Latinas + Arizona Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 19, 2009

Latina activist Lorraine Lee namesake of trail near Tucson – Saturday dedication to honor deceased officer in Chicanos por la Causa

November 18, 2009

Video report of Latina forced to give birth while in chains in Maricopa County, AZ courtesy of Sheriff Joe Arpaio (en Español)

November 4, 2009

Miriam Flores is a 42-year-old Mexican immigrant who has taken the cause of English as a second language to the nation’s highest courts.

November 2, 2009

The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board of directors has named Lea Marquez Peterson, its president and CEO.

October 26, 2009

Pregnant Latina Says She Was Forced to Give Birth in Shackles After One of Arpaio’s Deputies Racially Profiled Her

October 5, 2009

¡VIDA! The Fourth Annual Mujer Latina Breast Cancer Conference, offering information on early cancer screening, risk factors, treatment and managing side effects, is scheduled for next Saturday, Oct. 10, at Old Pueblo Community Center. – Arizona

October 2, 2009

24th Annual Hispanic Women’s Conference – Phoenix (audio story)

June 23, 2009

Arizona hospital lures wealthy Mexican moms-to-be

June 17, 2009

10 Minutes with Arizona State Senator Amanda Aguirre

June 9, 2009

Maria “Tess” Martinez, a former Tucson Weekly intern, died Monday, June 1, in a single-car accident in New Mexico. She was 25 years old. Founding member of NAHJ’s student chapter at the University of Arizona

April 2, 2009

Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Latest Victim? Yet Another Hispanic Mom in Estrella

January 26, 2009

Some 300 women held at immigration detention centers in Arizona face dangerous delays in health care and widespread mistreatment, according to a new study by the University of Arizona, the latest report to criticize conditions at such centers throughout the United States.

September 22, 2008

23rd National Hispanic Women’s Conference to Debut October 9 At the Phoenix Convention Center

September 10, 2008

Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry says Pima County Public Defender Isabel Garcia didn’t violate any policy by protesting at a controversial event.

September 8, 2008

‘Crafty Chica’ hits big time after humble start in Tucson – Kathy Cano-Murillo

August 28, 2008

Andrea Moreno Named Chairwoman of Phoenix Women’s Commission

August 11, 2008

Mishell Livio, a native Tucsonan and University High School graduate living in Southern California, has made it past the auditions and into the competition rounds of the Sí TV reality series, “Model Latina.”

August 7, 2008

The controversy over Pima County Legal Defender Isabel Garcia’s participation in a protest is really all about the U.S. Constitution. It’s also about Congress’ failure to enact comprehensive immigration reforms

July 10, 2008

Media Moves: Reporter Lupita Murillo celebrated her 30th anniversary at NBC affiliate KVOA last week. Lupita arrived in Tucson in 1978 after working at KRGV-TV in Weslaco, Texas for several years as reporter and weekend anchor.

June 17, 2008

Media Moves: Janet Rodríguez moves to Phoenix

June 12, 2008

University of Arizona Latina Scientists Create CampCIENCIAS for Border Students

Raza Studies empowers youths – Tucson Unified School District

May 20, 2008

Pima County gets 1st Mexican-American female head judge – Maria Lilia Felix – Arizona

April 21, 2008

Born in Mexico, State Sen. Aguirre adds perspective to immigration debate – Arizona

March 31, 2008

Gilbert woman preps for Miss USA pageant – Kimberly Joiner, a Latina from Arizona – (I wonder how many Latinas are in this year)

March 26, 2008

Lorena Ochoa visits golf factory in Arizona, thanks workers

December 3, 2007

Study: Hispanic women have higher incidence of aggressive breast cancer – Arizona

November 28, 2007

Tucson Hispanic chamber names new president – Maricela Solis de Kester

October 15, 2007

Latina leaders relive graduation memories – Arizona State University

September 23, 2007

KGUN anchor misses peaks near El Paso – Myrna Membrila – Tucson, Arizona

September 15, 2007

Delia Saenz named vice provost of undergraduate education – Arizona State University

July 19, 2007

Prescott College Presents: Playwright Cherrie Moraga – Arizona

July 12, 2007

Arizona urges VD test for pregnant Hispanics – Rate of syphilis higher in Latinas, AZ statistics say

June 4, 2007

Earthquake Chica opens this week – Arizona

April 2, 2007

Latina soars in non-profit – Luz Sarmina – Arizona

March 30, 2007

Aeromexico Names Thelma Muñoz Goucher Phoenix Market Manager

March 22, 2007

Former Miss Bolivia admits to hiring illegal immigrants – Arizona

March 6, 2007

An Arizona Life ends for Nala Duarte, 90

January 2, 2007

Tireless volunteer Ofelia Vargas dies – Tucson, Arizona

December 21, 2006

University of Arizona student enjoys TV stardom – Bunny Uriarte

December 11, 2006

Study to track breast cancer in Latinas – Tucson, Arizona

Latinas seek careers as health-care advocates – Arizona

December 7, 2006

Artist wins ‘Loteria’ – Teresa Villegas

January 7, 2006

Latino Perspectives: Women in Construction. Arizona