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Hispanic Access Foundation Announces Partnership With H&R Block
February 14, 2011 | by Hispanic Access Foundation | Latino Daily News
HAF and HRB launch program to educate Spanish-speaking taxpayers. The Hispanic Access Foundation has announced it has partnered with H&R Block, the world's largest tax services provider, to educate Spanish-speaking taxpayers about tax issues affecting where they live, work and play. continue reading »
Pope Bestows One of the Highest Honors On Mar Munoz-Visoso for Ministry to the Hispanic Community
February 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Mar Munoz-Visoso, who currently works at the United Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) was just bestowed the Benemerenti Medal by Pope Benedict, one of the highest honors awarded to lay people. continue reading »
Michelle Obama Urges Latinos to Put Pressure on Republicans to Support Immigration Reform
February 13, 2011 | by The Hill | Latino Daily News
In an interview with Univision, First Lady Michelle Obama said that President Obama wanted to pass immigration legislation but could not due to a lack of Republican support. Mrs. Obama calls on Latino’s to put pressure on Republicans to support immigration reform. continue reading »
Cuban-American, Al Cardenas Named American Conservative Union Chairman
February 11, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Businessman and attorney Al Cardenas was elected Chairman of the American Conservative Union (ACU) Wednesday in Washington, DC, succeeding David Keene, who had held the post since in 1984. Founded in 1964, the ACU is the oldest membership-based conservative organization in the United States. continue reading »
Chicago Area Firefighters Send Equipment and Themselves to Help Latin America
February 10, 2011 | by Chicago Tribune | Latino Daily News
Last February, when an 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Chile, an Illinois’ pastor was startled out of his sleep. He awoke to find that in Rancagua, the city he was visiting, the buildings looked like they been “shook like shoeboxes.” continue reading »
Hispanic Fortune 500 Board Members Unite to Form Merchant Bank to Service Global Hispanic Market
February 10, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Members of several Fortune 500 boards and other Latino leaders have formed Garcia Trujillo Holdings LLC, a management consulting, merchant bank, and venture capital firm to focus on the global Hispanic market. continue reading »
Rubix the Cat Survives Despite Being Shot 19 Times
February 10, 2011 | by Fox News | Latino Daily News
To look at five-year-old tabby Rubix, one would probably not think this cat looked out the ordinary, but Kayla Haskett’s beloved pet was horrifyingly shot multiple times with a BB gun. continue reading »
DNA Test Points to Anthony Garcia as Semen-Tainting Yogurt Culprit
February 10, 2011 | by KOAT | Latino Daily News
31-year old Anthony Garcia has been fingered as the culprit who put his semen in a free frozen yogurt sample at the local Sunflower Market in Albuquerque. continue reading »
Para las Personas Bilingües, Aprender un Tercer Idioma es Más Fácil
February 10, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor | Hispanic Health News
Un estudio israelí encontró que los niños de sexto grado que hablaban ruso y hebreo aprendían inglés más fácilmente. A los niños que saben dos idiomas se les hace más fácil aprender un tercero que a aquellos que sólo saben uno, según un estudio reciente. continue reading »
Colorado Ski Industry Worried About Effects of Arizona-Style Immigrant Law
February 10, 2011 | by Fox News Latino | Latino Daily News
As Colorado’s legislature considers passing laws similar to Arizona’s SB 1070, the state’s ski industry worries that such measures would result in a loss of business, particularly from potential Mexican and Brazilian guests. continue reading »
‘Cesar Chavez’ Holiday Reinstated at Univ. of Texas After Student Protests
February 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Earlier this year when the University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) abruptly canceled Cesar Chavez Day as a holiday, the protest amongst the Hispanic students continue reading »
More Hispanic Students Experience Success in Advanced Placement (AP) Classes than Ever Before
February 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The College Board announced its Advanced Placement (AP) results for the class of 2010 and there was a lot of good news for minority students. continue reading »
Hospitals Often Fail to Follow Up on Tests, Study Says
February 9, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Karen Curtiss: Campaign Zero
Findings point to a 'substantial problem, which impacts on patients' safety.' As many as 75 percent of hospital tests are not followed up and this failure can have serious consequences for patients, including delayed or missed diagnoses and even death, according to a new study. continue reading »
Asst Attorney Gen. Thomas Perez Speaking to Latino Elected Officials on Redistricting
February 8, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The following are comments made today by Assistant Attorney General Tomas Perez at a luncheon hosted by the National Association of Latino Elected Official on redistricting. continue reading »
Budget Officials Delay Proposal Designed to Stop Gun Runners Headed to Mexico
February 8, 2011 | by The Washington Post | Latino Daily News
Budget officials in the White House have delayed federal investigators’ proposed gun control requirement intended to catch gun-runners to Mexico, for at least two months after rejecting an emergency request. continue reading »
Govt Reaches Settlement with NV School District to Ensure Equal Rights of English Language Learners
February 8, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A settlement agreement with the Carson City School District in Nevada has been reached to ensure that all English Language Learner (ELL) students receive sufficient services as required by federal law, the Justice Department announced today. continue reading »
Royal Caribbean Crew Member Believed to Have Been Murdered in Cozumel
February 8, 2011 | by USA TODAY | Latino Daily News
Police are investigating the possible murder of Royal Caribbean cruise musician that was found dead over the weekend in Cozumel. An autopsy of Monika Markiewicz of the cruise line’s Allure of the Seas ship, revealed that she suffered a blow to the head and drowned. continue reading »
Tequila Production is Ruining Nearby Land
February 8, 2011 | by Fox News Latino | Latino Daily News
In the Mexico town of Tequila, Jalisco, where the popular liquor is made, a little-known mess is being made of the land surrounding the distilleries. For every liter of Tequila produced, ten liters of hot continue reading »
New CNN en Español Program Discusses Issues Important to Hispanic Women
February 7, 2011 | by La Prensa | Latino Daily News
Attempting to point out the societal importance of women in the 21st century, CNN en Español has added a new program called “NotiMujer.” The show discusses “issues of interest” to women, including a segment called “The Woman of the Week.” continue reading »
Latino Council Asking For Revision of Juvenile Justice System
February 7, 2011 | by La Prensa | Latino Daily News
The United States' largest Latino civil rights organization is urging the government to make some changes to the juvenile justice system to allow for more fairness. The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) has claimed that Latino young people receive “harsher treatment” continue reading »
