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New web site strives to make political influence equitable and accessible to all voters
Published on 19 Jan, 2012 at 13:35 in Latino Vote 2012, Social Media | Viewed 414 times | No Comments
LatinaLista — The field of social media just got more crowded with the debut of a new site that’s all about politics. Votizen is a site that brings civic engagement to a whole new level by making grassroots campaigning for an issue or politician as easy as “connecting” with friends and followers via Facebook and
Commemorating National Bill of Rights Day with a scholarship “Tweet” contest
LatinaLista — Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Sound familiar? They should. It’s the First Amendment
Mexico: The earth moved and Twitter danced
By Martha Ramos LatinaLista MEXICO CITY — Last saturday, an earthquake shook 10 states in Mexico. It was the worst earthquake in 10 years, but at least Mexico City is prepared for that. After the big destruction caused by the 1985 earthquake, there have been a lot of changes — different ways to protect people,
Premier Latina news site unveils new look as “The Smart News Source”
LatinaLista — Today is a big day for Latina Lista. It’s the day that I officially launch the latest incarnation of what started out as a simple blog in 2004. Today, it’s a new layout, a new platform, a new look and a new tagline. When I started Latina Lista, there were only a handful
Social media makes it too easy for Latino gang members to talk guns and violence
LatinaLista – If the amount of violence was gauged by news headlines, then the prevalent assumption would be that violent crime is on the rise. It’s not. At least, not according to the 2012 US Census Statistical Abstract. The total amount of violent acts in the US is at its lowest level — 429,000 in 2009,
Connecting the Catholic Hispanic Community
Published on 19 Oct, 2011 at 0:31 in Community Stories, Faith, Online, Social Media, Washington DC | Viewed 57 times | No Comments
El Tiempo Hispano Catholic Relief Services (CRS), one of the largest faith-based international aid organizations in the United States and one of the world’s foremost agencies for humanitarian aid and disaster relief, further enhanced its outreach efforts to U.S. Hispanics. Through an updated digital platform, CRS will offer Hispanics a better way to connect with
New Pew survey shows social media driven by women, Latinos and blacks
LatinaLista — With every natural disaster, juicy celebrity gossip or disruptive political happening, the role of social media takes on greater importance. Yet, there are two other things people do online that overshadow the popularity of social media — send and check email and use search engines. That’s according to the latest study by the
Study finds Latino youth of immigrant parents taking lead roles in a civic conscious generation
Published on 14 Jul, 2011 at 21:55 in Palabra Final, Social Media, Youth | Viewed 51 times | No Comments
LatinaLista — The reference to “youth being the future” has been said so often it’s been drilled down to a cliche that elicits little to no response these days. Yet, unlike past eras, the truth of the statement is far more relevant and immediate when it’s realized that the future is now and youth are
New report shows women worldwide see social media as tool for empowerment and influence
Published on 7 Jul, 2011 at 20:53 in Global Views, Social Media, Women | Viewed 62 times | No Comments
LatinaLista — It’s certainly not new news that women have always felt overworked and stressed out trying to balance family and work. Nor is it a grand revelation that women are becoming more empowered and making more and more of the household business decisions, along with, comprising a major part of the workforce. Yet, it
Guest Voz: Social media is the next step in the evolution of human communication
LatinaLista — Thursday, June 30, 2011 was the first Social Media Day. Yet, for anyone who uses social media, every day is social media day. For Latinos, that is especially true. While studies show that Latinos lag behind in broadband connections, we more than make up for it with smart phones. And it’s through our
