People + Wisconsin Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 13, 2009

ELL makes a difference – After working as a social worker for several years, Patti Kuenzie made the switch to teaching. Now, an English Language Learners teacher for the River Fall School District, Kuenzie said she’s is happier than she’s ever been and doesn’t look back.

October 9, 2009

Hispanics to be honored at UMOS dinner – Gilbert Llanas, the director of community relations for Northwestern Mutual and the president of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee, has been named Hispanic Man of the Year.

September 15, 2008

Visiting Nicaraguan poet-priest awaits trouble on return home – Ernesto Cardenal in Milwaukee

August 12, 2008

A competitive race is shaping up this election season in what’s now a largely Latino district on Milwaukee’s near south side. Democratic incumbent Pedro Colon has been that district’s representative in the state assembly for 10 years. He’s been unopposed in the past four elections. Now two democratic challengers, Laura Manriquez and Jose Guzman, are trying to unseat him.

July 21, 2008

Unsung Manny Parra proves worth in Milwaukee

June 11, 2008

State Rep. Pedro Colón (D-Milwaukee) represents Wisconsin’s 8th District. He serves on the Joint Committee on Finance and chairs the Governor’s Council on Migrant Labor. He also serves on the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewer District Board and the Milwaukee Area Technical College District Boards. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association and the National Association of Latino Elected Officials, where he serves on the board of directors.

April 24, 2008

Racine entrepreneur starts tapping into new dairy technology – Ed Salinas

February 12, 2008

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

February 11, 2008

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

February 7, 2008

Newest Dane County judge is native of Colombia – Wisconsin

February 6, 2008

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

January 17, 2008

Mother proud of Waukesha woman’s TV stardom – Carmen De La Paz of HGTV ’s Hammer Heads

October 31, 2007

Jesus Salas resignation bold, yet justified – University of Wisconsin Regent resigns over state immigration politics

September 26, 2007

Wisconsin Workforce Development Secretary Gassman Appoints Hector Colon As Executive Assistant

February 13, 2007

Respected immigrant businessman (Tomas Contreras) held at border because of ‘89 drug ticket – (you should read this one) – Madison, Wisconsin

January 8, 2007

Meet Inc. Innovator: Xavier Corona – Bank manager’s personal approach draws mix of new customers – Wisconsin

January 7, 2007

Hispanic leader out of post for mayor bid – Madison, Wisconsin