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MTV Tr3s programming and on-air advertising has received eight Imagen Foundation Awards for positive portrayals of young Latinos. The 23rd Annual Imagen Awards take place Thursday, August 21 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Nominated in the Best Variety or Reality Show category is “Mi TRL Awards,” an annual awards show that recognizes and honors the people and music that make “Mi TRL” the “must watch” show for U.S. Latinos and sends winners home with a shiny “Gallo” (rooster) trophy. The nominated show was packed with some of today’s hottest artists, such as RBD, Wisin y Yandel, Will Smith, Jessica Alba, Menudo, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, and Jaslene Gonzalez and Zuleyka Rivera performing, accepting and presenting awards, along with a surprise appearance by Diddy who opened the show to the delight of the fans who attended the awards show.

“Beyond Borders: An MTV Tr3s Immigration Forum,” a network special that gave voice to Latino youth who were ready to go beyond the politics and rhetoric of the immigration debate, was nominated for Best National Informational Programming. The historic, first-ever of its kind on network TV event, brought together artists such as Ana Ortiz, Calle 13’s Residente and Malverde; young people from Cal State L.A; and U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra to explore solutions to the immigration crisis and discuss its impact on their families, education and everyday lives. It was hosted by journalist Gustavo Arellano.

MTV Tr3s’ multiplatform music discovery initiative, “Descubre & Download” earned two nominations in the Best On-Air Advertising category for projects with newcomer Colby O’Donis and West-coast rapper Malverde.

Also earning nominations in Best On Air Advertising were three MTV Tr3s “Tu Pride” entries, “Sylvestre,” “Elan,” and “Ruben.” “Tu Pride” is a series of mini-documentaries about young Latinos growing up today with a mix of cultural influences.

“The entire MTV Tr3s familia is dedicated to the positive and uplifting portrayal of the U.S. Latino experience and we are humbled to be recognized with these nominations by the Imagen Foundation,” said Lucia Ballas-Traynor, Senior Vice President and General Manager, MTV Tr3s.

MTV Tr3s (mtvTr3s.com) is in 6.4 million Hispanic TV households and 34 million total TV households, making it the most-widely distributed TV network dedicated to superserving today’s bicultural Latino youth. MTV Tr3s programming is rooted in the fusion of American and Latino music, cultures, lifestyles and languages. Music programming is at the core of MTV Tr3s and the channel features hitmakers, emerging artists and new sounds that resonate with young U.S. Latinos. In addition to music programming, the MTV Tr3s programming slate also features lifestyle series, news, documentaries and other long-form programs that celebrate US Latino hybrid identity and culture. “

Univision blew away the competition last night as the fifth edition of its “Premios Juventud 2008″ youth awards show delivered an average audience of 5.2 million viewers 2+, according to Nielsen’s Fast National ratings, and catapulted the network to the #1 ranking for the evening (8:00-11:00 p.m.) among Adults 18-34 (1,910,000) and 18-49 (3,100,000), Persons 12-34 (2,270,000), and Kids 2-11 (690,000). Additionally, 11.2 million people watched some or all of the 3-hour, star-studded telecast.

“Premios Juventud 2008″ was also the #1 program of the evening among Adults 18-34, besting such English-language fare on the other networks such as FOX’s “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” and “So You Think You Can Dance?,” CBS’s “Greatest American Dog,” “CSI,” and “Swingtown,” NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and “Fear Itself,” and ABC’s “Ugly Betty,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Hopkins.” It was also the #2 program among Adults 18-49 and, along with Persons 12-34, averaged more viewers in those demos than all of the network programs on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and CW with the exception of FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance?”

The first and only awards show on Spanish-language television that celebrates the preferences of this country’s young Hispanics, “Premios Juventud 2008″ enjoyed the following significant audience increases compared to last year’s telecast:
– +6% among Viewers 2+
– +9% among Adults 18-34
– +12% among Adults 18-49
– +8% among Men 18-34
– +12% among Men 18-49
– +9% among Women 18-34
– +12% among Women 18-49

Source: Nielsen Media Research, NTI Fast Ratings for Premios Juventud & NTI Fast Affiliates for the E-L networks, 7/17/2008, Thursday 8pm-11pm. Live+SD.

With awards presented in 29 unconventional categories covering the world of Music, Film, Sports, Fashion and Pop Culture, “Premios Juventud” in only its fifth year of existence has already cemented its position as the most popular celebration of Hispanic youth in this country. This year’s edition featured some of today’s hottest, most popular Latin music artists including the chart-topping pop group RBD, heartthrob crooner Enrique Iglesias, Mexican singer and novela superstar Thalia, recording and motion picture idol Pedro Fernandez, Puerto Rican merenguera Olga Tanon, Colombian sensation Fonseca, regional Mexican recording groups Alacranes Musical and Tucanes de Tijuana, urban acts Akwid and Angel y Khriz, and the newly formed edition of the legendary boy-band Menudo, to name a few.

