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November 4, 2009
Mexican-born immigrant rights activist Jorge Mujica plans to challenge incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski in next year’s Democratic primary for Illinois’ 3rd congressional district.
November 2, 2009
Rights activists in the northern Mexican border city of Tijuana have hung 5,100 small white crosses on the fence straddling the U.S. frontier to commemorate migrants who have died trying to cross.
October 17, 2009
Residente of Calle 13, true Latin American activist
October 14, 2009
In the Streets and on Twitter, Activists Demonstrate Tuesday for Immigration Reform
‘Mr. Raza:’ Soft-spoken activist encourages others to remember their roots – Antonio Santos in El Paso
October 12, 2009
Hispanic community activists in Washington protested Friday against the D.C. Council for voting this week to oust Ximena Hartsock as the city’s parks and recreation director, accusing members of racism and sexism.
Angered by President Obama’s lack of success in legalizing illegal immigrants, some Hispanic activists are urging all Hispanics to boycott the 2010 census as a sign of displeasure.
October 7, 2009
Calls from some Latino church leaders for a boycott of the 2010 U.S. Census to pressure Congress for passage of immigration reform triggered a heated debate among scholars and activists Wednesday at Princeton University.
October 5, 2009
Rancho Cucamonga crowd sees many sides of Edward James Olmos – An audience of nearly 500 got to see him as a stand-up comedian, a Chicano activist, an avid reader and a lover of East L.A
September 29, 2009
With No Progress on Immigration Reform, Activists Ready to Take to the Streets Again
September 24, 2009
Lou Dobbs Confronts Latino Activists Seeking to Dislodge Him from CNN including Roberto Lovato
September 22, 2009
Internationally acclaimed artistsSet to Perform in El Barrio For Freedom CD Release Party – Yomo Toro, Roy Brown, Zon del Barrio, Siete Nueve & The Welfare Poets take a musical stand for the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners
September 9, 2009
Activists want mailed Spanish census forms for Latino Hoosiers
July 20, 2009
In Memoriam: Mario F. Vazquez -vNovember 25, 1946-July 10, 2009
July 14, 2009
Activist Victoria Baca raising Latinos’ influence in Moreno Valley – California
July 9, 2009
Ricardo Mario Aguirre of Renton, a Chicano/Latino social activist, star Husky football player and coach and successful business owner in the insurance industry died last Friday.
June 26, 2009
Activist Nativo Lopez released, faces voter fraud charges – The former school board member faces felony charges for allegedly voting in L.A. while living here.
June 11, 2009
Bullets don’t stop Guatemala green activist – Yuri Melini was shot seven times by an assailant nine months ago. The outspoken champion of environmental causes has made many enemies, and gained recognition too.
May 31, 2009
Maria Carrillo – Tampa Hispanic activist killed in Miami crash; daughter injured – member of Mayor Iorios’s Hispanic Leadership Council
March 21, 2009
Five indigenous human rights activists in Mexico are still being held in prison nearly a year after their arrest, despite insufficient evidence against them.
March 11, 2009
Recently reelected to the post of councilor in Bell, a town in Los Angeles County, Mexican-American Teresa Jacobo is continuing in politics the struggle she began more than a decade ago as a community activist.
March 3, 2009
Activists Protest Immigration Raids In Phoenix – Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has dispatched deputies into Hispanic communities in the Phoenix area.
January 21, 2009
A salute to a younger generation of Latino activists
December 23, 2008
Con el respaldo de siete mil firmas de residentes, el activista hispano Angel Cordero cumplió hoy su séptimo día de protesta frente a la oficina de una senadora estatal a quien pide respaldar una ley de becas para alumnos de minorías. – New Jersey
December 15, 2008
Activists working on solidifying Latino bloc – Focus on voting shifts to census
December 12, 2008
A women’s rights activist who first drew attention to the slayings of young women in the northern border city of Ciudad Juarez was named the winner of Mexico’s National Human Rights Award on Thursday. – Esther Chavez
December 10, 2008
On the eve of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Wednesday — a day when Cuban dissidents traditionally gather for protest marches — Belinda Salas, a leading Cuban activist, was beaten by Cuban police, she said via telephone in Havana.
Cuban police are detaining activists prior to Human Rights Day – Cuban activists are being stopped from attending Human Rights Day events in Havana, exile groups said.
November 19, 2008
Activists: Hispanics afraid to report hate crimes – Long Island
La activista latina Silvia Campoy ha dedicado su vida a la defensa de los derechos de los menos favorecidos, primero con niña de origen mexicano segregada, luego como madre de una estudiante y ahora como líder de su comunidad. – Los Angeles
October 23, 2008
Veteran activist shows support for immigrant rights protesters – Dolores Huerta tells group fasting in Olvera Plaza that they are fighting for the future of their children, immigrants, California and the nation.
September 17, 2008
Cross-Border Activists Escalate Fight Against “The Wall of Death”
September 15, 2008
On the lookout for immigration raids – Activist networks have sprung up to prepare illegal immigrants for possible federal activity in their communities.
September 12, 2008
Activists try again to rename Portland street after Cesar Chavez
Latino activist George Ortiz joined other local Latinos in contributing memories, and lending his recorded voice, to the Sonoma County Museum’s new exhibit, “La Frontera Del Norte” (“The Frontier of the North,”) which opened Friday night in Santa Rosa.
