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Thu31Jul2008

The Green Ticket: McKinney and Clemente Just the Facts

17:06 H.- If you (like many!!) are struggling to make it through all the political rhetoric being thrown about now during the U.S. election cycle, please click over to WOC PhD's place for a "just the facts" sort of post on... Read more »

Topics: US Presidential Race 2008

New ICE Policy Wants Undocumented to Raise Hands and Self-Deport

13:24 H.- To me this is the stupidest idea ever and the worst attempt at trying to play nice and act as if they are compassionate. Immigration and Customs Enforcement aka ICE's Director announced on Sunday Operation Scheduled Departure. The announcement of... Read more »

Topics: Immigration - Politics

New McCain Ad Portrays Obama as a Celeb

11:24 H.- The latest ad coming out of camp McCain likens Barack Obama to a celeb and not just any celeb but celebs famous for being empty and well famous. While it is true that McCain has a few (I'm being... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Politics - US Presidential Race 2008

Willie Colon in Free Concert : NYC Tonight

09:24 H.- We love summer in the city. Un verano en Nueva York means lots of free, outdoor concerts and tonight's concert sponsored by the City Parks Foundation is not to be missed because it features Willie Colon! While his politics may... Read more »

Topics: Events - Music - New York City

Circo Plays Rock Band on XBox

07:24 H.- My friends have sung the praises of the interactive game Rock Band, and now one of the hottest Rican rock bands is playing it too! Multiple Latin Grammy award nominees Circo will be showcasing their musical and gaming talents by... Read more »

Topics: Events - Music - Tech

Wed30Jul2008

Vegan de Guadalupe?

20:50 H.- On the really great blog Vegans of Color, they recently posted about a fabulous new zine recipe book targeted to Chican@s on the border and all those who love border food. Chocked full of awesome vegan alternatives to traditional border... Read more »

Topics: Food

San Francisco Residents Defend Defending Immigrants

15:33 H.- This morning I read that there was going to be a protest happening at San Francisco's City Hall. The issue : the city's supporting the human rights of immigrants, with or without documents. Not surprisingly, the Minutemen called the event... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Immigration - San Francisco

L.A. Moves to Ban Fast Food from Poor Neighborhoods

13:55 H.- Who woulda thunk it: L.A. is setting a health standard that is admirable -- the city is trying to do something about an obesity crisis affecting one of the city's poorest neighborhoods. The idea is great, but I am skeptical... Read more »

Topics: Food - Health - Los Angeles - Society

Follow up to Latin@s and Black Americans in Danger of falling out of Middle class

12:36 H.- Democracy Now! had a great segment about the report released yesterday, "Economic (In)Security: The Experience of the African American and Latino Middle Classes." The report asserts that: The vast majority of African-American and Latino middle-class families are at risk of... Read more »

Topics: GLBT - Justice - Science

House Says They Are Really Sorry About Slavery and Jim Crow

12:30 H.- Is an apology better late than never? It's a good question to ask in light of yesterday's U.S. House of Representatives official apology for slavery and Jim Crow. "Today represents a milestone in our nation's efforts to remedy the ills... Read more »

Topics: History - Race - Washington DC

Obama Shells Out Major Dough for the Latino Vote

10:27 H.- Who said Obama doesn't care about Latinos? He's got $20 million burning a hole in his pocket and guess where it's going? To try to get the Latino vote -- which some say he has in the bag -- to... Read more »

Topics: Politics - US Presidential Race 2008

Local Univision Reporter Miriam Ayala Sues Boss

10:26 H.- Local New York Univision reporter Miriam Ayala filed a federal lawsuit against the local Univision station (channel 41) and the larger network, claiming that she was passed over for plum positions anchoring and on good stories because she wasn't light... Read more »

Topics: New York City - Race - TV

Cheeso Cristo

09:03 H.- We couldn't make this stuff up if we tried. A Missouri woman found Cheesus, in a bag of Cheetos. She calls the cross shaped snack Cheesus, I call him yummy. Apparently Jesus likes fake queso snacks. Just look at all... Read more »

Topics: Bizarro - Religion

Tue29Jul2008

African-American and Latino Families in Danger of Falling Out of Middle Class

15:16 H.- Showing that Latin@s and African Americans are certainly connected in more ways than their mutual love for Obama, a new report states that the Latin@ and African American communities are both in danger of "falling out of" the U.S. middle... Read more »

Topics: Controversia - Labor - Race - US Presidential Race 2008

Arizona Latino Neighborhood Slips Away After Immigration Crackdown

11:57 H.- Immigrants are exiting in throngs the Reed Park neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, leaving homes behind and a ghost town of what was once a bustling Latino barrio. The Arizona Republic reports on what might be one of the first real... Read more »

Topics: Arizona - Immigration - States

Bolivia : Indigenous Communities and Helping Bloggers

11:00 H.- Al-Jazeera has a really interesting video story about the struggles of the Indigenous communities against land/power owning mestizos and those of European descent. I do have to question the choice of the opening sequence of the statue ripping out the... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Blogs - Bolivia - Internet - Language - Politics

Did Obama Support Lead to Car Keying?

09:00 H.- A Vancouver woman with a Barack Obama sign by her house found her car keyed with some choice words. The words "white power" and "I'm gay" were etched into the car of Karen Wastradowski last Saturday. Wastradowski had left her... Read more »

Topics: US Presidential Race 2008

Mon28Jul2008

18 to Life for Argentine "Dirty War" Perps

11:14 H.- 8 men accused of torture and murder in Argentina's "dirty war" have been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for their actions. 18 years might not seem like much, but it's significant if you are already 80 years... Read more »

Topics: Argentina - Justice - Latin America - Society

National Immigrant Bond Fund

10:14 H.- With ICE raiding communities across the United States, people are left scrambling dealing with the political, personal, and economic aftermath.One important front in the struggle for human rights is ensuring access to a fair legal process to help avoid deportation... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Immigration - Justice - Money

Monday Morning Bochinche : J. Lo. Gets Pumped

08:05 H.- As a working mami I'm lucky to have an uninterrupted shower, but Jennifer Lopez, mami to twin 5 month olds has time to prep for a triathlon. According to the always reliable OK! Magazine, the Rican singer/actress/businessmujer/mami is training everyday.... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Chismes

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