Archive for December 2nd, 2005
Word en la Calle
9:04 pm By Maegan La Mala · Word en la calle · Comments Off
2 Dec 2005
A new Friday feature on VL, Word en la Calle lets everyday Latinos voice their thoughts and opinions on topics of interest to the community.
Name:
Sonia Carranza
Age:
29
Location:
Central Valley (California)
Profession:
Registered Health Inspector/ Lead Inspector Assessor
Roots:
Mexico. Parents are from Guanajuato
Languages:
English and Spanish
What does it mean to you to be Latino/a?
It’s all about the culture. We have a big united family with all day gatherings every Sunday at my mom’s house. It also means to believe in Santos, Reyes Magos, brujas and lloronas.
What does your work consist of?
I conduct inspections at public water systems, food facilities and pools, also respond to sewage, mosquito, and trash complaints. I am also responsible for conducting lead investigations for children who have elevated blood lead levels throughout the county. Unfortunately most of the cases are Latino/Spanish speaking. The lead contamination is mostly due to lead based paint which is found in many homes that are in bad condition.
What health concerns affect the Latino community?
Some of the health problems that come to mind are diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Well, the first two are a result of the third.
Politics: (Example: middle ground, far right, far left, etc.)
left
In your opinion, are Latinos united or divided as a group?
I think it’s a combination of the two in the sense that Latinos are united along nationality lines and at the same time that’s what divides us.
Favorite musical style:
Mostly Rock en Español and Alternative music.
Favorite TV Shows:
Gilmore Girls.
Favorite artists in any genre:
Julieta Venegas, Mana, Juanes, and Ricardo Arjona.
Favorite brand names:
Lucky Brand Jeans and anything worth buying at Ross and Marshall’s.
Who have been or are your role models?
My Parents (jefecitos) have been my role models. They managed a family of 13 kids working as farmworkers. Their fortitude inspired us to do well in education. I’m proud to say that there are six college graduates in my family.
Latinos die in pedestrian accidents
6:45 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Georgia|society|States · Comments Off
2 Dec 2005
This issue is very sad, and really points to how unliveable many American cities are for those without the means to own a car. I know that where I am from is one of these places. Sidewalks are scarce and buses come every 2 hours, if you are lucky.
Since many of the new Hispanic immigrants from Mexico and other Latin American countries have limited access to vehicles or public transportation, they walk where they need to go. At the same time, pedestrian infrastructure in the South is often lacking, officials say.
Drinking Frida Kahlo?
3:18 pm By Maegan La Mala · Food|Marketing|mexico · Comments Off
2 Dec 2005
There is a call from the community to boycott a Tequila named after and branded with the image of the Mexican artista Frida Kahlo. According to Latino LA:
the niece of the famed Mexican painter and the founder of “The Frida Kahlo Corporation,” is marketing Frida Kahlo Tequila, claiming the right to license products using the artist’s name and image. The clear glass bottles of tequila are ornamented with a portrait photo of Kahlo on the label, her image surrounded by garlands of flowers, and a wooden bottle stopper engraved with the artist’s image
The artista’s image and art has been used on everything from bags to tee shirts and now, un trago? Art critics and people who truly appreciate the talent and legacy of the painter are right for calling out this blatant commercialism. What’s next Frida Kahlo underwear? Oh wait. They actually make those too.
Via / Latino LA
Latino-targeted children’s retail exploding
1:08 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Bilingualism|business|children|Marketing · 3 Comments
2 Dec 2005
It seems that this year, Dora is kicking Barbie’s butt, as Latino-focused toys grow in popularity, just in time for Christmas:
Suddenly, Latino kids’ TV characters are hot. The merchandise is rolling onto store shelves and right into toy boxes nationwide. From Nickelodeon’s “Dora the Explorer” to new entries like Scholastic’s “Maya and Miguel,” retailers expect clothing, toys and gobs of other gizmos emblazoned with these characters to be among their big sellers this holiday season.
Movie Business Caters to Spanish Speakers
11:09 am By Maegan La Mala · business|Entrepreneurs|language · Comments Off
2 Dec 2005
Businesses are always looking for ways to get you to spend your money on their products. A company based out of Denver is doing its part to provide entertainment to Spanish speaking Latinos by presenting newly released films with options that will meet the needs of Spanish speakers, such as subtitles.
I remember as a child my parents taking me to the movie theatre and I knew that they didn’t understand a word the actors or cartoons were saying but yet they continued to take me. After I grew older my parents stopped going to the movie theatre. They no longer had a child to take and what was the purpose anyways if they didn’t understand the language.
I think that this company’s business plan is a great idea. Now, instead of having to wait for the movie to come out on DVD with Spanish options, Spanish speakers can watch films as soon as they hit the movie theatres.
…Many of these Hispanics are movie buffs — going to the cinema an average of 12.1 times a year compared with Anglos visiting theaters 9.4 times a year and African Americans buying movie tickets 6.6 times a year, according to 2004 data from the Motion Picture Association of America.
Via / Houston Chronicle
Lo Que Hay WEEKEND: Events for December 02 – December 4, 2005
9:42 am By Maegan La Mala · Lo Que Hay|Los Angeles|New York City · Comments Off
2 Dec 2005
A feature of VivirLatino, “Lo Que Hay” will feature events from across the country that we think will interest our VL readers.
To submit an event, please use our contact form.
El Paso, Texas
March Against Violence Against Women in Juarez and Chihuahua, Mexico
When: Saturday, December 3, Noon
Where: Armijo Park, March to the Santa Fe Bridge
Cost: Free
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