September 17, 2008 | VivirLatino

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Struggling through Hurricane Ike

23:20 H — La Macha

So it seems that Hurricane Katrina wasn't enough practice for the government. Latest news on Hurricane Ike clean up is that FEMA is "struggling" with distribution issues. In other words, folks who are in desperate need of help, simply aren't... Read more »

Topics: Environment - Texas

Constitutional Protections Not Applied to Ana Romero: Mujer, Madre, Trabajadora, Muerta

13:43 H — Maegan la Mala

Today marks the 221st anniversary of the U.S. Constitution so today is Constitution Day, apparently known also as Citizenship Day, and perhaps it was Ana Romero's lack of citizenship, lack of "status" that made it ok for her, a domestic... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Immigration - Justice - Kentucky - Women

Hip/Hop Artists Raise HIV/AIDS Awareness

13:33 H — La Macha

Folks down in Texas were treated to an apparently awesome concert that was also a worthy cause. Mike Jones, David Banner and Day26 (among others) performed a "Hip Hop for HIV" concert to bring attention to the effect HIV/AIDS are... Read more »

Topics: Activism - GLBT

Immigrant Bodies as Guinea Pigs for Vaccines

11:40 H — Maegan la Mala

Questioning what the U.S. government has deemed healthy and required labels many parents and women as dangerous, careless, negligent and even criminal. But given the history of the U.S. of using women's bodies, especially the bodies of women of color,... Read more »

Topics: Drugs - Health - Immigration - Women

NYPD Attacked Father Taking His Daughter to School and Now He Faces Charges

09:36 H — Maegan la Mala

Imagine you are walking your daughter to school. It's a common scene. The last thing you expect is to be attacked. The last thing you expect is to be attacked by the New York City Police Department. Yet, that's exactly... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Crime - Dominicans - Family - Justice - New York City - Politics

National Rican Organization Challenges Presidential Candidates to Speak Address the Community

07:36 H — Maegan la Mala

The Latino vote is one of the most talked about target groups in this presidential election season. Everyone wants us to register, wants us to vote, but what is often forgotten is that Latino means many things, coming from many... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Politics - Puerto Rico - US Presidential Race 2008