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Ex-Richardson Staff Lends Support to Obama

16:28 H — Jennifer

Now that the great Latino hope in the race -- New Mexico governor Bill Richardson -- is gone, members of his presidential steering committee, some prominent Arizona Latinos, are getting behind Barack Obama. The Arizona Republic reports that it's Obama's... Read more »

Topics: Arizona - New Mexico - Politics - States - US Presidential Race 2008

Shakira Among Hair Icons

15:53 H — Jennifer

A new advertising campaign for Sunsilk shampoo puts the lovely Shakira in the ranks of Marilyn Monroe and Madonna...at least when it comes to "hair icons": I found this on the Just Jared blog, where a debate has broken out... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Marketing

Peru Negro Tour Hits the East Coast Including NYC This Weekend

13:14 H — Maegan la Mala

Yesterday, the Grammy-nominated 20-piece ensemble known as Peru Negro launched a new CD Zamba Malató. To accompany the release they have 45 U.S. City three month tour. The name of their new album, Zamba Malató, refers to an old... Read more »

Topics: Music - New York City - Peru

Farmer's Branch Texas Bans Undocumented from Renting

08:12 H — Maegan la Mala

Ah there's a reason I don't like Texas, besides the U.S. President being from there. Yesterday, the city council of Farmer's Branch passed a resolution that makes it illegal to rent apartments or homes to undocumented people.The City Council unanimously... Read more »

Topics: Controversia - Immigration - Politics - Race - Texas