Community + Phoenix Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 23, 2009
No Probable Cause? No Problem!: A U.S. Citizen Says He Was Detained Without Probable Cause by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, and Then Jailed for Traffic Violations
November 18, 2009
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has launched its 13th immigration and crime sweep and reported 27 arrests by Monday night.
October 17, 2009
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio launched a sweep in Phoenix on Friday, a half day after officials in Washington limited his powers to make federal immigration arrests.
October 12, 2009
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close this week, many Valley Hispanics are reflecting on a history much different than the one told by traditional historians. – Hispanics, who had been largely left out of local history books, are finding their community played a much larger role in the development of metropolitan Phoenix than most people realized.
October 6, 2009
“Toughest Sheriff in America” Stripped of ICE Agent Status – According to a statement released by MCSO, the new 287(g) agreement has “stripped Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s deputies of their ICE agent status to act as federal immigration authorities.”
September 24, 2009
Coca-Cola targets local Hispanic market, features Mexican soccer player on outdoor ads – Phoenix
August 11, 2009
Joe Arpaio-Supporting, Gun-Toting Nativists Menace Children’s March for Family Unity
July 14, 2009
Hispanic males are now majority in Maricopa County jails -Arizona
The new Latino cultural center that Phoenix approved for downtown may open in November. Advocates for Latin@ Arts & Culture Consortium Inc. will have access to a city-owned building beginning Aug. 1 and will then have 120 days to prepare the new facility.
June 25, 2009
Immigrant Treatment in Phoenix Reminiscent of Slavery – By Rev. Al Sharpton
June 19, 2009
Viva El Mercado: Phoenix Pro’s Market – reviews of three Valley Mexican grocery store chains, in honor of the opening of Walmart’s Supermercado
June 5, 2009
White House Staffer Disappoints Phoenix Latino Leaders in Meeting at El Portal – Don’t hold your breath waiting for the Obama administration to do anything in the near future about immigration reform, or yanking Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s 287(g) authority
March 21, 2009
In an effort to diffuse a racially charged situation, a Phoenix radio talk show host offered to replace a controversial sign at a Yuma business, but his goodwill gesture was refused. Carlos Galindo – ‘No Yobs Aqui’
March 10, 2009
Arts groups push for Phoenix Latino museum
March 3, 2009
Activists Protest Immigration Raids In Phoenix – Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has dispatched deputies into Hispanic communities in the Phoenix area.
February 11, 2009
In what officials caution is now a dangerous and even deadly crime wave, Phoenix, Arizona has become the kidnapping capital of America, with more incidents than any other city in the world outside of Mexico City and over 370 cases last year alone. – spurred by Mexico’s drug cartels
December 22, 2008
A relatively new cash-sending service aimed at the growing Hispanic population is being introduced in the East Valley through kiosks at Circle K and ExxonMobil stores. Called “Cajero (Cashier) Nexxo,” the service is being offered by San Bruno, Calif.-based Nexxo Financial Corp. and TIO Networks Corp., a bill payment processor. – Phoenix
September 10, 2008
Hispanic Heritage Month 2008 – Phoenix Events
August 28, 2008
Andrea Moreno Named Chairwoman of Phoenix Women’s Commission
August 3, 2008
PHOENIX — A storefront shop that will provide Latinos with help on paperwork, finances, language, insurance and other challenging issues opened here Saturday as Hispanic Solutions.
July 15, 2008
Hispanic candidate criticized for name change – John (Juan) Vazquez Valdez – Phoenix
March 6, 2008
Ruben Navarrette: The role of local police in immigration – Phoenix
February 18, 2008
Phoenix Police to Check Arrestees’ Immigrant Status
January 9, 2008
Latino leaders unite to stop racial profiling – Phoenix
January 4, 2008
Besieged Day Labor Center Stays Open – Phoenix
December 9, 2007
Latino Fears About Phoenix Police Policy Subside
November 4, 2007
Hispanic sure to win seat on Phoenix City Council
October 10, 2007
Police union calls for change in Phoenix’s immigration policy
August 16, 2007
Quest funding Hispanic heritage exhibit for students – Phoenix
July 27, 2007
Donations sought for Mexican-American exhibit in Phoenix
June 5, 2007
Renaming of facility will honor Adam Diaz – Phoenix
May 21, 2007
Latino Neighborhoods in Need Benefit from Beautification Boosts – Valley Toyota dealers kick off Barrios Bellos Program with weekend event starting Saturday, May 19- Phoenix
May 15, 2007
Old Latino neighborhood getting a makeover – Phoenix
March 12, 2007
Little Oaxaca sprouts in Phoenix
February 22, 2007
City may honor Hispanic pioneer – Adam Diaz – Phoenix
February 12, 2007
Center may carry name of 1st Hispanic councilman – Adam Diaz – Phoenix
January 10, 2007
César Chávez library opens its modern doors – Phoenix
