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Latino Political Power Under Obama
in Latina Viva, on January 24, 2009
... do they close that gap?
Bill Richardson's withdrawal from the Obama Cabinet didn't help. Latinos are toiling mightily for top Obama administration appointments they believe they earned. The...
Love Your Heart
in Latina Viva, on August 4, 2008
...the American Heart Association , heart disease and stroke are the number one cause of death among Latinos and hispanic Americans.
Be safe this summer:
* Drink lots of water
* Stay cool
* Ea...
Ethno-Sexstars - mal Südamerikanisch, mal Deutsch
in Lust und mehr, on June 9, 2008
...Asiatische, arabische und schwarzhäutige Frauen sind sehr gefragt, und natürlich auch "Latinos", Frauen in allen Hautfarben aus Südamerika. Ihr eigentlicher Durchbruch gelang ihr jedoch erst...
Looking for Latin Love?
in The Dating Weblog, on December 27, 2007
...hing at the beginning of the new year and it's focused on a highly specific group: Professional Latinos Looking for Love. According to a news report about the site which was published last month...
TV Networks Want To Captivate More Latino Viewers
in Latina Viva, on October 27, 2007
... Latinos are becoming an object of desire , whether we're talking about voters, costumers or viewers. Everybody seems to be interested in the Latin crowd these days, from president wannabes to...
Ecuadorian Girl Brutally Attacked in Spain
in Latina Viva, on October 25, 2007
...ould make an example out of him . I've heard they have a big problem with Ecuadorians and other Latinos in Spain - and I really hope the government will send a message to the stupid racists out th...
Loving Latin and Ricky Martin
in Creative Weblogging, on October 24, 2007
...is name immortalized with a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood .
Besides Ricky, there are many Latinos who already have a star on the world's most famous walk, including Luis Miguel, Julio Ig...
Latino Owned Eco-Friendly Clothing Company
in Latina Viva, on October 22, 2007
... Talking about " Green Hispanics ", here's an example:
As many Latinos, MARTA Martines had always dreamed of starting her own company. She lost her job at the beginning of 200...
Green Hispanics?
in Latina Viva, on October 22, 2007
...h "abundance of materials and the luxury of waste").
But there's another thing: we (Latinos) live closer to the Earth, to the nature; we live a simpler life, whether it's because o...
Ricky Martin Immortalized on the Walk of Fame
in Latina Viva, on October 18, 2007
...ame immortalized with a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood .
Besides Ricky , there are many Latinos who already have a star on the world's most famous walk, including Luis Miguel, Julio ...
Hispanic Versus Latino - Why It's So Hard To Understand The Difference?
in Latina Viva, on October 16, 2007
.... There's also a bit of history (and some inaccuracies, IMHO), and interesting points about how Latinos and Blacks are related. Worth reading - and thinking about why, oh why do we have so many mi...
I Don't Hate Hispanic Heritage Month, But...
in Latina Viva, on October 2, 2007
...en "Latin" and race. I'm beginning to wonder if there aren't any White/Caucasian Latinos in the US, since it seems to be a completely bizarre concept for most people born and raised ...
The Hispanic Experience Today - Hispanic Heritage Month on CNN
in Latina Viva, on September 30, 2007
...ics, culture and business. I've browsed around, and it looks good. There's a section where Latinos are invited to "share stories, photos of heritage, traditions , tasty foods"...
In Diabetes Control, Older African-Americans and Latinos Lag Behind Whites
in Daily Diabetic, on September 26, 2007
...mes to putting the blood sugar under control, middle-aged and older adults African-Americans and Latinos are more likely to fail compared to their white counterparts.
Such were the findings o...
Siempre Mujer - Always Inspiring Hispanic Women
in Latina Viva, on September 21, 2007
Spanish-language lifestyle and service magazine for women, Siempre Mujer , has announced this year's "Always Inspiring" Hispanic women. The 10 honorees were chosen for their hands-on commitment to important causes, relevant to the Hispanic community. Senator Hillary Clinton opens t...
Goya Foods and ADA's Latino Outreach Program
in Daily Diabetic, on September 19, 2007
...lopment of a new "Latino Recipe of the Week," section on ADA's web site, diabetes.org/latinos and www.portufamilia.org, which will provide healthy recipe options that cater to the Latino...
2007 Latin MTV Awards Nominees
in Latina Viva, on September 14, 2007
...nd that's about it. There's a couple of other nominees that I like, but they aren't Latinos. I have only mentioned Alejandro Sanz because he's with Shakira in the video. ;)
Hilar...
