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The Puerto Rican Birth Certificate Problem You Haven’t Heard About, Yet

oscar — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:36:01 +0000

Every person with a Puerto Rican birth certificate will need to get a new one this year. A law passed in December invalidates all birth certificates issued by the Commonwealth as of July 1 of this year.

Latino rocker sees Havana gig helping U.S.-Cuba thaw

oscar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:09:45 +0000

Colombian rock star Juanes says a public concert he plans in Cuba next month could help further thaw U.S.-Cuban ties despite outcry from some Cuban exiles who accuse him of pandering to the island's communist rulers. Juanes, who lives in the United States, told the Miami Herald in an interview published on Wednesday he saw his scheduled September 20 concert in Havana's Revolution Square as a chance to promote reconciliation between Cuba and the United States, which have been ideological foes for nearly 50 years.

Latino youths fare better if raised biculturally, study says

oscar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:36:06 +0000

Teenagers of Latino families new to the United States appear to be more successful if they retain their ties to their Latino heritage and if their parents make an effort to embrace American culture, say the authors of a new study. Researchers at the University of North Carolina interviewed 281 Latino youths and parents in North Carolina and Arizona as part of a longitudinal study called the Latino Acculturation and Health Project, which is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Hispanic Retail Summit Sets Store Visits to Latino-focused Supermarkets and Specialty Stores

oscar — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:22:00 +0000

Visits to two authentic Latino supermarkets and two national retailers with Hispanic-focused stores will kick off this year’s Hispanic Retail 360 Summit, being held Aug. 9 to 11 in Las Vegas. This year’s store tour, which will leave the Venetian Hotel at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 9, will take pre-registered attendees to Supermercado La Bonita, Marianna’s, Best Buy and Family Dollar Stores in the Vegas market.

SPLC Report Finds Low-Income Latinos in South Targeted for Abuse, Discrimination

oscar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:21:11 +0000

Low-income Latino immigrants in the South are routinely the targets of wage theft, racial profiling and other abuses driven by an anti-immigrant climate that harms all Latinos regardless of their immigration status, according to a report released today by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The report — Under Siege: Life for Low-Income Latinos in the South — documents the experiences of Latino immigrants who face increasing hostility as they fill low-wage jobs in Southern states that had few Latino residents until recent years.

Heineken targets Hispanics with art series

oscar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:04:04 +0000

Heineken is expanding its Mural Arts Series and incorporating this initiative into its overall marketing platforms: "Give Yourself a Good Name," and the Spanish version, "Demuestra Quien Eres." Targeting Hispanic males, the initiative showcases the beer company's commitment to local Latino artists. In the Bronx, NY, Miami, and Los Angeles, Heineken will install murals, as well as, for the first time, on-the-ground art installations, done by Latino artists who are representative of the Hispanic communities in these areas.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival features African American, Latino, and Welsh cultures

oscar — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:55:08 +0000

A summer tradition in the nation’s capital, the 43rd annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, begins June 24 and focuses on Latin American music and its meaning.

Juanes asks Clinton support for anti-landmine campaign

oscar — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:14:33 +0000

Colombian singer Juanes met with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton last week to ask support for his campaign against anti-personnel mines in Colombia.

Latino Student Recognition Ceremony Celebrates Graduates

oscar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:20:58 +0000

Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) graduates participated in a Latino Student Recognition Ceremony that celebrated students’ personal success and academic achievements in the spirit and tradition of Latino culture yesterday afternoon.

New exhibit focuses on Latino WWII veterans

oscar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:39:06 +0000

Even though some Mexican-American soldiers felt they were a part of a brotherhood while serving in World War II, they faced civil unrest when they came back to the U.S., according to a new museum exhibit directed by UT faculty. “They faced some of the same obstacles as before the war,” said Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, an associate professor in the School of Journalism and director of the project. “We know they had to fight to tear down some segregated institutions. They had to protest, write letters.”