Archive for March 12th, 2008
Eliot Spitzer Resigns
11:38 am By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Controversia|New York|Politics · Comments Off
12 Mar 2008
A few minutes ago, via a press conference that allowed for no questions, NY State Governor Eliot Spitzer resigned, following his being outed as using the services of high priced prostitutes. Spitzer said that effective Monday, March 17th, David Paterson will become governor, becoming the state’s first black and first blind governor.
Jessica Alba isn’t the Only Questionable Latina in this Month’s Latina
10:54 am By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Celebrities|Culture|Magazines · Comments Off
12 Mar 2008
I was purposely and unusually quiet regarding the March issue of Latina magazine featuring controversial Latina (or not) actress Jessica Alba. I, along with many, was disturbed by her comments targeted at Latinas in general and Mexicans specifically. The cover story, gave Alba a chance to explain herself. Read the article for yourself to decide if you buy her explanation. Here’s a snippet:
“No one gives Cameron Diaz a hard time for not speaking Spanish,” says Alba. “Her dad’s Cuban, and I was telling her I feel so bad because everyone is so nasty to me for not speaking Spanish. She’s like, ‘I don’t speak Spanish! I barely speak English!’,” says the pregnant star with a laugh.
Barack Obama Wins Mississippi
8:34 am By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Mississippi|US Presidential Race 2008 · 1 Comment
12 Mar 2008
Yesterday Barack Obama won the Mississippi Democratc primary, padding his already delegate lead over Hillary Clinton. Pollsters are crediting his win to the black population in the state, with 90% of black voters choosing him. 33 delegates were at stake in the election held yesterday.
Republican John McCain won the Republican primary in the state, bringing him even closer to becoming the official presidential candidate of his party.
Via / NYT
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