By John Newton La Voz Latina Cinthia Godoy, age 17, was just two-years-old when her family moved from Acapulco, Mexico to the United States. Although Spanish was her first language, she quickly immersed herself in the new culture and…
By Pablo Jaime Sáinz La Prensa San Diego Throughout the year, Southwestern College Journalism Professor Max Branscomb takes note of all the major trends and events that made a cultural impact in American life. That’s what adds a different…
Local News, Southwest
Groups object to housing immigration detainees in Pinal County jail
Dec 14, 2012, 3:06 PM 0
By Fara Illich Cronkite News Service FLORENCE – The first stop for all Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees is just down the road from here at the Florence Detention Center, which has a new soccer field, offers buffet-style dining…
By Jesica Alvarez Borderzine EL PASO — Yoga –the fastest growing form of exercise in America– is connecting the body, the mind and spirit of El Pasoans in greater numbers than ever. Currently over 20 million Americans practice yoga…
By Javier Flores Hispano de Tulsa When Juan Miret, Editor of HispanoDeTulsa.com asked me if I would be interested in being a contributing writer, I was honored and stoked for this opportunity. He wanted me to focus on social…
Local News, South
Diagnosed diabetes grows at a dramatic rate throughout the United States
Dec 11, 2012, 2:34 PM 0
La Costa Latina The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes increased in all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico between 1995 and 2010, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During that…
Local News, Southwest
Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe still going strong among Mexican American Catholics
Dec 10, 2012, 10:54 AM 0
By Angela Covo La Prensa SAN ANTONIO — This week on Dec. 12, Roman Catholics throughout the world, but especially in South Texas and Mexico, celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Almost 500 years ago, close…
Local News, South
White gay male comes to terms with Latino heritage, becomes education advocate
Dec 7, 2012, 1:23 PM 0
By Mark Osborne The Venture Since I started on staff in 2009, by-in-large my identity has been that of a white gay male from a low-income background. As such, that was largely the perspective that was often solicited from…
Local News, Northeast
Obesity So Prevalent It Could Cut Latino Children’s Lifespans
Dec 6, 2012, 11:08 AM 0
By Melanie Williams CTLatinoNews.com CONNECTICUT — This generation of children may not outlive its parents. That startling statistic is the result of a UConn study that finds Latino children were significantly more likely to be overweight or obese than…
Local News, Washington DC
The Delaware Leadership Project: Finding principals to lead high-need urban and rural schools
Dec 5, 2012, 9:37 AM 0
El Tiempo Hispano The Delaware Leadership Project (DLP) is a new, state-approved alternate route to principal certification program for those interested in leading our state’s highest-need urban and rural schools. DELAWARE — The 14 months of preparation that aspiring…
La Voz de Austin The Texas State University System is the state’s third major university system to announce the development of a bachelor’s degree that only costs $10,000 — a response to Gov. Rick Perry’s 2011 call for more…
Local News, Southwest
Tension in Navajo Nation over proposed Grand Canyon tourist attraction
Nov 29, 2012, 4:41 PM 0
By Maryann Batlle Cronkite News Service WASHINGTON – Ty Tsosie was taught by his Navajo elders that when he needed spiritual reflection, he could go to the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers, a sacred place to…
La Voz Latina Editor’s note: Last month the National Parks Service commemorated National Hispanic Heritage Month with a publication entitled Hispanics and The Civil War. The following essay is excerpted from that handbook which is available in many National…
Local News, Southwest
El Paso’s nightlife rocks with the electronic-dance music that left Juarez
Nov 27, 2012, 1:08 PM 1
By Iris Lopez Borderzine EL PASO – This city on the U.S.- Mexico border known for the strong Mexican-American culture experienced a dramatic growth spurt in music and entertainment in the past two years as nightlife fizzled in violence-plagued…
By Raul de la Cruz Rio Grande Guardian LAREDO – A former editorial page editor for the Austin American-Statesman has written a blog suggesting U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar would be a good pick for U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. Jesse…
By Dennise Barajas The Venture HOUSTON, TX — Undocumented students who are trying to pursue their goal of higher education will be able to learn more about what aid is available to them at the fourth annual DREAM summit…
Local News, South
Young walker loses 95 lbs. thanks to San Antonio’s RnR Marathon
Nov 15, 2012, 3:09 PM 0
By Angela Covo La Prensa San Antonio.- This weekend, the fifth annual San Antonio Rock & Roll Marathon & Half Marathon (RnR) is back with live bands to encourage runners, walkers and wheelchair competitors every two miles to stay…
Local News, Midwest
Alarming rates of diabetes in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood call for preventive measures
Nov 14, 2012, 7:17 AM 1
By Sandra Treviño Extra News November is National Diabetes Awareness month. According to the latest estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes. If current trends continue, as many as 1 in…
By Robert Cyr CTLatinoNews.com Carmelo Figueroa turned 50 this past Wednesday, Nov. 7. The military is the only life he has ever known. And, as a Latino, he says it could be a lot better. Figueroa has spent 30…
By Mark R. Day La Prensa San Diego How did a group of Latino activists celebrate on Nov. 6 after working for nearly two months to get out the Latino vote in Escondido? For one thing, they danced La…
Local News, Southwest
Uncounted provisional and early ballots in Arizona leave groups frustrated
Nov 9, 2012, 12:00 AM 0
By Natasha Khan Cronkite News PHOENIX – People said they registered for an early ballot but never received one. People confused about the identification needed to vote. People told they weren’t on a precinct’s voting list. Arizona advocacy groups,…
Local News, Northeast
History Made Twice: Two Latinos Heading to Connecticut’s State Senate
Nov 7, 2012, 11:32 AM 0
CTLatinoNews The big news of Election Day was not one but two Latinos were historically elected to the State Senate for the first time in 194 years. Bridgeport state Rep. Andres Ayala was widely expected to be elected but…
Local News, South
Changes in Demographics in Austin brings diversity challenges to the forefront for educators
Nov 6, 2012, 10:39 AM 0
La Voz de Austin When most people think about Austin, Texas, the images that come to mind include, the State Capitol, The University of Texas at Austin, outdoor food courts, music festivals like South by Southwest and Austin City…
Local News, West
Control of the presidency, Congress will impact Latino community
Nov 5, 2012, 11:32 AM 0
By Frank X. Moraga Amigos805 DREAM Act, comprehensive immigration reform, education and jobs among top issues Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. A day to look forward to. Silenced will be the annoying “I approve this message” campaign advertisements on television,…
Local News, Southwest
El Paso County’s San Elizario’s unique revival gathers local history, gardening and hundreds of artists
Nov 2, 2012, 3:01 PM 0
By Pink Rivera Borderzine SAN ELIZARIO, TX – There’s only one place in El Paso County where a family can see work by hundreds of artists, visit a veteran’s museum, get a homemade empanada at a café, see a…
