Henry Cisneros to campaign for Obama
Henry Cisneros meets the cartoonists
Friday morning, Henry Cisneros gave America’s editorial cartoonists the respect they may or may not deserve but, certainly, seldom get.
The former Clinton administration HUD secretary, ex-mayor of San Antonio and tarnished political star of the U.S. Hispanic community left a meeting with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton in Washington, D.C., in order to fly a circuitous over-night route to San Antonio that got him to the city at 8 AM in time to give a speech to the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists.”*
Latino values clear, but the voter rolls are not
The former Cabinet secretary said Friday that the country’s growing Hispanic population in the United States will be a vital constituency in the future. He said that the surge won’t change the party’s issues much because they are already “part of the American dream.”
“There are very few issues where the Latino interest diverges from the traditional American interest,” he told Dome. “This is a group that comes here to work, that is traditional in its family values, in its church values.”"*
Lena Guerrero’s passing: What would Texas have looked like?
We’ll never know the answers. But you can’t help but think about the questions when you read about the passing of someone like Guerrero.
There’s also a cautionary note in here for the future stars of Texas, whether that’s a talented Democrat like State Rep. Rafael Anchia of Dallas or a sharp Republican one like State Rep. Dan Branch of Dallas. It’s absolutely normal for them — or anyone else — to think about a higher office, but the political landscape is filled with people who tripped before they got out of the starting gate.”*
Hispanic voters drawn to Clinton’s experience, community ties
On this city’s Hispanic-heavy west side, in the working-class neighborhood that launched the career of favorite son Henry Cisneros, it’s all Clinton country.
Mr. Cisneros, who became the city’s first Hispanic mayor in modern times and later housing secretary under President Bill Clinton, was a big cheerleader for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton during her visits to Texas. And his wife, Mary Alice Cisneros, who now serves the neighborhood on San Antonio’s City Council, was outside Margil Elementary School on Tuesday, drumming up support for Mrs. Clinton.
Mrs. Cisneros said residents in the blue-collar neighborhood “take their politics seriously. They vote and are proud of it.”"*
*From: http://www.dallasnews.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish
Henry Cisneros Urges Texans to Vote Early for Hillary
Watch the 30-second spot, entitled “Vote Today,” in English and Spanish.
Following is the English script for the ad.
Hillary For President
TV: 30
Henry Cisneros: Our vote in the Texas primary on March 4th could decide the presidency of the United States. But we can vote for our friend, Hillary Clinton, today.
Call the number on screen, 1-866-939-VOTE and we’ll provide you all the information: the place where you can vote, the hours of operation, and a free ride to the polls.
[On Screen: 1-866-939-VOTE; 1-866-939-8683]
Vote for our friend Hillary today, and we’ll all have a better life.
Hillary Clinton: I’m Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.
Following is the Spanish script.
Hillary For President
TV: 30
Henry Cisneros: Nuestro voto en la primaria de Texas a principios de marzo podría decidir la Presidencia. Pero podemos votar por nuestra amiga Hillary Clinton desde hoy mismo.
Llame al número en la pantalla, 1-877-VOTE-HOY, y le daremos el lugar donde pueda votar; las horas de operación y transporte gratuito.
Vote por nuestra amiga Hillary hoy mismo y todos tendremos una vida major
Hillary Clinton: I’m Hillary Clinton and I approve this message”*
*From: http://www.hillaryclinton.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish
Juntos Con Hillary: Clinton Kicks Off Hispanic Outreach
Clinton kicked things off at the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 88 training center, where she was introduced by Hispanic luminaries such as Sen Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and former HUD secretary (and ex-Bill Richardson supporter) Henry Cisneros — both of whom addressed the packed room in both English and Spanish.”*
*From: http://embeds.blogs.foxnews.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish
Henry Cisneros and Edward Romero Endorse Hillary for President
“These two men each in their own way broke historic ground and embody what the American dream is all about. I am honored to have their support, experience and passion behind me as I continue my conversation with American families about my bold vision for the future and my record of delivering real change for this country,” said Senator Clinton.
Cisneros served in President Bill Clinton’s administration as the Secretary of HUD from 1993 to 1997. Cisneros is credited with initiating the revitalization of many of the nation’s public housing developments and formulating policies that have contributed to today’s record homeownership rate.
