Politics + North Carolina Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 12, 2009
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.
September 24, 2009
Penalizing children of illegal immigrants is not the answer – North Carolina community colleges – The chair of the policy committee that considered the policy change, Stuart Fountain, told The Associated Press, “These children cannot be held in limbo while the federal government decides what to do with immigration.”
June 5, 2009
A prominent North Carolina leader for Hispanic affairs has joined a border taskforce for the Department of Homeland Security. Andrea Bazan
February 1, 2009
Los venezolanos residentes en Carolina del Sur, Carolina del Norte, Florida y Georgia podrán votar en el referendo del próximo 15 de febrero en el Miami Dade College de Kendall, en el condado de Miami-Dade, informó una organización.
November 25, 2008
Charlotte Toughens Rules On Mobile Food Vendors – Many of the vendors are Hispanic and call the measures discrimination. Latino activist German de Castro said, “We are talking about an economic class that happens to be Hispanic.
November 11, 2008
During the presidential election Nov. 4, Avery County polling precincts posted inaccurate Spanish instructions in voting booths regarding how to mark a ballot. – North Carolina
November 3, 2008
Since January, the number of Hispanic voters has grown by more than 50 percent, according to the State Board of Elections. The state’s total number of voters grew by 11 percent – North Carolina
October 23, 2008
Could North Carolina Hispanic Vote Affect Election Outcome? Local Expert Discusses Possibilities
October 7, 2008
N. Carolina House Republican wannabe illustrates what’s wrong with Republican rationale on immigration enforcement
August 11, 2008
Gov. Mike Easley has appointed Yasmin Wurts Metivier of Apex to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. – North Carolina
July 22, 2008
Did You Know? Voter registration jumps in North Carolina – 10,000 identify themselves as Hispanic — a 25 percent increase in this new category.
July 9, 2008
North Carolina Sees Push To Register Young Latino Voters : NPR
June 21, 2008
Mexican consulate sees popularity rise – North and South Carolina
June 18, 2008
Hagan, Dole put focus on illegal immigrants – North Carolina
An attempt to rewrite state law to permanently bar illegal immigrants from state community colleges appears headed for failure. – North Carolina
May 29, 2008
Dole, Hagan spar over ad on immigration – Commercial features N.C. sheriffs praising senator for her help. Rival calls for reform. – North Carolina
House bill would keep immigration status out of admission – North Carolina
May 28, 2008
Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-N.C.) focuses on illegal immigratiion in first campaign ad – North Carolina
May 27, 2008
Beaufort County in North Carolina tightening up on public services for illegal immigrants
May 22, 2008
Ramirez criticizes comments – Fellow Republican Bill James has insulted all immigrants, he says – Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
April 29, 2008
Elizabeth Dole’s focus on immigration enforcement draws Dem critique
April 25, 2008
North Carolina governor’s candidates want tough immigration rules
Here are three questions posed by The Associated Press to the eight major-party candidates for governor (in North Carolina) on the topic of illegal immigration, followed by their unabridged responses.
April 24, 2008
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Bill James’ Controversial Comments Stir Up Latino Community – “Illegal immigrants do pay taxes..so do prostitutes and drug dealers.” – North Carolina
April 21, 2008
Illegal immigration looms as a key issue in this year’s governor’s race – North Carolina
March 17, 2008
BB&T Bank promotes Hispanic voter participation – Winston-Salem
Civic-minded residents told to reach out to Hispanics – (some interesting numbers on Hispanic voters – or lack of – in North Carolina)
February 13, 2008
Importance Of Latino Vote To Be Discussed At Duke
February 5, 2008
Commissioners Vote To Remove Spanish Option From Phones – Beaufort County, North Carolina
November 30, 2007
North Carolina Governor Candidates Oppose Admissions Change for Immigrants
November 14, 2007
Law closes illegal immigrant driver’s license loophole – North Carolina
April 4, 2007
US Rep Jones (R-NC) rejects amnesty for illegal immigrants
March 28, 2007
Immigrant licenses atop groups goals – North Carolina
March 11, 2007
Hispanic candidates try to get a foothold – Cumberland County, North Carolina
March 6, 2007
Lawmaker Wants Tougher Laws on Illegal Immigrants Convicted of DWIs – North Carolina
January 23, 2007
Cabarrus says English is official language – North Carolina
December 22, 2006
Gaston Co. takes on illegal immigration – North Carolina
December 15, 2006
Restaurant tests (U.S. Rep.) Myrick on immigration – North Carolina
