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New Initiative provides platform for Latino community to support passage of strong climate legislation

Washington, D.C. (October 14, 2009) – Voces Verdes, an innovative platform designed to highlight the Latino community’s support for strong climate and clean energy legislation was launched today by La Onda Verde, the Latino arm of the Natural Resources Defense Council, in partnership with America Verde and Common Ground for Conservation.    » read more »

Washington, Oct 14 -- In observance of the seventh annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) on October 15, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) called for greater unity throughout our communities in confronting the HIV epidemic and the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.    » read more »

February 5, 2009 -- The first multi-dimensional effort to quantify the disparities faced by African-American and Latino boys and men in California across a broad spectrum of health and social factors provides a disquieting outlook for their lives.

Compiled by RAND Corporation researchers at the request of The California Endowment, the report compares how well men and boys of color have fared relative to their white peers across the realms of health, safety, socioeconomic characteristics and readiness to learn.    » read more »

"The 2008 Alma Awards'" All-Star Event Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month With Host Eva Longoria Parker

Monday, May 19, 2008 -- The "Alma Awards" is a showcase Highlighting Latino Contributions to Entertainment Industry Airs September 12 on ABC.

Call for Entries Open Until June 6
"The 2008 ALMA Awards®," celebrating the outstanding artistic achievements of Latinos in motion pictures, television and music, will air FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Television and film actress Eva Longoria Parker returns once again as executive producer and host of the telecast. "The 2008 ALMA Awards" will tape Sunday, August 17 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.    » read more »

March 26, 2008, Chicago, IL - The Obama Campaign today announced the appointment of Francisco "Frank" Sánchez, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Transportation, as the National Chair of Latino and Hispanic Fundraising. Sánchez, is also an advisor on Latin American policy for the campaign. In his new capacity, Sanchez will Co-Chair along with Illinois Attorney, Manny Sanchez, the Obama Hispanic Leadership Council. This newly formed Council will work with the national finance team to increase the already growing enthusiasm and fundraising efforts for the Obama campaign in the Hispanic Community.    » read more »

2/18/2008 -- Mayor David Cicilline, State Senator Juan Pichardo and Councilman Leon Tejada emphasize Hillary Clinton’s experience and dedication to issues affecting the Latino community    » read more »

Former State Senator Barrientos joins other Latino Officials in Backing Hillary Clinton

2/18/2008, Texas - Citing her 35 years of strength and experience, former State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos endorsed Sen. Hillary Clinton for President.    » read more »

Jan. 20, 2008 -- Ohio Congressman and Democratic Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich gained a significant endorsement today from the Mexican American Political Association (MAPA), a progressive advocacy organization based in California and well known for its work in the areas of civil and human rights.

The endorsement of Kucinich from MAPA for the upcoming California Democratic Primary was decided after a vote by the organization's members earlier in the day. A statement accompany the endorsement, which was announced by MAPA President Nativo Lopez, said:    » read more »

12/6/2007 -- Hillary Clinton continues to lead all Democratic presidential contenders among Hispanic voters -- by 44 points, according to a new poll released today by the Pew Hispanic Center. The poll also found that most Hispanics view the Democratic Party as the one that shows more concern for Latinos. In addition, the report found that at a rate of 3 to one, Latinos believe that the Bush administration’s policies have been harmful to Hispanics.

The Clinton campaign issued the following statement from National Co-Chair for the campaign Raul Yzaguirre regarding the poll:    » read more »

- Marking an Industry First, the Partnership Signifies the First Entertainment Company to Launch a Mobile Social Network Tied to On-Air Channel
- Fast Growing Latino Youth Population Leads in Usage of Mobile Data Technology

NEW YORK and SAN DIEGO, Nov. 14 -- MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA; VIA.B), today announced it is working with Intercasting Corporation, the leading mobile social networking company, and its award- winning platform, ANTHEM(TM), to develop a mobile social network around MTV Tr3s.    » read more »

October 20, 2007 -- Los Angeles, CA -- At a townhall meeting held at the East Los Angeles high school on which the movie "Stand and Deliver," was based, Barack Obama today announced that he will introduce a middle school investment bill that will help reduce the Latino dropout rate. Obama also discussed his plan to help relieve the grip poverty has on our cities.    » read more »

10/15/2007 -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hispanics in the United States are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. Although Hispanics comprised 13 percent of the U.S. population in 2005, they accounted for 19 percent of new HIV/AIDS diagnoses. Hispanic women are especially vulnerable. The CDC reports that their infection rate was more than five times higher than that of white women in 2005. Hillary Clinton issued the following statement to mark National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, observed on October 15th:    » read more »

The group was established with the mandate to recommend the most efficient ways to deliver services to the New Jersey Latino community

October 15, 2007 -- PRINCETON - New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine today made public the recommendations presented by the Governor’s Working Group on Latino Affairs during a gathering at Drumthwacket in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.    » read more »

- “Bridging Communities through Movies”
- Opening Reception: Friday, October 12 at 5:00 PM, Sert Gallery at the Carpenter Center, Harvard University, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA

Exhibit Explores Latino Creativity

October 2007, Carson City, Nevada -- The Nevada State Museum hosts Voces Latinas, on display in the South Changing Gallery October 3 through November 18, 2007. The exhibit explores the diverse range of creative voices within the Latino community. The bilingual interpretation showcases fifteen artists and highlights works of art on paper from 1921 to the present, including early prints by Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco.    » read more »