Community + Virginia Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 7, 2009

George Mason University Study Shows Deep Anti-Immigration Sentiment in Pockets of Prince William County

October 14, 2009

Hispanic businesses increase as Hispanic community grows in Richmond, VA

October 12, 2009

Recession cuts attendance, sales at Richmond Latino clubs – Virginia

October 2, 2009

On Thursday, the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County announced a nearly $1 million endowed scholarship in Samuel R. Bowman’s name to help educate local Hispanic students. – Virginia

October 1, 2009

Slaying spurs seminars for Latino workers – Norfolk, Virginia

September 29, 2009

Marcelo Cornicello, local Hispanic leader, dies at 46 – Richmond, VA

September 24, 2009

Thousands celebrate Hispanic heritage at Hyattsville park – D.C./Maryland/Virginia metropolitan area

August 29, 2009

Barksdale Theatre is pleased to launch The Hispanic Theatre Project with its 2009-10 season opener . . . Boleros for the Disenchanted – Richmond, VA

July 20, 2009

Hispanic Job Fair Attracts Thousands – More than 4,000 people packed the Arthur Ashe Center in Richmond for “La Feria de la Oportunidad”, sponsored by the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

May 7, 2009

Many Montgomery County Latino Teens In Crisis, Say Leaders, Survey Graduation Rates Lower Than in Other Groups – Virginia

October 23, 2008

A new report released today shows the Hispanic community in Frederick County, Virginia, has more than quadrupled since 2000, and has the fastest-growing Hispanic population of any other county in the nation.

September 25, 2008

The City of Manassas and the Manassas school system reached a settlement with the Equal Rights Center this week, almost a year after the District-based organization filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming it unfairly targeted Hispanics while enforcing zoning codes meant to curb overcrowding. – Virginia

Immigration polarizes small-town America – Some communities are angry about immigration, but the candidates aren’t spending much time on the topic.

September 22, 2008

Gov. Tim Kaine is scheduled to deliver remarks to about 300 people attending the 2008 Virginia Latino summit.

September 10, 2008

Fewer than 2% of people charged with crimes in Prince William County since the well-publicized crackdown on illegal immigration began in March have turned out to be undocumented, Police Chief Charlie T. Deane told county supervisors yesterday.

September 8, 2008

A large pro-immigrant billboard in Old Town Manassas is being dismantled before a court hearing could have forced a man to remove it from his property. – Virginia

August 10, 2008

Holding suspected illegal immigrants in jail in Prince William County has cost nearly $800,000 more than expected in the previous fiscal year, officials said.

August 7, 2008

Ricardo Flores, advocacy director at the Latin American Youth Center, speaks at a press conference in Arlandria for the launch of the “Want to Make a Difference? Vote” campaign to register minority voters. – Virginia

August 5, 2008

Latinos’ mass exodus from Manassas, Virginia puts city at forefront of immigrant shift

August 1, 2008

Home Invasions target Hispanic community – Roanoke, Virginia

July 15, 2008

Reward offered for arrest in anti-Hispanic graffiti case – Suffolk, Virginia – (photo of: “Latinos Go Home”)

July 13, 2008

Web site links area’s diverse Hispanic community – Saborhr.com – Virginia

Hispanic job fair draws crowd – Richmond, Virginia

July 10, 2008

A Hispanic Population in Decline – Illegal Immigrant Policy Alters Prince William County on Many Levels – Virginia

June 23, 2008

New Policy On Illegal Immigrants Questioned – ACLU Seeks Files From Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office

June 17, 2008

Arlington Schools Candidacy Captures Latino Imagination – Virginia

June 12, 2008

Restaurateurs Plead Guilty to Money Laundering – El Pollo Rico

June 9, 2008

Merchants hear how to attract Hispanics – Richmond, Virginia

May 27, 2008

Prince William’s county sees signs of change amid crackdown

May 13, 2008

Predicted ESOL Savings Debated – 760 Students Left Prince William Schools – Virginia

May 12, 2008

Immigration raid draws protest – Richmond, Virginia

April 30, 2008

Pr. William Softens Policy on Immigration Status Checks – Police Officers Can Question Crime Suspects About Their Residency Only After They Are Arrested

Group Offers Latino Students Scholarships – Harrisonburg, Virginia

April 28, 2008

Northern Virginia Hit With Cost Of School Migration – Pr. William Policies Drive Immigrants To Inner Suburbs

April 16, 2008

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

March 31, 2008

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

March 13, 2008

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

Prince William sees exodus of Hispanics – Virginia

February 19, 2008

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

January 29, 2008

A growing population: 11% in Winchester – Virginia

January 22, 2008

Virginia Beach system for illegal workers would affect about 175 vendors

January 16, 2008

Virginia Beach OKs pledge to keep out illegal immigrants

January 7, 2008

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

January 2, 2008

Arlington Board Elects First Hispanic Chairman – Virginia

December 5, 2007

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

November 4, 2007

Immigration Debate Goes Digital – Prince William County’s illegal immigration debate has now reached YouTube

October 31, 2007

Policing the Barrios – As crime increases in the Hispanic community, Richmond Police find a way to reach out. – their outreach program has become a model for success – Virginia

October 21, 2007

Prince William Crackdown Worries Some Merchants

October 10, 2007

Loudoun County Chamber Launches Hispanic Business Outreach – Virginia

October 8, 2007

Immigrant work stoppage planned tomorrow – Prince William County, Virginia

In Virginia emergency planners mindful of growing Latino population

September 15, 2007

Herndon closes labor center; workers to seek jobs elsewhere – Virginia

September 12, 2007

Northern Virginia city cancels Latino festival, blaming activists – Manassas Park

September 9, 2007

Statistics on jailed illegals questioned – Virginia

August 20, 2007

Latino Group Vows To Sue if Resolution Isn’t Tempered – Prince William County

August 1, 2007

Local web site bridges gap between languages – Hampton Roads, Virginia

July 2, 2007

Norfolk officer aims to help Hispanic community- Virginia

April 18, 2007

Latino organization says drunk driving deaths has led to prejudice – Virginia Beach

April 8, 2007

Hispanics wary of fallout from deadly crash in Virginia Beach

March 20, 2007

Hispanics want to use group to speak with stronger voice – Virginia Beach

March 8, 2007

A Second Migration – Arlington County, Virginia

January 22, 2007

Hispanic Groups Charge Police With Random I.D. Checks – Virginia

December 11, 2006

A center for Roanoke’s Hispanic community – Virginia