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Inmigracion 411 is a weekly television series that provides Spanish-speaking Americans with practical legal advice about their immigration issues. Inmigracion 411 is produced by HITN and hosted by Victor Daniel Nieblas, a leading immigration attorney in Los Angeles.

Each week, Mr. Nieblas responds to questions that really matter to U.S. Latinos. In Episode 1, viewers ask:

“What should I do if ICE agents knock on my door?”

“How should I respond if I am taken into custody in a raid at work?”

“Can a change in my marital status impact my immigration status?”

“I’ve worked in the United States for years, paid my taxes, and built up a successful business. Can I legalize my status?”

Inmigracion 411 viewers can email or phone their questions to Mr. Nieblas. Some viewers will be selected to meet with Mr. Nieblas in his office for, on camera, a live consultation. Mr. Nieblas will meet with other Latinos in their homes or at their work sites.

Mr. Nieblas will provide answers in the television program and on the program’s website at www.HITN.TV. The website also directs viewers to additional sources of advice.

“We intend to interview CIS, ICE and other government officials,” says Mr. Nieblas. “Our viewers need to understand how government officials implement and enforce immigration laws.”

According to HITN founder and CEO Jose Luis Rodriguez, “Our mission has always been to help each new wave of Latino immigrants to become productive U.S. citizens.” Inmigracion 411 will reach more than 31 million HITN households and more than 60 million on VOD.

“Inmigracion 411 video segments will be available on our website, www.HITN.org,” adds Rodriguez. “Spanish-dominant Hispanics are increasingly turning to the Internet for answers to questions — particularly immigration issues — that can’t wait until the next scheduled television broadcast.”

About HITN, Inc.

The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN) was established in 1983 as a non-profit organization. HITN’s mission is dedicated to the advancement of Hispanics by providing engaging educational entertainment that invites individuals and families to live fuller, richer lives and enables them to serve as an ever-growing engine of intellectual power and progress. HITN-TV was created in 1987, becoming America’s first Public Service Media Network for Latinos.

Today, HITN-TV can be found on cable, satellite, video on demand and online reaching over 90 million U.S. households. HITN provides a unique source of educational, cultural, news and public affairs programs to the homes of Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Website: www.HITN.TV.

HITN: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AS AMERICA’S FIRST PUBLIC TELEVISION NETWORK FOR LATINOS

About Victor Nieblas, Attorney

Victor Nieblas, the host of Inmigracion 411, practices immigration law in Southern California and is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego, and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where he serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law teaching immigration law.

Mr. Nieblas currently serves as a director on the Board of Governors for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and is a past President of the AILA, Southern California Chapter, serving over 900 attorneys. Mr. Nieblas is currently the Chairman of the Immigration Section of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) and is a past Trustee for the Mexican American Bar Association (MABA) Los Angeles, and past chairperson of the MABA Immigration Subcommittee. He has presented numerous national lectures and programs on immigration law matters for AILA, MABA, HNBA, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the California State Bar.

Mr. Nieblas is also the co-host of a weekly Spanish radio talk show discussing Immigration Law called La Ley de Inmigracion. He has also served as a legal commentator for several local news programs, including Univision’s Primera Edicion, Telemundo’s En Contexto, Telemundo’s 52 Evening News and Channel 22 News in Los Angeles.

Contacts:
Victor Daniel Nieblas, Attorney
Law Office
13181 Crossroads Pkwy N # 570
City of Industry, CA 91746
Tel: (562) 463-9600

Nora Segovia, 646-731-3727, nsegovia@hitn.org
Peter Hamilton, 646-322-4856, r2k@verizon.net
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After successfully launching the debut of its television series Destination Casa Blanca 2008, the Hispanic Information & Telecommunications Network (HITN) has partnered with the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) for a special town hall forum on “Hispanic Higher Education.” The forum will be broadcast live to HITN’s 33 million household viewers nationwide on October 13, 2008 at 5:30pm (ET) from Denver, CO.

“As the Nation’s premier educational and cultural network, HITN TV is dedicated to serve the needs of Latino consumers,” said José Luis Rodríguez, CEO and Founder of HITN TV. “We are pleased to partner with HACU to make this important effort and ensure that Latinos are not left behind.”

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Latinos represent 13% of the total population or 38 million people. It is projected that by the year 2050, one-quarter of the U.S. population will be Latino. The Bureau also projects that the Latino school-age population will increase by 166% by the year 2050, while the non-Latino school-age population will grow by just 4% over this same period.

“As the youngest and fastest-growing segment of society in the US, Hispanics are increasingly becoming the workforce for tomorrow,” said Dr. Antonio Flores, President and CEO of HACU. “The better educated our workforce, the better the US can compete in the global economy.”

Panelists participating in the live telecast of the special town hall forum will examine key issues impacting Latino youth, and HACU will present the presidential candidates with key solutions and recommendations. The forum is part of Destination Casa Blanca 2008: The Latino Voice in the Presidential Election series which examines both presidential candidates’ platforms regarding issues that impact U.S. Latinos.

“This forum is part of HITN and HACU’s mission to provide the right tools and education to help Latinos make the best decision during this presidential election,” adds Mr. Rodríguez. “HITN is pleased to continue its role in educating the Hispanic community with the second half of the series on October 30th in Miami, Fla.”

In April 2008, HITN launched its new television series, Destination Casa Blanca 2008: The Latino Voice in the Presidential Election. The English-language program marks the first time in history that a nation-wide television show is dedicated solely to issues affecting the Hispanic community. Destination Casa Blanca 2008 is hosted by award-winning broadcast journalists Ray Suarez and Marlene Fernández. The news magazine show is also available on the Elections ‘08 Video On Demand Channel reaching a total of 29 million cable homes nationwide.

More information about Destination Casa Blanca 2008 can be found at www.HITN.org . “

