September 03, 2008 | VivirLatino

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Shakira Will Not Sing Song About Islam

18:53 H — La Macha

Turns out that the rumors that Shakira would be singing a song about Islam with Arab singer, Dania Youssef are 'total fabrications in every respect,' according to Shakira's publicist. I wasn't really that interested in the rumors that she... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Music

Should Media Report on Police Brutality

16:50 H — La Macha

The back of 17-year-old Keith Smith-Tourville after the police were finished with him. In spite my best intentions, I have wound up liking resident Vivir Latino Troll, EYE OF TEXAS. Don't ask me why, maybe it's the name. I... Read more »

Topics: RNC08

Ingrid Betancourt Meets With Pope

15:21 H — La Macha

I was kinda surprised to read today how much meeting the Pope meant to Ingrid Betancourt. I didn't realize many of us Catholics/ex-Catholics still felt any serious emotional connection the Pope, most Catholics I know are lovers of La Virgin... Read more »

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RNC : Why People Support Their Candidate

14:53 H — Maegan la Mala

If it weren't for living in the mami'hood, I would be covering the RNC right now. Thankfully, there are some good peeps on the ground there, talking not with the politicos, but with the voters themselves. Nezua, spoke to supporters... Read more »

Topics: Blogs - MINNEAPOLIS - Politics - Race - RNC08 - St. Paul - US Presidential Race 2008

ICE Makes an Appearance at the RNC

12:56 H — Maegan la Mala

Hmm I don't remember ICE being on the official list of attendees at the RNC. According to a tweet from the Coldsnap Legal Collective, the grassroots legal team in the Twin Cities: ICE agents are entering jail and pulling out... Read more »

Topics: Immigration - RNC08 - St. Paul

Concha Buika: Mestizaje Exquisito

10:27 H — Jennifer

Flipping channels the other day I saw, for the first time in I don't know how long, a performer who mesmerized me. Concha Buika, a Spaniard by birth and Guinean by blood, is an artist that represents the face of... Read more »

Topics: Music - Spain - World

Republicans Speak but the Community Screams About ICE Raids

10:25 H — Maegan la Mala

Last night's theme of the RNC was "Country First" and it is clear current policy is not people first especially when it comes to the immigrant community. So while there are more speeches tonight and VP pick Palin will talk... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Immigration - Politics - RNC08 - Washington DC