Historical Spanish Language Debate? Not So Much
in Latina Viva, on September 10, 2007
...didates know very well the importance of Latin voters in the United States. The vote of 16 million Latinos can be decisive in states like Nevada, Florida, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona, where the...
Latino Comedy Project's "300" Parody
in Latina Viva, on September 4, 2007
...the video is racist and that it's setting "the idiocy standard for the rest of us" Latinos. What do you think?
More info:
Latino Comedy Project Website
Latino Comedy Project on...
Latin Grammys 2007 Nominees
in Latina Viva, on August 29, 2007
Well, the Latin Grammys 2007 are here. I've found a lot of nominations that I liked, and had a few nice surprises. I'll comment some of the nominations:
1 - Record Of The Year
Bello Embustero (Beautiful Liar) - Beyoncé & Shakira
Nena - Miguel Bosé con Paulina Rubio
La Exce...
Beyonce's Spanish Album - Irreemplazable - Will Be Released This Month
in Latina Viva, on August 19, 2007
... a big hit among Hispanics; we'll see about that. Since Beyonce was on the 50 Most Beautiful Latinos List , and on the magazine's cover, I have the feeling she's trying to pose as somet...
Test Your Knowledge About Latinos and Latin Culture With Fun Quizzes
in Latina Viva, on August 19, 2007
I was looking for info about 2007 Hispanic Heritage Month , and found this site: Info Please . They have A LOT of info over there, about many, many subjects.
In the page about Hispanic Heritage Month , there are links to Hispanic-related info (I didn't check more than two or three links,...
Update and More Questions About Racial Identity and Racism (From a Brazilian Point of View)
in Latina Viva, on August 14, 2007
Yesterday I wrote about two articles, one on Racewire, and another on Racialicious; both discussed race and racism in Brazil. I added my own thoughts in this post: Is There Apartheid in Brazil? Racial Identity and Racism From a Brazilian Point of View .
I was musing about the " aparthei...
Is There Apartheid in Brazil? Racial Identity and Racism From a Brazilian Point of View
in Latina Viva, on August 13, 2007
On Racialicious: We want you... to think just like us .
A few weeks ago, friend and fellow blogger Malena (of Racewire) and I had a heavy-duty e-mail conversation about the politics of race in Brazil . She had written a short response to an article musing about how identity works within a nat...
Are you Proud of Your Latin Heritage? So, Why Aren't You Proud of Your Latin Curves as Well?
in Latina Viva, on August 10, 2007
...e. If you don't believe me, ask your husband, your boyfriend, your male friends. Specially the Latinos . Yes, they like to see those skinny cover models in bathing suits , but when it comes...
Why Are Latinos Wasting Their Political Power?
in Latina Viva, on August 8, 2007
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Latinos are wasting their political potential Latinos don't have the luxury of taking a "manana, manana" approach when it comes to increasing their impact in the voting booth. Pivo...
The Hollywood Reporter - Latino Power 50
in Latina Viva, on July 31, 2007
...ere left out of the list. They considered:
- What their work has done to raise the profile of Latinos in Hollywood, whether their projects are Hispanic-themed or not
- What a candidate has achieved...
Racism and Health... And the Same Old Nonsense
in Latina Viva, on July 17, 2007
... out blacks?" Of course "blacks" could be exchanged for "Hispanics", "Latinos", "Asians" or any other race. And this person asks where are these people who...
Jessica Alba must think that Latinos are morons
in Latina Viva, on July 5, 2007
...;m disgusted. She has been doing some damage control, but this is almost outrageous. She must think Latinos are dumb. After saying she's 100% American, an "as a third-generation American, I ...
Four Latinos Invited to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
in Latina Viva, on July 3, 2007
...ger, music writer, musician, producer and musical director Gustavo Santaolalla is one of the four Latinos I saw on the list.
Santaolalla was recently awarded by his Publisher - Editorial Retina - ...
8th Annual New York International Latino Film Festival - July 2007
in Latina Viva, on June 19, 2007
...ular television shows. The festival is proud to provide another forum to demonstrate the influence Latinos presently possess in scriptwriting, directing, and acting."
Opening this year's f...
President Bush Spoke at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
in Latina Viva, on June 18, 2007
... El Sueño Americano. So, President Bush speaks Spanish. So far, he seems to be the president all Latinos in the US has prayed for. Later on, he said: Our responsibilities are straightforward -- we&#...
Hillary Clinton is After Latino Voters, Off Course
in Latina Viva, on June 13, 2007
...ase vote for me."
This is so lame and obvious. They only care about the Latino voters because Latinos are a huge voting force. For instance, the California Progress Report website recently pub...
