Santiago D. Távara

07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

New Latino Electoral Influence Model for 2012

Latino Decisions Analysis Quantifies Influence of the Latino Vote in Upcoming Elections   Last week, political scientists from Latino Decisions released a new Latino electoral influence model for 2012 in a conference call with reporters and other interested parties. Supported by America’s Voice Education Fund, the new model will allow…

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07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Actualidad

HSI assists in the arrest of drug trafficker linked to Los Zetas cartel

NEW YORK — A drug trafficker was charged and arrested in Guatemala Tuesday for conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and possessing firearms in furtherance of his narcotics importation activities. This arrest comes as a result of an investigation assisted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland…

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05

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Cultura & Show

Arquitecta colombiana da un nuevo rostro al «teatro de la gente»

Por Santiago Távara Una de las artífices del nuevo rostro del histórico Teatro Howard, fundado en 1910, es la arquitecta colombiana Paola Moya, quien cuenta que el llamado “teatro de la gente” fue una de las primeras instituciones culturales creadas para los afroamericanos. Localizado entre la avenida Florida y la…

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27

Mar

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

MALDEF and NDLON Demand California Cities Repeal Unconstitutional Day Laborer Laws

Cites Federal Appeals Court Ruling Holding Similar Law Violates Free Speech Rights LOS ANGELES – MALDEF announced that it has sent – on behalf of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) –  the first wave of demand letters to a dozen municipalities across California threatening legal action if they fail to…

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27

Mar

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Alabama to Mississippi: It Happened to Us

Effects of Alabama’s Anti-immigrant Law- HB 56 on Communities of Faith, Businesses, and US Citizens should serve as Cautionary Tale to Other States   MONTGOMERY – On a last week, religious and business leaders joined local leaders and affected individuals to discuss the variety of ways in which Alabamians have…

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27

Mar

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Latino Museum Surpasses 100,000 Followers in Twitter

Led by the web-based technology and social media innovators at Plus Three, the Friends of the American Latino Museum continue to lead among museum-related social media sites Washington, DC – The Friends of the American Latino Museum (Friends), a 501(c)3 created to support the American Latino Museum initiative, surpassed 100,000…

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27

Mar

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

NCLR Launches National Mobilize to Vote Campaign

Seeks to register and turn out thousands of Latinos for 2012 elections   NCLR (National Council of La Raza) launched its Mobilize to Vote (M2V) campaign, one of the country’s largest Hispanic-focused civic engagement efforts working to register and mobilize 180,000 Latinos to vote on Election Day this coming November.…

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27

Mar

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

NAHREP Report: Hispanic Homebuyer Mega Market Is Emerging

Hispanic Real Estate Leaders Say Youth, Population Growth, Household Formation,   High Desire, Labor Force Trend, To Make Latinos An Exponential Force In Housing   The era of the Hispanic homebuyer is upon us, according to the 2011 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report released last week by the National Association of Hispanic…

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27

Mar

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Smithsonian: Huichol Art on Wheels

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian celebrates one of Mexico’s indigenous communities with the unveiling of “Vochol: Huichol Art on Wheels” in the Museum’s Potomac Atrium, opening to the public on March 21st. This singular piece combines Huichol culture with a pop-cult icon, the Volkswagen Beetle.   Two…

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27

Mar

By Santiago D. Távara

Actualidad

Lanzan PAC+ para votantes de minorías y progresistas

Una junta nacional de más de 70 líderes comunitarios y políticos en 16 estados de Estados Unidos lanzó recientemente el comité de acción política PAC+, una nueva red nacional enfocada en dar voz a las minorías latina y afroamericana y a los anglosajones progresistas, que representan ahora la mayoría de…

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