Indiana + Indiana Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 16, 2009

A new Roman Catholic bishop will officially take over the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese in January — and Hispanic parishioners at St. Adalbert in South Bend are excited.

November 2, 2009

Hispanic community glows over milestone – Deacon Fernando Jiménez, first Mexican-born priest to be ordained in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Roman Catholic Diocese

October 30, 2009

Counties scramble to serve a growing Hispanic community – Kentucky/Indiana

October 17, 2009

Junot Díaz at Notre Dame

October 14, 2009

To mark National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, Planned Parenthood of Indiana will give away vouchers for free HIV/AIDS testing today at events.

September 28, 2009

Sheriff Rogelio Dominguez is considering running for the Democratic nomination for Indiana governor in the 2012 elections.

September 22, 2009

ISU professor hopes doll display stimulates diversity, race discussions – Gerardo Cummings, an assistant professor of Spanish

Outspoken Cuban-American writer Achy Obejas to address Indiana University community for Hispanic Heritage Month

September 21, 2009

The American Legion Mall took on a party atmosphere Saturday as thousands of people took in the 29th annual Fiesta Indianapolis, a celebration of Latino culture.

September 15, 2009

LATINO STUDIES: Past, Present, Future: An Academic Symposium – University of Notre Dame – September 16, 2009

September 10, 2009

Hispanic Hoosiers expanding their political clout

September 9, 2009

Activists want mailed Spanish census forms for Latino Hoosiers

September 8, 2009

“LETRAS LATINAS PRESENTS: Alicia Gaspar de Alba/ Orlando Ricardo Menes – September 17, 2009 – University of Notre Dame

September 1, 2009

Latino Women’s Expo in Mishawaka links families, resources – Second annual event held at Bethel College. – Indiana

August 18, 2009

Language services to improve for Indiana’s Latino children with Indiana University speech therapy grant

August 3, 2009

An Indiana University cancer center is launching a campaign to shed light on why breast cancer is often more aggressive in Hispanic women than in women of other races.

July 23, 2009

Understanding the Latino population in Greater Lafayette could help build the local economy. That’s what advertising and marketing professionals learned at a diversity breakfast put on by the American Advertising Federation-North Central Indiana.

July 20, 2009

A new Latino-Hispanic commission chairperson is serving the Lafayette community. Mayor Tony Roswarski appointed Joel Munoz to the position – Indiana

July 14, 2009

Applying for an Indiana driver’s license or state identification card will now require more stringent proof of identity, a change one Latina activist said could keep non-citizens living in Indiana from driving legally.

June 16, 2009

DePauw University will serve as host of the National Hispanic Institute’s Great Lakes Great Debate program, June 20-25

June 5, 2009

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry’s New Advocate Palermo Galindo Will Help Hispanic-Immigrant Outreach

March 24, 2009

‘They moved away’ Immigrants leave area amid legal crackdown, economic lag – Northwest Indiana

March 23, 2009

The recession may have reversed the flow of immigration in northeastern Indiana as immigrants, both legal and illegal, leave the area to look for jobs, a newspaper reported.

March 4, 2009

Hispanic community has steadfast advocate in the Rev. Tom Fox – Indiana

January 21, 2009

State Senator Files Illegal Immigration Bill – Indiana

December 31, 2008

Hispanic Mayor George Pabey Implements Bold Revitalization Initiative in East Chicago – Keys to Aggressive Leader’s Plans are Economic Development, Safe Neighborhoods and Schools

December 29, 2008

Univision’s shrinking presence in the Indianapolis market could open doors for other media looking to capture Hispanic customers.

Many in the Indianapolis area losing TV in Spanish – Decision to drop Univision leaves growing population of Hispanics with few options – WIIH (Channel 17)

December 12, 2008

Officer Convicted In Hispanic Driver Shakedown Sentenced – Former Westfield Officer Pleaded Guilty To Bribery

November 18, 2008

Living in the Shadows-Illegal Immigration In Indiana Part 1

The owners of La Bamba Mexican Restaurant locations in the Twin Cities will open a Hispanic-American grocery store that complements the fast-casual eatery. The grocery store, which will include another La Bamba restaurant, is slated to open Wednesday in the former Mor-For-Less location at 1512 W. Market St. in west Bloomington.

