LatinaLista — There’s a lot of nervousness about Latino voter turnout in November. From NCLR’s Janet Murguia’s recent comments at the organization’s annual national conference, held this year in Las Vegas, Nevada: Not turning out to vote would “send a terrible message not only to the country but to ourselves that somehow we don’t respect ourselves [...]
Veteran Latino comic promoter premieres new streaming comedy show site
LatinaLista — Scott Montoya knows who’s funny in the world of comedy. He should. A 20-year veteran of the entertainment industry, Montoya has been involved with the careers of over 26 comedians and produced such popular acts as Original Latin Kings of Comedy 2002, The Payaso Comedy Slam and The Original Latin Divas of Comedy. He’s [...]
Video: Chilean music activist sings her support of U.S. immigrant rights’ movement
LatinaLista — Ana Tijoux may not be a household name — yet, but this young French-Chilean musician’s star is rising fast throughout South and Central America. So far, she is best known for collaborating with Mexican singer Julieta Vinegas on “Eres Para Mi” but Tijoux’s voice is becoming recognizable as a singer with a conscience. The [...]
New site highlights Latinos “Más Wired”
LatinaLista — When it comes to the digital space, Latinos have embraced it with one big abrazo (hug). A January report by 360i Digital Connections found that there were roughly 32.2 million US Hispanics online, representing 14 percent of the total online population. By 2015, the number is expected to increase to 42 million. With [...]
Guest Voz: A REST STOP ON THE JOURNADA DE MUERTO
By Claire O’Brien The Secret Lives of Gas Stations SOMEONE ELSE’S COUNTRY Say what you will about the United States as a global neighbor: one thing we show up for is drawing maps. All over the world, when a map has needed drawing, whether to create a new country, split a country in two, [...]
Spotlight Nonprofit: “Sewing” a new story for victims of sex trafficking
LatinaLista — In a 2007 report by the U.S. State Dept., it was found that between 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders each year. More than 70 percent are female and, according to a 2009 UN report, 20 percent of all trafficking victims are children. The reasons why some women find themselves [...]