“I am proud to stand with Senator Clinton because she has always stood for America’s children and families. Hillary Clinton has the right combination of passion, leadership and heart that will make her the best President,” said Cisneros. “We all need a President who can start on day one fixing the problems left in the wake of the Bush Administration.”
Former U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra Edward L. Romero, who had served as the National Finance Chair to Governor Bill Richardson’s presidential campaign, cited Senator Clinton’s record of delivering results to America’s children.
“I asked myself two questions: Who will be the best President and who can win in November? For me, the choice was clear. Senator Clinton time and again has worked hard and has a strong record of delivering real results for this country. She is best equipped to get this country back on track,” said Romero.
Ambassador Romero has previously served on the national finance committees for the Carter and Clinton administrations as well as Vice President Al Gore. He also helped to raise money for Presidential candidate John Kerry.”*
*From: http://www.hillaryclinton.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish
Cisneros: GOP stand on immigration risky
They risk driving Hispanic voters into Democrats’ arms for years to come, he said.
Mr. Cisneros, in an interview before he spoke to the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium in Austin, said that though the Republicans use immigration to fire up their base, they may wind up deeply angering Hispanics.”*
LATINIZATION — By Cristina Benitez - Review
“First-time author Benitez, a U.S.-born ad vet and president of branding shop Lazos Latinos, set out to help Latinos and non-Latinos alike better understand the community’s contributions to the arts, politics, entertainment and business arenas stateside — a tall order for a book only 128 pages in length.
With a foreword by Henry Cisneros, former president-CEO of Univision, “Latinization” features insights from 20 Latino experts, many from the Chicago area, who run the gamut of occupations: academics, museum directors — even an Oklahoma-born chef specializing in Mexican food.
But despite a collective effort and Benitez’s 20 years in the industry, the book fails to give marketers real insight beyond the basics retrievable with the simplest internet search. The author neglects to elaborate on her tips, offering generalizations without consideration for corporate concerns such as viewer numbers and financial strategy. “*
Latino Leaders Magazine Names John C. Lopez 2007 “Maestro Award’ Winner
“-Latino Leaders magazine has named John C. Lopez, chairman of the board, Lopez Foods, Inc. its 2007 “Maestro Award” winner in the Entrepreneurship category. Culminating a day-long business summit, the first ever awards gala featured honorees in Leadership, Philanthropy, Professional Achievement and Entrepreneurship fields.
“This award is an acknowledgement of how my family, our associates and vendors work together to deliver meat products using the highest quality and safety standards in our industry,” said Lopez in accepting the award. “The fact it is conferred by Latino Leaders magazine ”” one of the premier Hispanic publications in the U.S. ”” shows Latinos as a community continue to grow and prosper at an incredible rate.”
The awards were presented in Dallas, TX, during the magazine’s Latino Leaders Summit. Dallas’ Mayor Tom Leppert welcomed the award dinner participants and thanked Jorge and Raul Ferraez, publisher and CEO & president, respectively. The mayor specifically recognized the Ferraez brothers for their commitment to the Latino community and for hosting the full-day event in the nation’s 6th largest Hispanic populated market.
“Mr. Lopez was selected for this award because of his exemplary accomplishments and contributions as a businessman and community leader. He has exhibited the ability to recognize, overcome and succeed in the face of adversity ”” the true traits of an accomplished entrepreneur,” said Jorge Ferraez, Publisher of Latino Leaders magazine.
Other 2007 “Maestro Award” winners included: Henry Cisneros, president, American CityView (Leadership); David Lizarraga, CEO & founder, TELACU, Inc. and board chairman, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Philanthropy); Florentino Ramirez Jr., president, Ramirez and Associates, LLC (Professional Achievement).
Latino Leaders is a bimonthly publication with national distribution in the U.S., targeting an educated and informed Latino readership, with articles featuring interviews with major Latinos in all fields of expertise. Editorial content focuses on social, political, and business leaders, additionally, the magazine covers the rise of influential U.S. Latinos in the entertainment industry and sports.
For additional information on Lopez Foods, Inc., please visit www.lopezfoods.com or Latino Leaders Summit www.llsummit.com.
NOTE TO EDITORS: A high-resolution image is available at: www.hispanicprwire.com/home.php?l=in “
Latino business leaders to meet in Dallas
“The one-day conference in Dallas will feature panel discussions on entrepreneurship, immigration, investments in the Latino market and whether there are enough Latina leaders. Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros is scheduled to speak at an awards dinner tonight.
