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July 3, 2009
Happy Ritchie Valens Day! - the 4th of July
July 1, 2009
Carlos Ponce To Play Hot Latin Yoga Teacher In New Vince Vaughn/Jon Favreau movie Couples Retreat - (but why the stereotype)
June 30, 2009
LatinWorks Only U.S. Hispanic Agency to Win Cannes Lion - Shop Takes Home Silver Film Award for Starburst Spot ‘Llama’
A modified version of the Zumba fitness program created by Columbian trainer Beto Perez in the mid-1990s, Zumba Gold is a dance-focused exercise option for active older adults or de-conditioned exercisers of any age.
June 29, 2009
Ruling on firefighters doesn’t discredit Sotomayor
Latino Journalist Challenges Right Wing Evangelicals - Former Latino talk show host writes anti-Rapture books - Joe Ortiz
Are Latino peloteros being singled out?
The Resurrection of Producer Dennis Leoni - The best is yet to come
Hall of Fame exhibit ‘Viva Baseball’ focuses on Hispanics in baseball - Sports writers no longer fixate on the temperament or accent of Hispanic players. But other, newer stereotypes are taking hold.
Dallas Concilio of Hispanic Service Organizations leader inspires clients with her story - Florencia Velasco Fortner
June 28, 2009
NALAC Fund for the Arts Announces Fifth Funding Cycle - National Latino Arts Grant Is Open to Artists and Organizations
June 26, 2009
10 Things You Should Know About U.S. Hispanics - (mostly internet related)
Looking at Hispanic Behavior Online - Interview with Dr. Felipe Korzenny - Director of the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication, Florida State University
Watch US Census video: Portrait of America - Latino/Hispanic (en Español y English)
June 25, 2009
Latinos and Twitter
Healthcare in Immigration Nation - interesting connection for Healthcare and Immigration Reform
Museo Alameda’s exhibit explores influence of Latinos on American music
Journalists reporting, and surviving, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
100-year-old Luis Salinas celebrates birthday whirling on the dance floor in San Antonio
State Farm Invests in American Dream for Latino Families
Attorney General Eric Holder urged Congress Thursday to pass a new hate crimes law which would allow the federal government to prosecute cases of violence based on sexual orientation, gender or disability.
National Council of La Raza Conference Comes to Chicago - Workshops on home ownership counseling and free health screening for the community
Consultant, speaker and…Twittero? Interview with Matt Reyes
Narcocorridos and Nightlife in Mexicali
June 24, 2009
Memo to the President: Yes, Move Immigration Reform This Year
Vikki Carr celebrates 50 years of music in San Jacinto
Aventura’s dynamite new album skyrocketed to the number one spot on Billboard’s Latin Hit List and the fifth slot on Billboard’s Top 200.
The End of the American Dream for Blacks and Latinos: How the Home Mortgage Crisis is Destroying Black and Latino Wealth, Jeopardizing America’s Future Prosperity and How to Fix It
IMMIGRANT YOUTH AND SUPPORTERS URGE CONGRESS TO APPROVE “DREAM ACT” AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO COLLEGE
Ten who are making a big difference for us all – Chicago Latino List 2009
Brig. Gen. Angie Salinas credits hard work for achieving the honor of being the Marines’ first Latina general
US: Immigration Policy Harms Women, Families - Briefing to Congress Details Inadequate Medical Care in Detention, Separation from Family
Live 2009 convention coverage - National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) in Puerto Rico or follow on twitter #nahj09
Paper Taco Trucks!!
Why Understanding The Second-Generation Hispanic Is Key To ‘Multicultural Intelligence’
Full Roberto Clemente Documentary on PBS website
June 23, 2009
Under Misspelled Banner, Buchanan And White Nationalist Brimelow Argue For English-Only Initiatives - (funny)
Las Américas, the final and most broad-reaching program of the Nuestra Música: Music in Latino Culture Smithsonian Folklife Festival “living exhibitions” series
A Poem by Literanista: On Being Latina
News special on hate crimes against Hispanics tonight at 10 pm ET on Univision - Odio a Muerte in Spanish
George Lopez on The View joking with Obama
Q & A with Nathan Gonzalez, author of Engaging Iran
National attention on San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro
June 22, 2009
Prominent Mexican women, private thoughts, in 2nd volume of essays - Denise Dresser has released a second volume of “Gritos y susurros” (“Cries and Whispers”)
When the Tide of Anger on Immigration Turns to Threats of Violence - A response to The Oregonian article “A tide of anger on immigration”
Agency Chain Vies for Latino Buyers - (Casa Latino makes the NY Times)
For Puerto Rican veterans, an honor years in the making - Korean War regiment (Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment) to be lauded in Worcester
Remembering my friend Tim Chavez
Former leader of Latino Cultural Center in Dallas discusses her tenure - Alejandrina Drew
Restoring Natural Life on the Border - (with video)
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