Locally, “Premios Juventud 2008″ was #1 from 8pm-11pm ET/PT (7pm-10pm Central) in the following markets:
– #1 among Total Viewers - Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Dallas, and Phoenix
– #1 in Households - Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Houston, and San Antonio
– #1 among Adults 18-34 - Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, and San Francisco
– #1 among Adults 18-49 - Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, and Phoenix
– #1 among Teens 12-17 - Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, and San Francisco
In addition, “Premios Juventud 2008″ averaged more viewers during the time period than the combined viewership to ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX in Los Angeles (+41%), New York (+34%), Houston (+35%), and Dallas (+39%) among Adults 18-34. “

Finally, Chris Moy will be able to show off his Boricua pride down Fifth Ave.

“When I was little, I used to watch the Puerto Rican parade on TV and ask my mom if I could go,” says the one New Yorker in Menudo’s latest reincarnation.

“She always said no, because it could be dangerous. This time, I’m not going to be in any trouble,” says the 15-year-old Chris, who will be performing with the recently re-formed boy band Sunday atop the Daily News float.”*

Zocaloc Productions was founded and organized by Graffiti Artist ShanduOne (Hector Calderon) of L A Bombsquad (Labs) and Los Angeles-born artist Peter E. Carrillo, known for his reconstruction of the Mental Menudo Artist collective. Both ShanduOne and Peter E Carrillo have been a vital influence in the North East Los Angeles, East Los Angeles and Los Angeles areas art and music movement. Zocaloc Productions have played a important role in sponsoring new upcoming artists through art exhibitions and showcasing local L A Bands through live musical performances.”*

Author Henry David Thoreau once said, “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”

Those famous words have never been more appropriate than when telling the story of Latin rock originators El Chicano — a band of friends from East L.A. who, practically overnight in 1970, went from nightclub jammin’ to the world stage.

Performing live at the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Latin Food Festival and 10th annual Menudo Cook-Off on Sunday, June 1, at Stramler Park — most fans of the band might be taken aback when they hear their story. “*

The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is presenting the LATINO FOOD FEST & MENUDO COOK-OFF on Sunday, June 1, 2008. The Menudo pots will be boiling, la salsa, chili, and family secrets will be poured into the Menudo and a winner will be selected by specially selected group of judges who will proclaim the best tasting Menudo of the event.”*

The award-winning, nationally syndicated TV programs American Latino TV (ALTV) and LatiNation announced today that brand new episodes begin airing this weekend, May 3rd - 4th in over 100 cities throughout the U.S. The groundbreaking, English-language shows debut new episodes that continue their mission to celebrate American Latino culture for everyone. This weekend’s production of LatiNation features a special treat as host Desi Sanchez delivers an exclusive episode taped on location at Chicago’s National Museum of Mexican Art. On LatiNation, get your game on with the star of Madden en Español, Luis Castillo; groove with Azucena Perez, a sexy salsa pro who’s bringing the sultry dance to the digital world; laugh out loud with the young, socially conscious characters of web-based comic, Bodega Avenue; discover the vibrant work of Nino Rodriguez, a Chi Town multimedia artist celebrating the rich culture of Mexico through the art of graffiti; and get a heavy dose of Spanish Punk with LA band, No Way Jose! Following LatiNation, on American Latino TV, “Celebrating American Latino Pride,” we take a look back at the life of legendary rapper Big Pun in the documentary “Big Pun: The Legacy.” Also, in this episode of American Latino TV: Visit www.menuditis.com, a must-see website for die-hard Menudo fans Top-jockey Garrett Gomez as he opens up about defeating substance abuse before riding his way to the top The Sosúa Project, an exhibition revealing Jewish ties in the Dominican Republic The stars of the film “The Squad” and how they are taking their passion for street soccer around the world. American Latino TV and LatiNation, award-winning, English-language Latino themed TV programs are part of LatiNation, LLC, a subsidiary of LATV Networks.  They are seen in over 100 cities nationwide as well as the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.  Go to www.latv.com,  www.AmericanLatino.tv and www.LatiNation.tv for links to where to watch, information on the hosts, photos, videos and more information.

CONTACT: Margarita Cheng / Marketing Director American Latino TV & LatiNation / Tel: (212) 627.3192 x18 E-mail: mcheng@latv.com Web: www.AmericanLatino.tv / www.LatiNation.tv / www.LATV.com

It’s mid-March, which means it’s time for Carnaval Miami’s legendary Calle Ocho street party. The free event — this year celebrating its 30th anniversary — attracts more than a million people from all over the world, making it the largest Spanish-language music festival in the nation.

It all began in 1978, when the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana organized a Cuban-style carnival to highlight Miami’s growing Hispanic heritage. But what originally started out as a local celebration of Cuban culture quickly grew to encompass music genres from all of Latin America.”*

*From: http://www.miaminewtimes.com
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The Self-Reliance Foundation (SRF) and the Hispanic Communications Network (HCN) announced today the launch of ConCiencia, a newswire service in Spanish funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Each week, ConCiencia will provide and release science and health news to all Hispanic media outlets throughout the country.