Nina Vaca, president of Pinnacle Technical Resources in Dallas, will help present the awards. She is one of those involved in the effort to bring more Latinos into the business fold. Ms. Vaca started her technology consulting and staffing firm more than a decade ago and was recently named to the board of the U.S. Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce”
Cultural Communications :: Latinization of the U.S. Transforming Business, Culture and Life Itself
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Most marketers, civic leaders, academics and others who track the changing face of the United States are well aware that at 44 million-plus, the Hispanic population is the largest ethnic group in the U.S. and the fastest growing. A new book, “Latinization: How Latino Culture is Transforming the U.S.,” (Paramount Market Publishing; $24.95; ISBN 978-0-9786602-5-3; 125 pages, hardcover) provides valuable insights into this mounting phenomenon. Latino purchasing power is estimated to reach $1.2 trillion in 2011, according to the Selig Center for Economic Growth.
Author Cristina Benitez (http://www.lazoslatinos.com/mediaroom/cristina_benitez_bio.pdf) defines Latinization as a movement, a force that represents a series of Latino values and trends that are shaping contemporary American culture. It’s a combination of factors from the 22 Spanish-speaking countries that are homelands to the Hispanic population of the U.S. These influences are as wide-ranging as Argentinean tango, dulce de leche desserts and the fast-growing popularity of Mexican cuisine.
In 1998, Benitez founded Lazos Latinos (http://www.lazoslatinos.com/intro/main.html), a Chicago-based strategic branding and advertising company that focuses on the Hispanic market. In 2005, she developed the concept of Latinization to help Fortune 500 companies and to develop Latino leadership empowerment. Benitez advises top-tier corporations and organizations, including Exelon, Kraft General Foods, General Electric, PepsiCo and Deloitte Consulting.
“Latinization” focuses on the positive influences Latinos exert on their new country, covering topics from culture to the high value Latinos place on family relationships. Using real-world examples, Benitez provides essential lessons about how to craft successful marketing messages and advises corporations on how to develop Latino leaders and create stronger relationships with Latino employees. Most importantly, readers of “Latinization” will enhance their understanding of the fast-growing Hispanic population: Latinos accounted for 36 percent of the 100 million people added to the U.S. population over the past four decades.
Benitez’s book illuminates Latino-influenced factors that impact everything from this population’s purchasing habits (http://hortmgt.aem.cornell.edu/pdf/smart_marketing/cuellar7-06.pdf) to new product development and Internet usage. For example, tortilla and taco chip sales are growing at a rate 2.5 times faster than potato chip sales, according to a report compiled by AC Nielsen for the Tortilla Industry Association. Supermarket sales of tortillas are rising while white bread sales decline.
With a foreword by Henry Cisneros, “Latinization” also features the knowledge of 20 Latino experts offering lessons in their respective fields.
“Latinization” can be ordered at http://www.paramountbooks.com/ or from online booksellers Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Borders. Review copies are available from Paramount at (888)787-8100.
For a photo of Cristina Benitez, click here http://www.lazoslatinos.com/mediaroom/Cristina_Benitez_one.jpg;
for a low-resolution jpeg of the book cover, click here http://www.lazoslatinos.com/mediaroom/LatinizationCover_lowres.jpg;
for a high-resolution version of the cover, click here http://www.lazoslatinos.com/mediaroom/LatinizationCover_highrez.jpg.
To read a summary of the book in the media room, click here http://www.lazoslatinos.com/mediaroom/Summary_June_2007.pdf
Website: http://www.culturalcommunications.com/“
Henry Cisneros being recognized for improving quality of life for Mexican Americans
“Longtime San Antonio civic leader Henry Cisneros will be honored Saturday with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Worldwide Association of Mexicans Abroad.
For the last five years, the nonprofit national organization has been organizing annual bi-national conventions for Mexican and Mexican-American organizations and businesses. The goal is to establish networks with individuals in the nonprofit, business and political world to improve the quality of life for Hispanic communities in the United States.”
Casa Y Comunidad: Latino Home and Neighborhood Design Named Winner in Prestigious Franklin Awards
“Casa y Comunidad: Latino Home and Neighborhood Design, published by BuilderBooks, the National Association of Home Builders’ NAHB book publishing division, and edited by Henry Cisneros, was named a silver medallion winner in the 2007 Benjamin Franklin Awards in the category of business publications. The award was presented in New York City last month on the eve of the BookExpo America held during the 2007 Publishing University.
