http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:04:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/17/impremedia-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-via-digital-mobile-and-print/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/17/impremedia-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-via-digital-mobile-and-print/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:15:45 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=64808 ImpreMedia, the No. 1 Hispanic News and Information Company in the U.S. in Online and Print along with seven sponsors honors Hispanic Heritage Month for a second consecutive year.

The program entitled, “Mi Hispanidad,” utilizes digital, mobile and print to educate, inform and entertain impreMedia’s online and offline audience about their favorite destinations, food, music and traditions (http://www.impre.com/hispanidad/). The program runs through October 31, 2009.

The “Mi Hispanidad” campaign is supported by Hispanic marketers including AARP, Albertson’s, Discovery en Español, General Trading/Fine Fare, metroPCS, Mexicana Airlines, MillerCoors, and Pacific Gas & Electric. The campaign incorporates a Hispanic Heritage Month channel prominently displayed on impreMedia’s portal impre.com and all publication websites. It also includes award-winning editorial content, a People’s Choice Survey, online photos, co-branded ad units online as well as within all impreMedia’s newspapers (www.impre.com).

“Honoring Hispanic Heritage is paramount to impreMedia as a reflection of our core Hispanic roots and the deep commitment we have to this audience,” said Arturo Duran, CEO, impreMedia Digital. “Our Hispanic Heritage Month program is promoted via supplements and ads in impreMedia’s daily and weekly newspapers and via our mobile platform, all designed to drive traffic to the “Mi Hispanidad” web channel. This multi-platform effort really demonstrates the extensive assets we have at our disposal to impact the Hispanic audience - wherever they are and however they want to be reached.”

One of impreMedia’s key partners for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration is MillerCoors. The MillerCoors Líderes program honors outstanding Hispanic individuals for their vision, commitment to service and ability to inspire their communities. “At MillerCoors, our commitment to the Hispanic community is about building and investing in the communities where we work and live,” said Joedis Avila, Multicultural Relations Manager, MillerCoors. “Through Líderes we honor that commitment by highlighting leaders within the Hispanic community and providing leadership tools for future generations.”

“We are proud to share this second annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with all of our sponsors,” said Liz Sarachek Blacker, impreMedia’s Senior Vice President of Digital Sales. “This annual holiday highlights the beautiful myriad of Hispanic values and traditions and we look forward to building upon this platform in the years to come.”

Another key partner in impreMedia’s “Mi Hispanidad” celebration, Pacific Gas & Electric, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States, based in San Francisco. “PG&E is proud to be a part of impreMedia’s 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. During this time, we recognize our rich cultural diversity and the valuable contributions of our Latino communities. PG&E has proudly served these communities for more than 100 years. We are honored to build upon that tradition of service as part of this important occasion,” said Detrina Faletogo, president of the Hispanic Employees Association of PG&E.

ImpreMedia’s Hispanic Heritage celebration runs through October 31 across platforms (http://www.impre.com/hispanidad/).

About impreMedia:

ImpreMedia is the No. 1 Hispanic News and Information Company in the U.S. in Online and Print. ImpreMedia's multi-platform offerings range from Online to Video, Mobile and Print and encompass 27 properties, including the portal http://www.impre.com and its McClatchy partners. 30% of all U.S. Hispanic adults use an impreMedia product. The company is also the nation's largest Hispanic newspaper publisher with newspapers in the top 7 U.S. Hispanic markets, reaching 16 markets total that represent 63% of the U.S. Hispanic population. Its leading publications include La Opinión in Los Angeles and El Diario La Prensa in New York. For more information, visit http://www.impremedia.com