August 12, 2008
Political activist, former candidate for Florida House District 60 and Puerto Rican Woman of the Year Karen Perez has endorsed Bill Mitchell for Congress.
July 30, 2008
Activists and several Chicago aldermen are investigating dozens of claims that city and county authorities violated immigrant rights, including federal immigration laws affecting jail inmates.
July 28, 2008
Puerto Rico’s environmental activists gain power A growing environmental movement is stopping more and more development projects that critics say threaten natural resources.
July 22, 2008
Wave of arrests targets Cuban activists
July 21, 2008
Activist was Colton’s first Hispanic councilwoman – RIP Connie “Paddy” Cisneros – California
June 30, 2008
Immigration activist says family being punished – parents fitted with ankle braclets
June 23, 2008
Latino Radical Hip Hoppers Rebel Diaz Attacked By the NYPD » VivirLatino
June 19, 2008
Lawman’s raids on immigrants spark fury in Phoenix – Sheriff Joe Arpaio
June 17, 2008
UCLA recognizes an early backer who had been largely forgotten – Reginaldo del Valle’s political work played a crucial role in founding the institution that became the university, but few know of him. Research and Latino activists are putting him back in the story.
Center for day laborers opens in Portland, Oregon
Toughest sheriff in US vows no let up in immigration fight – Sheriff Joe Arpaio
June 12, 2008
Mexico: Murder of Indigenous Reporters Fuels Hatred, Division
Rough Events at Mexican Rodeos in U.S. Criticized
June 9, 2008
Presumtive Presidential Nominees John McCain and Barak Obama To Speak at 2008 NCLR Annual Conference in San Diego
Activist Matriarch Isabel Rodriguez Passes – LA
Court rules for legacy of Juana Briones! – Palo Alto, California
June 5, 2008
In Lawrence, with first Latino mayor possible, conflict arises over new job – Massachuesetts
June 4, 2008
Latin music icon Mike Amadeo gets overdue recognition
June 2, 2008
Latinos Urge Undocumented Drivers to Get Car Insurance – New Law Allows Cops to Impound Uninsured Vehicles – Utah
Jane C. Garcia: Activist ensures Latinos have strong voice – Detroit
May 29, 2008
Border rights activist leaving Tucson for new post – Rick Ufford-Chase, founder of BorderLinks
Activist raises awareness on illegal immigration – Annie Loyd in Arizona
May 28, 2008
SEIU Urged: End Attacks Against Puerto Rico Teachers
For Texas superdelegate (Jaime Gonzalez Jr.) helping decide Florida-Michigan question, Clinton loyalty takes back seat
May 27, 2008
Key ‘68 activist to speak at local Chicano forum – Sal Castro
Latino Activists Face Death Threats in Georgia
Obama says in Miami he would open family travel to Cuba
May 21, 2008
Latino Leaders Magazine Names Jackeline Cacho in Their 3rd annual Edition of The Top 25 Most Influential Latin Woman in America
Obama visits to win over Kissimmee Hispanics – Florida
May 20, 2008
Aging U.S. fugitives live as exiles in Cuban neighborhoods
Theatres of Color Fight Marginalization – Coalition says companies face bias from media, audiences, and grantors.
May 19, 2008
Minnesota rights activists protest immigrant arrests in Iowa
May 14, 2008
Demand for Guatemalan Children Is So High, Baby Snatching Is Rampant
Temporary worker program blocked by Congressional Hispanic Caucus
May 13, 2008
Citizenship Proof Next Up in Voter ID Battle
May 12, 2008
New mayor says top priority is ridding Carrollton of illegal immigrants – Dallas suburb
Some CDC grant money unspent by Latino clinic – Washington DC
College Honors Immigrants-Turned-Activists – Advocates for Farm Workers and Education Immortalized – Centralia College, Washington
May 8, 2008
McCain’s quest for the Hispanic vote
May 7, 2008
Groups Struggle to Clean Up Mess Illegal Immigrants Leave Behind – (as they cross the border)
Bush reaches out to Cuban activists pushing democracy
Immigration enforcement: At what cost? – Frederick County, Maryland
May 5, 2008
Hispanic Voters: Waking the Sleeping Giant
May 1, 2008
Marches won’t bring immigration reform
Miami activists plan subdued march
Latino activists reach out to blacks with invitation to join immigration march – Chicago
Fourth Annual ACLU Congress On Civil Liberties In Puerto Rico Begins Today
Immigration rally to support tomato pickers – Riverside, California
Hispanics to march as debate simmers – Fresno
Immigrant groups staying home on day of rallies – Arizona
April 30, 2008
Immigrant rights groups shifting tactics as November approaches – Arizona
April 29, 2008
Napolitano vetoes bill on police role in immigration – Arizona – (may have cost as much as $100 million)
April 28, 2008
Son of Elvira Arellano returns to Chicago for May 1 immigration rallies – (I still have to say that the utilization of a child for this cause disturbs me)
April 25, 2008
Did You Know? Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now! co-host and a columnist for the New York Daily News. In 1968 Juan was a member of SDS and one of the only Latino activists on the Columbia campus- Forty Years After Historic Columbia Strike
Hispanic activists: Local law enforcement should not have role in immigration enforcement – Arizona
April 24, 2008
A new Latino conservation group – in New Mexico – Latino Sustainability Institute
Latino policy summit focuses on educational disparities in Maryland