Latin laughs: Paul Rodriguez comes to Bloomington performing arts center

Los Lobos takes to the stage at Bloomington’s performing arts center

October 23, 2008

Purdue’s Latino Cultural Center to celebrate Día de los Muertos – Indiana

Los Lobos takes to the stage at Bloomington’s performing arts center – Indiana

3rd annual Dia de los Muertos altarpiece celebrates lives of the dead – University of Indiana

October 20, 2008

The Spanish-language radio station Sabor Latino 98.1FM will have an early voting rally Saturday to encourage voting among first-time registered voters and Hispanics. – South Bend, Indiana

September 22, 2008

Hoosiers, Hispanics, history – “What these serious observers offer is a counterweight to the proposition that people who journeyed to Indiana for a better life and did not — because they could not — get proper papers can be reduced to a negative number.”

September 18, 2008

Hispanic-run businesses are growing in Westfield – Indianapolis

September 17, 2008

Purdue forum to present, promote scholarship among Latinos

Panel Gets Few Cost Answers on Illegal Immigration – Lawmakers who want to know how much money illegal immigration is costing public services in Indiana got few answers Tuesday.

September 16, 2008

More than 50 kick off Hispanic heritage month – University of Indiana

Rafael A. Sanchez, an attorney at Bingham McHale LLP, has been selected as a finalist in 2008 Best & Brightest — law category. – Indiana

September 15, 2008

Vamos a celebrar!: Time to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month – Munice, Indiana

Pork producers welcome Latino workers – ‘People misunderstand, and think everybody enters illegally,’ senior advisor for Latino affairs Juana Watson warns. – Indiana

September 11, 2008

Hispanic students increased by 13.8% – Fall 2008 University of Indiana

September 10, 2008

Indiana legislators tackle illegal immigration again

September 5, 2008

Sheriff’s immigration training plan delayed over grant – Allen County, Indiana

August 28, 2008

Purdue’s Latino Cultural Center honors Latino Heritage Month

August 10, 2008

Hispanic population growth is slowing in Northwest Indiana, new U.S. Census population estimates show.

August 7, 2008

Zayas was one of the 14,409 newcomers to Tippecanoe County from 2000 to 2007, during which time the population grew by 9.7%. That was more than double the state’s growth rate of 4.4% during the same time. – Indiana

July 16, 2008

U.S. Border Patrol aims to recruit new agents – Indiana

June 30, 2008

Latinos’ lobbyist – Indiana’s Hispanic Chamber’s first president wants to improve perceptions of community

June 26, 2008

Celebration ‘Vive Con Urgencia’ stresses Gospel need – Indiana

June 24, 2008

Thousands enjoyed Latino Fest – Indiana

June 19, 2008

Lawmaker to help lead study on illegal immigration – Indiana

June 18, 2008

Abandoned two-year-old is the poster child for immigration debate (Latina Lista)

Most Hispanic students say college too costly – Indiana

June 9, 2008

Hispanic Latino Minority Health Coalition Director Takes Lead in Obesity Prevention – Indianapolis

June 2, 2008

Purdue University’s College of Liberal Arts to offer Latin American and Latino studies minor

Interpreter has her say in court – Marta McCoy

May 27, 2008

Debate over illegal immigration legislation far from over – in Indiana

May 21, 2008

Purdue group sees illegal immigration up close

May 5, 2008

“Hoo” are Hispanic Hoosiers Leaning Towards for President? (Latina Lista)

April 29, 2008

Hispanics rally for Obama, promote immigration reform – Fort Wayne, Indiana

April 28, 2008

Letras Latinas offers Latino poetry online – from the University of Notre Dame

Supreme Court Upholds Voter Identification Law in Indiana

3 to travel to U.S.-Mexico border as part of LCC’s ‘Humanigration’ – Purdue University

April 25, 2008

Contaminated sites study finds poor neighbors – 34% probability a Hispanic person lives next to a Superfund site in Lake County, Indiana

April 24, 2008

Mario Dominguez To Lead Pacific Coast Motorsports’ Charge Into Indianapolis 500

April 22, 2008

Indiana University Latino Studies graduates its first cohort of students

April 14, 2008

Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs Names New Executive Director – Pat Sanchez

