Latinas + Youth Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
October 7, 2009
First steps: Horse helps 8-year-old Rhiannon Hernandez to reach dream – (touching)
September 30, 2009
NASHVILLE: Amber alert issued for abducted 4-day-old baby – Yair Anthony Carillo – Police believe a woman posing as an immigration worker went to Carrillo’s home and demanded his mother Maria Gurrolla, give her the baby. When refused, the woman stabbed her.
June 7, 2009
Jessica Pedraza knew little English when she came to the U.S. five years ago from Mexico City, but the now-senior at Redmond High School persevered, became fluent, made the honor society, and helps fellow Latino students find scholarships and, in some cases, change their immigration status. – Seattle
May 29, 2009
A new report about Latina teen pregnancy doesn’t just examine the issue but, for the first time, breaks down the differences found among Latino families and how they contribute to Latina teens having the highest rates of teen pregnancies and births.
December 6, 2008
Publicar temas sobre la violencia sexual hacia los niños y las niñas ha sido una labor difícil para la periodista Lydia Cacho, y es por eso que decidió escribir el libro “Con mi hij@ no”. Manual para prevenir, entender y sanar el abuso sexual”, que presentó el viernes en la Feria Internacional del Libro (FIL), en Guadalajara
November 20, 2008
La puertorriqueña Amelia de Jesús, es un ejemplo de que no hay que ser rico para ayudar: con su modesto sueldo como trabajadora postal compra comida a niños y jóvenes drogadictos en Puerto Rico.
November 18, 2008
Hispana de 8vo grado asistirá a juramentación de Obama
La sindicalista Dolores Huerta, defensora de los derechos de los trabajadores hispanos durante más de cuarenta años, hizo hoy un llamamiento para que los más jóvenes no se conformen con lo que tienen y sigan luchando por sus derechos.
September 10, 2008
U.S. teen: ‘I felt like there were no dreams for me’ – Julie Quiroz – (CNN picks up that: 3 million U.S. citizen children are believed to have one undocumented parent and tells this Latina’s story)
July 23, 2008
Latina Students Shine – Summer Institute for Latino Public Policy in Washington, D.C.
July 17, 2008
She’s taking sound steps in pursuit of her dream – Mirayah Rivera radio intern
June 30, 2008
Some fear quinceañeras are losing religious significance in race for the most memorable bash
June 3, 2008
Student Voice | Latina Student Embraces Memories and Traditions
June 2, 2008
Teen Pregnancy Higher Among Minnesota’s Latinas
Girl Scouts trying to speak young Latinas’ language – Spanish Trails Council is offering bilingual camps this summer to attract new members and their parents. – California
April 30, 2008
13-year-old enjoys sharing her culture through Mexican dance
April 25, 2008
Video: A Celebration Fit for a Princess – Disney Parks Celebrate Dream-Come-True Quinceanera for 15 Lucky Girls
April 22, 2008
High school senior writes winning Ruben Salazar essay
March 10, 2008
Jessica Alba Gives Teens Advice
March 5, 2008
University of Rochester becomes co-sponsor of rally for Hispanic girls | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
February 20, 2008
5 year old Isabella is in need of a bone marrow transplant – Portland, Oregon
Latinas come of age with the help of Identity – After-school programs at Gaithersburg nonprofit assist in building relationships – Maryland
January 17, 2008
Officials deport president of Palomar College MEChA club – Paola Oropeza
January 9, 2008
UVSC Student Veronica Lopez Starts Spanish Language Broadcast – Utah
September 26, 2007
Fernandez helps West Side students reach new VISTAs by degrees – (a San Antonio pre-admissions program called “VISTA” which helps under-privileged Hispanic students apply and receive acceptance to college)
September 25, 2007
Did You Know? Some 400,000 Latina girls turn 15 each year in the United States, and the $400 million-a-year quinceañera industry is trying to keep up with the growing demand
August 23, 2007
“Mirame’ book launch shines a light on challenges facing indigenous girls in Guatemala
July 18, 2007
Did You Know? Nearly 1 in 4 Hispanic / Latino children under age 3 have not been fully immunized
CDC Launches Back-to-School Infant Immunization Effort
June 28, 2007
Qwest Awards $3,000 to the Wyoming Latina Youth Conference
June 24, 2007
Hispanic girls study how to build robots – Northern Kentucky
June 11, 2007
Latin teen tradition gets a modern twist – Quinceanera
May 9, 2007
MEChA senior finds her identity – Double major still can’t decide what to do after graduating in May – San Diego State
May 2, 2007
Walt Disney World to offer Quinceañera celebrations – Resort Features Stunning Venues for Family Celebrations
April 16, 2007
Latinitas, as told by Latinas – Austin
March 22, 2007
Astrid Rivera interns for WNJU-Telemundo – (from Campbell University in North Carolina)
A culture of young motherhood: Teen pregnancy remains an issue in Santa Cruz County – California (part 1 of 2)
March 12, 2007
Latinas see potential of college – at Purdue
February 28, 2007
Celebrating quinceanera – Hispanic girls’ rite of passage embraces religion, symbolism
February 25, 2007
Paola Sarmiento is believed to be the first Hispanic winner of South Bend spelling bee – Indiana
January 28, 2007
Scouts Reach Out to Hispanic Girls – Atlanta
January 20, 2007
Student Erica Sanchez wins homecoming poster contest – University of Texas at San Antonio
January 2, 2007
For young Latinas, hope – A new Lawrence school opens their eyes to opportunities – Massachusetts
December 21, 2006
University of Arizona student enjoys TV stardom – Bunny Uriarte
November 30, 2006
Az teen pregnancies: high but slightly better – Arizona
November 28, 2006
The fit family: Two Miami moms launch a fitness magazine for kids — and parents, too – Marycel Diaz and Maria Sanz in Florida
November 15, 2006
Angela Villela a star in her own right – San Fernando, California
Decatur’s Hispanic Influx:Finding her voice in English: Former ESL student: Life was ‘pretty scary’ as Spanish speaker after moving to city. – Decatur, Alabama
November 2, 2006
Hispanic Girl Scouts welcome new and old traditions – Arkansas
October 29, 2006
Magic number for Latinas: Quince
October 19, 2006
Sorority educates Latino students about HIV risks – University of Texas – Austin
