February 21, 2006 | VivirLatino

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Scarface: AI's new Spanish campaign

17:45 H — Jennifer

Amnesty International wants to draw the attention of Spanish citizens to the consequences faced by gays and lesbians in less-tolerant parts of the world. The result is a campaign featuring Spain's most prominent gay celebs with their faces mangled and... Read more »

Topics: Activism - GLBT - Society - Spain

Puerto Ricans on Ice

17:06 H — Maegan la Mala

Tanith Belbin and partner Ben Agosto (a Puerto Rican via Chicago) skated their way to the first U.S. Olympic medal in ice dancing since 1976 by winning a silver medal. For those of you who think that Ricans and... Read more »

Topics: Puerto Rico - Sports

Morales: Intervention, for now

12:52 H — Jennifer

Michael Morales was set to become the first Latino executed in California since the death penalty was reinstated in the 70s. Last night, he had what he believed would be his last meal, and probably didn't sleep through what he... Read more »

Topics: California - Justice

Latinos and African Americans Building Bridges in Texas

09:19 H — Maegan la Mala

Even though we are struggling against the same forces, African Americans and Latinos still also struggle in overcoming our own internalized racism. In Texas there is an attempt to bridge the gap that can exist bewteen the two diverse... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Justice - Race - Texas