The Benjamin Franklin Awards, â„¢ sponsored by Publishers Marketing Association PMA, the trade association representing the Independent Book Publishers Association, recognize excellence in editorial and design. Publications are grouped by genre and are judged by representatives from all sectors of the industry including major newspaper and trade media reviewers, bookstore and library buyers and reviewers, non-competing publishers, artists and writers who serve the industry.
Casa Y Comunidad: Latino Home and Neighborhood Design, published by BuilderBooks in 2006, takes the first-ever look at the state of Latino homeownership. A comprehensive resource, the publication provides readers with a series of essays on topics such as the demographics of Latino homeownership, community, home design, and affordable housing. Packed with colorful photos, graphics, and success stories, the book provides strategies for doing business with Latino home buyers. The publication takes a look at the impact of the swelling U.S. Latino population, which is estimated to grow by at least 60 percent by 2020 and how this will change the housing market.
“This ground-breaking publication prepares the housing industry to better understand Latino home buyers, the nation’s fastest-growing and increasingly prosperous minority group,” said Brian Catalde. “Cisneros bridges the gap in the industry’s understanding of the Latino housing market.”
Cisneros served as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under President Clinton. He is credited with initiating the revitalization of many of the nation’s public housing developments by formulating policies that have contributed to today’s record homeownership rate. He currently serves as the chairman of the CityView companies, community-building firms dedicated to producing workforce housing in America’s cities.
Casa Y Comunidad: Latino Home and Neighborhood Design is available for purchase at www.BuilderBooks.com or by calling 800-223-2665. ISBN 978-0-86718-613-0; Retail $44.95/NAHB Member $39.95″
“Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation’s premier Hispanic youth leadership development and educational organization, announced the debut of a unique tool to increase financial literacy within the Latino community. The 24-page novella, “True Life Stories,” looks and reads like a traditional comic book with mass-appeal; however the bilingual collection of four vignettes presents real-life scenarios of financial crises.
As rates of Latino homeownership lag far behind those of non-Hispanic whites, “True Life Stories” aims to address a major contributor to the discrepancy: inadequate financial literacy.
CHCI will hold a press conference Wednesday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m. on the Cannon House Office Building Terrace to debut “True Life Stories” and discuss the state of Latino homeownership in the United States. Distinguished speakers will include Congressman Joe Baca (CA-43) and Former Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros, who reformed the public housing system under the Clinton administration.
“Homeownership is the primary means by which households in the United States achieve financial security and communities achieve stability,” said Cisneros. “While the number of flexible loan products and homeownership financial assistance programs has substantially increased, the homeownership rate for Hispanics continues to lag significantly behind the nation’s overall rate. Tools like this novella help us to bridge that gap.”
HOGAR, Spanish for home, aims to increase the rate of homeownership for Hispanics in the United States. “True Life Stories” was created through HOGAR’s Fellowship Program, which develops Latino leaders in the housing and finance fields. The novella will be available through CHCI’s Web site, http://www.chci.org/, and distributed through housing and advocacy groups throughout the Latino community nationwide.
About Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging leaders. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of Congress, nonprofit leaders and corporate executives. For more information call CHCI at (202) 543-1771 or visit www.chci.org/. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
CONTACT: Rebecca Dreilinger of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute,
+1-202-543-5413, rdreilinger@chci.orgWeb site: www.chci.org/ “
Henry Cisneros inducted into Housing Hall of Fame
“Henry Cisneros, who served as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD during the Clinton Administration, has been inducted into the National Housing Hall of Fame.
Cisneros became the first Hispanic-American to head a major U.S. city government when he served as the mayor of San Antonio from 1981 to 1989. He served as HUD Secretary from 1993 to 1997.”
Harnessing The Hispanic Population’s Powerful Growth
“Delivering the keynote address at the Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference, former Clinton administration Housing and Urban Development Secretary and Univision CEO Henry Cisneros outlined what he called the four dimensions taking place within the Latino community that will make the business of Spanish language radio stronger in the years ahead; population growth, leadership development, cultural beachheads, and economics.
