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Featured Stories

Report shows Latinos have their own definition of philanthropy

Report shows Latinos have their own definition of philanthropy

LatinaLista — There’s been a long-held belief that the average Latino household doesn’t give to charities. According to a new study, it’s a belief that should have been recognized as an urban myth long ago. This month, the W.K....

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Viernes Video: Latino comedy puts a spin on mystery whodunnit

Viernes Video: Latino comedy puts a spin on mystery whodunnit

Calling itself “An Improv Telenovela,” Stallions de Amor takes the mystery whodunnit to new, or low, heights in creating an entertaining English-language web series.

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Doctors Know Air Pollution Undermines Health

Doctors Know Air Pollution Undermines Health

By Gina Carroll Moms Clean Air Force Doctor’s know! They know that many of their patient’s social challenges are having a profound impact on their health. They know these are by far the most significant and constant obstacles to...

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UC Santa Barbara professor receives $300,000 grant to study gang-associated youth

UC Santa Barbara professor receives $300,000 grant to study gang-associated youth

Amigos805.com SANTA BARBARA — Victor Ríos, associate professor of sociology at UC Santa Barbara, has received a $300,000 grant from the William T. Grant Foundation for a study examining how the interactions between gang-associated youth and their parents, school...

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Profile of Florida’s Latino voters show they are a force to be reckoned with

Profile of Florida’s Latino voters show they are a force to be reckoned with

LatinaLista — It’s reported that Florida’s Latino Republicans make up 11 percent of the state’s registered voters. In the past, Latino Republicans’ wish lists were aligned with their party, but these are different times with candidates who either profess...

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Transcript: Univision interview with President Obama after State of the Union address

Transcript: Univision interview with President Obama after State of the Union address

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Univision interview with President Barack Obama Key: PBO: Barack Obama, President MES: Maria Elena Salinas MES: Thank you so much for being here Mr. President. PBO: It’s great to be with you. MES: In your...

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American-born basketball player finds new home, new life and new fans in South America

American-born basketball player finds new home, new life and new fans in South America

By Jennifer Barreto-Leyva
 LatinaLista CARACAS — Born in 1973 and raised in Texas playing basketball, Tim Jones has had a fulfilling sports career. From the time he was very young, Jones stood apart from his teammates. His talent became...

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Video: Blending ballet with contemporary dance leads Latino dance troupe on exploration of community identity

Video: Blending ballet with contemporary dance leads Latino dance troupe on exploration of community identity

Chicago-based Luna Negra Dance Theater celebrates the richness and diversity of Latino culture through choreographing new works by contemporary Latino choreographers and leading hands-on education programs that encourage the exploration of personal and community identity. Luna Negra makes its...

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Palabra Final

Univision’s one-on-one interviews with Romney and Gingrich underscore the flaws of both in connecting with Latinos
Univision’s one-on-one interviews with Romney and Gingrich underscore the flaws of both in connecting with Latinos

LatinaLista — The latest poll on next week’s Florida primary shows Gingrich and Romney...

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  • Transcript: 2012 State of the Union: An America Built to Last Transcript: 2012 State of the Union: An America Built to Last
  • President’s State of the Union address promises defiance, hope and a lot of tweets President’s State of the Union address promises defiance, hope and a lot of tweets
  • Gingrich and Santorum guilty of wrong assumptions about Blacks, Latinos and food stamps Gingrich and Santorum guilty of wrong assumptions about Blacks, Latinos and food stamps
  • From one defender of undocumented immigrants to another, Perry’s endorsement of Gingrich makes sense From one defender of undocumented immigrants to another, Perry’s endorsement of Gingrich makes sense
  • Report finds new down-payment mandates threaten to exclude majority of Blacks and Latinos from home ownership Report finds new down-payment mandates threaten to exclude majority of Blacks and Latinos from home ownership
  • Latino GOP group gets no response from message to GOP women’s org not to host speaker from recognized hate group Latino GOP group gets no response from message to GOP women’s org not to host speaker from recognized hate group

Latino Vote 2012

Profile of Florida’s Latino voters show they are a force to be reckoned with
Profile of Florida’s Latino voters show they are a force to be reckoned with

LatinaLista — It’s reported that Florida’s Latino Republicans make up 11 percent of the...