April 7, 2008

Latino Festival Returns to Ivy Tech Lafayette Campus – Indiana

March 31, 2008

Bilingual church opens in Fort Wayne – Indiana

March 17, 2008

Post-mortems begin for immigration bill – Indiana

March 11, 2008

Gary airport to get flights to Mexico? – Viva Aerobus

Unless it gets a last-minute push, a proposed crackdown on illegal immigration appears headed for the legislative graveyard. – Indiana

March 9, 2008

Fort Wayne creates Hispanic liaison position – Indiana

February 28, 2008

Immigration vote today puts House in spotlight – Indiana

February 25, 2008

Immigration laws send Hispanics elsewhere – 2 states (Arizona & Oklahoma) that approved crackdowns have seen an exodus of illegals – Is Indiana Next?

February 20, 2008

Former Mexican President to speak in Evansville – Indiana

Indiana immigrant bill altered

Cubans in Indy react to Castro’s news

February 19, 2008

Hispanic leaders oppose bill targeting illegal workers – Indiana

February 14, 2008

Immigration bill draws heated House debate – Indiana

February 13, 2008

No vote on illegal immigration bill – Indiana

Purdue and Ivy Tech to Discuss Immigration – Indiana

February 12, 2008

Immigration bill will see some changes – Indiana

February 11, 2008

Illegal immigration bill is about human rights, not racism, author says – Indiana

February 7, 2008

Hispanic businesses are set to make gains – Central Indiana

February 6, 2008

Students finish production for Spanish movie – Ball State University Senior Danilo Santos to enter multilingual film in Sundance, Canne festivals

February 5, 2008

Immigrant soldier stands up for bill – Lieutenant colonel Ray Mejia says critics of crackdown on hiring illegal workers don’t speak for all Hispanics – Indiana – (immigration is so decisive)

February 4, 2008

Illegal Immigration Expected To be Big Topic at the State House – Indiana

January 31, 2008

Haste on illegal hiring bill risks long-term regrets – Indiana

January 30, 2008

IU students co-sponsor the 2008 Indiana Latino Leadership Conference with Purdue

Immigration bill sails though Indiana Senate

Immigration a Key Topic at Annual Latino Conference – Taylor University in Fort Wayne, Indiana

January 29, 2008

Did You Know? $182 million: Amount of money Mexican immigrants in Indiana sent back home to family members in 2004. $21.5 million: Transfer fees collected by Indiana banks that handled the wiring of that money.

How would bill on immigration add up for Hoosiers?

Did You Know? $4.8 billion is the estimated Hispanic buying power in Indiana.

January 28, 2008

Hispanics discuss illegal-worker bill – Indiana

January 24, 2008

Immigration crackdown endorsed by Indiana Senate committee

January 22, 2008

Her work translates quickly into results – St. Elizabeth Regional Health – Indiana

January 17, 2008

Immigration bill misperceived as race issue – Indiana

January 8, 2008

Construction veteran Charles J. Garcia new chair of Indianapolis chamber

January 7, 2008

Indiana may adopt tough immigration law

Taylor University to host Latinos Count Conference – Indiana

January 3, 2008

Immigrant backlash could reach Statehouse – Indiana

January 2, 2008

Hispanic Community Leaders Say Their Confidence in Fort Wayne Police Dept is Shaken – Indiana

December 13, 2007

Hobart taps Gonzalez as top cop – Indiana

December 10, 2007

Hispanic grocery owners charged with selling prescription drugs – Indiana

December 9, 2007

Hundreds mourn Mexican musician in Indianapolis – Sergio Gomez

December 6, 2007

Body of popular musician killed in Mexico returning to Indiana – Sergio Gomez of K-Paz de la Sierra

December 5, 2007

Frankfort Mayor-Elect Talks about Plans for Solving Illegal Immigration – Indiana

Enterrarán en Indianápolis a líder de K-Paz de la Sierra – Sergio Gómez – final resting place to be in Indianapolis

November 30, 2007

Reward Offered in Arsons at Hispanic Businesses in Goshen – Indiana

November 26, 2007

The Times appoints director of interactive media – Martin Albornoz – Munster, Indiana