According to HCN President Carlos Alcazar, “Downsizing and consolidation in the media has left few resources for local media to use to offer science information to their Latino audiences.” Alcazar hopes ConCiencia will enhance the ability of local Spanish-language outlets to provide this vital science and health information that the Hispanic community needs.

Bob Russell, Science Advisor with the Self-Reliance Foundation noted that “Latinos currently achieve lower-than-average math and science scores in public schools and are significantly underrepresented in science and engineering professions.” Russell adds that is why it is critical to provide Hispanic media with an ongoing source of high-quality science news tailored to meet the needs and interests of Hispanics.

ConCiencia’s launch took place today at the National Press Club located downtown Washington, D.C. Attendants to the event include members from the local Hispanic media, Latino community leaders, educational and scientific organizations, among others. Keynote speakers include Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s 2006 Scientist of the Year Dr. Ines Cifuentes and Xavier Serbia, news writer and former Menudo member.

Distribution for ConCiencia’s news products includes newspaper articles, radio segments and online news. Newspaper articles will be distributed in collaboration with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and other news organizations. ConCiencia’s radio segments will be distributed by HCN through their radio network of over 250 Spanish-language radio stations nationwide reaching millions of listeners each week. ConCiencia also plans on distributing its content over the most heavily-used Hispanic websites. A comprehensive editorial/news gathering process is in place to assure the accuracy, accessibility, and relevance of the science that is presented. Science news used in the service will be gathered from federal research agencies, scientific societies and their publications, and English-language science news services. All feeds will be disseminated in Spanish and edited for Latino interest. ConCiencia offers all its content at no cost to all Spanish-language media outlets that wish to publish it.

ConCiencia’s staff is comprised by renowned journalists and scientists. Robert L. Russell, PhD., with more than twenty years of experience in science education, serves as Science Advisor to ConCiencia. The supervision and coordination of the content production and news gathering processes will be supervised by journalist and media producer Karina Flores-Hurley, who serves as the Chief Editor of the project. Award-winning journalist Isabel Morales serves as the writer and editor of ConCiencia’s news, and Alicia Santiago, PhD., serves as senior science researcher.

ConCiencia’s staff members also rely on the expert advice of educational media and science advisory committee members such as SACNAS’ Executive Director, Judit Camacho, NRDC’s Science Center Director, Gabriela Chavarría, among others.

The audience for Spanish-language media is vast and growing. There are currently more than 1,500 Spanish-language newspapers in print in the U.S. with a total circulation of over 42 million copies. Hispanics also represent the fastest-growing Internet market. Nearly half of Hispanics currently have Internet access at home and spend 9.8 hours per week online, compared to 8.1 hours for non-Hispanics.

Media Notes: For more information on ConCiencia or to begin receiving its news products, please contact Duly Fernandez at 202.360.4052 or

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*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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LATV, the nation’s first bilingual music/entertainment network distributed via digital multicast, announced today that it had tapped long-time industry programming executive Luca Bentivoglio as vice president, programming for LATV. In his new position, Mr. Bentivoglio will report to President Danny Crowe and will be responsible for all LATV content and program scheduling.

“Luca has experience at every level of programming and production. He’s produced shows, developed programs and programmed networks — you name it, he’s done it and done it well,” said Mr. Crowe. “He brings to LATV a breadth of experience, knowledge and talent that will enhance our network as we continue with our national rollout. We are very happy to have Luca working with us.”

Prior to joining LATV, Mr. Bentivoglio was president of the international division of Educational Adventures where he developed Latino themes and marketing strategies for The Danger Rangers, an animated children’s series on PBS. Formerly, he was the executive director for Latino Public Broadcasting. There, Mr. Bentivoglio managed the non-profit organization that funds the development and production of Latino programming for PBS and created the award-winning Voces series.

Previously, Mr. Bentivoglio was the general manager for The Warner Channel in Venezuela where he supervised operations, marketing, programming and affiliate sales, helping it to become the number-one family channel in the region. Prior to his tenure in Latin America, Mr. Bentivoglio was VP, Programming and Production for Telemundo Network where he raised prime-time ratings by more than 100 percent.

For nearly 10 years, Mr. Bentivoglio helmed Luca Bentivoglio Productions, the largest Hispanic production company in the U.S., providing multiple long-running series to both Univision and Telemundo, creating award-winning programs and producing feature films.

Mr. Bentivoglio began his career at WJNU in New Jersey, collaborating on the U.S. launch of the musical group Menudo. He then became VP, Marketing and Promotions at Univision Network in New York, creating the network’s first marketing and promotions department.”

MTV Tr3s today announced that megastar Will Smith, America’s Next Top Model Jaslene Gonzalez and reggaeton sensation Wisin y Yandel, have joined the star studded line up of artists appearing on “The 1st Annual Mi TRL Awards” (www.mtvtr3s.com/mitrl/awards/) that will air on Saturday, December 15th at 3 PM. The “Mi TRL Awards” will recognize and honor the people and music that make “Mi TRL” the “must watch” show for U.S. Latinos and send the winners home with a shiny “Gallo” (rooster) trophy.

