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It is with great sadness that the NAHP Board of Directors shares news of the loss of a dear colleague and friend, NAHP President Ezequiel "Zeke" Montes. Mr. Montes passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013, from complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife and business partner of more than 40 years, Rosalinda; children, Patricia, Christine, Edward, and Esteban, and many grandchildren. The NAHP family offers our sincerest condolences and prayers for the family

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Young adults in Generation X are as likely to connect with friends, family and co-workers online as they are in person, according to a University of Michigan study.

In a typical month, adults in their late 30s report that they engaged in about 75 face-to-face contacts or conversations, compared to about 74 electronic contracts through personal emails or social media.

"Given the speed of emerging technologies, it is likely that electronic contacts will continue to grow in the years ahead, eventu

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Veterans Day "Appreciation Event & Rally"

8602381455?profile=originalVeterans Day "Appreciation Event & Rally"

Monday, November 12, 2012 | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Great Hall of Union Station (210 S. Canal)

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Fifth Third Bank Chicago announces plans for its annual “Veterans Day of Appreciation” event on Monday, November 12, 2012.  The bank will transform the Great Hall of Union Station (Canal & Jackson, Chicago) into a patriotic celebration for those serving in the military. 


The event is open to the public and will feature meet and greets with area veterans orga

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New York City sends its condolences to soldier Francheska Velez's family. She was one of those killed in the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday, November 5, 2009. Velez, 21, of Chicago, who was pregnant and returning home from a deployment in Iraq. She wrote poetry and loved dancing. "She was a very happy girl and sweet," said her father, Juan Guillermo Velez.Our hearts and prayers go out to you...Que Dios les bendiga y les de fuerza. Eduardo Diaz
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Chicago Tango Week Festival 2009

Enjoy the festival of Argentine Tango Dance and Music: Chicago Tango WeekSkokie, IL – DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center Chicago North ShoreTHE 2ND ANNUAL CHICAGO TANGO WEEK WILL TAKE PLACE FROM JULY 1-6; PRESENTING THE FINEST CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ARGENTINE TANGO MAESTROS AND MUSIC BY INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ELECTROTANGO BAND OTROS AIRES FROM ARGENTINA AT AN OUTDOOR DANCE SUMMERDANCE, GRANT PARK.The DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center Chicago North Shore is located at 9599 Skokie
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The Warriors Running Group was started by Joseph N Sobus to bring people of different backgrounds who shared a common passion for running. The Warriors is a free running group that promotes healthy living, supports various charities and local businesses. This is the first running group to represent the Latino community and the Pilsen community in the 2011 Chicago Marathon.

There has been many inspiring moments for this season ranging from seeing our members on the Marathon’s billboards to havin

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Filming a controversial journey

Lugging little more than their clothing, four Hispanic children rushed toward a green 1978 Bonneville to continue their race across Texas. They were evading immigration and law enforcement authorities for fear of being separated from one another and their only caretaker, an adult brother who is also an illegal immigrant. And then the director shouted, “Cut!” It was another scene in Pasadena resident Baldemar Rodriguez’s first feature film, El Nacional. He is the director, a lead actor, co-pro
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Hispanic culture takes center stage in Milton

Hector Martinez strummed a guitar near Broadway Avenue as people strolled around with plates of cheese-covered nachos and rice and beans Saturday at the second annual Fiesta de Mayo. “It’s a good way to be part of the community,” Martinez, 19, of Milton said. Organized by Joe and Maggie Rosa, pastors of Congregacion Menonita Shalom in New Columbia, the festival is a chance for the large local Hispanic and Latino community to share their culture with Valley residents. “We want to get people t
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Hispanics embrace House SCHIP vote

Hispanic voters turned out in droves last fall to elect Barack Obama and his Democratic allies on Capitol Hill. Those allies get their first chance to return the favor on Wednesday when the House takes up a children’s health care measure that would grant Medicaid coverage to children of new immigrants whose families came to the U.S. legally. The immigration status of Treasury nominee Timothy Geithner’s former housekeeper might dominate the headlines, but this House vote has a much deeper impac
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