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August 2008 - Posts
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UC Riverside's Graduate School of Education, which has been criticized for lack of diversity, will begin the school year with four new faculty members, all minorities. Read More...
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Hispanic delegates accounted for only 12 percent of the Convention's 4,400 delegates. While these numbers are up from 9 percent in 1996, they still fail to match Hispanics' share in the general population at 15 percent. Read More...
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"Latino Arts/Ohio 2008" is an exhilarating celebration of the eclectic, diverse voices in Latino art and the myriad communities that make up a vibrant culture. Read More...
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Several weeks ago, the Rev. Jaime Garcia, pastor of St. Michael Church in South Providence, received a call for help: A man had died at home of a heart attack and the family wanted a priest there for support. Read More...
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The Wall Street Journal ran an editorial today warning the GOP that they are flirting with electoral catastrophe by taking a hard anti-immigrant line. Read More...
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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was in Denver Friday stumping for presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, including speaking at a Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Read More...
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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was in Denver Friday stumping for presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, including speaking at a Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Read More...
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DENVER - The Ohio Democratic Party lived up to its name this week - the party part, that is. Ohio Democrats have had social invitations to talk, party, eat, and drink free all week long. Most of the events were tied in with the political purpose of the Read More...
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Kansas University is offering a new minor for those interested in how the United States is affected by its growing Hispanic population. Read More...
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The cable industry has introduced an experimental political channel that gives advertisers a uniform way to buy time and measure the number of people watching. Read More...
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San Antonio labor leader Linda Chavez-Thompson hopes the third time's the charm. The AFL-CIO national executive secretary emeritus worked hard in 2000 and 2004 to elect a Democrat to the White House, to no avail. Read More...
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Up until a few days ago, it was easy to assume that Senator Barack Obama is the overwhelming favorite presidential candidate of music-makers from the urban communities. Read More...
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DENVER - When Inland Rep. Joe Baca took the stage this week at the Democratic National Convention, the coveted speaking slot signaled a new day for the folksy, self-promoter who campaigns under the name "Working Joe." Read More...
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It was tough not to trip over a celebrity Wednesday afternoon at the Denver Art Museum, but famous multi-tasker Jennifer Lopez was all business as she honored Marian Wright Edelman, founder of Read More...
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Beowulf Alley mixes known fare, an 'alternative' romp and a brand-new play as it overcomes financial problems Read More...
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You may or may not read blogs. I'm not sure which way to advise you. Some local politics, news and sports blogs do provide a better window on the city than what you get from mainstream media. But you may need to keep a clothespin handy for your nose. Read More...
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AMBI OF FAMILY TALKING LAUGHING. It's a hot rainy day in the Bronx. The Morales family is sitting around their dining room table laughing and talking as Bachata music flows through the apartment. Photographs of the family adorn the walls of their modest Read More...
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SPRING VALLEY - Edward Rios, a Latino immigrant advocate who was described by one friend as 'the Harriet Tubman of Central America' in Spring Valley, has died. Read More...
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DENVER, Aug. 26 -- Here in Confab City, you can't swing a messenger bag without hitting a blogger; the place is lousy with them. Hundreds are credentialed; here's one worth clicking on. Read More...
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DENVER — Sensing an opening because of conservatives' hardline approach to immigration, Democrats are increasing their efforts to reach Hispanic voters in key Southwest states, a move they hope will help propel Sen. Barack Obama to the White House. Read More...
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Basalt resident Bryan Gonzales was never involved much in politics. “I’ve followed it my whole life; I enjoy it and I love reading about it,” Gonzales said. “I just never envisioned getting this involved in it.” Read More...
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DENVER, Colorado — Two Roaring Fork Valley Democrats here this week are hopeful that Sen. Hillary Clinton was successful when she made several dramatic statements of support for Sen. Barack Obama on Monday. Read More...
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SPRING VALLEY - Edward Rios, a Latino immigrant advocate who was described by one friend as 'the Harriet Tubman of Central America' in Spring Valley, has died. Read More...
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DENVER - Two Roaring Fork Valley Democrats here this week are hopeful that Sen. Hillary Clinton was successful when she made several dramatic statements of support for Sen. Barack Obama on Monday. Read More...
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GREENSBORO -- Perry Vasquez never could have predicted this scene 40 years ago. Vasquez was just a kid back then, a quiet youngster with artistic talent struggling to adjust. He had moved in 1967 from a multicultural life in California to High Point. Read More...
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Jaime Castillo: In a speech as impassioned as any she gave on the presidential campaign trail, Sen. Hillary Clinton made a much-needed pitch Monday to bridge the divide that separates some of her Latino supporters from Barack Obama. Read More...