Wisin y Yandel, one of today’s biggest selling reggaeton artists and nominee in two “Mi TRL Awards” categories, will perform “Ahora Es” from their chart-topping album “Los Extraterrestres.”

Previously announced artists that will participate in the awards special are RBD, who will perform a hit song from their new album “Empezar Desde Zero,” Jessica Alba, Juanes, Paulina Rubio, Menudo, Adrienne Bailon, Omarion, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, and Zuleyka Rivera.

Hosted by “Mi TRL” VJ Carlos Santos and co-hosted by Karli Henriquez (“Karlifornia), the “Mi TRL Awards” will celebrate the most exciting artists and moments from the show’s first year.

Fans will also be able to check out a flipbook covering the event, including a gallery of the best of the red carpet action, on stage highlights and more, by logging onto mitrl.com starting December 15th.

Following are the nominees for the “The 1st Annual Mi TRL Awards”:

CHICO OF THE YEAR (Male artist of the year)
Enrique Iglesias
Daddy Yankee
Juanes
Ricky Martin

CHICA OF THE YEAR (Female artist of the year)
Belinda
Beyoncé
Paulina Rubio
Jennifer Lopez

“YOU COMPLETE ME” AWARD (Co-host of the year)
Belinda
Adrienne Bailon
Zuleyka Rivera
Paulina Rubio

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN ACT? AWARD
Obsessed with Jennifer Lopez
Ask Papi: George Lopez
The Musical: Zuleyka Rivera
Bathroom Etiquette: Enrique Iglesias

“THEY KILLED IT” AWARD (Performance of the year)
Aventura
Daddy Yankee
RBD
Wisin Y Yandel

Mi TRL PEPSI VIEWERS CHOICE AWARD
Aventura - “Los Infieles”
Enrique Iglesias - “Dimelo”
RBD – “Tu Amor”
Ricky Martin featuring La Mari de Chambao & Tommy Torres - “Tu Recuerdo”

“IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES UNTIL SOMEONE LOSES AN EYE”
Changing Babies: Wisin Y Yandel
The Latin Inquizition: Beyoncé
Dibujonary: Residente (Calle 13)
Playing golf with Carlos: Jessica Alba

“SHOULD HAVE DVR’D IT” AWARD ( Surprising moment of the year)
Aventura surprises Carlos with Mom
Obie Bermudez surprises Jennifer Peña with a serenade
Belinda discovers 3-way kissing
Carlos teaches Beyoncé how to salsa

MTV Tr3s is in 6.2 million Hispanic TV households and 31.9 million total TV households, making it the most-widely distributed TV network dedicated to superserving today’s bicultural Latino youth. MTV Tr3s’ programming is rooted in the fusion of American and Latino music, cultures, lifestyles and languages. Music programming is at the core of MTV Tr3s and the channel features hitmakers, emerging artists and new sounds that resonate with young U.S. Latinos. In addition to music programming, MTV Tr3s programming slate also features lifestyle series, news, documentaries and other long-form programs that celebrate US Latino hybrid identity and culture.”*

Las dos muertes violentas de cantantes gruperos mexicanos este fin de semana elevaron a al menos cinco los casos de ese tipo en los dos últimos años entre intérpretes de este género popular, a menudo ligado en sus letras al narcotráfico y el crimen.

El último suceso ha sido el secuestro y asesinato del conocido vocalista del grupo K-Paz de la Sierra, Sergio Gómez, cuyo cuerpo fue hallado este lunes en un camino rural del poblado de Chiquimitío, en el estado suroccidental de Michoacán.”*

MTV Tr3s today announced the nominees for “The 1st Annual Mi TRL Awards” set to air on Saturday, December 15th at 3 PM. The “Mi TRL Awards” will recognize and honor the people and music that make “Mi TRL” the “must watch” show for U.S. Latinos and send the winners home with a shiny “Gallo” (rooster) trophy. The show will be packed with some of today’s hottest celebrities accepting and presenting awards, in addition to live performances and other surprises along the way. Hosted by “Mi TRL” VJ Carlos Santos and co-hosted by Karli Henriquez (“Karlifornia), the “Mi TRL Awards” will celebrate the most exciting artists and moments from the show’s first year.

The awards special will include a live performance by Mexican pop sensation RBD, who’s new album “Empezar Desde Zero” just debuted in the #1 slot on the Latin music charts. There will also be appearances by Jessica Alba, Juanes, Paulina Rubio, Menudo, Adrienne Bailon, Omarion, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, and Zuleyka Rivera. All artists and celebrities are invited to hang out in the VIP Terra.com Lounge where they can kick back, mingle and watch the show. Karli will be hosting one-on-one interviews from the lounge as well.

As a special treat, one lucky MTV Tr3s viewer, selected for his or her answer to why they are the ultimate “Mi TRL” viewer, will be named the winner of the “Pepsi Mi TRL Awards Viewers Choice Award Casting Call Challenge” and will co-present the “Mi TRL Pepsi Viewers Choice Award.”

