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

November 6, 2009

Carmen Ortiz has been confirmed as the U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, becoming the first Hispanic and the first woman to hold the state’s top federal prosecutor’s job.

August 21, 2009

Diana Maldonado, “The Other Wise Latina,” Makes History in Massachusetts’ Justice System

May 27, 2009

Western Massachusetts Hispanics jubilant over Supreme Court nomination of Sonia Sotomayor

October 2, 2008

Sonia Chang-Diaz remains the Democratic nominee in the 2nd Suffolk District Senate race, following a Sept. 27 hand recount of ballots cast in four wards in the district.

September 29, 2008

She spoke to Siglo21 about her career and her book “Confidence is Queen” – Susie Castillo returned to her hometown – Massachusetts

September 17, 2008

A Massachusetts’ Senate fixture toppled – Sonia Chang-Díaz defeats embattled Wilkerson in primary – could become the first Hispanic woman in the state Senate

July 17, 2008

She’s taking sound steps in pursuit of her dream – Mirayah Rivera radio intern

June 9, 2008

Lawrence’s Miss Hispanic Week makes history – Massachusetts

May 19, 2008

Lindiana Flores has big plans for the Hispania Dance Co. – Worcester, Massachusetts

April 8, 2008

Teenage Birth Rates in Massachusetts Highest Among Hispanics; Legislation Needed To Address the Issue, Experts Say

March 28, 2008

Isabel Melendez won’t run for mayor – Lawrence, Massachusetts

March 5, 2008

Vanessa Calderon-Rosado fixes the disconnect – Boston

February 18, 2008

Did You Know? In Springfield, 65 percent of teen births in 2005 were to Hispanics, while Holyoke saw a greater number – 85 percent. Even more discouraging than the increase in teen pregnancies, however, is the sense that little can be done to change what some say is a “cultural” phenomenon among Hispanics. – Massachusetts

January 8, 2008

Correspondences: Contemporary Art from the Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros – Massachusetts

January 2, 2008

As Change Agent, Yvonne Garcia Flexes Her Strengths – Boston

December 10, 2007

Conference Calls for Latina Solidarity – Harvard

November 30, 2007

Professor Adriana Zavala revalues lesser-known figures in Mexican art – Tufts University

July 31, 2007

Pageant queen a world-class beauty – Jeniffer Ruiz of Waltham, MA is Miss Teen International Belleza Latina 2008

July 17, 2007

Top Latina officers demotion upsets Hispanic leadership – Boston

May 10, 2007

A networking group for Latina women – Boston’s Las Comadres chapter

April 18, 2007

Giovanna Negretti is leading a charge to give Latinos a stronger voice in state politics – Massachusetts

January 28, 2007

Women who groove: Obbini Tumbao proves Latin beat isn’t just a man’s world – Boston

January 2, 2007

For young Latinas, hope – A new Lawrence school opens their eyes to opportunities – Massachusetts

December 14, 2006

Mirla Urzua – recruiting for Harvard