The Hispanic Information & Telecommunications Network (HITN) and DISH Network announced their first field trial of a new public information campaign designed to educate Latino consumers about their choices for television service when the national digital transition occurs on February 17, 2009. The field trial will take place at community based organizations in New York and Puerto Rico using HITN’s CBO Connect platform on Wednesday, September 17th at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
On February 17th, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. While the digital transition is heralded for the improvements in service quality and the range of new services it will bring to consumers, there is considerable confusion in markets across the Nation as to the best and most affordable solutions consumers have for continuing their access to television services once the switch to digital services is made.
National surveys show that the American consumers who are least aware of the transition and most at-risk of losing their access to television on February 17th are linguistic and racial minorities, low income families, and seniors. Latino consumers in particular lack knowledge of their choices, facing not only the loss of conventional television services but also loss of access to critical information in the event of catastrophic events.
As the Nation’s premier educational and cultural network dedicated to serving the needs of Latino consumers, HITN is committed, as a matter of mission, to consumer education that will help Latinos make sense of the transition and take appropriate action to protect their right of access to TV.
The Latino Digital Transition field test scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th will demonstrate the effectiveness of a unique multi-modal public education strategy that aligns the broadcast strengths of satellite and Internet technologies with the active social engagement strengths of grassroots community organizations in HITN’s CBO Connect network in order to engage, train, and help Latino consumers to take informed action on their transition to digital television.
Based on the results of the field test, HITN is considering expanding the Latino Digital Transition campaign to community-based organizations (CBOs) in major markets across the Nation in order to help CBO’s prepare local communities for the Transition.
Jose Luis Rodriguez, President and CEO of HITN said that “The Latino Digital Transition campaign is designed to educate Hispanic consumers about their best and most affordable choices in the coming digital transition. It will greatly expand consumer awareness of the transition, and ensure that Latinos retain their access to television services and are not lost in the transition. We believe we must pull together as a community to do all that we can not only to get the word out about the transition, but to help consumers, face-to-face, with the steps they need to take to manage this change successfully. This is important as a civil right, certainly, though it is vitally important that we prevent the disenfranchisement of many Americans in ways that put them at risk in the face of catastrophic events.”
National satellite provider DISH Network will partner with HITN in Wednesday’s field test. HITN and Dish Network will provide experts in the transition, interactive presentations, training, and informational materials. HITN and DISH will also help participating consumers to obtain the government coupons being issued to offset the cost of the converter boxes that will enable digital broadcast to be viewed on older, analog television sets.
Rodriguez praised DISH Network for its willingness to devote time and resources to the effort, saying “The HITN and DISH Network partnership in these field trials to educate Latino consumers about the Digital Transition clearly reflects an understanding of the growing market force of the Nation’s Latino audience. We are pleased to have their support for this important effort to ensure that Latinos are not left behind when we make the transition to digital services early next year.”
About HITN: The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN) was established in 1983 as a private non-profit organization to create a network of non-commercial telecommunications facilities to advance the educational, social, cultural, and economic aspirations of Hispanics. Today HITN-TV remains the first and only media conduit offering educational, enriching and empowering content to our nation’s fastest growing ethnic group. For more information please visit: www.hitn.org“

HITN, the first Spanish-language educational and cultural network in the United States, is proud to announce that it is extending its national reach by bringing its award-winning programming to Houston on Comcast. Comcast customers who subscribe to the Canales Selecto package in Houston will now have the opportunity to tune in to HITN’s mix of original educational programming, cultural/news productions, and entertainment series on channel 526.
“The Latino population in Houston has experienced substantial growth in the last decade,” said Jose Luis Rodriguez, HITN-TV Founder and President. “We are pleased to launch on Comcast and further expand HITN’s presence in the Hispanic market. Our mix of educational, cultural and entertainment programs were created to empower and educate Hispanics to take advantage of the opportunities this country has to offer,” Rodriguez adds “The more viewers we can reach, the more HITN can help enable these individuals and families to lead fuller, richer lives.”
“We are constantly evaluating our channel lineup to ensure we provide our customers with high-quality programming that best meets their diverse interests,” said Tony Speller, senior vice president for Comcast’s Houston Region. “The enhancements we’ve made to the Canales Selecto package add even more value and choice to this popular level of service and we’re excited to offer this expanded package to our customers.”
Some of HITN-TV’s programming highlights include: the award-winning Dialogo de Costa a Costa, a daily live talk show that provides a forum for Latinos in the 50 states to share their opinions and ask questions on key issues affecting their families and communities; GED en Espanol, a series of classes to teach Spanish dominant viewers how to obtain their high school diploma; EASY ESL, a series of classes to teach Spanish-language speakers basic and intermediate English language skills; and HITN also has partnerships with Cable in the Classroom and various cultural institutions including the New York Metropolitan Museum to bring quality educational programming to children and young adults.
In April 2008, HITN launched a new show Destination Casa Blanca 2008: The Latino Voice in the Presidential Election. The English-language program marks the first time in history that a nation-wide television show is dedicated solely to issues affecting the Hispanic community. Destination Casa Blanca 2008 is hosted by award-winning broadcast journalists Ray Suarez and Marlene Fernandez. The news magazine show is also available on Elections ‘08 On Demand Channel reaching a total of 29 million cable homes nationwide.
About HITN, Inc.
The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN) was established in 1983 as a non-profit organization. HITN’s mission is dedicated to the advancement of Hispanics by providing engaging educational entertainment that invites individuals and families to live fuller, richer lives and enables them to serve as an ever-growing engine of intellectual power and progress. HITN-TV was created in 1987, becoming America’s first Public Service Media Network for Latinos. Today, HITN-TV can be found on cable, satellite, video on demand and online reaching over 90 million U.S. households.
HITN provides a unique source of educational, cultural, news and public affairs programs to the homes of Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Website: www.hitn.org
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Fresh from covering the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, last week, HITN, the first national Spanish-Language Public Television Network in the United States, continues to take the lead by providing historic, nightly, primetime coverage of the Republican National Convention through Thursday, September 4.

HITN’s live coverage begins at 7 p.m. (ET) directly from the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The telecast, with award-winning broadcast journalist Marlene Fernandez as anchor in Minneapolis, and award-winning journalists Malin Falu and Gerson Borrerro as anchors in HITN’s New York studios, is a special presentation of HITN’s Destination Casa Blanca 2008 cable television show. The show’s format includes guest interviews, analysis, commentary from community-based organizations, and live calls from the viewing audience.

A first in television history, Destination Casa Blanca 2008, the Latino Voice in the Presidential Election, provides an English-language, nation-wide news program focusing solely on issues of importance to the Hispanic community. “Our goal is to provide the Hispanic population with the knowledge necessary to understand issues that affect our communities and with knowledge that will ultimately empower our viewers to make choices and their voices heard in the electoral process,” said Jose Luis Rodriguez, Founder and President of HITN. “We want our audience to experience and understand the process that goes into the making of a President so that they can be educated voters. I am proud to say that HITN is the only network that has provided comprehensive coverage of both political conventions for two consecutive weeks,” he added.

About HITN: The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN) was established in 1983 as a non-profit organization. HITN’s mission is dedicated to the advancement of Hispanics by providing engaging educational entertainment that invites individuals and families to live fuller, richer lives and enables them to serve as an ever-growing engine of intellectual power and progress. HITN provides a unique source of educational, cultural news and public affairs programs to the homes of Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico. HITN is available on Dish Network; DirecTV; Time Warner Cable (NY, NJ, TX); Comcast (IL, CO); Charter (CA, NV, WA, GA); AT&T U-verse and Verizon FiOs nationwide.

For more information, log onto www.hitn.tv.