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  • Transcript: Univision interview with Mitt Romney Transcript: Univision interview with Mitt Romney
  • Transcript: Newt Gingrich interviewed by Univision’s Jorge Ramos Transcript: Newt Gingrich interviewed by Univision’s Jorge Ramos
  • Pew report highlights political shift among Florida Latino voters. It’s the GOP’s choice if it’s permanent. Pew report highlights political shift among Florida Latino voters. It’s the GOP’s choice if it’s permanent.
  • New web site strives to make political influence equitable and accessible to all voters New web site strives to make political influence equitable and accessible to all voters
  • Gingrich’s position on undocumented youth shatters hope for Latino voters Gingrich’s position on undocumented youth shatters hope for Latino voters
  • Social media analysis predicts tonight’s Iowa caucus victor via Facebook Social media analysis predicts tonight’s Iowa caucus victor via Facebook

BlogBeat

Doctors Know Air Pollution Undermines Health
Doctors Know Air Pollution Undermines Health

By Gina Carroll Moms Clean Air Force Doctor’s know! They know that many of...

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  • My Journey to Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis My Journey to Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
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American Dreams

Report cites future source of growth for military recruits can only be found among immigrant population
Report cites future source of growth for military recruits can only be found among immigrant population

LatinaLista — Undocumented immigrants may be used as the proverbial “whipping boy” by legislators...

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  • 2011 saw 11 major milestones for undocumented youth 2011 saw 11 major milestones for undocumented youth
  • With racial intolerance rearing its ugly head, website reaches out to “fellow Americans” With racial intolerance rearing its ugly head, website reaches out to “fellow Americans”
  • Laredo’s Paisano Rest Stop program is longest-running bi-national effort dedicated to holiday travelers going to Mexico Laredo’s Paisano Rest Stop program is longest-running bi-national effort dedicated to holiday travelers going to Mexico
  • New kind of diner’s guide helps discriminated restaurant employees get a fair shake New kind of diner’s guide helps discriminated restaurant employees get a fair shake
  • Poll underscores changing realization among Latinos, blacks and Asians that it takes more than hard work to be a success Poll underscores changing realization among Latinos, blacks and Asians that it takes more than hard work to be a success
  • Immigrant Archive Project strives to preserve the personal stories of all immigrants Immigrant Archive Project strives to preserve the personal stories of all immigrants

Linking Latinas

Forget what’s your sign. What’s your dosha?
Forget what’s your sign. What’s your dosha?

By Deborah  Charnes Latina Lista I happen to love broccoli, kale and brussel sprouts....

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  • One Latina defies critics and creates Lazy Girl Tamales One Latina defies critics and creates Lazy Girl Tamales
  • USA: “Hermanaly” advice for the first day of college USA: “Hermanaly” advice for the first day of college
  • Bolivia: A hidden treasure in the salt flats of Uyuni could liberate Bolivia from poverty Bolivia: A hidden treasure in the salt flats of Uyuni could liberate Bolivia from poverty
  • Venezuela: Hometown designer makes his mark on international fashion stage Venezuela: Hometown designer makes his mark on international fashion stage
  • Bolivia: Improving the Race Bolivia: Improving the Race
  • Peru: An election countdown to change and social unrest Peru: An election countdown to change and social unrest

Community Stories

UC Santa Barbara professor receives $300,000 grant to study gang-associated youth
UC Santa Barbara professor receives $300,000 grant to study gang-associated youth

Amigos805.com SANTA BARBARA — Victor Ríos, associate professor of sociology at UC Santa Barbara,...

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  • Culture Clash Back in San Diego for “American Night” Culture Clash Back in San Diego for “American Night”
  • Texas Border Coalition: Where Was Obama’s Focus on Border Security? Texas Border Coalition: Where Was Obama’s Focus on Border Security?
  • Old Border Fence To Get A Second Life Old Border Fence To Get A Second Life
  • Study examines how student writing reflects Mexican drug-war violence Study examines how student writing reflects Mexican drug-war violence
  • Tejano Monument Becoming a Reality Tejano Monument Becoming a Reality
  • Guatemalan couple defrauded for more than $1,500 through phone threats Guatemalan couple defrauded for more than $1,500 through phone threats

Causes

Report shows Latinos have their own definition of philanthropy
Report shows Latinos have their own definition of philanthropy

LatinaLista — There’s been a long-held belief that the average Latino household doesn’t give...

