Hispanic families celebrated al NCLR Expo
SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR (National Council of La Raza,) the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, was joined on by Mayor Julián Castro of San Antonio and his family and NCLR Board Chair Daniel Ortega at the festive ribbon-cutting ceremony that launched the National Latino Family Expo during the 2010 NCLR Annual Conference in San Antonio on June 10th.
Also joining the ceremony was Dora the Explorer on her 10t....
WORLD CUP 2010: Spain V. Holland
Hundreds of national soccer teams from around the world began to compete in 2007 for only 32 slots and the privilege to participate in the ultimate soccer tournament.
After 63 exhilarating games filled with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, only 2 teams remain with the chance to be crowned the 2010 World Cup champions.
Hola! Arkansas congratulates World Cup Finalists Spain and Holland as they battle it out for the biggest crown in soccer and arguably in the world of sports.....
President Clinton to visit projects in Latin America
LITTLE ROCK, AR -- In June, President Clinton will travel to Latin America to visit projects that are a part of the Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative (CGSGI).
Established in June 2007 by President Bill Clinton and philanthropist Frank Giustra, CGSGI is an innovative partnership between the Clinton Foundation, the private sector, governments, local communities, and other NGOs, which focuses on alleviating poverty in the developing world through market-driven development that crea....
Pepsi “I COUNT” to showcase how Hispanics are changing the landscape of the United States
PURCHASE, NY -- Pepsi today announced the official launch of YO SUMO (I Count), an initiative created to show the world the incredible contributions that Latinos have made to the United States. In the spirit of the 2010 Census, Pepsi is encouraging Latinos to go beyond being counted and begin "to count" by sharing the experiences that have helped shape the landscape of this great country.
To accomplish the YO SUMO mission, Pepsi partnered with renowned actress and humanitarian Eva Longoria ....
Karla Jaquez to represent Arkansas at Miss Latina US 2010
CONWAY, AR -- Conway resident Karla Jaquez has been chosen Miss Arkansas Latina 2010 and will compete with 20 other young women of Hispanic and Latino heritage for the national title Miss Latina US 2010 beginning May 25 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Jaquez a 21-year-old college freshman is of Mexican heritage and a Director of Focus Groups for Conway Schools.
“If Karla she wins the national title, she will advance to the international Miss Latin America of the World Pageant in repr....
AMHC welcomes U.S. Surgeons General to minority health summit
LITTLE ROCK, AR -- The Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC), in collaboration with the Office of Governor Mike Beebe, Philander Smith College, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, UAMS Center for Diversity Affairs, Arkansas Department of Health Office of Minority Health, University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions, the Migrant Education Program, and the Boston Mountain Education Cooperative will hold the Arkans....
Supreme Court decision protects right to immigration advice
WASHINGTON, DC -- The American Immigration Council applauds today's Supreme Court decision on the right to counsel for noncitizens charged with committing a crime.
The Court held that criminal defense lawyers must advise their noncitizen clients about the risk of deportation if they accept a guilty plea.
The Court recognized that current immigration laws impose harsh and mandatory deportation consequences onto criminal convictions, and that Congress eliminated from these laws the Atto....
Eva Longoria celebrates $1 Million total donation to PADRES Contra El Cáncer
BURBANK, CA --AT&T presented a $300,000 check to PADRES Contra El Cáncer (PADRES) national spokeswoman Eva Longoria Parker, signifying a $1 million total donation to benefit the organization.
The money was raised during AT&T’s fourth annual campaign to benefit PADRES, a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of
life for Latino children with cancer and their families.
“I’m thrilled to accept a fourth check from AT&T, especially since today we are celebrating a $1 mil....
USCIS announces Citizenship and Integration Grant Opportunities
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Thursday, February 25 the availability of two different grants totaling $7 million designed to promote citizenship education and immigrant integration in communities across the country.
Funding will expand local capacity to prepare legal residents for citizenship
“Each aspiring citizen represents a personal story of sacrifice and triumph,” said USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas.
“This funding will increase o....
Arkansas’ reaction to former President Clinton's surgery
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Former President Bill Clinton left hospital in excellent health after emergency heart surgery to insert two stents in a blocked artery.
The former US President walked to his car from Columbia Presbyterian hospital in New York and waved to reporters as he drove home to suburban Chappaqua.
His wife Hillary, the US Secretary of State, was with him at the hospital after postponing a trip to Qatar and Saudi Arabia by 24 hours until today so that she could be by his side.
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Handler Gabriel Rangel favorite to win National Dog Show
NEW YORK, NY -- The National Dog Show is the most famous dog exhibition in the country. It’s a two day competition that takes place every year in Philadelphia.
This year's edition will be televised on Thanksgiving day on NBC. The show will be hosted by actor John O'Hurley, famous for the shows "Seinfeld" and "Dancing with the Stars."
The competition offers prizes for best of each breed and the best of each of seven designated groups. The seven winners of best of group then compete for the ....
First Hispanic American prepares for ABA’s highest office
CHICAGO, IL -- Miami lawyer Stephen N. Zack, a partner in the national law firm Boies, Schiller & Flexner, was elected as president-elect of the American Bar Association, the first Hispanic American to achieve that distinction. Zack will serve one year as president-elect before taking office as president in August 2010 at the ABA’s Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
The son of a Cuban mother and American father, Zack is focused on promoting civics education, the importance of inspiring a new....
Gaviña Coffee helps put the “accent” on McDonald's new McCafé brand
VERNON, CA -- More than 130 years ago, two brothers left their homeland in the Basque region of Spain in pursuit of a dream: to grow the best quality coffee beans that would produce the perfect cup of coffee with every serving.
Today, the dream of José María and Ramón Gaviña’s lives on with every cup of coffee served in more than 3,000 McDonald’s restaurants throughout most of the West division. Family-owned Gaviña Gourmet Coffee of Los Angeles has served as one of the major coffee suppliers ....
Alarming effects of Immigration enforcement trigger Congressional Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC -- One of the worst messes facing the Obama administration is the disgraceful state of the federal government's immigration detention centers.
There are 350 of these centers around the country, housing almost 30,000 men, women and even children waiting for the Department of Homeland Security to decide whether or not they will be deported. Some have been in custody for years. The centers are overcrowded. Newspapers and academic and civil liberties studies tell of physically and ....
Obama: Improving schools is key to competitiveness
WASHINGTON, DC -- President Barack Obama did not propose any specific legislative goals on education in his talk on Tuesday, March 10 to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Instead, the president talked about how America must work much harder to keep pace with international competitors.
President Obama says he wants the country to set higher education standards, including a quicker start for children in kindergarten and a much better high school graduation rate.
He also said that where the s....
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