November 25, 2007

Hispanic business owners report little to no problems – Grant County, Indiana

Frankfort plans third forum on immigration- Indiana

November 19, 2007

Police Reaching Out to South Bend’s Hispanic Population – Indiana

Area Hispanics are crossing ‘bridge’ to success – Indianapolis

October 30, 2007

Students, faculty hope to implement Latino Studies minor – Purdue University

October 21, 2007

‘Bella’ receives top honor – Heartland Film Festival in Indiana

Frankfort rolls up its welcome mat – Illegal immigrants, once accepted as needed workers, face uncertain future – Indiana

October 15, 2007

Alleged traffic ticket scam targeted Hispanic drivers – Indiana

October 14, 2007

Museum begins Hispanic initiative – South Bend, Indiana

Film fest brings Hispanic stories into focus – Heartland hopes emphasizing Spanish-language lineup and international flavor will draw a wide audience – Indiana

October 10, 2007

Group helping Latino youth receives grant – Indiana

October 2, 2007

Family comes from Mexico, with mercy – (for the murderer of 4) – Fort Wayne, Indiana

September 27, 2007

Honduran man gets 180 years in 2 assaults – Indiana

September 25, 2007

Mexican cheese sold in Georgia (+Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Texas) recalled – Queso Cincho de Guerrero

September 19, 2007

Marketing agency focuses on Latinos – LatinWorks Communications in Lafayette, Indiana

September 17, 2007

Free Interpretation Service Unveiled to Non-English Speakers in Indianapolis – only until Friday, Sept. 21, 2007

September 15, 2007

Purdue’s Latinos cheer their heritage, welcome Córdova

September 11, 2007

Did You Know? Purdue ranks second among best engineering schools for Hispanics

August 28, 2007

More Resources Needed to Address Latino Student Growth – Indiana

August 23, 2007

Latino Fest concludes with a bang – Indianapolis

August 20, 2007

Purdue Latinos plan activties during Hispanic Heritage Month

August 10, 2007

Northwest Indiana Latino population continues to grow

August 1, 2007

Hispanics have buying power, brand loyalty, speakers tell local group – Tippecanoe County, Indiana

July 31, 2007

Immigration in Crawfordsville – U. S. Rep. Steve Buyer talks to local leaders – Indiana

July 26, 2007

Academy is timely, necessary – Professional Development Academy at Anderson University – Indiana

Leaders tell Hispanic youth to make plans for the future – Valparaiso University – Indiana

July 19, 2007

DePauw Hosts National Hispanic Institute ‘Young Leaders Conference’

July 17, 2007

France Córdova’s arrival energizes Purdue campus – Indiana

July 15, 2007

Manchester College Professor, Student Develop Book For Hispanics – Indiana

July 11, 2007

Extension office offers Hispanic services – Indiana

July 9, 2007

Chicago Activist Discovers Hispanic Youth Harshly “Treated” at Indiana Detention Center

July 1, 2007

Law criminalizes notario publico deception goes into effect in Indiana

Party lines blur on immigration issue – Indiana

June 28, 2007

Hispanic center reopens – Crawfordsville, Indiana

June 26, 2007

Indy Chamber to mentor Hispanic businesses

June 13, 2007

Did You Know? About half of Hispanic high school students in Indiana graduated

June 12, 2007

Cardio Latino – Zumba features variety of dance beats to power a fun fitness routine – Indianapolis

May 29, 2007

Milka Duno at the Indy 500

Goshen Chamber reaching out to Hispanic community – Indiana

May 26, 2007

The United Methodist denomination will charter its first Hispanic congregation in Indiana on Sunday.

May 25, 2007

The pride of Venezuela on wheels – Milka Duno

May 24, 2007

Orquesta Bravo Debuts at Indiana Festival as Indianapolis

May 22, 2007

Spanish auto firm to locate in Delaware County, Indiana

May 16, 2007

Purdue’s France A. Córdova brings validation to achieving women

May 13, 2007

Ball State University DVD aimed at Latino families

May 8, 2007

UC Riverside Chancellor France A. Córdova Named Purdue University President

May 7, 2007

Hispanic Goshen grows – Indiana

May 2, 2007

Demonstrators call for path to citizenship – 1000s march in Indianapolis

Northwest Indiana drawing fewer Hispanics

May 1, 2007

Attorney general warns Hispanic community of human smuggling scam – Indiana

April 30, 2007

Immigration march planned – Indianapolis

April 29, 2007

New Leadership Academy to Focus on Hispanic Students – Indiana

April 19, 2007

Purdue considers Latino studies major – Indiana

¿Como se dice … labor pains? – Spanish language translator helps birthing unit at Community Hospital – Anderson, Indiana