HITN: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AS AMERICA’S FIRST PUBLIC TELEVISION NETWORK FOR LATINOS “

Fresh from covering the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, last week, HITN, the first national Spanish-Language Public Television Network in the United States, continues to take the lead by providing historic, nightly, primetime coverage of the Republican National Convention through Thursday, September 4.
HITN’s live coverage begins at 7 p.m. (ET) directly from the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The telecast, with award-winning broadcast journalist Marlene Fernandez as anchor in Minneapolis, and award-winning journalists Malin Falu and Gerson Borrerro as anchors in HITN’s New York studios, is a special presentation of HITN’s Destination Casa Blanca 2008 cable television show. The show’s format includes guest interviews, analysis, commentary from community-based organizations, and live calls from the viewing audience.
A first in television history, Destination Casa Blanca 2008, the Latino Voice in the Presidential Election, provides an English-language, nation-wide news program focusing solely on issues of importance to the Hispanic community. “Our goal is to provide the Hispanic population with the knowledge necessary to understand issues that affect our communities and with knowledge that will ultimately empower our viewers to make choices and their voices heard in the electoral process,” said Jose Luis Rodriguez, Founder and President of HITN. “We want our audience to experience and understand the process that goes into the making of a President so that they can be educated voters. I am proud to say that HITN is the only network that has provided comprehensive coverage of both political conventions for two consecutive weeks,” he added.
About HITN: The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN) was established in 1983 as a non-profit organization. HITN’s mission is dedicated to the advancement of Hispanics by providing engaging educational entertainment that invites individuals and families to live fuller, richer lives and enables them to serve as an ever-growing engine of intellectual power and progress. HITN provides a unique source of educational, cultural news and public affairs programs to the homes of Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico. HITN is available on Dish Network; DirecTV; Time Warner Cable (NY, NJ, TX); Comcast (IL, CO); Charter (CA, NV, WA, GA); AT&T U-verse and Verizon FiOs nationwide.
For more information, log onto www.hitn.tv. “

HITN, America’s first Latino Public Television Network, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, today unveiled a new brand logo — one that reflects its role as the leader in Latino public and educational broadcasting. “Today marks a new phase for HITN. Our new logo is meant to serve as a beacon for Hispanics everywhere with its bright orange hue lighting the path to a better tomorrow for our viewers,” said founder Jose Luis Rodriguez, CEO of HITN.

HITN has been serving the Hispanic community of the United States and Puerto Rico for 25 years, remaining steadfast in its dedication in bringing educational and entertaining programming to its viewers. A hallmark of HITN’s programming is its unique content; creating programs that invite Latino participation and encourages families to live fuller, richer lives. “HITN was founded 25 years ago as a response to the lack of educational programming available to Hispanics. Now, just as then, there is still a tremendous need for the type of programming we provide,” said Mr. Rodriguez.

The launch of this new brand logo signifies the beginning of a new era at HITN. “We are poised to establish ourselves as the ‘go-to’ network for Hispanics who are looking for educationally rich, entertaining and informative programming. We have a very successful political news series, Destination Casa Blanca 2008, that has catapulted HITN as the only Latino-themed political series on the Cable industry’s ‘Election ‘08 On Demand’ VOD platform, which reaches over 90% of the nation, it’s the place where Latino voters get informed. Coupled with the new brand, HITN is ready to lead the way for years to come,” concluded Dan Rodriguez, Director of Communications and Public Affairs.

Marketing firm Garcia 360 provided the necessary technical and professional support to derive the new HITN brand. Speaking on the experience of working with HITN, Luis Garcia of Garcia 360 said, “HITN is passionate about helping Latinos navigate their life in the US. We feel this new brand image reflects the essence of what HITN stands for in relation to its mission and its commitment to the audience they serve. To be a part of this brand evolution has been very rewarding.”

CEO Jose Luis Rodriguez commented during the unveiling, “Today’s media landscape challenges HITN to distinguish itself from other national networks. Our new brand will help us break through the cluttered environment by ensuring our viewers that when they see the HITN brand they are in tune with clear and consistent communication.”

About HITN
The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN) was established in 1983 as a non-profit organization. HITN’s mission is dedicated to the advancement of Hispanics by providing engaging educational entertainment that invites individuals and families to live fuller, richer lives and enables them to serve as an ever-growing engine of intellectual power and progress. HITN-TV was created in 1987, becoming America’s first Public Television Network for Latinos. Today, HITN-TV can be found on cable, satellite, video on demand and online reaching over 31 million households.

HITN provides a unique source of educational, cultural, news and public affairs programs to the homes of Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information log onto www.hitn.org .

HITN: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AS AMERICA’S FIRST PUBLIC Television NETWORK FOR LATINOS “

HITN (Hispanic Information Telecommunications Television Network) announced today that through its internet platform, HITN.tv, it will present the 12th Annual Puerto Rican Salsa Congress to a national and international audience.

Participants from over 30 countries will compete for the coveted title of “World Champion” in the World Open Salsa Championship. Dance competitions have grown immensely in popularity throughout the globe. In the United States shows such as “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance” have attracted millions and created legions of new fans, while in Europe dance competitions have been in vogue for many years. The Salsa Congress brings together professional and non-professional Salsa dancers of all ages from all over the world to compete and have fun.

José Luis Rodríguez, CEO and President of HITN said, “We believe that broadcasting the Salsa Congress via our Internet platform will allow countless fans throughout the world the opportunity to enjoy this year’s competition and we are looking forward to being the vehicle for them to experience world-class Salsa.”

HITN.tv will provide complete coverage of all the competitions and events. People interested in viewing the Salsa Congress can do so by logging on to www.hitn.tv./puertoricosalsacongress

About HITN: The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN) was established in 1983 as a non-profit organization. HITN’s mission is dedicated to the advancement of Hispanics by providing engaging educational entertainment that invites individuals and families to live fuller, richer lives and enables them to serve as an ever-growing engine of intellectual power and progress. HITN-TV was created in 1987, becoming America’s first Public Television Network for Latinos. Today, HITN-TV can be found on cable, satellite, video on demand and online reaching over 31 million households.

HITN provides a unique source of educational, cultural, news and public affairs programs to the homes of Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information log on to www.hitn.tv

HITN is available on Dish Network; DirecTV; Time Warner Cable (NY, NJ, TX); Comcast (IL, CO); Charter (CA, NV, WA, GA); AT&T U-verse and Verizon FiOs nationwide.

HITN: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AS AMERICA’S FIRST PUBLIC Television NETWORK FOR LATINOS “*

I rec’d this e-mail late yesterday. Surprising

Colleagues, peers, friends and family,

It is with deep regret that I must inform you that Emmis Publishing, the parent company of Tu Ciudad magazine, has suspended our publication and business effective Thursday, June 12th. On the heels of celebrating our third anniversary with the current June/July “Best of Latino L.A.” issue, the milestone is bittersweet. My entire team has been instrumental in what was accomplished in a short period of time. However, due to the current economic climate and our partners’ corporate struggle with other aspects of their businesses, we are faced with the realities of today’s hardship.

