A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing certain portions of HB 1804, Oklahoma’s tough, controversial new immigration law, from taking effect July 1.

Pew Hispanic Center Report: Latino Labor Report, 2008: Construction Reverses Job Growth for Latinos

Gov. Sanford Signs Illegal Immigration Bill; Farmers Concerned - South Carolina

(Update on the Dichos story) The fortune cookie goes Mexican - Sid Martinez and his Takitos with ‘dichos’ from San Antonio

Former Nicaraguan Official Wins U.N. Assembly Presidency - Rev. Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann

Laura Zapata explodes against Thalía: “What am I supposed to envy: her small waist or her husband?”

Barack Obama strikes chord with disaffected David Iglesias

Emilio Navarro an ageless ambassador - At 102, Navarro is the oldest living professional baseball player and the first Puerto Rican to play in the Negro Leagues.

Americans have grown sweet to Latin desserts - Sweets and treats from Mexico and South America are going mainstream.

Did You Know? The unemployment rate for Hispanic immigrants was 7.5 percent during the first months of this year, compared with 6.9 percent among native-born Hispanics. During the same period in 2007, the rates were 5.5 percent and 6.7 percent, respectively.

Hispanic teens try drugs, suicide at higher rates - (according to the CDC)

St. Paul McDonald’s sued by applicants who claim they were rejected for being born in U.S. - Minnesota

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Studies say North Carolina businesses are not meeting needs of Hispanic, black customers. - “There is literally millions of dollars in African American and Hispanic purchasing power that is leaking out of this very county,” Johnson said. “If you could find a way to meet the need of these consumers, imagine what it could do for Mecklenburg County’s economy and its people.”

Cal State L.A. to honor Dionicio Morales at graduation ceremony Friday

Designer Louis Verdad: From Wal-Mart to dressing Madonna, other celebrities

Don’t divert the immigration debate

Closing the Culture Gap Can Help Latino Students Learn, Professor Says

U.S. Hispanic Women Face Osteoporosis Epidemic

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A look at South Carolina’s new illegal immigration law

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Barack Obama strikes chord with disaffected David Iglesias

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John McCain makes a radio play for Latino voters

Valley Hispanics launch voter registration drive - Arizona

The Vox Collective launches Hispanic Anti-Drug Creative Campaign

National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and Wachovia Announce Multi-Million Dollar, Multi-Faceted Economic Development Partnership

Impremedia partnership to publish Oscar de La Hoya biography

“Small Business, Big Honor” - Bell’s renowned La Casita Mexicana recognized for entrepreneurial innovation

Media Moves: Mike Barajas to anchor new shows in Houston

Attorney referral website targets Spanish speakers - Hispanic MPR

Border battle brews over Mexico’s undersea oil

Latino chamber holds grand opening in Waterbury - Connecticut

Did You Know? The unemployment rate for Hispanic immigrants was 7.5 percent during the first months of this year, compared with 6.9 percent among native-born Hispanics. During the same period in 2007, the rates were 5.5 percent and 6.7 percent, respectively.

Southwest Airlines Starts Hispanic Appeal

St. Paul McDonald’s sued by applicants who claim they were rejected for being born in U.S. - Minnesota

TELEVISA vs. UNIVISION hed here - (not sure what is ‘hed’)

Studies say North Carolina businesses are not meeting needs of Hispanic, black customers. - “There is literally millions of dollars in African American and Hispanic purchasing power that is leaking out of this very county,” Johnson said. “If you could find a way to meet the need of these consumers, imagine what it could do for Mecklenburg County’s economy and its people.”

Latino Immigrants Hit by Jobs Shortage - NYTimes on the new Pew Hispanic report

John Ortiz: a history of service - with Molson Coors Brewing Company

Pew Hispanic Center Report: Latino Labor Report, 2008: Construction Reverses Job Growth for Latinos

A look at South Carolina’s new illegal immigration law

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Report: More Colorado Hispanics hurt by weak economy

Mexico’s auto unions agree to cut wages

Gov. Sanford Signs Illegal Immigration Bill; Farmers Concerned - South Carolina

Wisin and Yandel Concert Sets Attendance Record

Eva to preside over ALMA awards show

Talina Fernández catches a thief!

Laura Zapata explodes against Thalía: “What am I supposed to envy: her small waist or her husband?”

Laura Bozzo will file a lawsuit against Jaime Bayly

José José, Manzanero, Muñiz showcased in ‘Tres Voces’

Vuelve Sebastian a vencer el cáncer

Secrets of the Guitar Heroes: Omar Rodriguez Lopez : Rolling Stone

DIRECTV to Launch Azteca Mexico (AZM): Exclusive Channel - Will Air Nationally on DIRECTV Más Channel 442

Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego to direct ‘Solo’

Piolin por La Manana Lands on WLCC/La Ley Tampa

Man Eegee - No More Deaths Seeking Summer Volunteers - Tucson

Moles are the heart of Mexican cooking

U.S. Merida aid initiative angers some in Mexico

Rey Hernandez elected state’s deputy director of LULAC

Guild of Latino Fine Arts throws a street party to celebrate community. - Kansas City

Hispanic Community Blasts Councilman For ‘Wetbacks’ Remark - Hawaii

Middletown senior paves way for Hispanic students - John Cordero formed Latinos Unidos, which is dedicated to helping other Hispanic students succeed. - Ohio

Program To Deport Illegal Immigrant Criminals Under Review - North Carolina

Teacher who helped startcharter school honored - Juan Necochea

In Lawrence, with first Latino mayor possible, conflict arises over new job - Massachuesetts