Professional symphony music conductor Sonia Marie De León de Vega shares her love of classical music with families and Latino communities through programs and concerts that bring classical music “home.” LatinaLista — When most young girls dream of a…
LatinaLista — One Twitterer that I follow posted the understatement of the day: “Did anything happen today?” Confirmed Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor For millions of Latinos across the country, there was a swelling of collective pride over the…
LatinaLista — When it comes to finishing high school, it’s been long known that Latino students have dismal success rates. In 2007, the most recent year for available statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics, it was found…
LatinaLista — Maricopa County Arizona is used to seeing protests staged against their infamous Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Yet, this Friday, there will be a different kind of protest against Arpaio in Maricopa County. This time, protesters will be marching…
LatinaLista — The saying “food for thought” has two literal meanings in Laredo, Texas thanks to the efforts of three dynamic women educators. These three women, Beverly Herrera, Carmen Escamilla and Annie Treviño (no relation that I know of…
LatinaLista — The problem with hate crimes is that too often the victims are either too scared to talk about what happened to them, let alone report the incident, or don’t live to tell the story. As Latina Lista…
LatinaLista — As the world mourns the passing of Michael Jackson by celebrating his musical legacy, it can’t be said enough that MJ’s dance style influenced generations of people who found the ultimate freedom of expression through dance. One…
LatinaLista — “If students are to make knowledge their own, they must struggle with the details, wrestle with the facts, and rework raw information and dimly understood concepts into language they can communicate to someone else. In short, if…
LatinaLista — What kid doesn’t want to be a rock star — or at least pretend they’re one? Well, Disney.com wants to grant that precise wish for several lucky wannabe rock stars. The site launched their U Rock 2…
LatinaLista — There are 80 million Millenials in the United States. What’s a Millenial? Well, it’s another name for the Gen Y group. It’s those young people born roughly in the mid 80’s to early 90s who are now…
LatinaLista — San Antonio, TX — Benita Veliz, via her Twitter feed at Benita in Court was granted a three-month continuance. What that means is that Benita does not have to leave the country until her next scheduled court…
LatinaLista — Last week, several lucky Latino writers and illustrators were honored at the 11th International Latino Book Awards ceremony held in conjunction with the national BookExpo America conference in New York City. Book genres spanned from Best Picture…
LatinaLista — Next to the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor as the first Latina Supreme Court justice, anticipation is running high for the start of summer. Though summer doesn’t officially arrive until June 21, the heat is already settling…
LatinaLista — A new report about Latina teen pregnancy doesn’t just examine the issue but, for the first time, breaks down the differences found among Latino families and how they contribute to Latina teens having the highest rates of…
LatinaLista — Imagine this scene: It’s 6:30 a.m. in the middle of the week at a city trolley station. People are wiping the sleep from their eyes as they hustle to catch a ride that will take them to…
LatinaLista — According to a new report released today by The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and the Campaign for Youth Justice (CFYJ), one out of 4 incarcerated Latino youth is held in an adult jail facility. The…
LatinaLista — Ever heard of Raggs? Chances are if you don’t have a preschooler in the house or one you visit on a regular basis, you don’t know but Raggs is a public television musical preschool show “starring five…
LatinaLista — It seems at every chance the Obama administration builds upon the two strengths it had going for itself during the presidential campaign — youth and technology. The latest initiative that targets these two areas is an innovative…
LatinaLista — The Explorers (scout) program wants its members to get real-life experience in training for careers. Yet, scouts participating in the law enforcement program aren’t just being exposed to the life-and-death scenarios that face law officials today, they’re…
LatinaLista — Starting May 18 and running through May 31 is the familiar “Click It or Ticket” national seatbelt campaign by the U.S. Department of Transportation. What that means is that if you’re caught by police riding or driving…
LatinaLista — While “Main Street” and “Wall Street,” and every “side street,” have taken direct hits during this economic slump, another “street” institution that has not been able to escape budget cuts and downsizing are public schools. From Ypsilanti…
LatinaLista — Luis Ramirez was attacked by a group of teens in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania last summer. He died two days later. Yet, the teens brought to trial for his murder were found to be guilty of only simple assault….
LatinaLista — Today is the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. In the United States, 53% of Latina teens become pregnant at least once before the age of 20. While there are various reasons for this high number within…
La Prensa San Antonio, Tx.- The Texas Department of State Health Services announced that they will be temporarily closing Steele High School in Cibolo due to the recent outbreak of the swine influenza. School officials say two students tested…
LatinaLista — It’s long been known and accepted as historical fact that “white-flight to the suburbs” took hold in every major city in the country. Left behind in the shadows of the city’s skylines were families of low-income and…