I am extremely proud of our team’s ability to produce such a high quality product for the dynamic Latino and Los Angeles community. We have been so touched and honored by the enormous support of readers and humbled by our industry accolades. Ciudad set new standards for Hispanic media and regional publishing by being the first to penetrate this category of acculturated Latinos who are professional, civic-minded, successful individuals. Ciudad quickly became the largest circulated magazine for the Hispanic market in Los Angeles and served the city with a unique voice that is often overlooked.

Our ambitious goal of providing our audience with the best the city has to offer was accomplished, but short-lived. I am absolutely indebted to all of the strong talent who contributed to the publication, especially our editorial architects, Angelo Figueroa and Oscar Garza. We thank every individual who expressed interest and enthusiasm for our efforts and allowed us to work so passionately and diligently for you during these past few years.

Many of you will be contacted directly by myself or other representatives from the magazine to personally address our closure. As always, I am available to answer any concerns or questions.

Lastly, I am hopeful to give the brand new life in the near future. Until then, I want to say that this has been a dream of mine come true and I thank you for making Ciudad a part of your life.

Best regards,
Jaime Gamboa.
Founder/Publisher Tu Ciudad magazine

For Immediate Release

Contact: Euralis Lopez

347 632 4542

lopeze@a-lista.org

Over 30 Corporate Executives to attend the LISTA 2^nd Annual Humanitarian Mission and Hispanic Workforce Summit in Dominican Republic on May 28^th – June 1^st 2008

May 27, 2008, New York, NY— LISTA will conduct it’s second Humanitarian Mission and Hispanic Workforce Summit to the Dominican Republic on May 28^th in the city of Cabarete, Dominican Republic.  This year LISTA and The Dream Project inaugurate the third technology center and for the second consecutive year will conduct a series of Teacher Training workshops on lesson planning, English as a second language, and the use of technology to enhance the teaching experience for the students of the Dream Schools.  LISTA has secured the support of an impressive delegation including, Dominicans on Wall Street, Dominican American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, HITN Television, Society of Hispanic Engineers and the Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce.

“LISTA and its partners continue to help bridge the digital divide and help develop new technology businesses in the Cabarete Area. Through these events we bring empowerment and knowledge transfer and with the help of big business we will develop this region into a thriving business community in the upcoming years,” says Jose Marquez, LISTA CEO. “This is a mission of hope and love, it is up to us to all to change the perception of technology in our community, the time is NOW!”

LISTA will also hold the second Annual Hispanic Workforce Summit to help develop the Dominican workforce community in Cabarete. “As the Dominican population continues to grow in the United States, it is clear that a significant part of the future workforce will be from the Dominican Republic,” commented Jon Wunderlich, Director of Operations at Project Dream, “this summit will help bring economic stability and sustainability of Cabarete business entrepreneurs, it is imperative to further develop the skills of Dominican students in order for them to change their future through technology.

“LISTA through these workshops and summit will make an economic impact and give the students the tech and business skills needed to embrace the opportunities which will be on the horizon when they graduate” said Jose Luis Rodriguez, LISTA Chair.

LISTA’s mission to educate motivate and empower continues to bring hope and the promise of highly skilled workers, young professionals and small business owners for the future of the region.”

“This is still a small program which has been supported strictly by our members. We can all do more to help develop one of the poorest areas in this country and turn it into a thriving business community,” said LISTA NYTC President Robert Abreu. “We truly believe that with more community involvement this mission will yield even more results.”

Corporate leaders, Hispanic non-profit executives from across the country are expected to come together at the Hispanic Workforce Summit to discuss technology usage in the class room, best practices, and explore strategies to develop skilled technology workers, professionals and better access to technology for small businesses.  This summit continues to attract significant interest from local and national organizations across the country. There is a sense of anticipation of what viable solutions, recommendations or best practices will come out of this summit

LISTA’s Humanitarian Mission and Workforce Summit Speakers Include:

Ambassador Patricia Sortier, Canadian Ambassador to the Dominican Republic

Felix Ortiz, New York State Assemblyman

Robert Abreu, VP Goldman Sachs

Kevin Manning, Immediate Past President American Chamber of Commerce

Carlos Gonzalez, CEO, Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce

Jose Luis Rodriguez, LISTA Chair and President/CEO HITN

Dora Maria Abreu, SHPE Vice President

Jose Marquez, President and CEO, LISTA

Jon Wunderlich, Dominican Operation Director, Dream Project

Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) have donated computers to the area schools of Cabarete and Batey in the Dominican Republic through the Dream Project, as part of LISTA’s international outreach program for many years along with supplying educational instruction to further develop technology professionals in the area, conducting workshops for students and teachers in English as Second Language, math and sciences.

LISTA IS SPONSORED BY: AETNA, AT&T, COMCAST, CAPITALWIRE DELTA AIRLINES, MACY’s, MICROSOFT , NCTA, NIELSEN MEDIA, PHRMA, STAPLES, STATEFARM and VERIZON.

About Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) LISTA Mission is to educate, motivate and encourage the use of technology in the Latino community and empowering them to bridge the digital divide. Founded in 2004 LISTA promotes the utilization of the technology sectors for the empowerment of the Latino community. We are an organization that is committed to bringing various elements of Technology under one central hub to facilitate our partners, members and the community with the leverage and education they need to succeed in a highly advanced technologically driven society. www.a-lista.org

About The Dominican Republic Education And Mentoring (DREAM) Project is a US 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides equitable access to quality education for children born into poverty in rural areas and small communities of the Dominican Republic by combining volunteerism, international awareness, and community involvement into a sustainable support system” www.domincandream.org

HITN, the first national Spanish-language public television network in the United States, announced from the National Cable Television Show from New Orleans the selection of its new show, Destination Casa Blanca 2008 to the Cable Industry’s national VOD (video on demand) Initiative. Spearheaded by Time Warner Cable and Cox, this groundbreaking project will provide viewers a dedicated VOD channel focused on the upcoming US Presidential election. The agreement will make Destination Casa Blanca 2008 the only Latino-themed program available through VOD, reaching over 90% of the country.

For viewers interested in the Latino perspective as it relates to the election, Destination Casa Blanca 2008 (DCB’08) is a news magazine show exclusively dedicated to examining issues as they affect the Hispanic community. Launched in April 2008, DCB’08 is hosted by award-winning broadcast journalists Ray Suarez and Marlene Fernández and currently airs in 30 million households. Under this new agreement, HITN’s Destination Casa Blanca 2008 will double the number of viewers to 60 million households. “We are extremely proud that HITN has been chosen for this VOD Initiative, it speaks to the importance of the Latino vote that a show concerning Hispanic issues and concerns will be at the forefront during this important election,” stated HITN’s President, José Luis Rodríguez.

With a population of over 46 million, Hispanics are the fastest growing segment in the US and comprises 15% of the total population. Increased voter participation has made the demand for programs such as Destination Casa Blanca 2008 and related HITN programming clear. Cable companies such as Charter, Comcast, Cablevision, Time Warner and Cox are all participating in this first ever industry-wide initiative.

