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Imagine walking home from a neighborhood bar with your brother, visiting from your home country, after a fun evening sharing drinks and conversation. You are walking arm in arm, happy to be in each other's physical presence. Laughing. Happy. Good, old times. You are just a few blocks from home. You are minutes from your comfortable warm bed. Morning is inching up and soon you will be awakening to

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BILBAO.- The Collection Visions of Spain by Joaquin Sorolla which gathers 14 great canvases which the Hispanic Society of America commissioned to the artist at the beginning of the 20th Century opens today in Bilbao where it can be viewed until January 18, 2009.6 Vote(s)

A January 2008 article in the Los Angeles Times entitled Hispanic women change the face of Mary Kay describes the experiences of Altagracia Valdez, a Hispanic immigrant with dreams of winning the infamous pink cadillac. While she does not win the cadillac, Altagracia manages to sell more than $17,000 in cosmetics in just four months by tapping into her network of "conocidos". (She was short only a

Vision: To strengthen America by advancing higher education for Hispanic Americans.Mission: To double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees to 18 percent by 2010.The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing coll

Hispanic Heritage Month is a 31 day period of time between September 15th and October 15 to celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and amazing culture! Many Latin American countries celebrate their Independence days during this 31 day period. Read an article about it here! Facts for Features - Hispanic Heritage Month - US

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) identifies, inspires, promotes and prepares Latino role models through national leadership, cultural, educational and workforce programs. HHF is a 501c3 (Federal ID# 52-1818255) nonprofit organization and all sponsorships facilitate its year-round programs including the Hispanic Heritage Awards, Youth Awards, LOFT (Latinos on Fast Track) Network, Speakers Bur

Hispanic Heritage Month' is the period to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 31-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into la

CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH!!Born in 1958 in Los Angeles, California, but considers La Mesa, California, to be her hometown. Married to Coe Fulmer Miles of Molalla, Oregon. They have two children. She is a classical flutist and private pilot, and also enjoys volleyball and bicycling. Ellen’s mother, Rosanne Ochoa, is deceased. Coe’s mother, Georgia Zak, is deceased. His stepfather, Lou

From first hand experience I can tell you that Hispanics make up a disproportionately large quantity of drunk drivers. In my time as a Police Officer, almost every DWI I encountered was a Hispanic, but why? MADD has recently attempted to address this issue. The Dallas News is reporting: Statistics show about 47 [...]

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Education World offers a piñata full of activities that will help teachers focus attention on the contributions of people of Hispanic heritage to the history of the United States.Today, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 44 million people in the United States are of Hispanic origin. That's about 14 percent of us! Teaching

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Chargers are proud to host Hispanic Heritage Day at the Chargers-Jets game on Monday night at Qualcomm Stadium.

I celebrate Hispanic Heritage on the daily but for those of you who need a reminder - everyone else celebrates from September 15th-October 15th."Hispanic Heritage Month is the period to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and wa

1. Dadnapped will not premiere this October:( That's all I know for now. Stay with us for more information.Here are some behind-the-scenes and promotional photos:2. Disney Channel Presents New Spanish Language Videos from "Camp Rock," "Wizards of Waverly Place" and The Cheetah Girls as part of Hispanic Heritage Month beginning September 15.3. Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin and Jennifer

Heavy Internet usage isn't translating into online ad spending.Advertising Age reported that last year US advertisers spent 64% of their Hispanic-targeted media budgets on Spanish-language broadcast and cable TV networks, while Internet display ads garnered less than 5%. "Hispanic consumers under the age of 35 are spending more time online than watching TV—and are often doing both at the same ti

Legend has it that the Olympics are supposed to bring people from diverse races, nationalities, and cultures together so that greater understanding and appreciation can be achieved to the overall betterment of humanity.