Fans will also be able to check out a flipbook covering the event, including a gallery of the best of the red carpet action, on stage highlights and more, by logging onto mitrl.com starting December 15th.

“Mi TRL Awards” nominees were selected by a panel of MTV Tr3s executives and viewers weighed in on the winners via audience polls.

Following are the nominees for the “The 1st Annual Mi TRL Awards”:

CHICO OF THE YEAR (Male of the year)
Enrique Iglesias
Daddy Yankee
Juanes
Ricky Martin

CHICA OF THE YEAR (Female of the year)
Belinda
Beyoncé
Paulina Rubio
Jennifer Lopez

“YOU COMPLETE ME” AWARD (CO-HOST OF THE YEAR)
Belinda
Adrienne Bailon
Zuleyka Rivera
Paulina Rubio

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN ACT? AWARD
Obsessed with Jennifer Lopez
Ask Papi: George Lopez
The Musical: Zuleyka Rivera
Bathroom Etiquette: Enrique Iglesias

“THEY KILLED IT” AWARD (PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR)
Aventura
Daddy Yankee
RBD
Wisin Y Yandel

Mi TRL PEPSI VIEWERS CHOICE AWARD
Aventura - “Los Infieles”
Enrique Iglesias - “Dimelo”
RBD – “Tu Amor”
Ricky Martin featuring La Mari de Chambao & Tommy Torres - “Tu Recuerdo”

“IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES UNTIL SOMEONE LOSES AN EYE”
Changing Babies: Wisin Y Yandel
The Latin Inquizition: Beyoncé
Dibujonary: Residente (Calle 13)
Playing golf with Carlos: Jessica Alba

“SHOULD HAVE DVR’D IT” AWARD (SURPRISING MOMENT)
Aventura surprises Carlos with Mom
Obie Bermudez surprises Jennifer Peña with a serenade
Belinda discovers 3-way kissing
Carlos teaches Beyoncé how to salsa “*

I hate to admit it but the first single from the new Menudo incarnation is pretty damn catchy in a pop music I can’t get that song out of my freaking head kind of way. “*

When Menudo was well on its way to becoming the first truly big-name group among the pop boy bands of the 1980s, Henry Escalante wasn’t even thought of.

But back then, Escalante’s mother, Jacqueline Cubillos, was a huge fan of Menudo when she was growing up in her native Union City.

“My mom loved Menudo,” Escalante said. “She used to go to the Menudo concerts and jump up and down and cry. She told me a story that she was at a concert and even fainted once. It was pretty funny. She was really into it.” “*

Female fans are about to start swooning like it’s 1984 — if MTV has anything to do with it.

The music/reality channel is betting a remixed, remade Menudo will resurrect — or is it revive? — the boy-band craze that seems to regularly cycle through pop music. Making Menudo debuted last week, chronicling the high-pressure road to fame of 15 young males — including Sugar Land teen Juan Camillo González, who attends Clements High School.

“It seemed like something fun that I wanted to try,” said González, 17, who goes by “JC” when the cameras are rolling. He called just before an appearance last week on MTV’s TRL.”*

“Remember the song, “Like a Cannonball” from the film, Cannonball Run 2? Or how about the remake of “If You’re Not Here?” Perhaps, “Livin’ La Vida Loca” and “The Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida)” and the Latin heartthrob who sang both of them, Ricky Martin. Well, before Martin became the swoon-worthy solo artist that he now is, he first got a taste of fame as part of the all-Latino male five-member singing group, Menudo.

Aside from Martin, Menudo also produced other talents like Marc Anthony and Robi Draco Rosa. Following a successful run in the `80s, Menudo went dormant for several years until now. MTV is bringing back the boy band via its reality search, Making Menudo, which begins tonight.”*

“Find out how yesterday’s Menudo impacted today’s top celebrities, then watch the one-hour premiere of Making Menudo on Thursday, October 25th at 10:30 p.m ET/PT.”*

The link below goes to Hero’s Dania Ramirez video where you can see all of the celeb’s videos

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Mex vs BC (Born Citizen) Pt. 3 - “HEALTH”

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“Today, Rhadames Rivera, Vice President of SEIU Healthcare Local 1199 UHE, testified before the House Subcommittee on Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law on the negative impact that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) fee hike will have on the union’s immigrant members. Rivera warned that thousands of immigrant homecare, hospital, nursing home, and other healthcare providers will be priced out of the citizenship application process as a result of the inflated fees.

“Our members work hard to care for some of the most vulnerable members of our society,” began Rivera. “Yet USCIS’s choice to increase fees beyond any other comparable government service fee sends the message that we do not want these critical healthcare workers to participate in our society. We’ll take their work, but we’ll deny them access to citizenship””the cornerstone of the American Dream.”

Citing the dramatic July 30th fee hike””which raised naturalization fees from $400 to $675””Rivera warned that scheduled appointments for 1199’s Citizenship Program already dropped by 50 percent in August.

