News (Noticias) Tagged ‘wichita’

Saline County, Kan., is a vivid example of the impact new Hispanic residents can have on a community.

The population of the county north of Wichita has grown less than 2% this decade to 54,583, but its Hispanic population has jumped 28%. A majority of that growth came not from immigration but a greater number of births than deaths. Hispanics made up 6% of the population in 2000 and almost 8% by 2006, when they totaled 4,183.

The growth has required the county to provide more public services — and it has also helped local businesses fill jobs.”*

OSHA and the Café Con Leche Health and Safety Outreach Committee have formed an alliance to facilitate safety and health outreach to Spanish speaking employees in the Wichita area. The alliance will focus on outreach and training for non-English speaking employees and youth with the goal of reducing construction and general industry workplace hazards.”*

A Wichita hospital is in a quandary — trying to find long-term care for a charity case involving a patient who is an illegal immigrant.

One local health provider says problems such as this could become more common because of the growing number of illegal immigrants in Kansas.

Select Specialty Hospital typically serves chronically ill and seriously injured people who have a wide range of complex medical conditions. It is located within, but not affiliated with, Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis campus.”*

Contributors to the new anthology “Primera Pagina: Poetry from the Latino Heartland” — including one with ties to Wichita — say they want to express and draw attention to the Hispanic experience in the middle of the country.

“I don’t think Hispanics in the Midwest have really been able to have a voice,” said Marcelo Xavier Trillo, 30, who was raised in Wichita and participates in the Kansas City-based Latino Writers Collective.

A sense of isolation exists because there are fewer Hispanics in the Midwest than on the coasts or in the Southwest, said collective vice president Linda Rodriguez.”*

After Garnering The Best Norteño Album GRAMMY Award For The Second-Consecutive Year And Notching  Another #1 Album With Their Recently Released Album Raices (Roots), The World’s “most influential regional Mexican group” Continue Their Touring Tradition Of Bringing Multi-Hour Shows To The Mexican Immigrant Community Across The Country

LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE Will Perform At These Upcoming Tour Dates

May 23 - Wichita, KS  - Wichita Ballroom June 15 – Stateville, NC - Plaza Mexico Lindo
May 24 – Amarillo, TX - Azteca Music Hall June 20 – Jacksonville, FL - El Moroco Shrine
May 25 – Liberal, KS - Activity Center June 21 – Lumberton, NC-Lumberton Fairgrounds
June 06 – Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid Hudson Civic June 22 – Columbia, SC - Columbia Armory

June 07 - Asbury Park NJ - Convention Hall June 27 – Tampa, FL - Florida State Fairgrounds
June 08 – Wallingford, CT - Mountain Ridge June 28 - Gaffney SC - Plaza de Toros La Guadalupe
June 13 - Green Bay, WI - Riverside Ballroom June 29 – Hardeville, SC - Far West Rodeo

June 14 - Highland Park IL - Ravinia Festival/Martin Theater

Borrego decided to run for another term “after praying to seek God’s direction in my life and in the life of our Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas,” he said. He also considered the encouragement of “so many calls and e-mails from a lot of people” who asked him to continue, he added.

If re-elected, he will focus on strengthening the convention, which is the Hispanic affiliate of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, he said.”*

Four Wichita families filed a discrimination lawsuit Monday in federal court against St. Anne Catholic School over a policy that requires English to be spoken at all times during the school day.

The lawsuit calls for an end to St. Anne’s policy, an order barring English-only or similar policies at other diocese schools and $75,000 for court and other costs.

The families want students to be able to speak other languages if they choose during their free time — not in the classroom or during instructional times.”*

A handshake Friday night between Mayor Carl Brewer and Mexican Gov. Ismael Hernandez Deras sealed a notion to begin examining ways Wichita and Durango, Mexico, can build economic ties.

The governor and his family and other elected officials from Mexico stopped in Wichita to greet the local Durango community at Frida’s Mexican Grill, 1580 W. 21st St.

About 100 people from Durango filled the large banquet room to witness the visit.”*

The Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will honor three members with Excellence in Achievement Awards and hand out its 2008 scholarship during its sixth annual meeting and awards dinner tonight at the Airport Hilton.