Citing Census Bureau figures, Cisneros noted that between 2000 - 2006, the number of Latinos in the United States grew by 25.5%, versus a 1.6% jump for whites, and a 6.9% increase for African-Americans. Further, the Census Bureau predicts that between now and 2050, the number of Hispanics living in the U.S. will increase by 63 million people, versus 18% for whites, 25 million for African-Americans, and 27 million for Asians. “50% of the new growth will be Latino,” he noted. “
Mary Alice Cisneros making a political name for herself - (elected to San Antonio’s City Council)
“When the new City Council is sworn in next month, it will include one of the best-known names in San Antonio.
Henry Cisneros was the first Hispanic to lead a major city when elected mayor in 1981. But the voice of the Cisneros family is sounding quite different these days ”” instead of Henry in the spotlight, it will be his wife, Mary Alice, who was elected to the District 1 seat last week.”
“Latinos work hard, have money and spend it, and their vast buying power - close to $900 billion nationally this year - will shape the future of American society, including the housing market, panelists at a business forum said Thursday.
“This is a very hard-working community,” said Henry Cisneros, who chaired the program presented by the Tom s Rivera Policy Institute, a nonprofit research organization headquartered at USC. “No one surpasses the foreign-born Latinos when it comes to work ethic.”"
Immigration, education big concerns for Hispanic festival celebrants - Waco, Texas
“Hundreds of spectators came out Sunday afternoon for McLennan Community College’s fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, partly to revel in the sunshine and 80-degree temperatures, partly to help raise scholarship money.
The festival raises funds to support Henry Cisneros/League of Latin American Citizens scholarships. One such scholarship is awarded each year to a Hispanic MCC student for two semesters.”
CityView Announces Vice President of Human Resources and Administration - Vivian Ramirez
“CityView, a national discretionary housing investor led by CityView Chairman and former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros, and CityView President and third-generation homebuilder Joel Shine, recently appointed Vivian Ramirez as vice president of human resources and administration.
In this position, Ramirez will be responsible for consulting with the management team regarding talent implications on all aspects of CityViews business strategy, which includes organizational structure, performance standards and recognition plans. She will serve as a liaison between employees and management to ensure that all human resource practices and performance management systems support the companys corporate objectives and strategic plan.”
Hispanic Homeowners Investing in California Homes in Record Numbers
“California was once part of Mexico before achieving statehood in 1850. Now, according to the research of Professor Dowell Myers of the University of Southern California, the five most common surnames of homebuyers in California in 2005 were all Hispanic. These names include: Rodriguez, Lopez, Martinez, Garcia, and Hernandez. In Professor Myers’ new book, “Immigrants and Boomers: Forging a New Social Contract for the Future of America,” he makes a case that the future of America’s future economic health well-being are intimately connected with immigrants, especially those coming from Mexico, Central America, and South America.
The immigration debate has long been a contentious one in this country, and, despite anti-immigrant rhetoric and legislation, immigrants continue to play an ever-growing role in the economy and culture of this country. Henry Cisneros, former secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and current Executive Chairman of City View, had this to say about the book in a pre-release review provided by the book’s publisher, “Dowell Myers has described a future full of hope, if as a nation we are able to understand the power of immigration, to reach understandings about our mutual societal responsibilities, and to unleash the full capabilities of immigrants who want to contribute to American society.”
According to Patrick McGilvray, J.D., President of www.TheHomeBuyingCenter.com, “Our nation has been always been dependent on the energy and dreams of immigrants from our earliest days. Many of the people who buy homes from my team of investors across the country are first or second generation immigrants from Mexico or other Hispanic countries. We are very honored to help them achieve their dreams of homeownership in the United States, and we take the long view that they, their families, and their work ethic will enrich America in tremendous ways.” California’s residential real estate markets, battered in recent months after a spectacular run-up in prices in the early years of this decade, may be very thankful for Hispanic immigrants whose purchases may help shore up the slumping residential housing sector. This trend may even change the minds of those opposed to immigration and immigrants in general, but this cannot be taken for granted because there has always been as much short term opposition to immigrants and immigration, legal and illegal, as there have been positive long-term effects of their presence.”
Cisneros To Keynote Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference
“Radio Ink publisher B. Eric Rhoads announced today that Henry Cisneros, who served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 1993-1997 during the Clinton administration, will deliver a keynote address to the Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference in San Antonio on May 22. “