A study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) found that overweight Hispanic children are at significant risk for pre-diabetes, a condition marked by higher than normal blood glucose levels that are not yet high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. The persistence of pre-diabetes during growth is associated with progression in risk towards future diabetes, according to the s

They're the people that you meet when you're walking down the street....they're the people that you meet, each day.... Man i love being a guy, pig...same difference. I live in the hood and i don't see this everyday. Congrats mommi you are the winner of the best booty of the week. It's only tuesday but i know you won already. 10 for form, 10 for proportion, 10 for keeping it clean.....Best online b

Jump in Hispanics energizes economy in Kan. county — 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 [...]

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WASHINGTON�Sen. Barack Obama secured the delegates needed Tuesday to became the first African-American presidential nominee of a major U.S. political party.But a defiant Sen. Hillary Clinton declined to fold up her campaign or even acknowledge

Say hello to America's new American Idol, David Cook. Cook took home the title of American Idol after beating out David Archuleta by more than 12 million votes!In all 97.5 million votes were cast breaking previous records by as much as 20+ million.Tonight's finale was nothing short of spectacular featuring performances from ZZTop, George Michael, Graham Nash, Seal, Donna Summer, Bryan Adams, and

¡Sé parte del Espiritu de Progreso Latino! Join the Latino Spirit of Progress!Inspire others by sharing your personal story of success. Hispanic Federation invites you to be part of the hundreds of people who have shared their personal stories of success through the program Espiritu de Progreso Latino. Go to www.espiritudeprogresolatino.org and upload a picture and a story that reflects the st

In February 2008 the average Hispanic-American over the age of 11 spent more time online than watching television, according to the Terra Networks-sponsored "Hispanic Syndicated Study," conducted by comScore Media Metrix."In general, online Hispanics—independent of their language preferences and acculturation levels—are heavily engaged in technology," wrote the report's authors.Every day, more

If you haven't been watching American Idol lately ... why not?! Lastnight American said goodbye to the last lady standing and now it's down to the last 2 guys, David Cook and David Archuleta.This season Idol fans were introduced to David Archuleta, a highschool student with a voice like an angel. I love David's soft ballads.Idol payed homige to John Lennon in february and Archuleta sang my favorit

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Hispanic Enterprise Magazine, April/May 2008English | 64 pages | PDF | 21 MBTHE “HOW TO” BUSINESS TO BUSINESS PUBLICATION GEARED TOWARDS THE HISPANIC ENTREPRENEURHispanic Enterprise (Hispanic Trends), a joint project of Editorial Televisa and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is a lively and indispensable source of news, features and information for every Hispanic entrepreneur and anyone affiliated with the dynamic Hispanic marketplace.In 2006, Hispanic Trends successfully launched its digital version, becoming one of the pioneering Hispanic publications to complement initiatives through the creation of an online component, thereby establishing even more powerful links between its readers and its advertisers.Published in English, Hispanic Trends is the “How To” busine

America is embracing Hispanic culture, and investors should too. The Hispanic population is the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population, and according to the most recent Census Bureau release Hispanics now comprise 15 percent of the total population or some 45 million people. Furthermore, it is projected that by 2050 Hispanics will make up 25 percent of the total U.S. population. There are numerous ways in which investors can embrace and profit from the emergence of Hispanic culture in America. I will mention a couple. Real estate investors in particular can capitalize on this trend is by making their rental properties more Hispanic-friendly. Advertise and use signage with both English and Spanish. If you are having a property manager service your property, why not find one that is

1. Police use graffiti to solve gang crime in New York City 1995, 4 minutesThe NYPD interpret gang graffiti in New York and gather intelligence from it. 2. Gangs that use bombs as weapons in Southern California, 1996, 2 minutes 3. New York Gang and Drug Problem, 1996, 2 minutes Interview with a youth who was paralyzed from selling drugs on the streets of the Bronx. 4. Path of a Bullet, 1996, 3 minutes Members of the White Fence gang in East Los Angeles talk about surviving bullet wounds. 5. Gangs in Fullerton, 1996, 6 minutes The story of a young gang member murdered in Fullerton who was trying to leave the gang. The family discusses how this individual was making changes as they read from his diary. 6. Trial against the Mexican Mafia begins by the Federal Government, 19

