Archive for December, 2009
Latinos come to a political and social crossroads in 2010
LatinaLista — While 2009 will historically be seen as the year when Latinos garnered some long-sought respect: Obama named more Latinos to top administration posts than any other president; Sonia Sotomayor cleared Congressional review to earn a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court; George Lopez got his own late-night talk show; Organized protests, under the [...]
A special gift for 2010
LatinaLista — With this decade winding down, it’s been interesting to look back to see what kinds of things that once were considered indispensable are now obsolete: floppy disks, answering machines, cassettes…the list goes on. Yet, one thing that has never gone out of style is the calendar. Whether it’s hung on the wall or [...]
Special program brings students together with Spanish
LatinaLista — What’s the difference between Latino students of one high school versus “Spanish students” at another? The quick assumption would be that they are the same — all Hispanic students. Yet, that’s not true in this case. While the Latino students of Danbury High School are Hispanic, the Spanish students from Joel Barlow High [...]
Psychic predictions for 2010 reveal a far-from-boring year
LatinaLista — In what has become a kind of fun tradition at Latina Lista, rather than toast the New Year just yet, I like to post what psychics think will happen in 2010. There are several psychic sites out there making 2010 predictions but one by a psychic named Nikki is the most extensive list [...]
Argentina: Families challenge government corruption in seeking justice for children killed in horrific concert fire
By Cecilia Mansilla Five years ago on December 30, 2004, the most cruel, unimaginable tragedy to hit Argentina happened when during a rock concert 194 people died. The case is still on trial. ARGENTINA: Buenos Aires is a rock music capital. People here love the music. Rock and Roll shows are common, especially for [...]
Neighborhood program to expand support network for Latino senior citizens
LatinaLista — There’s a program in Nashville, TN called “Community Without Walls.” The purpose of the program is to help senior citizens stay in their homes longer before having to give up their independence to live in a nursing home or assisted living center. It’s comprised of organizing neighbors to look in and help seniors [...]
Unique online toy drive & fundraiser bridges children’s needs in both Latin and North America
LatinaLista — While December 25 is recognized as being THE day to share gifts in the United States, and around the world, there is another day that is equally important to most Latinos worldwide — Three Kings Day or Dia de Los Reyes Magos. January 6 is the traditional day when most children in Latin [...]
Reno man creates own English book to help immigrants overcome discrimination
LatinaLista — While there are troubling, and downright horrifying, stories to be found every day, we sometimes miss those stories that show the better side of human nature. Last week, Latina Lista featured stories that were positive and showed how Latinos are helping their local communities. This week, we will finish the year by focusing [...]
New show dispelling Latino stereotype myths needs a wider audience
LatinaLista — The new SiTV show titled Latino101: The Class You Never Took due to premier on January 8, 2010 on the English-language Latino cable channel has a lot of potential — too bad only Latinos are going to be watching it. The network describes the show as: Our hilarious group of comics, celebrities, and [...]
Recent studies show Latinos climb ladder of success
By Walter Ewing LatinaLista — As a front-page featured on the Washington Post reminds us: “Not since the last great wave of immigration to the United States around 1900 has the country’s economic future been so closely entwined with the generational progress of an immigrant group.” The story highlights the degree to which the children [...]