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Democrats congregated on Monday confident their political footprint will expand in Congress, energized by a new wave of public support for their ideas and thrilled -- in most cases -- at the prospect of Barack Obama winning the White House. Read More...
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Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Barack Obama may lack a strong personal connection with Hispanics, but he gets good marks on issues those voters say matter most: health care, the Iraq war, education and jobs. Read More...
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In Denver, a group of Latino voters shows why they may hold the key to power for Democrats in the West. Read More...
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DENVER, Colorado — Latino vote issues are my primary focus on the DNC. I am always eager to hear about Latino vote during our caucus meetings at the convention and regular DNC meetings. Read More...
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As the Democratic National Convention kicks off, party members are seeking to heal wounds left over from the primaries and create a united front against GOP presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain. Pundits discuss the Democratic Party's efforts to unify Read More...
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The All-Delegates Celebration "Recognizing Katrina Relief Organizations" was the place for delegates to be last night. Read More...
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The Sedita campaign for district attorney has some of the old Gorski crew together again. Read More...
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The Sedita campaign for district attorney has some of the old Gorski crew together again. Read More...
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BROWNSVILLE — Sitting in her front yard next to a tarnished Lady Liberty, Herminia Becerra suddenly breaks into a loud, a cappella version of “El Gallito,” a ranchera tune whose lyrics she adapts to fit the occasion. Read More...
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Biden understands the American value of separating personal faith from public duty in our democracy, and his positions on sexual and reproductive health issues demonstrate that clearly. Read More...
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The sentencing of Samuel Rivera, Mayor of Passaic, to federal prison has left many debating Mr. Rivera?s tumultuous past and wondering what is to come. Read More...
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Viva la Familia! Event will Launch Unprecedented National Coalition of Catholic and Evangelical Leaders Read More...
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Viva la Familia! Event will Launch Unprecedented National Coalition of Catholic and Evangelical Leaders Read More...
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From the role of Muslims in Obama’s campaign, to the contributions of Asian Americans, nothing will escape the ethnic news crews, writes Eduardo de Oliveira, who is one of 10 ethnic media journalists reporting from the DNC. Read More...
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UC San Diego has a wide roster of election experts available for comment on current political developments including national and California elections and voting, Hispanic voting and racial and ethnic politics. Read More...
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For hundreds of Kenosha News readers, presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's top pick for vice president should be clear. Read More...
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WALSENBURG, Colo. — Colorado, which hosts next week's Democratic National Convention, has voted Democratic for president only once since 1964. That was in 1992, when Bill Clinton won a three-way race with 40 percent of the vote. Read More...
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Nevada will once again play a key role in choosing a president because of our growing Hispanic population. Both Democrats and Republicans are turning to key players in the community to help get the all important Latino vote. Read More...
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Colorado, which hosts next week's Democratic National Convention, has voted Democratic for president only once since 1964. That was in 1992, when Bill Clinton won a three-way race with 40 percent of the vote. Read More...
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Colorado, which hosts next week's Democratic National Convention, has voted Democratic for president only once since 1964. That was in 1992, when Bill Clinton won a three-way race with 40 percent of the vote. Read More...
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Colorado, which hosts next week's Democratic National Convention, has voted Democratic for president only once since 1964. That was in 1992, when Bill Clinton won a three-way race with 40 percent of the vote. But the state has been trending Democratic Read More...
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WALSENBURG, Colo.. Colorado, which hosts next week's Democratic National Convention, has voted Democratic for president only once since 1964. That was in 1992, when Bill Clinton won a three-way race with 40 percent of the vote. But the state has been Read More...
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The importance of the Hispanic vote in the upcoming presidential elections was emphasized at the 10th edition of the ALMA Latino entertainment awards, where the big winner was the television series "Ugly Betty." Read More...
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LAURENCE FISHBURNE SEALS 'CSI' DEAL: Contracts are all signed; actor will join cast in ninth episode this fall. *CBS announced Monday that Laurence Fishburne is a go to replace departing actor William Petersen in its top rated drama series "CSI: Crime Read More...
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Three months after Barack Obama promised an appearance in Inland Southern California, his supporters are still waiting. Read More...
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After just a few years in Cincinnati, Jason Riveiro has made significant strides for the area’s Hispanic community. Riveiro moved to Cincinnati in 2005 while working in sales for Goettsch International, a company headquartered here that manufactures and Read More...
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By ANNA M. TINSLEY FORT WORTH — For years, Juan Hernandez was a familiar sight at Joe T. Garcia’s — strolling among diners and singing as a local troubadour. His work there led to singing at weddings and recording albums in Spanish and English. He earned Read More...
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Johns Hopkins faculty member Adam Segal is available to discuss the Obama campaign's plan to announce his running mate selection by e-mail and text messages. Read More...
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Questions and answers on Daily Bulletin stories from readers like you. Read More...
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