Sen. Barack Obama: We cannot ignore the fact that Hispanics have contributed greatly to the social, economic, and cultural fabric of America. From the Hispanic community's deep-rooted history of service in the U.S. military to the battles of leaders like César Chávez for workers’ rights, Hispanic Americans have helped make this nation a great one. But despite all of the progress we’ve made, we know that there is more work to do. I believe the greatest contribution we’ve seen from the Latino community is their belief in the future and their belief in this country. It is a belief that inspires all Americans to remember what this country is about – people putting in the hard work required to make sure that the next generation is able to achieve its dreams.Read the rest

Check out the cover of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful HISPANIC Stars featuring Christina Aguilera, Angelica Rivera, Sofia Vergara and Myrka Dellanos. Who are some of your favorite Hispanic... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Any way you slice it, America is becoming more Latin. There are approximately 43 million Hispanics currently in the United States. According to Jose Cancela, founder of the marketing and research firm Hispanic USA Inc. and author of “The Power of Business En Español,” they will represent $1 trillion in spending power by 2010. Jose Cancela Readers who follow the current immigration debate

 Solano County woman and her daughter are among a growing number of people who have lost their homes and thousands of dollars to scams targeting property owners facing...

Some people may argue that saying Mexican, Hispanic or Latino doesn't matter, while others say that it does matter. So which is right or wrong? In my own experience with Mexicans, Hondurans, Cubans and Puerto Ricans ... it matters. Today a friend, Mrs. Nava, that I've blogged about before called me up and we talked about what she says when she tells someone that her husband is Mexican. Mrs.

Some people may argue that saying Mexican, Hispanic or Latino doesn't matter, while others say that it does matter. So which is right or wrong?In my own experience with Mexicans, Hondurans, Cubans and Puerto Ricans ... it matters.Today a friend, Mrs. Nava, that I've blogged about before called me up and we talked about what she says when she tells someone that her husband is Mexican. Mrs. Nava said that she answers one of two ways, "My husband is Hispanic" or "My husband is Mexican".She admits that her husband would rather her say, "My husband is Mexican".So this afternoon when the Mexican came home from work I asked him what I should say if someone asks about his nationality. Should I say, "My husband is Mexican" or "My husband is Hispanic" and last but not least, "My husband is Latino".H

Un falso rumor ha provocado la alarma en el mundo académico y de la cultura en España, que ha llevado a la Real Academia de la Historia a escribir una carta a los Ministerios de Cultura y Asuntos Exteriores La Hispanic Society of America está considerada como la institución con la colección de arte español más [...]

Check out the latest article written about QuieroLatino at Hispanic MPR, the Hispanic Marketing and Public Relations Website and Blog. The in-depth article features QuieroLatino and our partnership with NocheLatina. Click here to see the full article.

Hispanic Federation Response to DOJ Approval of XM-SIRIUS Merger NEW YORK, March 25, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ — In response to the U.S. Department of Justice’s approval of the XM (XMSR) and SIRIUS (SIRI) merger, Hispanic Federation President Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez issued the following statement: “The announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice is welcome news to the thousands of minority consumers [...]

Here's a snippet of our article in Hispanic Business:QuieroLatino.com a new online dating Web site for U.S. Hispanics, is hoping to lure single Hispanics away from mainstream dating sites by offering what it says is a "culturally friendly" environment for meeting other Hispanic singles. Click here to read the full article.

Penguin Group announced their latest new imprint yesterday, Celebra, which will focus on "mainstream Hispanic personalities," beginning with yesterday's release of Geraldo Rivera's HIS PANIC: Why Americans Fear Hispanics. Run by publisher Raymond Garcia, who was associate publisher at Harper's Rayo, "the goal of the new imprint is to publish books for mainstream readers that will also resonate with the vast population of Hispanics in the United States."Garcia says in the announcement, "Hispanics are no longer a niche audience, but rather an integral and seamless part of today's mainstream America. With Penguin's excellent reputation for marketing and distribution, I’m confident we will make a significant impact." Celebra will publish as a part of New American Library. Other authors for t

