Today, September 8, 2009, Sonia Sotomayor is being sworn into the Supreme Court for a second time, officially welcoming her as a justice. The first Hispanic, the third woman, and the first woman of color to serve the court, her investiture is a truly historical moment. And yet it is buried in the news.
It is a moment that I, as a Latina born and raised in the United States, could not even imagine happening as a young child in this country. There were no women of color and no Hispanics taught i
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The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business has been ranked the No. 1 graduate business school in the nation for Hispanic students by Hispanic Business magazine.
The ranking appears in the September 2009 edition.
“We are honored to be recognized by Hispanic Business,” says Lynda de la Viña, dean of the UTSA College of Business and Peter Flawn Professor of Economics. “This ranking speaks to the quality of our academic programming and the services that we provide our MBA students
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Ponce de Leon Federal Bank, Pan Con Todo restaurant, and the Made In Colombia boutique line the sidewalk on Bergenline Avenue, which runs through the center of Union City, New Jersey. Flags from Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic hang proudly in storefronts. Miniature Honduran flags dangle from the rear view mirrors of cars parked on the thoroughfare. More than 60 percent of Union City’s population is Latino. You don’t have to speak English to live here.
Just off Bergenline, there
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Call it a lesson in contemporary political discourse.
Educators across America found themselves at the center of a political storm this week as conservatives exploded in anger over President Obama's plans to give a speech to the country's schoolchildren.
A stunned White House insisted the address, planned for Tuesday, and accompanying suggested lesson plans are meant simply to encourage students to study hard and stay in school.
But some parents said they aren't buying it. They said they're
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In his new book “The Great Progression: How Hispanics Will Lead America to a New Era of Prosperity,” award-winning journalist Geraldo Rivera details the evolving role of Hispanics in shaping every facet of American culture. Read an excerpt on how the Hispanic community has socially, economically and politically impacted our future.
Introduction
For the first time in modern world history a powerful nation is changing complexion right before the eyes of its citizens. In real time it is possible
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According to a 3-year time series analysis of the Latino Policy Coalition's (LPC) nationwide polls (conducted in April 2006, Sept. 2006 and July 2009), Democrats have increased their ratings on top Latino priority issues like healthcare reform,immigration reform and jobs and the economy.
"This data shows that Congressional Democrats continue to achieve strong credibility with Latino voters," said LPC Chair Jim Gonzalez.
On healthcare reform: Democrats in Congress hold a 45-point advantage over
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The Grand Council of Guardians, 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Alliance, and the Corona branch of the NAACP will hold a press conference today at which they will discuss controversial remarks made by Eduardo Giraldo, a candidate for the 21st district city council seat in Queens.
The remarks in question can seen in the above Youtube video. If the English subtitles that appear at the bottom of the screen are accurate, the candidate seems to be putting forth some kind of strange theory about the s
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Maria Elena's Authentic Latino Inc. (www.MariaElenas.com) was named 2009 Company of the Year by the Latin Business Association, among companies with $1 Million revenue or less. The coveted award, presented at the LBA 2009 Sol Business Awards Gala, puts Maria Elena's among a distinguished group of Hispanic entrepreneurs cited for promoting the success of Latino businesses, and especially for supporting the advancement of Hispanic youth.
"We are humbled and very grateful for this honor," said Ma
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A report released last week by the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) and the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund (MALDEF) examines the high dropout rate of Latina high school students. The report found that 41 percent of Latina students do not graduate from high school in four years with a standard diploma, according to a NWLC press release.
Through surveys, focus groups and interviews, the study found that Latina students have high aspirations. A vast majority of the students surveyed said t
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Recently there was an article that highlighted the fact that Google's donations to Hispanic NPO's were almost non-existant. Well we want to try and change that. I am asking every person on this site to please take a minute out of their busy schedules and help with a great cause:Google founder Paul Buchheit wants to donate to a dynamic, results-oriented nonprofit: http://bit.ly/1a1...kTE. Please vote for MiniDonations!!! Google ModeratorBrief DescriptionMiniDonations is a 501(c)(3)-pending, tax-e
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Never skip a meal because it can lead to over eating, eat protein for energy, and drink six to eight glasses of water each day, John Mendoza told me, while a group of his peers from Jovenes Latinos feasted on a healthy dinner of red beans and rice, grilled chicken, cooked green beans, salad, fruit, and brownies made with black beans.
The group of seven Latino teenagers and folks from Somerville Community Health Agenda of Cambridge Health Alliance dined in the Somerville Community Access Televi
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A report released here Thursday revealed the serious drop-out crisis in the Latino community in the U.S. with 41 percent of Latino girl students failing to graduate on time with a standard high school diploma.
The report said while 98 percent of high school seniors in the U. S. want to graduate from high school, and 80 percent aspire to higher education, Latino students continue to face numerous challenges in reaching these goals.
The report was released by the National Women's Law Center (NW
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Latino voters celebrated a federal court ruling Tuesday that came down against the Texas Democratic Party and could put the complicated "Texas Two-step" presidential delegate system in jeopardy.
The ruling by a three-judge panel will allow the lawsuit to go forward and put the Texas delegate system closer to facing a potential review by the Justice Department, which Latino advocates sought in the aftermath of last year's intense Democratic primary between Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Latinas are gaining influence all around the world, not just in the United States. From presidents to Supreme Court appointee, many notable women have opened doors for the next generation to walk through.
Sonia Sotomayor, Michelle Bachelet and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner were each named to the Forbes World's Most Powerful Women list for different reasons. Let's take a look at these women and their exceptional accomplishments:
Sonia Sotomayor
Sotomayor is the first Hispanic and only the th
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The Hortencia “Tessie” M. Torres Endowed Scholarship has been established by her children, two USC alumni, with a $250,000 gift.
The scholarship will be awarded to meritorious and deserving graduate USC Rossier School of Education students, with special consideration given to those whose background experiences are similar to those of Torres Ed.D. ’80.
Torres, 75, began her career as an educator in East Los Angeles at a time when many Latinas were not encouraged to go to college - let alone pu
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A magazine has ranked UnitedHealthcare the No. 12 best place for Hispanic women to work in the United States.
Latina Style Magazine cited UnitedHealthcare’s high percentage of Latina employees and Latinas in senior management positions as well as employee benefit programs in making its decision.
Hispanic women make up 6 percent of UnitedHealthcare’s total employee base, and more than 80 percent of its Hispanic employees. The company has also created wellness information and educational program
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A record percentage of minority students in the U.S. high school class of 2009 took standardized SAT tests, as more Hispanics sought college entry.
About 40 percent of graduating high school students taking the SAT were minorities compared with 38 percent in 2008, the College Board said in a statement today. Hispanics, the largest and fastest-growing minority taking the test, accounted for 13.5 percent of all SAT takers, according to the New York-based nonprofit group.
More than 1.5 million st
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Westchester County must spend millions of dollars to build affordable housing and integrate mostly white communities in a historic civil rights settlement stemming from a federal desegregation lawsuit.
The landmark agreement that was announced yesterday dictates that Westchester spend more than $50 million to build 750 units in the next seven years in parts of the county where there are few, if any, minorities.
The decision has national ramifications that could affect thousands of municipaliti
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The Senate’s sole Hispanic Democrat says Latinos lost one of their greatest champions in Sen. Ted Kennedy.
Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., said in a statement this morning Kennedy “will always have a place of honor in the Latino community as someone who stood up and fought for the rights of immigrants and the issues that affected the community at a time when few others would.”
Menendez and Kennedy, a lifelong champion of civil rights, worked together to craft immigration reform legislation whic
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