commission says a proclamation ceremony is set for Thursday morning at the State Capitol.
September 3, 2008
Nebraska summit to address Latino education issues
August 19, 2008
Fremont Leaders Continuing Push For Immigration Law – Nebraska
August 18, 2008
Today several Hispanic churches marched across Grand Island with what called a very important message. – Nearly 700 people
August 12, 2008
Nebraska Hispanic fertility rate twice that of whites
August 7, 2008
Census estimates also show 78 of Nebraska’s 93 counties had an increase in Hispanic population and a decrease in white, non-Hispanic population over the seven-year span (2000-2007).
July 30, 2008
Fremont’s City Council voted to kill a proposal targeting illegal immigration at the end of a hearing that drew more than 1,000 people. – Nebraska
July 21, 2008
Immigration frustration stokes fury in Fremont – Nebraska – (exacerbated by the influx of workers with different customs, language and skin tone!)
July 14, 2008
Proposed Law to Keep Illegal Immigrants Out of Nebraska Town Causes Uproar
June 30, 2008
Saltdogs try to increase Hispanic ticket sales – Lincoln, Nebraska
May 19, 2008
Increase in Hispanic participation part of grant guidelines – Columbus, Nebraska
April 25, 2008
Refusal to investigate housing complaints for illegal immigrants an ‘embarrassment,’ EOC says – Nebraska
December 13, 2007
Economy has recovered, but fears linger – Grand Island – (about last year’s swift raids)
November 19, 2007
United Way offers to aid Hispanic education – Columbus, Nebraska (check out the comments – as always ‘enlightening’)
September 17, 2007
Mexican-American Commission seeks nominations for award – Nebraska
September 10, 2007
Hispanic poet to visit Omaha Sept. 19 – Francisco Alarcon
August 1, 2007
Changes spur Chicano Center to embrace the term Latino – Omaha
July 27, 2007
Hispanic leaders discuss life in Grand Island, Nebraska
January 2, 2007
Omaha police group aid those affected by Swift raid – Nebraska
December 18, 2006
Service offers chemical class in Spanish – Fremont, Nebraska
December 13, 2006
Social service agencies evaluating possible role (after raid) – Grand Island, Nebraska