The U.S. Hispanic market, combined with the number of successful small businesses in Los Angeles, means that regardless of the fluctuations of the stock exchanges, opportunities continue to germinate on our doorstep. Companies that create products and services for the U.S. Hispanic Consumers will continue to enjoy impressive growth, increasing revenues and expanding markets. Our optimism on the potential of U.S. Hispanic consumers to be promising partners to enterprises astute enough to provide a range of solutions—from credit cards to Internet connectivity—which embrace the needs and aspirations of U.S. Hispanics, is based on three powerful trends which have transformed 44.3 million U.S. Hispanics from a group long ignored by the majority of American businesses into an empowered a

Received Via EmailTHE HISPANIC FACTOR EMERGES AS KEY By DICK MORRIS Published on DickMorris.com on February 7, 2008. The Fox News exit polling in California’s Democratic primary underscores the key role of Hispanic voters in awarding the triumph to Hillary Clinton. As Texas looms as the next major contest on March 4th, the lessons learned in California will be very important. How odd is it that Obama tied among whites and carried blacks but lost California? The key is that she won Latinos by 2:1 and they constituted one third of the vote in the primary. In Texas, their role will be similar and their impact on the race might be the same if Obama cannot turn them around. Why the Latino support for Hillary? Go to DickMorris.com to read the rest of this blog!

Ted Kennedy is sucking up to the illegal alien vote here in So Cal. Well, wait...you are saying that illegals cannot vote right? We have had at least one Democrat Congressman elected by illegals and people are afraid  to say anything because they will be called a racist. Here in California there have been at least two initiatives to allow illegals to vote in local elections. They say it is only for school boards because their chioldren are enrolled in the local schools. Uhh yeah, right...  Now who would like to try and say that the Democrats would stop there and not be pushing for more and more voting for the illegals? You know damned well that they would. And Fat Boy Teddy is right there sucking up to them. Some people have no pride, character or morals. Washington Post article link Ke

Ariel and I are on the road in California meeting with investors this week. Our Latin Grammy turned out to be a great success and a sllide show will follow soon. Meanwhile, check out this article by our good friend Al Carlos Hernandez from LatinoLA.com:My wife and I were watching one of those dating shows and she commented that it must be hard for college educated, middle class Latinos to make a real love connection.She reasoned that given the cold and transient corporate climate, it seems almost impossible to meet ethnically eligible people who share the same socio cultural background. My wife is a successful Latina business owner; I am a part time University Professor and full time Insultant.They asked the Comedian Redd Foxx who played Fred Sanford on Sanford and Son, “How did you meet

Effectively reaching the Hispanic consumer is in many ways a straightforward marketing challenge. But as with all challenges, having the right strategy will help you succeed. More: continued here

With today being “Day Without Immigrants” & Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, I thought we might step into Hispanic kitchens and discover a world of good food that does not breathe without cheese. I found this fascinating article from the South Bend Tribune on Hispanic food and wanted to share. “Most cuisines do not look nor taste as good as they should unless the right types of ingredients are used. This is particularly true of Mexican and Caribbean cuisines, especially where the cheese is concerned. Mexican or Hispanic cheeses not only look and taste different from American or European cheeses, but they also act differently when heated, making it worth the effort to learn a little about the hidden secrets of Hispanic cheeses. These cheeses are divided into three main groups: soft (non-melting), melting and hard. The soft, fresh cheeses have a unique ability to not melt when heated. That’s right! They don’t run, they don’t drip and they don’t error. They stay

In a moving essay, Elisa Lemerond describes her dream of becoming a doctor to help the Hispanic community. The Tomlin Middle School student's words inspired the state. Florida is giving Elisa a four-year scholarship to a state university and a laptop. She won this year's middle school entry in the Florida Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest. Read her award-winning essay here.  At a party last night at the Governor's Mansion, Gov. Charlie Crist also honored Hillsborough High teacher Monica Sleeter. Sleeter was one of three Hispanic educators to win the first-ever Excellence in Education Award. The award comes with a $1,500 prize and a $500 gift certificate for office supplies. This marks the second straight year that a Hillsborough student has won Hispanic Heritage month's middle school essay contest. Last year's winner was Buchanan Middle School's Alia DiLullo. 