“Since families often apply for citizenship at the same time, the resulting $2,025 cost for a family of four is simply insurmountable. We often learn of workers using vacation pay or even tax refunds to pay for naturalization application fees. Pricing some of our nation’s hardest workers out of their rightful chance to participate fully in U.S. civic life is shameful,” continued Rivera.

“We’re moving in the wrong direction as a nation if we turn citizenship into a luxury that is only available to an elite few,” added SEIU Executive Vice President Eliseo Medina. “Discrimination based on wealth is not an American value. It’s time to roll back this fee hike and stand up for our heritage as an inclusive democracy, and a proud nation of immigrants.”

Today’s Congressional testimony follows a federal lawsuit that SEIU filed against USCIS in August for illegally raising immigration fees beyond basic processing costs. Click here to read Rivera’s full testimony, and here to learn more about the federal lawsuit against USCIS.
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With 1.9 million members, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in North America. Focused on uniting workers in three sectors to improve their lives and the services they provide, SEIU is the largest health care union, including hospitals, nursing homes, and home care; the largest property services union, including building cleaning and security; and the second largest public employee union.”

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Hoy, Rhadames Rivera, vicepresidente de SEIU Healthcare Local 1199 UHE, testificó ante el Subcomité de la Cámara de Representantes sobre Ciudadaní, Refugiados, Seguridad Fronteriza, Inmigración y Ley Internacional sobre el impacto negativo que el alza de tarifas del Departamento de Servicios de Ciudadaní e Inmigración (USCIS) de Estados Unidos tendrá sobre sus afiliados inmigrantes. Rivera advirtió que, miles de trabajadores inmigrantes de cuidado en casa, hospitales, casas de convalecencia y otros proveedores de salud no podrán pagar las tarifas infladas para el proceso de solicitud de ciudadaní.

“Nuestros afiliados trabajan duro cuidando a unos de los miembros más vulnerables de nuestra sociedad”, dijo Rivera. “Sin embargo la decisión del USCIS de aumentar las tarifas más allá de toda tarifa comparable de servicio gubernamental enví el mensaje de que no queremos que estos valiosos trabajadores de la salud participen en nuestra sociedad. Aceptamos su trabajo, pero les negamos acceso a la piedra angular del sueño americano”.

Citando la espectacular alza de tarifas del 30 de julio, que elevó las tarifas de nacionalización de $400 a $675, Rivera advirtió que las citas programadas para el Programa de Nacionalización del Local 1199 ya cayeron en 50% en agosto.

“Como a menudo las familias postulan a la ciudadaní en grupo, la suma resultante de $2,025 le resulta sencillamente impagable a una familia de cuatro. Nos enteramos de trabajadores que a menudo usan su paga de vacaciones o reembolso tributario para pagar las tarifas de nacionalización. Es vergonzoso excluir a algunos de los más esforzados trabajadores de nuestro paí­s de su justo derecho a participar plenamente en la vida cí­vica de EE.UU.”, añadió Rivera.

“Como nación nos movemos en la dirección equivocada si convertimos la nacionalización en un lujo sólo al alcance de una elite”, añadió Eliseo Medina, vicepresidente ejecutivo de SEIU. “La discriminación basada en la riqueza no es un valor estadounidense. Es hora de reducir esta alza de tarifa y defender nuestro legado de democracia inclusiva y nación orgullosa de inmigrantes”.

Este testimonio sigue a la demanda federal entablada por SEIU contra el USCIS en agosto por el aumento ilegal de las tarifas de inmigración más allá de los costos básicos de procesamiento. Haga clic aquí­ para leer todo el testimonio de Rivera y aquí­, para indagar de la demanda contra el USCIS.

“Latinos are assimilating, but in their own way, keeping much of their identity. Tamales at Christmas. Turkey and menudo at Thanksgiving. English at work and Spanish at home. Dual loyalties to the San Diego Chargers and Guadalajara Chivas. The Fourth of July. Cinco de Mayo.

“Latinos are ending the concept of the proverbial racial salad,” wrote renowned journalist and writer Jorge Ramos in his book, “The Latino Wave: How Hispanics Are Transforming Politics in America.”

The big difference between European and Latino immigrants, according to Ramos and some sociologists, is that Hispanics live next to their countries of origin, allowing them to maintain ties with their family, culture and language.”

“How many jalapeno peppers can you eat in one sitting? If you are macho enough to handle more than 22, you might be able to beat the three-time winner of last years jalapeno-eating contest at the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerces biggest outdoor fundraiser and Hispanic community awareness event.

The Latino Food Festival and ninth annual Menudo Cook-Off is happening Sunday at Stramler Park, and if you go, you will be able to enjoy menudo and other traditional foods and refreshments, test your jalapeno-eating prowess and then enter the ice cream-eating competition.”

“MTV Tr3s gives viewers front-row access to the nationwide search to find the talented and hungry young Latino artists that will get their shot at making it big in the fast-paced world of the music industry as the New Menudo in “Road to Menudo” starting May 12 at 2 PM Eastern. Casting sessions that took place in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas and New York before celebrity judges that included Johnny Wright, Don Omar, Luis Fonsi, Howie Dorough and Frankie J are all chronicled in 30-minute specials over four weeks. Each special reveals the semi-finalists from each audition city that will participate in the next round of auditions and ultimately be considered members of the new Menudo.