March 30, 2007

Fundraiser ‘Risas y Ritmo’ comes to Fiesta Palace 2 in Merrillville Saturday – Indiana

March 14, 2007

Mexican eatery pioneer, 67, dies – Panfilo “Blackie” Ochoa in Fort Wayne, Indiana

March 13, 2007

MCOLA / GIPC to launch new tax preparation television campaign in the Hispanic Community – Indiana

March 12, 2007

Latinas see potential of college – at Purdue

March 9, 2007

Forum salutes Mexican military service – Hammond, Indiana

Indiana Latinos nervous after raid

Hispanic community in Goshen reacts to immigration raid – Indiana

March 7, 2007

Church hosts vigil for arrested immigrants – Indiana

March 2, 2007

Hispanic leadership parley planned at Valparaiso University – Indiana

February 28, 2007

Downtown bank caters to Spanish speakers – Indianapolis

February 26, 2007

‘Week of the People’ to promote Latino culture at Purdue

February 25, 2007

Telemarketing scam targets Hispanics – Indiana

Paola Sarmiento is believed to be the first Hispanic winner of South Bend spelling bee – Indiana

February 22, 2007

Evansville Police Create Program To Strengthen Relationship With Local Latinos – Indiana

IU Study: Indiana Struggles to Integrate Latinos Into Communities

February 12, 2007

Many services with a smile now come in Spanish – Northwest Indiana

February 6, 2007

Attorneys work to set diversity bar higher – Evansville, Illinois

January 26, 2007

“Leaving Aztlán” at Emison Museum, January 31 – May 10 – DePauw University – Indiana

January 24, 2007

Mexican- American artist realizes gallery dream to be 1 of the . . . – Magdalena Hoyos-Segovia – Carmel, Indiana

January 23, 2007

Symphony grant enables Latino project – Indianapolis

January 19, 2007

House Committee Votes to Punish Employers For Hiring Illegal Immigrants – Indiana

January 17, 2007

Education in translation – Crawfordsville, Indiana

January 16, 2007

President of U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute, Juan Andrade, Jr., to keynote Men of Color Conference at Indiana University on Feb. 3

Donnelley helping Hispanic population find employment – Crawfordsville, Indiana

January 14, 2007

“Baldo” writer speaking at Purdue

Crawfordsville reaches out to Hispanic population – Indiana

January 12, 2007

Zumbathon will get you moving – Indiana

January 9, 2007

Angel Garcia has hearing, awaits decision (Puerto Rican High School Basketball player’s drama in Indiana)

January 8, 2007

ACLU, state settle case over aid to illegal aliens children – Indiana

January 5, 2007

Indianapolis to Hold Farewell Ceremony for Consul of Mexico

January 2, 2007

Reality Spanish coming to area – Wabash, Indiana

House Republicans Take Aim at Illegal Immigrants – Indiana

December 22, 2006

Reality Spanish Receives State Expansion Grant – Indiana

December 21, 2006

Police program better serves Hispanics – Fort Wayne, Indiana

December 20, 2006

LaPorte Council rejects proposed crackdown on illegal aliens – Indiana

December 17, 2006

Ramos visit inspires Twin Lakes students – Indiana

December 15, 2006

Seminar caters to Hispanic business owners – Lafayette, Indiana

John Aguilera ends mayoral dream as he jumps in bed with Pabey – Indiana politics

La Posada: Journeys from Bethlehem to Monticello – Indiana

December 12, 2006

Homework club helps Hispanic kids – Indianapolis, Indiana

December 8, 2006

El Puente center urges LP council to reject ordinance on illegal immigrants – LaPorte, Indiana

December 6, 2006

LaPorte looks to curb illegal immigration – Indiana

July 25, 2005

Real estate seminar focus is on Latinos