Robert Rodriguez Tank TopLorna Mahler Design$40.00Available at: Nordstrom.comIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, designer Robert Rodriguez and Nordstrom teamed up to host a special graphic design contest. The grand prize? Three lucky designers have had their designs turned into limited edition Robert Rodriguez tank tops, plus they each received $5000 to help with their education expenses. The winning designs are from Lorna Mahler (left), Elly Choi (below left), and Vanessa de la Torre (below right). They are available in limited quantities exclusively at Nordstrom and Nordstrom.com. In conjunction with the design contest, Nordstrom has also made a donation to the Association of Hispanic Arts, Inc. There's nothing like the pairing of shopping and a great cause.Click on any photo to link directly to where you can purchase that limted edition Robert Rodriguez tank top celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month online, or read more about Hispanic Heri

Today at Grand Old Partisan's post, we have the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Florida where Michael Zak talked to the crowd about the heritage of Civil Rights by Republicans. The first Hispanic Governor and Senator were both Republcians.the Republican...

Ivonne Beegle said her first day as new principal for Cardinal Valley Elementary School was both interesting and complex.Beegle, 38, replaced outgoing principal Matt Perkins. During the school year, she said, she hopes to create a plan of checks and balances for the school that is systemic, "so that we can ensure that every child reaches proficiency."Beegle is the first Hispanic female principal in Fayette County. She is a former Spanish teacher and specialist in English as a second language and worked at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Magnet and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Cardinal Valley has a large Spanish-speaking student population, which works to Beegle's advantage."There were a lot of people that were pleasantly surprised that I can communicate in Spanish," she said.This from the Herald Leader; Photo by Janet Worne.~Congratulations Ivonne!

And the research shows that Hispanics have "never been invited to the party."

Hispanic-Americans will spend $21.6 billion online by 2011, from $12.8 billion in 2007, according to a JupiterResearch report cited by Marketing Pilgrim. By 2011, Hispanic spending will comprise 13% of the online total, up from 11% in 2007.Hispanics were more likely than non-Hispanics to research products online before buying them from a bricks-and-mortar store. They were also more likely to leave customer feedback than non-Hispanics.

Hispanic-Americans will spend $21.6 billion online by 2011, from $12.8 billion in 2007, according to a JupiterResearch report cited by Marketing Pilgrim. By 2011, Hispanic spending will comprise 13% of the online total, up from 11% in 2007.Hispanics were more likely than non-Hispanics to research products online before buying them from a bricks-and-mortar store. They were also more likely to leave customer feedback than non-Hispanics.

The Jaunt considers the many promotions and giveaways at sporting events throughout the season, and hand-picks the best of the week. MLB - Milwaukee Brewers - Miller ParkSunday, July 15 vs. Colorado Rockies, 1:05 p.m.- Chorizo Bobble. All fans in attendance will receive a collectible Brewers bobble, featuring the Chorizo Racing Sausage (All Fans Sponsored by Klement's and Pick 'n Save). - Cerveceros Day. The Brewers will pay tribute to the strong traditions of baseball and Hispanic culture in Milwaukee by featuring uniforms that will read "Cerveceros" ("Brewers" in Spanish), bilingual announcements and scoreboard messages, and mariachi bands. Sponsored by CITGO. Oddly enough, Paul Lo Duca didn't get an invite.

The blogicito got a nice review from Hispanic.com. They said my blog was "FUNNY," all caps! I just discovered Hispanic.com not long ago. I didn't know that they discovered La Gringa. I found a couple of recipes of interest in their food section:Avocado and Tequila Ice Cream sounds really weird and interesting. I might try that.Yuca y Chicharron is a very popular Honduran dish. You won't catch me eating chicharron (fried pork skins), but El Jefe just has to have it every now and then to recharge his catracho genes.This is a photo I took of chicharon being dried in the sun in San Juan Pueblo. Need I say more about why I don't eat it?They also had a link to a guacamole recipe and the subsequent interesting discussion. People who put mayonnaise, cottage cheese, or Worcestershire sauce in their guacamole should never be allowed near an avocado.I make excellent guacamole and someday I'll give you my recipe. If you think you don't like guacamole, it is only because you haven't had good