Immediately following each “Road to Menudo” episode, MTV Tr3s VJ Carlos Santos hosts “Road to Menudo: From La Calle to the Stage,” a half-hour special that showcases musical success stories from the Menudo audition cities such as Miami’s PitBull and Enrique Iglesias and New York’s Jennifer Lopez and Obie Bermudez.

Saturday, May 12″Road to Menudo” Casting Special Miami, Saturday, May 12th at 2 PM Eastern.”Road to Menudo: From la Calle to the Stage” featuring Miami’s Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Carlos Ponce and Luis Fonsi, Saturday, May 12th at 2:30 PM Eastern. Saturday, May 19″Road to Menudo” Casting Special Los Angeles, Saturday, May 19th at 2 PM Eastern.”Road to Menudo: From la Calle to the Stage” featuring Los Angeles’ Akwid, Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas, Cypress Hill, Robi Rosa “Draco” and Ozomatli, Saturday, May 19th at 2:30 PM Eastern Saturday, May 26″Road to Menudo” Casting Special Dallas, Saturday, May 26th at 2 PM Eastern.”Road to Menudo: From la Calle to the Stage” featuring Texans Jennifer Pena, Franki J, Kumbia All Stars and Selena, Saturday, May 26th at 2:30 PM Eastern. Saturday, June 2″Road to Menudo” Casting Special New York, Saturday, June 2nd at 2 PM Eastern.”Road to Menudo: From la Calle to the Stage” featuring New York’s Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Aventura, Obie Bermudez and Fat Joe, Saturday, June 2nd at 2:30 PM Eastern.

“MTV Tr3s has captured hundreds of young and talented hopefuls aspiring to join Menudo and win their spot on the world stage,” said Lily Neumeyer, Vice President of Programming and Production for MTV Tr3s. “It’s an opportunity that young Latinos have longed to have and ‘Road to Menudo’ brings our viewers all the excitement, anticipation and persistence of all who auditioned. ”

Legendary music manager and casting session judge Johnny Wright added “I’m really thrilled at all the talent that showed up for the auditions for ‘Road to Menudo.’ Having had success in the urban and pop worlds, it’s exciting for me to get the opportunity to be a part of bringing back a brand that has such a great history.”

Following the “Road to Menudo” series, the finalists will be picked and each one will be featured in short form capsules that will introduce the potential band members to multiple MTV audiences across all MTV screens. MTV Tr3s will air a one-hour special in late July, “Road to Menudo: The Finals,” where the final members of the new Menudo will be revealed.

The road continues on MTV this fall when the band will dwindle down to the five final members of the new Menudo as the channel airs the 10-episode reality series (title TBD.) Once selected, Menudo will be part of the Epic Records family. The partnership between Epic and Menudo kicks off with the group’s “debut” album in December 2007.

The MTV series will follow the new Menudo’s rise to super pop stardom and feature the band recording their first album together, learning about the music industry and interacting with legendary icons who will offer personal and professional advice along the way. As fans see the band struggle to become a cohesive unit, the guys will have to learn how to overcome their differences, challenges and rigorous work schedules during this crucial time in their career. Rod Aissa is executive in charge of production for MTV.

The original Menudo, which took the US and Latin America by storm during its run in the late ’70s and ’80s, recorded 35 albums, sold more than 40 million records, set concert attendance records worldwide and produced superstars Ricky Martin and Robby Rosa.

The new Menudo will record a contemporary hip urban/Latin rhythmic sound and will be managed by Menudo Entertainment and legendary manager Johnny Wright who has worked with *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and Justin Timberlake as a solo artist.

Reveille is producing the MTV series in association with Road Games and Menudo Entertainment. Reveille, producer of the two-time Golden Globe winner and Latin crossover hit “Ugly Betty,” is expert in developing programming with multilingual appeal. The company also produces the Emmy Award-winning “The Office,” “Nashville Star” and “The Biggest Loser,” to name just a few.

MTV Tr3s is the most-widely distributed TV network dedicated to superserving today’s bicultural Latino youth. MTV Tr3s’ programming is rooted in the fusion of American and Latino music, cultures, lifestyles and languages. Music programming is at the core of MTV Tr3s and the channel features hitmakers, emerging artists and new sounds that resonate with young U.S. Latinos. In addition to music programming, MTV Tr3s programming slate also features lifestyle series, news, documentaries and other long-form programs that celebrate US Latino hybrid identity and culture.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA; VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 120 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 95 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Reveille is a leading independent production and distribution company focused on exploiting worldwide intellectual property rights through scripted and alternative television formats. Launched in 2002 by Ben Silverman, the company produces innovative entertainment programming across all television genres such as the Emmy Award-winning “The Office” (NBC), which has also received two Television Critics Association Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award; “Ugly Betty” (ABC), winner of two Golden Globe Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award; “The Biggest Loser” (NBC); “Identity” (NBC); “House of Boateng” (Sundance Channel); “30 Days” (FX); “Blow Out” (Bravo); “Bound For Glory” (ESPN); “Nashville Star” (USA); “Date My Mom” (MTV); and “The Restaurant” (NBC). Reveille is also the world leader in creating integrated marketing opportunities for leading advertisers while developing alternative financing paradigms. In addition, Reveille’s growing library of programming is distributed to more than 150 countries worldwide through Reveille International. The company also creates, acquires and develops a broad slate of diverse films through its feature film division, Reveille Motion Pictures. Reveille maintains offices in Los Angeles and New York.