ImpreMedia’s portal and publication websites are: www.impre.com, www.imprerewards.com, www.lavibra.com, www.impreautos.com, www.laopinion.com, www.eldiariony.com, www.hoynyc.com, www.laraza.com, www.laprensafl.com, www.elmensajero.com, www.rumbonet.com, www.vistamagazine.com, and www.contigola.com. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=64808 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/17/one-failure-of-hispanic-heritage-month/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/17/one-failure-of-hispanic-heritage-month/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:01:26 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/17/one-failure-of-hispanic-heritage-month/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=64635 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/15/nfl-latino-effort-pits-jets-fan-vs-dolphins-fan-monday-night-game-centerpiece-of-leagues-hispanic-heritage-month-campaign/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/15/nfl-latino-effort-pits-jets-fan-vs-dolphins-fan-monday-night-game-centerpiece-of-leagues-hispanic-heritage-month-campaign/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:03:04 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=64570 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=64570 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/14/at-the-end-of-the-31st-annual-hispanic-heritage-month-latinos-in-the-us-are-still-waiting-to-celebrate-a-crucial-victory-getting-rid-of-the-toxic-water-that-poisons-so-many-of-our-communities/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/14/at-the-end-of-the-31st-annual-hispanic-heritage-month-latinos-in-the-us-are-still-waiting-to-celebrate-a-crucial-victory-getting-rid-of-the-toxic-water-that-poisons-so-many-of-our-communities/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:06:45 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/14/at-the-end-of-the-31st-annual-hispanic-heritage-month-latinos-in-the-us-are-still-waiting-to-celebrate-a-crucial-victory-getting-rid-of-the-toxic-water-that-poisons-so-many-of-our-communities/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=64421 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/12/as-hispanic-heritage-month-comes-to-a-close-this-week-many-valley-hispanics-are-reflecting-on-a-history-much-different-than-the-one-told-by-traditional-historians-hispanics-who-had-been-largely-l/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/12/as-hispanic-heritage-month-comes-to-a-close-this-week-many-valley-hispanics-are-reflecting-on-a-history-much-different-than-the-one-told-by-traditional-historians-hispanics-who-had-been-largely-l/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:29:35 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=64147 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=64147 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/12/a-leader-in-northern-nevadas-latino-community-has-been-invited-to-a-white-house-gathering-next-week-for-hispanic-heritage-month-xiomara-rodriguez/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/12/a-leader-in-northern-nevadas-latino-community-has-been-invited-to-a-white-house-gathering-next-week-for-hispanic-heritage-month-xiomara-rodriguez/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:01:10 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=64128 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=64128 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/12/festival-de-la-familia-announces-poster-contest-during-national-hispanic-heritage-month-northern-california-artists-are-invited-to-submit-entries-through-november-30-2009/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/12/festival-de-la-familia-announces-poster-contest-during-national-hispanic-heritage-month-northern-california-artists-are-invited-to-submit-entries-through-november-30-2009/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:46:25 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=64093 Festival de la Familia:
WHAT:

To promote National Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate the colorful mix of Latino cultures and art in Northern California, the Festival de la Familia Board of Directors is sponsoring a poster contest. The first place winning artwork will be made into the official poster for the 2010 Festival de la Familia.

WHEN:

National Hispanic Heritage Month – recognized across our nation from September 15 to October 15 – celebrates the ethnic diversity of Hispanic Americans through culture and traditions, representing the people of Spain, the Caribbean, North, Central, and South America. The contest will run from today until Monday, November 30, 2009. Winners will be honored at the 19th Annual Festival de la Familia (Festival of the Family) on Sunday, April 25, 2010.



WHY:

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges, and submissions will be evaluated on the following criteria: portrayal of Festival theme and message; visual effectiveness; creativity and originality of artwork; universal appeal; and quality of design.

WHO:

Northern California artists are invited to showcase their artistic talent and celebrate the diversity of our community by participating in the contest. The poster contest is open to all Northern California legal residents. Void where prohibited or otherwise restricted by law. All federal, state and local regulations apply. Visit www.festivaldelafamilia.org for official rules and to download the online poster contest application. Email camera-ready artwork to: postercontest@festivaldelafamilia.org or mail entries to Festival de la Familia Poster Contest, P.O. Box 162845, Sacramento, CA 95816.

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Tapia, University Professor, the Maxfield-Oshman Professor in Engineering and director of Rice's Center for Excellence and Equity in Education, is internationally known for his research in the computational and mathematical sciences and is a national leader in education and outreach.

Today's ceremony at the Senate Russell Building will feature presentations by members of Congress and a dynamic stage production with performances by top Latino artists. Tapia will join six other award winners, including New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez, artist Romero Britto, boxer Oscar de la Hoya, singer Olga Tañon, rock band Maná and animated television star Dora the Explorer, namesake of the award-winning PBS television series for children.

Created in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan and the White House to commemorate the creation of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Heritage Awards have grown into one of the nation's most prestigious national honors and events. Past awardees include New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, television journalist Soledad O'Brien, actress Rita Moreno and author Sandra Benítez. The awards are presented annually by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and sponsored by ExxonMobil.

"There is a component of going to this ceremony that's really important," Tapia said. "This award isn't just for me. I'm going for the group I represent and for the things I care about, which are outreach, K-12 education, diversity and students. Somebody recognized that I've done things of high value, even if they're not high visibility, and that means a great deal to me."