Gary Freeman, a partner at Regier Carr & Monroe LLP and the group’s treasurer, will be honored for his service.”*

It had not happened in a while, a general market newspaper bought a Hispanic newspaper.

The Hutchinson News ( 32,000 daily/35,000 Sunday), a paid, general circulation daily newspaper serving Hutchinson (KS), Reno County and a 39-county area, recently acquired Wichita (KS) based Tiempos. Tiempos is published biweekly, 10,000 free distribution. It is Spanish language only.”*

*From: http://www.portada-online.com
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The Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will have a panel discussion on marketing to Hispanic businesses at this month’s meeting.

The meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in Room 102 at the University of Phoenix, 3020 N. Cypress. It is free for members and $15 for nonmembers. Registration is required at www.wichitahispanicchamber.org by noon Friday.”*

*From: http://www.kansas.com
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Yuyi Morales, illustrator of “Los Gatos Black on Halloween,” and Margarita Engle, author of “The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano,” are the 2008 winners of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award and Author Award respectively, honoring Latino authors and illustrators whose work best portrays, affirms and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in children’s books. The awards were announced January 14 during the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia, January 11 – 16.

The awards are administered by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of ALA, and REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking.

“A rhyming text describes spooky monsters of many types gathering for a ball in ‘Los Gatos Black on Halloween.’ However, the rollicking fun is interrupted by the scariest creatures of all in a surprise ending that will delight readers of all ages. Morales’ eerily glowing illustrations capture the blend of traditional Halloween and Día de los Muertos symbols, matching the humorous interplay of Spanish and English in the text. Historical allusions and whimsical figures delight the eye in this timeless story,” said Award Committee Chair Jean Hatfield. The book was written by Marisa Montes and published by Holt.

Yuyi Morales was born in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. She is an author, artist, puppet maker, Brazilian folkdancer and former host of a Spanish-language storytelling radio show. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area.

The Belpré committee selected two Honor Books for illustration: “My Name Is Gabito: The Life of Gabriel García Márquez/Me Llamo Gabito: La Vida de Gabriel García Márquez,” illustrated by Raúl Colón, written by Monica Brown and published by Luna Rising and “My Colors, My World/Mis Colores, Mi Mundo,” written and illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez and published by Children’s Book Press.

– Raúl Colón’s evocative, tropical illustrations pull the eye into Gabriel García Márquez’s imaginative world, introducing children to the early life of this celebrated Colombian author in “My Name is Gabito.” Raised in Puerto Rico, Colón now lives in New York.
– “My Colors, My World/Mis Colores, Mi Mundo,” invites children to a visual feast of vibrant colors and magical realism as they follow young Maya on her journey from sand-covered surroundings to a world overflowing with rich violet and pink hues. Mayan culture and Kahlo-esque influences add electricity to the bold illustrations. A renowned artist who creates vivid images of strong Latinas, Gonzalez lives and plays in San Francisco.
– “The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano,” a collection of haunting poems, uses multiple voices to illuminate the daily terror and hypocrisy of the slave system. Celebrating Manzano’s irrepressible spirit and creativity, this book is based on Manzano’s autobiographical notes and poems. After witnessing young Manzano’s harsh punishments for reading and writing, readers will marvel at his enduring strength and persistence to attain freedom. The book is illustrated by Sean Qualls and published by Holt.
– “’The Poet Slave of Cuba’ is a heartbreaking, memorable story of love, determination and hope. The stark language and vivid imagery provide a sensory experience that allows the reader to enter another time and place,” said Hatfield.
– Margarita Engle is a Cuban-American poet, novelist and journalist who has published works in many countries. She currently lives in Northern California.
– Three Author Honor Books were named: “Frida: ¡Viva la Vida! Long Live Life!” by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand and published by Marshall Cavendish; “Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale,” retold by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Michael Austin and published by Peachtree; and “Los Gatos Black on Halloween,” written by Marisa Montes, illustrated by Yuyi Morales and published by Holt.