**UPDATE** Black and Brown Together Joint Press Conference Against Amnesty June 19, 2007 ******************************** Blacks and Hispanics Opposed to Amnesty Bill to hold Joint Press Conference Southwest Nebraska News June 15, 2007 Those hit hardest by the effects of massive illegal immigration, particularly in major urban areas, are often legal American black and Hispanic citizens. Their voices are being muted in the current […] More: continued here

An Uncle Tom [Ted Hayes] & Racist [Jim Gilchrist] in a “Chilling” Embrace. In his “anti-immigrant” broadcast of today, pathological egotist bigot, Lou Dobbs, the self-proclaimed “Independent Populist,” announced that black and Hispanic anti-immigration “restlessness” is growing, and paraded a measly group of extraordinarily pathetic “Uncle Toms,” claiming to be outraged by illegal immigration — a [...]

For the first time ever, Sprint Nextel launches Hispanic integrated-marketing campaign to show Hispanic consumers the speed of Nextel Walkie-Talkie and NASCARNASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver, Juan Pablo Montoya, takes a break on the set of his first Spanish-language Sprint Nextel TV commercial since joining the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Titled "Gotera" (A Water Leak), the high-energy spot, filmed in Concord, N.C., is part of Sprint Nextel's overall Hispanic integrated-marketing campaign to bring the sport closer to the Hispanic consumer. For more information, please contact Brenda Mendoza at The Vidal Partnership, 646-356-6614.Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) will debut its first TV commercial with celebrated driver Juan Pablo Montoya on June 18. As the premier sponsor of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, Sprint Nextel brings the sport of NASCAR closer to Hispanic consumers and uses the sport's intensity to demonstrate the speed of Nextel's products.Titled "Gotera" (A Water Leak), the 30-second,

WASHINGTON, June 9 — Helped by the fight over immigration, Democratic presidential candidates are courting Hispanic voters like never before, prompted by a string of early primaries in states with sizable Hispanic voting blocs. It has forced candidates to hire outreach consultants, to start Spanish-language Web sites and to campaign vigorously before Hispanic audiences. The battle for [...]

(Los Angeles, CA) In the wake of the tens if not hundreds of thousands of Iraqis who have died since 2003, the population of the once robust nation has begun to shrink. But one western group is hoping to change that.The men behind the Hispanic-Iraqi Reproductive People's Initiative or HIRPI have offered to help repopulate the cradle of civilization. "We're ready and willing to rebuild Iraq and their families," said Cesar Martinez, founder of HIRPI and father of 10 "And we know we're the team to get it done. Because if you haven't noticed, we're really good at making babies."

Beyonce loves to break records! The sexy songstress recently made magazine history as she was chosen for People en Espanol’s “50 Most Beautiful” issue. She’s the first non-Hispanic to be selected. Other big names making the list include Ricky Martin, Mario Lopez, Penelope Cruz, Salma Hayek and Ugly Betty star America Ferrera. Check out the video below of Beyonce and Mario at their photoshoots jacked from jared.

Carmireli is an up and coming pop start with a voice to match her desire to succeed in the pop world. Check the biography from her MySpace page and check out her website carmireli.com.The radiant Carmireli was born the youngest girl of eleven in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and celebrated her eighteenth birthday on July 21. Though originally from the island, most of her upbringing was in Queens, New York, where she became no stranger to the words " struggle" and "overcome." The family fell upon hard times and resided for eight years in a windowless, basement apartment before moving to upstate NY at the beck and call of one of her older brothers that had found a bit more fortune in this land of liberty. This anglicized has that "Bring it on" attitude. At the age of thirteen following her mother's dream, Carmireli began her theater, dance, and voice studies. Ironically, just a few words spoken by a voice teacher would become the beginning of her chrysalis. He said "You're just one of a thous

If you haven't heard of her you will soon in one form or another..This is one talented Latina, stretching her talents from Acting, to Modeling, to Reggaeton, and even Poetry. Check out her MySpace page and La Bruja's Web Page. Here is a quote from her MySpace page..Video at the bottom of the post.."Whether singing on Telemundo, performing on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, or appearing in History Channel docudramas, modern day renaissance woman La Bruja refuses to be put in a box. Her unique creativity and charisma has taken her from appearances in a Spike Lee film to running writing workshops for inner-city youth and even modeling for Levis in Glamour and Marie Claire."