Tapia, born in Los Angeles to parents who emigrated from Mexico as teenagers to seek educational opportunities, was the first in his family to attend college. He has authored or co-authored two books and more than 100 mathematical research papers and was the first native-born Hispanic elected to the National Academy of Engineering. In 2005, he earned Rice's highest academic title, University Professor, becoming only the sixth person to earn the rank at Rice.

Tapia is known at Rice and beyond as a crusader for the advancement of minorities, and for his efforts was honored recently by the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science. A video about Tapia, and his goals and achievements, can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/ya2quwr. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62802 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/why-the-mexican-doesn%e2%80%99t-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/why-the-mexican-doesn%e2%80%99t-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:10:43 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62798 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62798 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/army-remembers-all-hispanic-regiment-at-pentagon/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/army-remembers-all-hispanic-regiment-at-pentagon/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:51:11 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/army-remembers-all-hispanic-regiment-at-pentagon/ In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Army welcomed Col. Gilberto N. Villahermosa to the Pentagon for a book-signing of his three-year history project.

His book, "Honor and Fidelity, the 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950-1953," was about the country's first all-Hispanic regular-Army regiment.

Villahermosa was invited by the Center of Military History to talk about the close link between the Puerto Rican people and the regiment nicknamed, "The Borinqueneers" in which his father served as a noncommissioned officer.

The 65th was created at the turn of the 19th century and participated in World Wars I and II and the Korea War but was deactivated in 1956 and became the only unit ever to be transferred from the active Army to the Puerto Rico National Guard.

Maj. Gen. Bernard S. Champoux, chief of Army legislative liaison, introduced Villahermosa to the audience. Champoux's father had served with the 65th in 1952 as a company commander.

Villahermosa, who is presently assigned as the senior defense representative with the American embassy in the Republic of Yemen, said the book-signing was more than just about commemorating the role of Hispanics and Latinos in the Army.

"This is also about recognizing the wide ethnic diversity in the American Army and all the sacrifices that have been made to put the country where it is today," he said. "My father was a veteran of the regiment, so I thought it was exciting when then-Secretary Louis Caldera asked me to write the official history of the regiment."

Villahermosa added that his three sons have worn the Army uniform and two of them still are.

"This book is really a history of pride, a history of the glory days, then there's a decline, there's failure, then there's redemption," he said. "There was such a shortage of troops and professional NCOs that they were sent to the rest of 8th Army.

"That goes to show you when the NCO corps is strong, when it's well educated, when it's experienced that was when units experienced their glory days. That's something we have to always take to heart, that the backbone of this great Army of ours are our NCOs," he said.

("Honor and Fidelity, the 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950-1953" is available as a free PDF download from the Army Center of Military History. See attached link.) Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62780 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/rnc%e2%80%99s-spanish-translation-of-hispanic-heritage-month-press-release-riddled-with-errors/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/rnc%e2%80%99s-spanish-translation-of-hispanic-heritage-month-press-release-riddled-with-errors/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:58:16 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62756 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62756 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/29/national-hispanic-heritage-month-website-i-personally-love-the-clean-design/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/29/national-hispanic-heritage-month-website-i-personally-love-the-clean-design/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:45:51 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62589 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62589 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/28/pizza-patron-partners-with-pepsi-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/28/pizza-patron-partners-with-pepsi-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:28:54 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62511 In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Pizza Patrón, the nation’s number one Latin pizza brand, has teamed with Pepsi in a national, co-branded promotion in all of its stores.

The promotion began Sept. 1 and was specifically designed to celebrate and honor the Latin culture and lifestyle during Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a bilingual promotion, but Spanish language dominant. Advertisements for the promotion read, "!Viva Latino! Pizza Patrón y Pepsi® Festejan el Mes Patrio," meaning, “Pizza Patrón and Pepsi celebrate this historic, patriotic month for all Latinos of diverse roots.”

With any 2-liter purchase of Pepsi products through Sept. 30, customers will receive a free phone egrip® Non-Slip Strip. The egrip is a protective, silicone material which can be applied to the back of a cell phone to make it easier to handle and prevent it from sliding on any surface.

The free egrip® features the Pizza Patrón and Pepsi logos, as well as Pizza Patrón’s slogan, “Latin Life, Enjoy.™” which reinforces the company’s unique focus while broadening its current customer base by inviting every demographic to enjoy and experience the diversity found within the Latin lifestyle.

“Celebrating the rich history and traditions found within the Latin life and culture is what makes our brand strong,” said Andrew Gamm, brand director for Pizza Patrón. “National Hispanic Heritage Month is a chance for us to honor the Latin culture which goes to the core of our company’s values.”