Carmen T. Bernier-Grand’s “Frida: ¡Viva la Vida! Long Live Life!” uses lyrical free-verse poems which comprise the heart of a well rounded biographical work for older children. The poems, written in impassioned first-person voice, follow the arc of Frida Kahlo’s life from birth to death. The opening birth poem and the closing death poem set a tone of self-determination firmly placing her in history, in her family and in her country. Bernier-Grand lives in Portland, Ore.

In “Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale,” Martina is 21 days old and ready to give her leg in marriage. With the help of her Abuela’s shocking advice, she interviews a cast of unlikely suitors to find her true love. Deedy’s lively and humorous retelling of this classic Latino folktale sparkles with wit as well as aspects of the Cuban culture. Born in Havana, Deedy currently lives in Georgia.

From brujas on broomsticks to clattering esqueletos the rhyming text of “Los Gatos Black on Halloween,” captures a spooky mix of English and Spanish in this humorous tale. The story integrates the traditions of two cultures into a lively tale with a surprise twist that begs to be read aloud and shared with audiences of all ages and cultures. Montes was born in Puerto Rico and currently lives in California.

–Members of the ALSC/REFORMA Pura Belpré Committee are: Chair, Jean Hatfield, Alford Regional Branch, Wichita Public Library, Kan.; Adrián Barrientos, San José Public Library Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch, San José, Calif.; Hope Crandall, Washington Elementary School, Woodburn School District, Woodburn, Ore.; Judith V. Lechner, Auburn University, Ala.; Lisa Lintner-Sizemore, Louisville Free Public Library, Louisville, Ky. And Jamie Campbell Naidoo, Ph.D, University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science, Columbia, S.C.

More information about the Pura Belpré Award can be found at http://www.ala.org/alsc.“*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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Ignacio Ayala, a Wichita firefighter, said he’s honored to participate in a new effort to promote Hispanic fathers getting more involved in their children’s education.

“All men, in general, need to come together to be a part of their children’s lives,” said Ayala, who also is pursuing a master’s degree in social work from Wichita State University.

“We need to be there, not only to be that father, but we need to be that parent that goes through all of the different challenges that our children go through, especially as they become adolescents.”"*

Guadian, 88, of Garden City, is one of 28 Hispanic veterans from Kansas who are featured in the new documentary film “Kansas Hispanic Veterans Remembered.”

The one-hour-and-15 minute documentary is scheduled to air at 10 p.m. Nov. 18 on KPTS-PBS television in Wichita. Ford and Sumaya, both of Topeka but originally from Garden City, produced the film.”*

“Officials at St. Anne Catholic School here have gotten mixed reactions to their requirement that students speak only in English while at school.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wichita says the school enacted the policy to deal with Spanish-speaking students who were using their native language to bully other children or insult teachers and administrators without their knowledge.

But some parents have complained about the policy, saying St. Anne is discriminating against Spanish speakers.”*

“The area’s only live, local Spanish-language television show celebrated its first anniversary Tuesday.

“Al Dia Con Sabor Latino,” or “Day to Day with Latino Flavor,” airs from 5 to 5:30 p.m. weekdays on Cox Communications digital cable channel 312 or on Channel 51 by antenna and Direct TV satellite.

Azteca Wichita Channel 51’s crew has kept busy in its first year covering a variety of news and entertainment events — from immigration marches to the defeat of the city’s first popularly elected Hispanic mayor, Carlos Mayans, and live musical performances.”*

“Members of the city’s Hispanic women’s organization, Mana de Wichita, are recognizing seven “quiet warriors” whose determination and passion make a difference in their community and beyond.

“We want to recognize the Latina leaders we do have in Wichita and sort of showcase them to the rest of the city,” said state Rep. Delia Garcia, former Mana president.”

“Azteca America, the fastest-growing Hispanic television network in the United States, is proud to announce the launch of “Issues: Caras y Voces,” a political forum hosted by veteran Latino journalist Armando Guzman. The weekly forum will begin airing October 1 and continue every Monday during the national newscast of Noticiero Azteca America at 6:30 pm EST and PST/ 5:30 pm CST and 11:00 pm EST and PST / 10:00 pm CST. The forum will also be transmitted on broadcast television in Mexico through Proyecto 40.