The VOD initiative will go live on June 1st and will feature two main sections: one devoted to the presidential candidates and one for programmers who will examine the issues surrounding the election process. Representatives for Time Warner Cable and Cox indicate that content will be distributed on a monthly basis.

“HITN and the Latino community applaud the cable industry for its inclusiveness and foresight in making sure that diverse perspectives are represented in the media,” concluded Mr. Rodríguez.

About HITN
The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN) was established in 1983 as a non-profit organization. HITN’s mission is dedicated to the advancement of Hispanics by providing engaging educational entertainment that invites individuals and families to live fuller, richer lives and enables them to serve as an ever-growing engine of intellectual power and progress. HITN-TV was created in 1987, becoming America’s first Public Television Network for Latinos. Today, HITN-TV can be found on cable, satellite, video on demand and online reaching over 31 million households. HITN provides a unique source of educational, cultural, news and public affairs programs to the homes of Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information log onto www.hitn.org

HITN: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AS AMERICA’S FIRST PUBLIC TELEVISION NETWORK FOR LATINOS”*

HITN, the first national Spanish-language public television network in the United States, aired the inaugural broadcast of Destination Casa Blanca 2008: The Washington Perspective Roundtable, on Thursday evening, April 10 at 9pm. The show is hosted by award-winning journalist Marlene Fernández, who welcomed as her first guests Art A. Estopinan, Chief of Staff for Republican Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18); Mr. William Ramos, Office Director for the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) in DC; Jane Murguía, President & CEO of the National Council of La Raza; and Democratic Congresswoman Hilda Solis (CA-32).

One of the topics of discussion in the inaugural show was the Immigration Backlog. “In July 2007, the Bush Administration raised the naturalization fee application by 66 percent. This fee increase was meant to improve efficiency at USCIS,” said Solis. Solis continued by saying, “Unfortunately, the USCIS is months behind schedule despite these fee increases. The realization of the American dream — including the right to vote — is being unnecessarily delayed for many. These delays are inexcusable and reprehensible. America’s immigration system should be efficient and effective, especially for those abiding by the law and eager to participate in civic society.”

Destination Casa Blanca 2008 was created to focus on Latinos’ needs and concerns unaddressed by the campaigns and not-yet-covered by the mainstream media. HITN will utilize the strong relationships it has with local community-based organizations throughout the country to bring grassroots issues to a national level. Viewers will see leading public policy experts participating in dialogue and debate on matters specific to the Latino community, such as immigration, the economy, health care, and education, as well as social and cultural affairs. “We have a unique opportunity to build a bridge between the candidates’ campaigns and Hispanic communities through the usage of effective multiple media platforms in an unprecedented way.” says José Luis Rodríguez, CEO of HITN.

The English-language program marks the first time in history that a nation-wide television series dedicated solely to issues affecting the Hispanic community will air in over 30 million U.S. households. Breaking away from its traditional Spanish-language programming, the series is designed to facilitate communication between Latinos and the campaign’s staff, many of whom are non-Hispanic. This will give the candidates an opportunity to learn what Latinos think, in the language they understand.

The show will consist of three original broadcasts: Destination Casa Blanca 2008 “One-on-One,” hosted by Marlene Fernández, will eventually air on Wednesdays at 9pm and again at 12am; Destination Casa Blanca 2008: “Newsmakers Roundtable,” hosted by Fernández airs on Thursdays at 9pm and again at 12am; Destination Casa Blanca 2008: “Washington Perspective Roundtable,” hosted by Ray Suarez, airs on Fridays at 9pm and again at 12am. HITN is available on Dish Network; DirectTV; Time Warner Cable (NY, NJ, TX); Comcast (IL, CO); Charter (CA, NV, WA, GA); AT&T U-verse and Verizon FiOs nationwide.

Additionally, clips of the programs will be available on HITN’s website, www.HITN.TV , further stimulating viewer participation and connecting Hispanics to its guests via texting and social networking media, such as MySpace, Facebook and YouTube. This unprecedented interactive component gives viewers yet another platform to view and interact with those shaping the presidential race. Utilizing expanded and multiple outreach platforms, Destination Casa Blanca 2008 will help create well-informed citizens and increase the participation by Latinos in the quest for the presidency. Never before has there been a political program that brings Latino interests and concerns about presidential politics to the forefront.

According to the Pew Hispanic Center, this year eligible Latino voters will loom as a potential swing vote. Elected officials welcome the show as an opportunity to interact with the community in an effective and proactive manner. “It is very important to educate the Hispanic community to participate in the electoral process so that their voice is heard, Destination Casa Blanca is an important venue through which our community can learn about the civic responsibilities of citizens and the importance of exercising the privileged right to vote,” said Republican Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL - 21).

Hispanics are the fastest growing Ethnic minority comprising 15% of the US Population. In 2007 and 2008, Hispanic voting surged during the primaries which resulted in a significant narrowing of the gap between the two Democratic candidates. “The 46 million Latinos across the country are poised to have a historic impact on the 2008 Presidential election, and their strength has already been seen in record turnouts for the primaries and caucuses. It is being said that Hispanics could be the deciding factor this year, but the only way to make that happen is to get out and vote! By standing together, we will make our voices heard,” adds Democratic Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-12).

With Hispanic voters now looked upon as key arbiters in the nation’s political future, Destination Casa Blanca 2008 is the program that lets the nation know what they are thinking and the questions they have about the future. “*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

WHO

HITN (The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc.)

WHAT

HITN presents the launch of DESTINATION CASA BLANCA 2008: THE LATINO VOICE IN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. The English-language program marks the first time in history that a nation-wide TV show dedicated solely on issues affecting the Hispanic community will air in over 30 million US Households.

DESTINATION CASA BLANCA 2008 will be hosted by two bilingual and bicultural journalistic powerhouses. Ray Suarez will host a weekly hour-long, one-on-one interview segment out of the Washington, DC studios. He is currently Senior Correspondent for The NewsHour on PBS and author of “The Holy Vote: The Politics of Faith in America.” Award-winning national host Marlene Fernández, who brings to the show political savvy, insight, personality and a vast background in reporting and analyzing domestic and international issues affecting the US Hispanic population, will host a weekly one-hour roundtable discussion in addition to a 1/2 hour interview segment. Viewers will have an opportunity to see leading public policy experts participating in dialogue and debate on matters specific to the Latino community, such as the economy, health care, education, social and cultural affairs.