Representative Sanchez CitesDisrespect Of Women Rep. Loretta Sanchez has quit the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, accusing the chairman, Rep. Joe Baca, of telling people she's a "whore." Baca denied the charge. In an interview with The Politico Wednesday, Sanchez, a California Democrat as is Baca, also cited concerns about whether Baca was properly elected Hispanic Caucus chairman in November and about his general attitude toward female lawmakers. The caucus represents 21 Hispanic Democrats in Congress. "I'm not going to be a part of the CHC as long as Mr. Baca illegally holds the chair … I told them no. There's a big rift here," Sanchez said. "You treat the women like shit. I have no use for him." Last February, six members withdrew from the group's political action committee after Baca and his allies authorized political contributions to family members who were running for state and local offices. Sanchez was among that group of defectors, which also included her

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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) was established in 1978 by members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus as a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders. CHCI's educational services are designed to provide Latino students with the tools and resources they need to succeed in attaining a higher education. Its leadership development programs seek to help participants search for and understand, their identity as professionals, Latinos, and leaders. By bringing together individuals who share a commitment to serve their communities, CHCI endeavors to make its vision of an educated and civic-minded Latino community a reality.Scholarship AwardsThis premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excel

I tripped over a surprising bit of news over at Anxiety, Addiction and Depression Treatments. Hispanic teens are suffering the highest rates of mental health and chemical health issues according to a recent CDC press release. In the recent upsurge in interest regarding immigration issues, many Hispanics youths, who themselves are American citizens are being swept up in racism and ill-advised nationalism. No matter where you fall on the issues, the health of American citizens should be something that everyone can agree on. With upwards of 10 and 15% of Hispanic youths reporting attempted suicide, this survey should serve as a clear call to action. The issue is about children of Hispanic parents, a large proportion of their parents are Spanish speaking immigrants. This creates problems unique to Hispanic teens. MercuryNews.com More than 11 percent of all Latino students -- and 15 percent of Latino girls -- said they had attempted suicide, according to the report issued Thursday by

SABMiller is courting the growing Hispanic population in the U.S. with a new beer heading into test markets. Miller Chill is a salt and lime flavored brew the company is calling a chelada-style beer.The beer is going to be released first in markets in Florida, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and California. Chelada refers to the practice popular in Mexico and other countries of adding spices to a glass of beer or coating the rim of a glass with salt or chili powder.Miller Chill will be a low calorie beer. The brewery plans to back the introduction with television advertising support with the tag line "Se habla Chill." SABMiller already imports beers from Columbia and Peru, distributing these brands primarily in cities with large Hispanic populations.

Wow! Where has time flown? It seems like yesterday that I was trading in my school books for flip-flops. Now I'm buying books for this Fall semester. It's September! And besides a chill in the air and a prediction of falling leaves, there's plenty to celebrate. Among the many holidays, we Latinos have a whole month of celebrating our Caribbean-style dinners, our invention of the modern novel,

Here's a video that examines Hispanic stereotypes.

Críticas Magazine has recently written that a new literary group, Café New York, has been started to recognize Hispanic writers who have lived in New York City. Its members include Mexican writer Naief Yehya, Spanish novelist Eduardo Lago, Argentine writer and literary critic Sylvia Molloy, Bolivian poet Eduardo Mitre, Cuban novelist José Manuel Prieto, and its mastermind Mexican writer Carmen

Hispanic Heritage Month starts September 15th. Get ready. I'm gonna refrain from making the joke that they're too lazy to start it on September 1st. Like I said i'm gonna refrain from making that joke. They start Shark Week on an off day so I understand.