The broadcast premiere will feature Governor Bill Richardson, the first Latino Democratic presidential candidate with real possibilities of being part of the Democratic ticket in 2008. His public service history includes US Congressman, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Secretary of Energy and currently Governor of New Mexico.

“The birth of this forum is the result of a dialog with bipartisan members of Congress, who expressed the need for our Latino communities to have issues in Washington communicated in simple, straightforward language through a broadcast television network in both the United States and Mexico,” said Luis J. Echarte, Chairman of Azteca America.

The focus of the segment is the projection and analysis of top leaders that impact the Hispanic community through one-on-one interviews, which will be conducted by Armando Guzman. Covering the White House and the Capitol for almost two decades, Mr. Guzman is one of the most veteran and respected correspondents in Washington.

During ten years as senior anchor and producer of the weekly political news program “Temas y Debates,” Mr. Guzman interviewed numerous heads of state and U.S. political figures. He has interviewed the last four U.S. presidents and vice presidents, as well as world figures such as Mikhail Gorbachev, Boris Yeltsin, Lech Walesa, Nelson Mandela, Yasser Arafat, Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair and countless Latin American presidents.

As a war correspondent, he was the first Latino journalist to ever broadcast from the USS Air Carrier Theodore Roosevelt during the 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan.

He has been recognized by numerous organizations for his journalistic contributions, including the Edward R. Murrow award in 1996 and the “Premio Nacional de Periodismo,” Mexico’s National Journalism Award, for his coverage of the September 11 attacks in 2001.

Mr. Guzman will also be moderating an immigration forum as part of the activities of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute on October 2. The Plenary Session is titled “Achieving Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Where Do We Go From Here?” and will include participation by Congressman Luis Gutierrez.

About Azteca America

Azteca America is the fastest-growing Hispanic network in the United States. The network is a wholly owned subsidiary of TV Azteca S.A. de C.V., one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television content in the world. Azteca America currently has presence in 60 Hispanic markets, including: Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, San Antonio, San Francisco, Phoenix, Brownsville-McAllen, Sacramento, Albuquerque, Fresno, San Diego, Denver, El Paso, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Austin, Las Vegas, Boston, Tucson, Corpus Christi, West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, Seattle, Bakersfield, Hartford-New Haven, Portland, Salt Lake City, Monterey-Salinas, Laredo, Yuma, Ft. Myers-Naples, Palm Springs, Raleigh-Durham, Odessa, Colorado Springs, Milwaukee, Santa Barbara, Lubbock, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Reno, Greenville-Spartanburg, New Orleans, Omaha, Tulsa, Boise, Abilene, Chico, Toledo, Chattanooga, Victoria, Twin Falls, Charleston and Sherman.

www.aztecaamerica.com/corporate Azteca America is a Grupo Salinas Company. Visit: www.gruposalinas.com Grupo Salinas Media Contact: Daniel McCosh 011 (5255) 1720-0059 dmccosh@gruposalinas.com
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“Grupo Gallegos advertising runs on Spanish-language television, Spanish radio, in Spanish magazine pages and on Spanish or bilingual Web sites. Some of these enterprises are housed in places you might expect them to be: New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Houston. Many are not. There’s full-time Spanish television broadcasting now in Anchorage; Salt Lake City; Little Rock, Ark.; Wichita Falls, Tex.; Indianapolis; Savannah, Ga.; Boston; Oklahoma City; Syracuse, N.Y.; and Minneapolis. The area encompassing Portland, Ore., now has 10 Spanish radio stations, while four years ago it had only 3. The July issue of ESPN Deportes, with Hugo S탡nchez on the cover, had a Gallegos underwear ad inside; so did the gossip magazine ¡Mira!, with Angélica Rivera on the cover; and a People en Español with RBD on the cover; and a Men’s Health en Español, whose cover article promised that James Bond would show readers how to be an hombre de acción.”

“A pro-immigration march through Wichita advocated legal status for the 40 to 70 thousand illegals in Kansas.

Kansas United Corporation, which is a local civil rights group, gathered people at 23rd North and Broadway and took the street. They are calling for an end to INS raids and the stopping deportation of undocumented immigrants.”