About HITN

The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN) was established in 1983 as a non-profit organization. HITN’s mission is dedicated to the advancement of Hispanics by providing engaging educational entertainment that invites individuals and families to live fuller, richer lives and enables them to serve as an ever-growing engine of intellectual power and progress. HITN-TV was created in 1987, becoming America’s first Public Service Media Network for Latinos. Today, HITN-TV can be found on cable, satellite, video on demand and online reaching over 31 million households. HITN provides a unique source of educational, cultural, news and public affairs programs to the homes of Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information log onto www.hitn.org

HITN: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AS AMERICA’S FIRST PUBLIC SERVICE MEDIA NETWORK FOR LATINOS

WHEN AND WHERE
Wednesday April 9th, 2008
9:00am to 10:00am
Hall of The States
444 North Capitol St NW Room 333/5
Washington, DC 20001

CONTACTS
Public Relations:
Olga Luz Tirado, LTCommunications,
914.375.0544
olgaluz@luztirada.com
HITN: Dan Rodriguez, 646.731.3623

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) has commissioned a new master control center built around SeaChange storage and servers for SD/HD playout and production.”*

*From: http://broadcastengineering.com
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HITN-TV, the first national Spanish-Language educational and public TV network in the United States, enhances its educative and entertaining programming by adding four outstanding new series to its line-up: La Tiendita de Mopatop (Mopatop’s Shop), Narigota- La Aventura del Agua (Raindrop-the Water Adventure), Situación Límite (Limit Situation), La Tierra del Aguila (Land of the Eagle) Documentary.

La Tiendita de Mopatop is a children’s series co-produced by Jim Henson Productions (the legendary creator of the Muppets) and Carlton Television. Using stories designed to stimulate language development and creative thinking, children are introduced to age appropriate concepts such as shapes, musical sounds, the weather and friendship. The show’s main focus is to teach young children to embrace language and communication skills in a form where they can expand the boundaries of their imagination. Mopatop’s Shop airs on HITN-TV Mondays through Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. (ET)/7:00 a.m. (PT) and 4:30 p.m. (ET)/1:30 p.m. (PT).

Another series is Narigota- La Aventura del Agua (Raindrop, the Water’s Adventure) an animation series that brings a message for children and families about the importance of preserving the environment, the series looks at the daily aspects of water including its uses, its importance in the environment, and water conservation. Narigota- La Aventura del Agua can be viewed Mondays through Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. (ET)/6:30 a.m. (PT) and 4:00 p.m. (ET)/1:00 p.m. (PT).

Depicting real life stories about social issues like alcoholism, AIDS, cybernetic predators, drug abuse, domestic violence, etc. Situación Límite is the new tele-drama that HITN offers its mature Hispanic audience. The series provides viewers with a comprehensive, up-to-date look at challenging, prevalent topics that impact not only Latinos but society as a whole. It airs on Sundays at 11:30 p.m . (ET)/8:30 p.m. (PT).

La Tierra del Aguila, an original documentary produced by BBC, is an informative, and engaging program focusing on the natural history of North America. The series relates the story of how North America was discovered and tamed. Providing multi-faceted enlightening information, the narrative is told through two sets of eyes: the Native Americans and the European newcomers. Viewers may tune in on Mondays, 10:00 p.m. (ET)/7:00 p.m. (PT), to view this informative and exciting series.

Our goals are to bring programming of the highest caliber to the Hispanic Community and provide Latinos with the educational and informational tools to help them succeed and reach their full potential” said Florentina Balseca, HITN-TV Programming Director.

HITN-TV is seen on Direct TV (Ch. 438); Dish (Ch. 843 & 9401); Comcast (Ch. 649 Chicago & Denver); Time Warner (Ch. 811-NYC, Bergen & Hudson Co. NJ, Ch. 645 Austin, TX, Ch. 294 San Antonio, TX; and Ch. 167 Kansas City).

About HITN, Inc.

Founded in 1983, the NY-based HITN is a national private non-profit organization and the first public service television network offering educational, enriching and empowering content to the nation’s fastest growing Hispanic population. HITN’s mission is to provide a network of non-commercial telecommunications facilities to advance the educational, social, cultural, and economic aspirations of Hispanics in the United States.”*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

Radio Bilingüe will kick off its new election coverage radio series, “Hacia el Voto 2008,” from WRTE Radio Arte in Chicago January 14th and 15th with a new partner — the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN-TV) in New York, the first national Latino public television network in the US, who will simultaneously broadcast the live program on their television network.

“HITN, with access to more than 20 million households, joins Radio Bilingüe and WRTE in a movement by the three Latino community-based media organizations to provide a wider voice and dialogue for the Latino community during the 2008 national elections,” said Jose Luis Rodriguez, HITN founder and president. “This historic, multimedia partnership demonstrates that we can work together to ensure our community has access to informational tools that will help its members participate meaningfully in the nation’s democratic process and make a significant difference.”

Hugo Morales, Radio Bilingüe founder and executive director adds, “This partnership is a milestone for the Latino community because three major Latino media organizations are joining forces to provide their audiences with pertinent information about pressing issues affecting their lives. By joining forces with HITN in our goal to provide the best communication and coverage possible, we succeed in bringing the most up-to-date and relevant information to the Latino public through three major media outlets – television, radio and the Internet.”

“Hacia el Voto 2008” is a year-long election coverage radio series, including special coverage at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, that will air the next 12 months on Radio Bilingüe’s award-winning daily talk show, Línea Abierta, from 3 to 4 p.m. EST.

The two live shows that will air in January will be made possible through the direct collaboration from young radio producers from WRTE, a youth-driven radio station in Chicago. The January 14th, 2 pm EST, broadcast will focus on the youngest voters, exploring issues that fuel youth’s fervor to participate as well as those factors that discourage young people from casting their ballot. On January 15th, 2 pm EST the broadcast will address the needs and perspectives of immigrant youth as it pertains to the elections.

HITN, in turn, will capitalize on its reputation of encouraging live audience participation by providing a 1-800 number where viewers can call in to discuss information and provide feedback relevant to the Latino community’s political representation in the 2008 elections.

In addition, both the radio and TV versions of these programs will be available on the web, on www.radiobilingue.org, and on www.hitn.tv.

Funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Radio Bilingüe’s new bilingual weekly elections program also will include a special itinerant series, “Línea Abierta on the Road,” that begins with Monday’s inaugural WRTE show. These remote broadcasts will include live town hall meetings, roundtable discussions and special reports originating from the home sites of partnering stations such as WRTE. “*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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Mexican actress Ana Claudia Talancón is starting the new year with a bang.

The 27-year-old beauty co-stars with Edward Burns in the thriller “One Missed Call.”

In 2008 we’ll also see her in the upcoming “Days of Wrath,” alongside Wilmer Valderrama and in the HBO comedy series “Whitney.””*

*From: http://www.nydailynews.com
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HITN-TV, the first Spanish-language educational and cultural network in the U.S, is proud to continue supporting exceptional education in one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the U.S. The funds that HITN-TV has donated to the Blue Ridge School will be allocated into a scholarship fund that will finance the education of deserving Latino young men for the next several years.

