Hispanic News

07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Rubén Navarrete Joins VOXXI

VOXXI, the premier site for news, analysis and commentary with a Hispanic focus, announced that Ruben Navarrette will write an exclusive weekly political column for VOXXI debuting today.  Navarrette’s announcement is part of VOXXI’s overall plan to boost political coverage of the Presidential Elections, taking place in November 2012. “VOXXI…

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07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Romney Attacks Obama on Immigration Failures

While campaigning in Wisconsin last week, Mitt Romney debuted a new line of attack against President Obama—focusing on immigration. Said Romney, referring to immigration, “This has always been a priority for the President he chooses to do nothing about…Let the immigrant community not forget that, while he uses this as…

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07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Hispanics por Latinos and Their Views of Identity

Nearly four decades after the United States government mandated the use of the terms "Hispanic" or "Latino" to categorize Americans who trace their roots to Spanish-speaking countries, a new nationwide survey of Hispanic adults finds that these terms still haven't been fully embraced by Hispanics themselves. A majority (51%) say…

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07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

FRIENDS Sponsor HISPANICIZE 2012

American Latino Museum will be the Featured Case Study on Non-profit Social Media Innovation led by Plus Three Co-Founder, Juan Proaño The Friends of the American Latino Museum (FRIENDS), a 501(c)(3) created to support the American Latino Museum initiative, has joined as a sponsor in presenting the 3rd annual convening of…

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07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Organizations Condemn Marion Barry’s Statements

As members of local and national organizations committed to advancing and protecting the rights of individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in the United States, the undersigned organizations condemn District of Columbia Councilmember Marion Barry’s recent remarks regarding Asian-owned businesses at a campaign event in Washington, DC. On April…

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07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Russell Pearce: Romney’s Policy “Identical to Mine”

Former Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce – the man behind the nation’s first, “show me your papers” anti-immigrant law – admitted an important truth in a new interview with The Washington Post.  Pearce said in reference to Mitt Romney, “His immigration policy is identical to mine…Attrition by enforcement.  It’s identical…

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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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01

Abr

By ML Noticias

Hispanic News

Latin American Muslim and Jews Vow To Strengthen Ties During Mission to Washington

Washington, DC [CapitalWirePR] April 1, 2012 - A delegation of 14 leading Muslim and Jewish leaders from five Latin American countries and two Caribbean islands ended two days of high level meetings in Washington, DC vowing to strengthen ties between their two communities. The Mission of Latin American Muslim and…

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31

Mar

By MetroLatinoUSA

Hispanic News

National Latina Institute Rallies at Supreme Court for Latina Health

Latinas make their voices heard on Affordable Care Act The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH), their grassroots activists and a contingent of other health care supporters rallied on the steps of the Supreme Court Tuesday in support of the Affordable Care Act. Advocates from NLIRH joined hundreds of…

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31

Mar

By MetroLatinoUSA

Hispanic News

Congresswoman Reacts to Deported Parents Report

Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard reacted to the release of an Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) Reportregarding the annual deportation of parents of U.S. citizens. The Fiscal Year 2011 Second Semi-Annual Deportation of Parents of U.S.-Born Citizens Reportreveals that more than 46,000 parents of U.S. children were deported in the 2nd and 3rd…

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