Category: Media
Bilingual gov’t site helps Latinos understand the concept of money managment
LatinaLista — While headlines tout how Latinos are the hardest hit in this recession, one report show that prior to the economy’s downfall, Hispanics had more of a disposable income. According to Latinum Network, while non-Hispanic consumer spending from 2005 to 2008 grew only 2.9%, Hispanic consumer spending increased 6.4% in that same period. What [...]
Online petition sends message to Giumarra Vineyards that sexual harassment and retaliatory practices against farm workers is unacceptable
LatinaLista — There’s no industry in this country probably more dependent on immigrant labor than the agricultural industry. Latinos, both legal and undocumented, make up the bulk of workers who pick this nation’s fruits and vegetables. It’s the one industry where not much in technological advances has been made regarding the picking of the products [...]
Latino and black children have highest rates of media usage — and it shows
LatinaLista — A new national study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, reinforced what too many Latino and black families already knew — our children spend way too much time in front of the television, walking around with earplug cords dangling around their necks or playing [...]
Deported military veterans plead to be classified as “non-citizen nationals”
LatinaLista — The plea appearing on the Latina Lista Facebook page this week was simple: Will you PLEASE help us bring to light and expose this unjust and unfair treatment of U.S.Military Veterans.THANK YOU. The person who posted it was Hector Lopez, a U.S. military veteran. Lopez left a link along with his request. Following [...]
National Geographic Channel’s “Border Wars” game creator reaches out to Latino community with an apology
LatinaLista — In response to yesterday’s posting about the National Geographic Channel’s online game Border Wars, Latina Lista received a heartfelt apology from the game’s creator for having offended anyone regarding the game. We accept his apology and believe there was no malicious intent but it is yet another telling example of how there exists [...]
National Geographic Channel website promotes online game featuring Latinos as the “bad guys”
LatinaLista — When you think of the National Geographic Channel (NGC), you think high-quality, innovative and original. You don’t think sensationalism, uninspired and cheesy but a new series starting Sunday on the National Geographic channel titled Border Wars shows that even a prestigious organization like National Geographic is easy prey for a story idea that [...]
Special project creates New Year challenge: Envision a 2020 headline
LatinaLista — Everybody has an idea of what they want to work towards in their lives, or what should be accomplished in their countries and even in the world. When we envision goals for ourselves at this time of the year, it’s called resolutions. When we envision what we’d like to see our country or [...]
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 [...]