HITN sees this monetary contribution as an investment in the talent and potential of the young Hispanic population. “We feel proud to contribute to the scholarship fund of the Blue Ridge School as we continue in our mission to help strengthen and educate the Latino community, and help them ultimately to reach their full potential,” Said Jose Luis Rodriguez, HITN-TV Founder and CEO.

Blue Ridge School is an all-boys college preparatory boarding school grades nine through twelve. It serves young men who respond well to small classes, a structured environment, and a strong sense of community. Blue Ridge School is located twenty miles from Charlottesville, Virginia, and comprises nearly 800 acres at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

“A significant percentage of the Hispanic students at Blue Ridge School are from the New York area and are often introduced to the school by organizations that are strong supporters of independent education for Hispanic students, like HITN” Said Mr. Rob Murphy, Assistant Head Master of Blue Ridge School. “We are grateful for the support that HITN-TV is giving us and look forward to a continued symbiotic relationship in which we strive to offer as many educational opportunities as possible to the young, promising Hispanic population.”
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Verizon is rolling out the Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network, offering it in all its FiOS TV markets, officials said Monday.

HITN-TV is a Spanish-language network that offers educational and cultural programming, reaching more than 22 million households.

“HITN provides one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the U.S. with exceptional educational and cultural programming,” Terry Denson, vice president of FiOS TV content and programming, said in a prepared statement. “It is a meaningful addition to our expanding lineup of Spanish-language programming.””*

“Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network (HITN-TV) announced that its award-winning Spanish-language programming is now available on Verizon FiOS TV Verizon will offer HITN in all FiOS TV markets.

“HITN provides one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the U.S. with exceptional educational and cultural programming. It is a meaningful addition to our expanding lineup of Spanish-language programming,” said Terry Denson, Vice President – FiOS TV content and programming.

Jose Luis Rodriguez, HITN-TV Founder and President, said: “HITN is happy to bring our educational programming to all of the markets that Verizon serves. We are proud to provide programming that is relevant to Hispanics. Having presence throughout Verizon FiOS TV’s service territory will ensure that Hispanics will have access to the valuable and entertaining content that is focused on helping them improve their life”.

HITN-TV, the first Spanish-language educational and cultural network in the U.S., offers programming that seeks to provide Latinos the tools and information to help them navigate life. Among HITN’s unique and diverse programming are: HITN’s original production and 2006 Beacon Award Winner for Outstanding Community Program Diálogo de Costa a Costa, a daily live program that provides a forum for Latinos to call in and provide their opinions and ask questions on key issues affecting their families and communities; EASY ESL, a series of classes to teach Spanish speakers English language skills; GED en Español, a series that prepares viewers to obtain their high school diploma; Ponte en Forma a fitness program series that combines workouts and valuable nutritional tips for a healthier life.

Verizon began offering its fiber-optic FiOS TV service in September 2005, and quickly established a reputation for the highest-quality entertainment experience in the market. Verizon is the only major U.S. telecom company building an advanced, all-digital, fiber-optic network, on a mass scale, all the way to customers’ homes. FiOS TV is now available in parts of 12 states: California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia. More information about FiOS TV, fiber optics and other broadband services and applications is available at www.verizonfios.com.

About HITN

Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN), founded over 20 years ago, is the first Hispanic public television network providing educational and cultural programming in the United States. HITN was founded in 1987 with the mission of advancing the educational, cultural, socioeconomic and political aspirations of Latinos. Today the network reaches over 22 million households and remains the first media conduit offering educational, enriching and empowering content to the nation’s fastest growing ethnic group. HITN is committed to serving the Hispanic community through the development and distribution of high quality Spanish-language content. HITN is currently expanding its original productions and program lineup for the 2008 season. For more information on HITN, visit

“Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) announced today that it is presenting R Marcelo Claure, CEO and Chairman of BrightStar Communications, with the 2007 LISTA Chief Executive Officer of the Year Award. Mr. Claure earned the honor for his long-standing commitment to technology for the advancement of the Latino community, his philanthropic and diversity initiatives.

LISTA will honor top Latino industry executives, from across the country including Mr. R Marcelo Claure and the BrightStar Communications Corporation at its 2007 National Latino Technology Achievers Gala Awards Dinner sponsored by Nielsen Media Research, State Farm, PTG, Cisco, Prudential Financial, Pinnacle, NBC, Google, I Hispano, Bast Services, Pharma, Telemundo, HITN, Staples, Lehman Brothers and many others which will be held on Thursday October 25th at 6 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington D.C.
In selecting Mr. R Marcelo Claure for its Chief Executive Officer of the Year, LISTA noted his support of programs that expand opportunities for youth in the areas of literacy, computer technology, scholarships and internships all around the world.

Mr. R Marcelo Claure as a CEO has run a very successful business with his company rising to the top of Hispanic Business 500 with revenues over $3.6 billion and earning the title of the largest Hispanic-owned business in the United States. However as great a businessman he is it is small in comparison to what he does best which is to be instrumental in helping young people secure future success through education and leadership development and empowering them to understand the power of technology for 21st Century jobs.

He is a strong advocate that all communities especially the underserved communities and small businesses have access to emerging broadband technologies, resources and capital.
Mr. R Marcelo Claure ‘ dedication to empowering the Hispanic community reflects the consummate values that are inherent within LISTA’s mission.

“His hard work through the years has opened the doors for many Latino Professionals in the technology industry and he has been instrumental in strengthening corporate America’s involvement in the education of Latino youth in technology,” said Jose A. Marquez-Leon, President and Chief Executive Officer, LISTA. “Mr. Claure continues to amaze us as his company continues to grow but it is what he does in his community that really impressed the selection committee.”

“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by LISTA as CEO of the Year. I firmly believe in the mission of LISTA, which seeks to promote and advocate for the advancement of Latino’s in the field of technology. At Brightstar, we seek to bring advanced telecommunications technology to markets all over the world and our success, in many ways, is due to the talented and experienced technical and engineering teams we employ in the US., in Latin America and around the world.” said R. Marcelo Claure, founder, president, CEO & chairman of Brightstar Corp. “Now, we are using our global team to bring technology to the masses in a partnership with the One Laptop Per Child organization which seeks to put a free laptop in the hands of disadvantaged children throughout the world. Brightstar has been tapped to be the global sales and distribution provider for this program, allowing us to give back in one of the most significant ways possible - by providing access to technology.”

About Latino in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA)

LISTA (www.a-lista.org) promotes the utilization of the technology sectors for the empowerment of the Latino community. LISTA Mission is to educate, motivate and encourage the use of technology in the Latino community LISTA is committed to bringing various elements of Technology, Science, and Math under one central hub to facilitate our partners, members and the community with the leverage and education they need to succeed in a highly advanced technologically driven society. Their Mission is to Educate, Motivate and Encourage the use of technology to empower the Latino Community

About BrightStar Communications

Based in Miami, Florida, BrightStar Corporation (www.brightstarcorp.com) is the largest and fastest growing wireless distribution and supply chain solutions company in the world. They accelerate products to market through strategic relationships with select manufacturer partners and their vast collective reach Brightstar is committees to good corporate citizenship, supporting the communities where they work and live. Together, Brightstar and its employees have donated millions of dollars and thousands of hours to a number of causes. They support the community in three key areas: Education, Entrepreneurship and Social empowerment. This year for the first time Brightstar Corp. was recognized as one of the largest and most profitable Hispanic businesses in the United States.