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  • New list highlights the top 100 NGOs of the world New list highlights the top 100 NGOs of the world
  • Spotlight Nonprofit: Nonprofit fulfills childhood experiences to build positive futures Spotlight Nonprofit: Nonprofit fulfills childhood experiences to build positive futures
  • Spotlight Nonprofit: Lifting the spirits of cancer patients with “Hugs and Kisses” Spotlight Nonprofit: Lifting the spirits of cancer patients with “Hugs and Kisses”
  • Human Trafficking Awareness Day grows in recognition from community activities to a 46-woman expedition to Mt. Kilimanjaro Human Trafficking Awareness Day grows in recognition from community activities to a 46-woman expedition to Mt. Kilimanjaro
  • Spotlight Nonprofit: Professional photographer uses his skill to create fine art portraits of the poor to raise awareness and money Spotlight Nonprofit: Professional photographer uses his skill to create fine art portraits of the poor to raise awareness and money
  • Spotlight Nonprofit: Making kids “TOPS” of their game on and off the court Spotlight Nonprofit: Making kids “TOPS” of their game on and off the court

Culture

National Park Foundation doubles efforts to document Latinos’ presence in US history
National Park Foundation doubles efforts to document Latinos’ presence in US history

LatinaLista — Wide open spaces and fresh air are pretty much foreign concepts to...

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  • Auction house to sell “Pancho Villa’s last saddle” Auction house to sell “Pancho Villa’s last saddle”
  • Tracing the root causes for Latino immigrant students’ struggles and successes in American schools Tracing the root causes for Latino immigrant students’ struggles and successes in American schools
  • Latino youth have higher rates of smoking than Hispanic adults Latino youth have higher rates of smoking than Hispanic adults
  • New report finds 6 percent of Latinos reject calling themselves Hispanic, Latino or Spanish New report finds 6 percent of Latinos reject calling themselves Hispanic, Latino or Spanish
  • New Latino magazine strives to break ethnic, gender and social stereotypes showcasing writers historically ignored in literary field New Latino magazine strives to break ethnic, gender and social stereotypes showcasing writers historically ignored in literary field
  • Premier Latina news site unveils new look as “The Smart News Source” Premier Latina news site unveils new look as “The Smart News Source”

Global Views

American-born basketball player finds new home, new life and new fans in South America
American-born basketball player finds new home, new life and new fans in South America

By Jennifer Barreto-Leyva
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  • Artists Try Entrepreneurship, Collectives to Create Opportunities in Costa Rica Artists Try Entrepreneurship, Collectives to Create Opportunities in Costa Rica
  • Thousands of Guatemalans climb extinct volcano to protest domestic violence Thousands of Guatemalans climb extinct volcano to protest domestic violence
  • Historic sites in Guatemala, Belize on global watch list Historic sites in Guatemala, Belize on global watch list
  • The Peace Corps Pullout in Honduras The Peace Corps Pullout in Honduras
  • Venezuela: Latina Venezuelan presidential candidate challenges Hugo Chavez during 8-hour speech Venezuela: Latina Venezuelan presidential candidate challenges Hugo Chavez during 8-hour speech
  • Mexico: Finding unexpected joy in street performers Mexico: Finding unexpected joy in street performers

Life Issues

New survey shows Latina moms online to be tech-savvy and politically aware
New survey shows Latina moms online to be tech-savvy and politically aware

LatinaLista — Jobs, education and healthcare — in that order — were ranked the...

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  • Black, Latina and multicultural women comprise higher percentage of soldiers of color in US military Black, Latina and multicultural women comprise higher percentage of soldiers of color in US military
  • Pew study: People see stronger conflict between rich and poor rather than between immigrants and native born Pew study: People see stronger conflict between rich and poor rather than between immigrants and native born
  • New site targeting teens makes workings of Congress more understandable to the masses New site targeting teens makes workings of Congress more understandable to the masses
  • White House kicks off jobs program for low-income youth White House kicks off jobs program for low-income youth
  • Latinas more prone to having thyroid disorders than Latinos Latinas more prone to having thyroid disorders than Latinos
  • Guest Voz: Latinos off to a healthy start in 2012 with a gift from the EPA Guest Voz: Latinos off to a healthy start in 2012 with a gift from the EPA
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