Non Sense Opinion About The George Lopez Show Cancellation
in Latina Viva, on May 23, 2007
...t the kind of thinking displayed in this comment is just another expression of racism - against non-Latinos.
I'm a White (Caucasian) Latina. What about that? If I was in a television show, I woul...
Do You Know What's Happening at the Immigrant Jails?
in Latina Viva, on May 18, 2007
Latina Lista is talking about ICE abuses , and I would like to share her call with you:
Jorge Bustamante, a distinguished professional who served as president of a Mexican college, is also an independent United Nations inspector on immigrant rights. He's on a three-week tour to investigat...
The George Lopez Show Canceled - Race Issues?
in Latina Viva, on May 15, 2007
...l get us far enough, don't you think? Don't you feel sorry for those poor "Mexicans or Latinos" who can only live thanks to the compassion of white Americans?
Not to mention the no...
HBCUs Looking for Latinos
in The Universities Weblog, on May 10, 2007
... University)
Historically black colleges and universities are reaching out to another population: Latinos. According to NPR's "All Things Considered," some schools are advertising in L...
Naked Latinos - A Celebration of Culture?
in Latina Viva, on May 7, 2007
From the Los Angeles Times :
"New York photographer Spencer Tunick, famous for rounding up people to pose naked in cities around the world, brought his fetching artistic gimmick here (Mexico City). His goal was to persuade more than 7,000 residents of this very Roman Catholic country to...
May 2007 - The Fourth Annual "Latino Books Month"
in Latina Viva, on May 3, 2007
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In its ongoing efforts to promote books by and for Latinos , the Association of American Publishers (AAP) has designated May 2007 as the fourth annual "Latino Books Month." During...
The 50 Most Beautiful Latinos List... What Is Beyoncé Doing There?
in Latina Viva, on May 2, 2007
...ellos" list. But, wait: the 2007 list of the most beautiful Latin People has 51 names... 50 Latinos, and Beyoncé. What??
"We decided to make her an honorary beauty, since she has already ...
MySpace Latino Has Language Issues
in Latina Viva, on April 30, 2007
..., for that matter.
As far as I can see, MySpace is providing a poor service to Spanish speaking Latinos , and no service to English speaking Latinos. Anyway, I'll stick around for a while, and s...
Virginia Tech Shooter Was a Loner - Is This The American Way?
in Latina Viva, on April 18, 2007
...stereotype to describe people is not common outside of the US. At least not in Latin America. Among Latinos, its very unusual to see someone who doesn't socialize with others, who has few or none ...
Hispanics Are Loosing Their Religion
in Latina Viva, on April 16, 2007
...lture at Trinity College in Hartford.
I'm not Catholic, but I think it's sad to see how Latinos are abandoning their traditions . In Latin America, religion is a very important part of the ...
The 23rd Chicago Latino Film Festival
in Latina Viva, on April 14, 2007
... the audience to challenge mainstream ideals of the Latino identity by showing, through film, that Latinos are defined by more than 20 Ibero-American countries and come from all social and racial bac...
Freedom Writers
in Kinoplausch, on April 4, 2007
...nd Schießereien zum Alltag gehören. An der kalifornischen Küste in Long Beach leben Asiaten, Latinos, Schwarze und Weiße in einem Straßenkrieg, der auch vor Klassenzimmern nicht Halt macht. Die zweifa...
How To Get Smart About Insurance
in Latina Viva, on March 28, 2007
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Another super useful web site for Latinos: an educational Web site about insurance, in Spanish .
Most Americans will purchase an insurance product at some time in their lives - whether it is au...
MTV Tr3s Mobile Channel
in Latina Viva, on March 22, 2007
... they use, from the web to mobile. We are dedicated to delivering a customized experience for young Latinos; MTV Tr3s Mobile is the next step to driving unique connections and engagement with the musi...
Brown is the New Green - PBS Documentary About Latinos: Marketing & Media
in Latina Viva, on March 22, 2007
"Brown is the New Green" is a documentary (which will air nationally on primetime PBS) about how American media and Hispanic marketing are shaping the contemporary Latino identity.
From Hispanic Trending
Featuring Comedian/Actor/Producer george lopez
March 21, 2007
Mess...
Linking Friday - Comics, Boycott, Internet, Spring Cleaning and Books
in Latina Viva, on March 16, 2007
...no' to Latino grocery
"A campaign to boycott the opening of a grocery store catering to Latinos is heating up in the town of Farmers Branch, Texas." It has "discrimination" ...
Latin America Racial Diversity
in Latina Viva, on March 16, 2007
...'s Latin, not Caucasian. C'mon!