Event Information:

LATINOS IN INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION’S

NATIONAL LATINOS TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVERS AWARDS GALA DINNER
Date: October 25th, 2007
Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Fairmont Hotel Washington DC
2401 M Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20037 “

“Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network, the first Spanish-language educational and cultural network in the U.S., has announced that its Community-Based Organization (CBO) Connect Initiative will provide thorough coverage of the 2007 New York Upstate Latino Summit that took place from September 21 to 22 at the Convention Center Plaza in Buffalo, NY. The Summit was presented by CBO Connect member, Hispanos Unidos of Buffalo and will be Webcast on HITN-TV’s Web site beginning October 1.

“We are honored to partner with Hispanos Unidos of Buffalo to bring home information from the New York Upstate Latino Summit that specifically impacts the Buffalo region,” said Jose Luis Rodriguez, HITN-TV Founder and President. “We share a mission to help strengthen and uplift the Latino community, and help them reach the American dream.”

This is the first time that the region’s Latino CBOs came together to discuss economic and social challenges facing their respective communities and the demands of the rapidly increasing Latino population. Some of the regional-focused issues that were discussed were how health, the legal system, funding trends, gang violence, and economic development issues impact Latinos. The Webcast will include extensive coverage summits of workshops, plenary sessions, and special events. Online coverage will be available at www.hitn.tv.

“HITN-TV’s educational and entertaining programming is a natural fit for our summit,” said Lourdes T. Iglesias, Hispanos Unidos of Buffalo Executive Director. “Its cutting-edge coverage of the latest issues that affect the Latino community sets a high standard of excellence. We hope that the summit motivated everyone to leave with outcome-based results to offer elected officials and corporate leaders.”

Additional CBOs included Ibero-American Action League and the PRYD. In addition to HITN-TV, sponsors of the groundbreaking event included Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, Senator Antoine Thompson, and Assemblymen Sam Hoyt and Peter Rivera.

HITN currently reaches more than 20 million households in the U.S. through DirectTV, and nationally on Dish Network, and in key local markets on Time Warner Cable, Comcast, Charter Cable, and AT&T U-verse, and Verizon’s Fios System in the immediate future.

Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN-TV), in its 24th year, is the first Hispanic public television network providing educational and cultural programming in the United States. HITN’s mission is to advance the educational, cultural, socioeconomic and political aspirations of Latinos. The network remains the first media conduit offering educational, enriching and empowering content to the nation’s fastest growing ethnic group. HITN is committed to serving the Hispanic community through the development and distribution of high quality Spanish-language content. HITN is currently expanding its original productions and program lineup for the 2008 season. For more information on HITN, visit

“Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network (HITN-TV), the first Spanish-language educational and cultural network in the United States, has announced its programming specials in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and a new programming series for the fall season.

“We’ve created additional special programming to honor Latinos and their contributions to this country,” said Jose Luis Rodriguez, HITN-TV Founder and President. “Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration that highlights Latinos’ culture and history, so HITN-TV has added new shows with this mission at its core.”

HITN-TV’s Hispanic Heritage Month programming specials include the following:

– National Folkloric Ballet of Mexico: An extraordinary performance of this ballet directly from the Xcaret Park Theatre in Cancun, MX. Sunday, Sept. 16 at 9:30 p.m. (ET).

– Myths, Legends & Traditional Holidays from Latin America: A series of nine animated short tales for children and families that narrate five magical stories and four unforgettable Latin American celebrations. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 19 and throughout Hispanic Heritage Month.

– José Campeche and His Times: This original HITN-TV production is a comprehensive review of this important painter’s work and life within the context of 18th century Puerto Rican society. Thursday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. (ET).

– La Pasión Latina del Tango: HITN-TV original production that analyzes how diverse the tango genre is in the United States, how the tango phenomenon has been welcomed by this country, and is blending into the nation’s culture. Sunday, Sept. 23 at 10 p.m. (ET).

– Fernando Botero Biography: This original HITN-TV production of the life and work of this painter who is considered to be the most important and famous living artist in Latin American. Sunday, Sept. 30 at 8:30 p.m. (ET).

HITN-TV premieres for the fall season include:

– Mopatop’s Shop: A children series co-produced by Jim Henson Productions and Carlton Television. Using stories designed to stimulate language development and creative thinking, children are introduced to age appropriate concepts such as circles and squares, musical sounds, the weather and, of course, friendship.
-Land of the Eagle: A BBC production tells the story of how North America was discovered and tamed is told through two sets of eyes: the native Indians and the European newcomers.

– Revista: From Colombia to Madrid, the Revista team of young reporters presents interviews, features, music, competitions and consumer items, illustrating the different ways in which young Spanish-speaking people live. It also demonstrates the importance of Spanish as a world language and provides cultural information about Spanish-speaking countries. Revista is a BBC production.

– Earth Story: This fantastic journey of scientific discovery and a comprehensive history of life on the planet - in all its forms - unravels the secrets of our planet and brings it to life.

– Future: Science documentary series that will investigate about the state of science and its current phase of development.

– Daily Latin America Cultural Newscast: An international co-production collaboration between HITN-TV and the Iberoamerican Educational Television Association that will cover the world of arts and culture in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the markets in the United States where there is a strong Latino presence.

– Vive el Tango: Starting Sept. 27, HITN-TV will launch a programming block that includes tango lessons, interesting documentaries, concerts, tango contests, interviews with tango legends and much more.

“We are very proud to supplement our roster of diverse and unique programming with high-quality original productions and acquisitions from top producers such as BBC and Jim Henson,” said Florentina Balseca, HITN-TV Programming Director.

HITN-TV is seen on Direct TV (Ch. 438); Dish (Ch. 843 & 9401); Comcast (Ch. 649 Chicago & Denver); Time Warner (Ch. 811-NYC, Bergen & Hudson Co. NJ, Ch. 645 Austin, TX, Ch. 294 San Antonio, TX; and Ch. 167 Kansas City).

Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN), now in its 24th year, is the first Hispanic public television network providing educational and cultural programming in the United States. HITN was founded with the mission of advancing the educational, cultural, socioeconomic and political aspirations of Latinos. Today the network remains the first media conduit offering educational, enriching and empowering content to the nation’s fastest growing ethnic group. HITN is committed to serving the Hispanic community through the development and distribution of high quality Spanish-language content. For more information on HITN, visit http://www.hitn.tv.”