Linking Latinas
Guatemala: A national natural treasure is almost lost because of government indifference
By Mayra Beltrán de Daetz Guatemala -- Lake Atitlán, located in the Department of Sololá, has one of the most beautiful landscapes found anywhere in Guatemala. Its beauty has been compared with Switzerland's lakes. Along the margins of the lake, there are three imposing volcanos: Atitlán, Tolimán and San Pedro. The lake is located at 1,560 meters at sea level and is 18 km long. Its depth varies and at many points it is not...
The Final Word Blog Post
New study on Latino voters shows the key to reaching many Latinos lies in the language of engagement
LatinaLista.net -- If one thing is clear from a new report released today by America's Voice entitled The Power of the Latino Vote in America: They Tipped Elections in 2008; Where Will They Be in 2010? it's that no political party should underestimate the power of the Latino vote. According to the study, from 2000 to 2008, Latino voter registration grew 54% and turnout grew by 64%. There is documentation that it was with the help of Latino voters that Obama won the election. In battleground states such as Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, and Nevada, 2008's increased Latino turnout and the Latino electorate's break towards Democrats were major factors in Barack Obama's victories and in Democratic House and Senate pick-ups: In Florida, for example, Latino voters grew by 403,000, or 49%, compared to 2004, and backed Obama by a 57-42% margin after having backed Bush...
Hometown News
San Antonio's diversified economy thrives
By Johnny Hernandez La Prensa SAN ANTONIO -- "This is about as good as it gets right now," said former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who delivered the keynote address at the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce's 39th Annual Economic Outlook Conference (EOC) held last month. The EOC served as an opportunity for members of the local business community to share the latest information about various industry developments within San Antonio. According to...
Newslist
- US man indicted for threats to Hispanic groups
- Helping Hispanic seniors feel welcome
- When Hispanics Immigrate to the U.S., Their Cancer Rates Begin to Soar
- Immigration activists concerned about anti-Latino sentiment at Tea Party Convention
- http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/view_article.html?article_id=ae169357660bcd9b46d907e7c3f15030Prospects for Immigration Reform Legislation
- MALDEF's Latino State of the Union message: 'We need to fight'
The Latina Lista Network
Tackling New Mexico's Hispanic achievement gap spurs innovation and debate
The majority of New Mexico public school students are Hispanic, and when it comes to high school graduation rates only 56.2 percent of Hispanic students graduate high school, versus a 71.3 percent graduation rate for their Caucasian counterparts."
For that reason, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson wants his state's legislature to pass the "Hispanic Education Act." Senate Bill 132, would create an office within the Public Education Department to specifically focus on "measuring the gap, analyzing it, and closing it, systematically" to increase Hispanic graduation rates.
Though the bill passed its first committee hearing, some New Mexico lawmakers are against the idea of using legislation to segment the state's classrooms. Education Secretary Garcia and state Senator Mark Boitano debate the issue, as both sides look for solutions to this growing problem.
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Ramiro Burr: Latin Music Reporter
From boleros to ballads, reggaeton to Latino rock, cumbia to conjunto, Ramiro Burr, award-winning music writer blogs it, along with, news of new music tours, exclusive interviews and CD reviews....
Bookshelf
Latino American Folktales take readers on a journey through history and cultures
Latino American Folktales: Stories from The American Mosaic edited by Thomas A. Green is designed to provide educators, students, and general readers with examples of a range of traditional Latino narratives: fictional tales, legends, myths, and personal experience. Moreover, the...
Hazlo/Do It!
Taking the lead to keep classical music alive among a new generation
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." When most young girls dream of a career in music,...
MediaCasts
Study on obesity rates in pre-schoolers doesn't take into account cultural nuances of Latino culture
LatinaLista.net -- When it comes to childhood obesity, Latino children, unfortunately, are winning this race. Weight gain in Latino children has long been associated with not eating healthy -- in low-income, urban settings actual grocery stores can be a rare...
