By Diana Bejarano Latina Still Standing I know most mothers in general are usually very protective of their children – but there is something about a Latina mother and protecting her “ninos y ninas.” There is also something to…
Great Plains, Local News
A Panhandle Explosion: Influx of immigrants rekindling economic growth in Guymon, Oklahoma
Oct 11, 2012, 9:17 AM 1
By Graham Lee Brewer Oklahoma Watch GUYMON, OK — It’s a weekday morning, and downtown Guymon is bustling. Guatemalans walk into a clothing store, passing a small group of Mexicans chatting on the sidewalk. Across the street, a man…
Palabra Final, Politics
Latino voters have a common fault with President Obama
Oct 10, 2012, 6:33 PM 0
LatinaLista — In the days since Obama’s face-off with Romney, he’s pretty much let his campaign staff ‘debate’ his performance with TV pundits. But today Obama broke his silence and identified what went wrong — he was too polite….
By Cassandra Atlas MADRE The stage is set for a new round of peace talks to begin in the seemingly intractable internal armed conflict that has gripped Colombia for nearly fifty years. In the fifth attempt since the 1980s,…
By Lamont Lilly LatinaLista In its original format, Alabama’s Beason-Hammon Act granted school resource officers the right to badger 5th graders on the basis of their immigration status. The state of Alabama, which passed the Beason-Hammon Act (or HB…
Social Justice
The world gets ready for the first International Day of the Girl Child
Oct 10, 2012, 3:04 PM 0
LatinaLista — Shock and outrage are still reverberating around the world over the senseless shooting of 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai in Pakistan. Shot by a Taliban gunman because she challenged the Islamic extremists in advocating that all girls should get…
General, Videos
Intrn’l Video: Listening to the voices of Buenos Aires through its street art
Oct 10, 2012, 1:56 PM 0
LatinaLista — Argentina has seen its share of sorrows. From the dirty wars of past dictators to the economic crisis that ravaged the country, it was natural that the people should have a history of feeling hopeless — and…
By Wayne Jebian CTLatinoNews.com CONNECTICUT — With health care as one of the largest areas of employment for Latinos, a four month old strike by 700 workers at nursing home facilities operated by HealthBridge Management in Newington, Danbury and…
Palabra Final, Politics
Just how much influence does Michelle Obama wield over Latina voters?
Oct 9, 2012, 5:00 PM 1
LatinaLista — A new survey released today finding the vast majority of Latinas leaning towards Barack Obama in the upcoming presidential election wasn’t a big shocker. Headline after headline has been pointing out how Obama still leads among Latino…
LatinaLista — There’s no denying that Che Guevara has an interesting impact on U.S. Latinos. Cuban Americans, who know Guevara’s history with Fidel Castro, consider him a traitor and a killer. Other Latinos who only know the iconic figure…
Causes, Social Justice
Does affirmative action matter anymore on college campuses? New data says ‘yes’
Oct 9, 2012, 1:36 PM 1
LatinaLista — The debate over affirmative action in college admissions has been as devisive as the ones currently over immigration reform, healthcare reform or tax reform. The key word is ‘reform.’ Affirmative action has always been about reforming the status…
Environment, Life Issues
Presidential candidates NOT talking about climate change creates an uncertain future for the country
Oct 9, 2012, 12:10 PM 1
By Jaclyn Lopez LatinaLista On November 6, 2012, voters will elect the next president of the United States of America. Between now and then, there will be two more debates featuring the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates (the candidates’…
By Lauren Feeney BillMoyers.com More Latinos are expected to go to the polls this year than ever before, and their vote could be decisive in the presidential election. We reached out to Sylvia Manzano of Latino Decisions, a leading…
By Sandra Treviño Extra News Despite the violence that continues to plague Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, there abounds a sense of hope thanks to the efforts of one of its long-time advocates, Marina Alonso. Her charismatic demeanor,…
General, Videos
Video: Maria Elena Salinas and Jorge Ramos share their side of journalism with Bill Moyers
Oct 9, 2012, 12:00 AM 0
LatinaLista — The Latino vote has rightfully garnered much media attention during this presidential election. Unfortunately, outside politicians and the political parties, the Latino electorate/community is not seen as the consumer/citizenship force it is quickly becoming. It’s an issue…
Health, Life Issues
Planned Parenthood sponsors Twitter Town Hall discussion focusing on breast health
Oct 8, 2012, 9:40 AM 1
LatinaLista — The passage of the Affordable Care Act or ‘ObamaCare’ makes it easier for women to stay healthy. Under the bill, women are eligible to receive the following services without a co-pay or any cost sharing: Well-woman visits:…
By Katherine Leal Unmuth Latino Ed Beat During his time in power, El Paso Public Schools superintendent Lorenzo Garcia sought to identify struggling students who hurt the district’s ratings and then worked to push them out of the system….
General, Local News, Southwest
Hispanic U.S. history traced from Columbus to 21st Century
Oct 8, 2012, 8:42 AM 0
Dr. Lino García, Jr. Rio Grande Guardian EDINBURG, TX – On October 12, 1492, Cristóbal Colón and his Spanish crew aboard three ships, La Pinta, La Niña and La Santa María, sailed from the mother country of Spain and…
General, Videos
Video: New campaign highlights tough choices faced by undocumented mothers
Oct 8, 2012, 12:00 AM 1
LatinaLista — An undocumented immigrant of any age is the most vulnerable within the US population, for a simple reason — they have no legal rights. Though the Obama administration has taken steps to help the youngest of the undocumented with…
Palabra Final, Politics
Study confirms ObamaCare policy of free contraceptives could have stunning positive impact for low-income Latinas and women
Oct 5, 2012, 5:00 PM 0
LatinaLista — After Wednesday’s night presidential debate, the nation no longer needs to guess what programs a President Romney would cut — Big Bird, a.k.a. PBS and — ‘Obamacare.’ However, a new medical study has found that one of…
Causes, Nonprofit
Nonprofit Spotlight: Fulfilling last wishes of terminally ill seniors
Oct 5, 2012, 3:06 PM 0
LatinaLista — After Pedro Valencia was found to have a rare brain tumor, he had only one wish of a local nonprofit whose mission is to make the final wishes of the terminally ill come true. Pedro wanted to…
Life Issues
New campaign strives to let legislators know that women’s health treatment is personal
Oct 5, 2012, 12:32 PM 1
LatinaLista — The world is twelve years into the 21st Century and yet there still exists an attitude towards women that attempts to delegate them as second-class citizens incapable of making their own decisions. The United States used to…
Local News, South
Honduran Experts Examining Disability Issues Visit Pensacola
Oct 5, 2012, 8:45 AM 0
La Costa Latina PENSACOLA, FL—Two Honduran advocates for the disabled spent time in Pensacola in September to meet with local groups concerning disability rights, therapy, and educational opportunities. The visitors, both blind, were accompanied by their personal assistants and…
Videos
ViernesVideo: Veteran Latino writer creates futuristic web series funded by Warner Brothers
Oct 5, 2012, 12:00 AM 0
LatinaLista — The dream of any web series creator is that some big production company will buy their idea for millions of dollars and keep them on to create to their heart’s content. It’s a dream come true for…
By Nick Rosen Peru this Week In little more than a month, millions of Americans will head to the polls to select the next president of the United States. What would the election of Mitt Romney or the re-election…
