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Hecklers Highlight Silence of Major Latino Organizations Around War « Of América

Did You Know? None of the major Latino organizations-NALEO, LULAC, National Council of La Raza (NCLR), MALDEF, Southwest Voter Registration (leaders of SVREP have, however, taken positions) have come out against the Iraq war.

Pew Hispanic Center Report: The Role of Schools in the English Language Learner Achievement Gap

They’re American, except in the Olympics (then they are Mexican)

Primer Impacto: How Spanish-Language Ads Could Decide The Election

DNC Video - McCain vs. McCain: Immigration Reform - (Flip-Flop)

Jose de la Isla: PBS still lacking in attention to Hispanics

Births fueling Hispanic growth - NOT IMMIGRATION - (I have pointed this out before)

The Border Fence Folly - Six simple reasons the border fence is terrible policy

Border fence would cut through Texas university

Latin CDs for sizzling summer listening - (nice list from Ed Morales)

Gigantic Releasing Presents THE DOORMAN Opening July 18 in New York City at City Cinemas Village East starring Lucas Akoskin who worked as an actor in several Argentine hit television shows

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Cuban-American woman leads McCain’s Florida campaign - Arlene DiBenigno

On the trail of California’s Mexican past

Spanish or English for 40 million-plus U.S. Hispanics? - Newspaper Tree El Paso

Silvestre Reyes: Straight talk on immigration - Where does John McCain stand?

Finding the Beat of Chicago’s Latino Quarter - (New York Times Travel Section)

Math by way of mariachi: Students learn through music - Arizona

Jump in Hispanics energizes economy in Kansas county

Immigration oasis - English language classrooms

Researchers make noises of pre-Columbian society

Obama, McCain and Clinton to Speak at LULAC Convention

New report finds U.S. deportation policy found to be endangering both migrants and border communities (Latina Lista)

Feds probe San Francisco’s migrant-offender shield

U.S. helps ransom Reyes’ kin

Immigration activist says family being punished - parents fitted with ankle braclets

Henry Cisneros meets the cartoonists

Is the Lowcountry’s Hispanic population declining? - South Carolina

Rhode Island group linked to controversial foes of illegal immigration - FAIR

Did You Know? More than 1,000 miles from the Mexican border, Chicago is home to about 800,000 people of Hispanic origin, mostly Mexican.

Primer Impacto: How Spanish-Language Ads Could Decide The Election

McCain to discuss ’shared values’ in Colombia, Mexico

Latino stars come out for Obama

DNC Video - McCain vs. McCain: Immigration Reform - (Flip-Flop)

Silvestre Reyes: Straight talk on immigration - Where does John McCain stand?

Obama Tells Hispanic Leaders McCain “Walked Away” from Immigration Issue

Colorado Gov. Ritter: Hispanics will rally around Obama

McCain 2008 Announces Florida Hispanic Coalition Leadership

State Farm Sponsors Hispanic Voting Drive

McCain, Obama and the Latino Vote : Audio from NPR

McCain, Obama Woo Latino Voters in Dueling Speeches

Hecklers Highlight Silence of Major Latino Organizations Around War « Of América

Obama, McCain and Clinton to Speak at LULAC Convention

Cuban-American woman leads McCain’s Florida campaign - Arlene DiBenigno

Hispanic Digital Media: E-commerce booming in Latin America and Caribbean

Hispanic Digital Media: Google Launches Latin American AdWords Blog

AT&T Unveils Experience Store in Coral Gables - first bilingual AT&T Experience Store in Florida

The Doctor is Out: Hispanic Health Publications in Print and Online (Part I) - Portada

Hispanic National Currency Poll.

SiboneyUSA and Sedano’s Supermarkets Amicably Part Ways

O2(SM) Wireless & Blackstone Partnership Services Hispanic Market

Impremedia Gears up for the Olympics

Experts give tips on helping Spanish-speaking workers

Ford Flex Finds Novela Way To Reach Latino Consumers

Twelve Arizona companies in ‘Hispanic Business’ 500

Latin-Pak Appoints New Vice President of Business Development

Latinos’ lobbyist - Indiana’s Hispanic Chamber’s first president wants to improve perceptions of community

Booming Hispanic Market Opens Business Opportunities

State Farm Sponsors Hispanic Voting Drive

JumpTV Rebuffs Greenspan, Goes With NeuLion Instead

Mucho gusto! Te presentamos a Jetblue.com/Espanol: JetBlue Airways and MotionPoint Launch Bilingual, Customer-Friendly Website

Pizza Hut(R) Debuts New Spanish Language Ad for Tuscani Pastas With Real People on Hidden Camera

New Pitch for Tecate Light Is in English and Spanish

Claudio Alvarez-Dunn, the managing editor of Puerto Rico’s Primera Hora , was fired last week, after more than 10 years with the newspaper

Wal-Mart caters to local Hispanics with smaller Neighborhood Market from Walmart - Palm Beach county, Florida

Maquilas Symptom of Mexico’s Dependent Development - IRC Americas Program

Gigantic Releasing Presents THE DOORMAN Opening July 18 in New York City at City Cinemas Village East starring Lucas Akoskin who worked as an actor in several Argentine hit television shows

Latino Life Blog - Mural to celebrate San Antonio’s musical legends

Carmen Dominicci will not split her assets with Fernando del Rincón

Itatí Cantoral has already forgiven Eduardo Santamarina

Carmen Dominicci asks Fernando del Rincón for a divorce

Verónica Castro will testify in her son’s divorce trial

Alicia Machado is a mom!