Since 1986, Pizza Patrón has been celebrating the diversity of the Latin culture and lifestyle in its stores. Today, the company operates 92 stores in six states and plans to have 750 stores nationwide within a decade. Approximately 93 percent of Pizza Patrón restaurants in the U.S. are owned and operated by franchisees. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62511 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/union-bank-and-kpbs-honor-san-diego-county-latinos-as-local-heroes/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/union-bank-and-kpbs-honor-san-diego-county-latinos-as-local-heroes/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:34:24 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62255 In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Union Bank and KPBS will honor four exceptional Latinos from San Diego County with the 2009 Local Heroes Award for their outstanding community service. This year's honorees are: Ruben Barrales, Sarita Fuentes and Catalina Valencia, all of San Diego; and Dr. Jorge Valerdi of Chula Vista. The awards will be given on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the KPBS Copley Telecommunication Center in San Diego.

The honorees will be formally recognized as part of the 12th Annual Local Heroes Awards, which Union Bank sponsors in conjunction with public television station KPBS. The network will also broadcast video profiles of the honorees throughout its Hispanic Heritage Month programming from September 15 to October 15.

"Union Bank is proud to recognize the contributions of these local heroes who have generously given their wisdom, time and resources to enrich our communities," said George Ramirez, senior vice president and head of Priority Banking(R) at Union Bank. "We are delighted to again partner with KPBS as we recognize these individuals who personify our core values of diversity and community involvement."

"We are honored to be hosting this event and again partner with Union Bank to recognize this year's Local Heroes," said Tom Karlo, general manager of KPBS. "Every year, KPBS has the pleasure of getting to know a new group of distinguished honorees and telling their stories to the San Diego community."

The 2009 honorees are:

Ruben Barrales is president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. As president, Barrales ensures the chamber provides a broad-based economic value for its members and the international region. Prior to the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, Barrales spent five years serving under former President George W. Bush as the President's liaison to state and local elected officials. He was the first Latino elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in 1992 and has been listed as one of Hispanic Business Magazine's "100 Most Influential Hispanics" three times within the past decade.

Sarita Fuentes is the principal of Monarch School. As the principal, Fuentes helps serve the community's homeless youth, ages seven to 18, and mentors children to lead productive lives. Under her leadership, the school has exceeded its Academic Performance Index score for six consecutive years and also implemented the Graduate Support Program. Prior to Monarch School, Fuentes was a dedicated teacher for the Advancement Via Individual Determination program and was recognized as the Latina of the Year at the 2004 Adelante Mujer Conference.

Catalina Valencia is the executive vice president (EVP) and general counsel for Aero Financial, where she is responsible for the company's global legal and regulatory affairs. She has a widespread background in telecommunications, and prior to Aero Financial, Valencia was the co-founder and executive for FanBox, an Internet start-up recognized as host to the world's largest mobile community. She has served on the board of the Mexican and American Solidarity Foundation and also served as the chair of the Leadership Institute of the Chicana/Latina Foundation. Valencia was awarded the Corporate Achievement Award by Vista magazine for three consecutive years.

Dr. Jorge Valerdi is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). As a CASA volunteer, Dr. Valerdi was appointed by the San Diego Juvenile Court as an advocate for children in dependency court who have suffered physical and emotional neglect. He has transformed the lives of many children. Prior to becoming a CASA volunteer, Dr. Valerdi was the CEO of a Chula Vista based telecommunications company where he deployed technologies in disadvantaged countries in South America, Africa and Asia. He is currently on the speakers' bureau for Voices for Children and motivates others to become advocates for the community's youth. The Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C. nominated Dr. Valerdi for the 1982 International Marconi Award.

As part of its ongoing celebration of Hispanic history and culture, KPBS will air several programs throughout Hispanic Heritage Month in addition to short video profiles of each honoree. For a list of all Hispanic Heritage Month programs, please visit www.kpbs.org.

About UnionBanCal Corporation

Headquartered in San Francisco, UnionBanCal Corporation is a financial holding company with assets of $74 billion at June 30, 2009. UnionBanCal Corporation is the 16th largest commercial bank holding company in the U.S. based on assets at March 31, 2009. Its primary subsidiary, Union Bank, N.A., is a full-service commercial bank providing an array of financial services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, and major corporations. Union Bank is California's fifth largest bank by deposits at March 31, 2009. The bank has 335 banking offices in California, Oregon, and Washington and two international offices. UnionBanCal Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MTU). Visit www.unionbank.com for more information.

About KPBS

KPBS is a public service of San Diego State University, serving the region with TV, radio and Internet content that is educational as well as entertaining - and free of commercial interruption. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62255 0