Epic, a division of Sony BMG Entertainment, is a trailblazing multi-media entertainment company and the creative habitat of some of today’s most vital and diverse musical artists such as Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, The Fray, Natasha Bedingfield, Matisyahu, Fiona Apple, Incubus and Los Lonely Boys to name a few.”

“Want to be part of the legacy that released 32 albums and sold over 20,000,000 records worldwide and sold out Radio City Music Hall for 13 consecutive nights? The search to recreate Menudo, one of the biggest and most successful Latin pop singing groups comes to Dallas on April 21st. The casting sessions kicked off in Los Angeles and additional castings will take place in Miami and New York through the end of April.

WHEN:
Saturday, April 21st
11:00AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE:
Valley View Center, 13331 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX 75240

WHO:
Renowned music manager, Johnny Wright
Recording artist, Luis Fonsi
Additional celebrity judges to be announced

RSVP:
By Friday, April 20th
Ricki Askin 212 846-7625 or Ricki.Askin@mtvstaff.com New York

ALL MEDIA MUST RSVP TO BE CREDENTIALED

Celebrity judge Luis Fonsi, along with renowned music manager Johnny Wright and others will be on hand to audition teenage boys on their natural singing and dancing abilities, charisma and stage presence. The auditions are open to males who are at least 15 years old and appear to be less than 19 years old. All contestants will be asked to sing a song, in English or Spanish, from a pre-selected song list available on mtvtr3s.com. A legal guardian who can sign a release must accompany contestants under 18. Complete eligibility requirements are available at mtvtr3s.com.

Once selected, Menudo will be part of the Epic Records family. The partnership between Epic and Menudo kicks off with a first single in July and the groups “debut” album in December 2007.

MTV TR3S will chronicle the entire journey of thousands from the first audition to the last, culminating with the selection of seven finalists in “Road to Menudo” which debuts on May 12. The road continues on MTV this fall when the band will dwindle down to the five final members of the new Menudo as the channel air the 10-episode reality series title TBD. Reveille, producer of the two-time Golden Globe winner and Latin crossover hit “Ugly Betty,” is producing the MTV series in association with Road Games.

MENUDO’S LEGACY

Menudo was the mega group that started the boy group craze. In 1977, Edgardo Diaz formed the first Menudo in Puerto Rico. The original group consisted of two sets of brothers: Carlos, Oscar, and Ricky Melendez and Nefty and Fernando Sallaberry.

The group targeted pre-teens and young teens and had a policy that as any member turned 16 he would be replaced by a new member. More than 30 different boys made up Menudo over its years of existence.This made Menudo the only truly revolving group and gave the brand staying power in its young market.

Menudo released 32 albums and sold over 20,000,000 records worldwide.

Over the years, Menudo toured worldwide and holds numerous attendance records including 13 consecutive sellout performances at Radio City Music Hall, 200,000 fans at the soccer stadium in Rio de Janeiro, and over 500,000 at a Mexico City concert.

RICKY MARTIN REMEMBERS HIS MENUDO DAYS

During a rare break from his Blanco Y Negro tour in Guadalajara, Mexico, Ricky Martin commented about his start with Menudo and what it meant for him: “Its incredible for me - a very important time in my life. It was the beginning of my career, it was my schooling. In Menudo I learned what was discipline. I learned what it was to work in a way so intense in order to achieve something I wish all who are involved in this project from the technical side to the talent side all the best. To the talent, take risks. Risk it, even if you think its ridiculous Just be yourself and dont fear what people will say - I think thats the key to success.” “

“Menudo is being revived by MTV, and the call went out for bilingual Latino teens to audition for the new band. The first casting session was held last Saturday at Plaza Mexico, a Latino shopping mall on Imperial Highway in Lynwood with a colonial architectural theme that must remind Arriaga of home.

The man may have missed his chance the first time around, but now his 15-year-old son, also named Guillermo, had a shot at the same dream. Father and son made the short trip from their nearby South Gate home and got in line. Guillermo wore a No. 13 and an oversized black T-shirt that draped below his knees. He gave a brief performance before a three-judge panel that included singer Frankie J and high-powered manager Johnny Wright Backstreet Boys, NSync, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake. Backstage, he answered questions for MTV Tr3s, the networks new bilingual channel, which is filming the whole selection process for a reality series titled “Road to Menudo,” to begin airing May 12.”