Jenni Rivera finally talks, after hitting a fan at a concert

State Farm brings advertainment to the Latino masses

Latino stars come out for Obama

Mega TV Celebrates Argentina’s Independence

Rock in Rio music fest debuts in Spain

Telemundo launches ‘Juramento’ - Telenovela first of 100% made-in-Mexico shows

Latin CDs for sizzling summer listening - (nice list from Ed Morales)

Jorge Negrete: ranchera singer in CD tribute

Los Palominos to tagteam with Grupo Stampede in San Marcos - Texas

PRIMA J OPENING FOR DANITY KANE THROUGH JULY

Zon del Barrio headlines PR Day Festival in Boston, MA Sunday, June 29th

La Bloga: Chicano Lawyers Who Write

Guest Voz: Congresswoman Solis demands oil companies stop withholding oil from the market (Latina Lista)

Cristina and the Farmers - Cristina Kirchner confronts the goose that lays the golden eggs - Argentina’s farmers.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA ANNOUNCES FAMILY STRENGTHENING AWARD WINNERS

Artist Daniel Lezama, Mexico’s provocateur

Grants allow Hispanic Council to hire bilingual manager - Astoria, Oregon

Local Republicans Court Hispanic Vote - Osceola County, Florida

San Diego County Fair draws latinos from U.S., Mexico - About 12% from south of the bord

Some fear quinceañeras are losing religious significance in race for the most memorable bash

Thom Loverro: Spanish speakers bolster the booth - Washington Nationals

‘English Only’ presses forward while opponents play waiting game - Nashville

Saltdogs try to increase Hispanic ticket sales - Lincoln, Nebraska

Peru trial sensation: President versus spymaster

John McCain Heckled By Anti-War Protesters at NALEO » VivirLatino

Mexico Accepts Anti-Narcotics Aid From U.S.

Illinois’ Bureau and Putnam Counties feel impact of Hispanic immigrants

Mexican Police Official Assassinated As Drug War Escalates

"MTV Tr3s is going all out to celebrate the first year anniversary of its signature show “Mi TRL,” lining up superstars Alejandro Fernandez, RBD and Panda for live performances and taking the show on the road. Hosted by VJ Carlos Santos, “Mi TRL” will broadcast from California Plaza in Los Angeles on September 13th and 20th at 4:30 PM and will also feature some of the biggest names making their mark in Hollywood including Jimmy Smits, Carlos Mencia, Eddie Matos, Kat VON D and others. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will also be on hand to present MTV Tr3s a key to the City. “Young Latinos across the country have made “Mi TRL’ their favorite video countdown show since we launched a year ago and want to thank our audience for their tremendous support,” said Lily Neumeyer, Vice President of Programming and Production for MTV Tr3s. “We are thrilled to broadcast from Los Angeles, the number-one Latino market, and look forward to other opportunities to bring “Mi TRL’ closer to its fans.” Since its debut show in Times Square with Nelly Furtado and Calle 13 in September 2006, “Mi TRL” has offered a high-profile platform for both established and emerging artists seeking to connect with young Latinos. Among the many artists who have appeared on “Mi TRL” are Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Alejandro Sanz, Beyoncé, Daddy Yankee, and Maná plus celebrities like Jessica Alba, America Ferrara, Adam Sandler, George Lopez, Eva Mendes and more. “Mi TRL” has also welcomed young Latino artists such as Kat de Luna, Jesse & Joy, Gustavo Laureano, Down AKA Kilo, Prima J and Pacha Massive, who are all launching their music careers. The September 13th episode of “Mi TRL” will feature live performances by Mexican heartthrob Alejandro Fernandez and Mexican rock band Panda, guest appearances by comedian Carlos Mencia, tattoo artist Kat Von D and an “El Grito” contest in honor of Mexican Independence Day. On September 20th, “Mi TRL” welcomes Latin pop sensation RBD and special guests Jimmy Smits and Eddie Matos from “Cane,” and Eva La Rue and Adam Rodriguez from “CSI: Miami.” In addition to a weekly video countdown voted on by MTV Tr3s viewers, “Mi TRL” features lives performances, artists interviews and news reports on the latest from the music world. “Mi TRL” host Carlos Santos has developed a reputation for engaging artists and his audience with his quick wit and deep understanding of the music young Latinos want to listen to. Carlos was born and raised in Puerto Rico against the background of the emerging sound of reggaeton. His passion for music was developed as he listened to a wide mix of Latino and American music on radio and on MTV as he was growing up. When he later moved to California, he became enthralled with the Rock en Español movement and the Indie scene of Los Angeles. In addition, Carlos is a talented actor, TV host and comedian. 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. "

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