And then there's the Hispanic thing. First of all, for Latinos, Hispanic describes something from Spain, not themselves, although you can say they have His...
How Many Oscars Did Latinos Get?
in Latina Viva, on February 26, 2007
...9th Annual Academy Awards (A.K.A the Oscars) were presented last night. As you probably remember, Latinos got several Oscar nominations . But how things actually turned out for the Latin nominees?
...
VOY to Create a Latin Channel on Joost
in Latina Viva, on February 23, 2007
...VOY's programming delivers Latin pop culture while focusing on the issues and ideas that affect Latinos.
"VOY is proud to join forces with Joost on their global venture. Together we seek to...
Marriage Agency Selling Machismo For US Men
in Latina Viva, on February 14, 2007
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It seemed like a good idea: I've read an article describing how lonely Latinos in the US were finding love in Latin America , through the Website of a marriage agency, which offers Colombian...
Low Percentage of Latinos in College
in Latina Viva, on February 9, 2007
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From the San Diego Union-Tribune :
"The percentage of college-age Latinos in California who are enrolled in the state's public universities is the lowest among all ethnic groups, accor...
Latin Oscar Nominees are Talking
in Latina Viva, on January 24, 2007
... The Latin Oscar nominees are very happy with their nominations - and millions of Latinos are happy for them.
Here's what the nominees are saying:
Guillermo del Toro: "I'm going t...
Free College Education for Everyone
in Latina Viva, on January 16, 2007
... We all know education is important, and the lack of it is a big disadvantage.
The problem for Latinos (and low-income workers in general) is it's hard to get a good education, if you don'...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
in Latina Viva, on January 12, 2007
...r relationship between African-Americans and Latins. He believes immigration issues affect not only Latinos but also the people from Africa, and dealing with those issues will help both communities.
...
New DVD Series for Latino Babies
in Latina Viva, on January 11, 2007
... bilingual Latino families in America, VOY, a multimedia company building a cultural bridge between Latinos and those discovering the Latin culture throughout the country, has launched VOY Baby, a cha...
A Politically Incorrect Post
in Latina Viva, on January 8, 2007
...ly politically wrong post!
5 Things I Won't Talk About in 2007:
1 - Racism
It seems we (Latinos/as) tend to see racism everywhere. I know, it's a harsh and cruel world... but I have en...
U.S. Asians At Increased Risk For Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on December 17, 2006
... heritage may predispose them to diabetes, even more so than other high-risk groups like blacks and Latinos.
"Pound for pound, Asians are twice as insulin-resistant as other ethnic groups,"...
Two Posts Worth Reading
in Latina Viva, on December 6, 2006
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2 - Self Identity: Hispanic/Latino Widely Accepted, but Multiethnic is Used , about the labels Latinos use to identify themselves. One quote got my attention more than all the rest:
"Maggi...
Heritage in a Box - 8 Gift Ideas
in Latina Viva, on December 5, 2006
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Cultural identity is one of the most important things for Latinos everywhere. Our heritage can only survive if we keep it alive, and pass it onto the new generations. I've had an idea for this...
Vivir Latino - Latin Blog
in Latina Viva, on November 30, 2006
... Vivir Latino is an excellent blog. There you find fresh news every day, all related with Latinos. As they say:
"VivirLatino is a daily publication developed by Blogs Media , featuring a...
Powerful Latinos
in Latina Viva, on November 27, 2006
...ing Hispanics impacting Hollywood today . I loved the idea.
The list shows ten powerful, influent Latinos, and it's pretty heterogeneous . That's what I liked more than anything: the c...
The Perfect Holidays
in Latina Viva, on November 25, 2006
...o, and where you set your expectations.
Another way to look at this is the "Latino Way". Latinos don't care about perfect holidays. Traditionally, what matter to us in the Holiday Seaso...
What Does a Latina Look Like?
in Latina Viva, on November 8, 2006
...look like?
That takes me to the second question: the "race" remarks. We are not a race; Latinos are people who belong to the Latin culture. Sure, there are physical characteristics shared ...
Physics Instructor Belongs To Skinhead Hall of Fame
in The Universities Weblog, on February 27, 2006
...s not their country," he said. "The favorites of the skinheads are blacks, asians , Latinos, Jews and gays."
Morrison said most skinheads merely seek political change, but that H...
Specialized Dating Soars
in The Dating Weblog, on October 31, 2005
...re are dating sites for Buddhists, Christians , Jews,
Muslims, Italians, Greeks, Indians, and Latinos, among other groups.
Vegetarians, cyclists, recovering addicts, fitness fanatics, and
disabl...