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Estelle Gonzales Walgreen is co-founder and Editor-in-Chief at Hispanically Speaking News. (www.hs-news.com) At HS-News she has fused her passion for all things Hispanic with her entrepreneurial spirit and the insatiable need to ask WHY - ¿Por Que?

As a long-term executive and entrepreneur Ms. Gonzales-Walgreen is enjoying the next phase of her professional journey after spending decades in leadership roles at several businesses including Converse Industries. She will be a regular cultural commentator for HS-News while creating original written and video content for the site.

Estelle initially focused her entrepreneurial interests and communication skills to capitalize upon the potential presented by the Hispanic financial customer with her Hablando Dinero radio program. She was one of the first women Hispanic radio station owners as a partner in EXCL, a leading Spanish-language broadcasting company. Estelle has held director, trustee and advisory roles for numerous corporate and non-for-profit boards for over 20 years; most recently at AAA Motor Club, Nature Conservancy and the Museum of Science and Industry.

Estelle is a recognized business leader and dynamic public speaker; having been named "Outstanding Business Leader" by the State of Wisconsin, "Woman of Achievement" by the Anti-Defamation League.

Blog Entries by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen

WATCH Video: J Lo on The Today Show Talking Love and Marriage

WATCH Video: J Lo on Today Talking Love and Marriage continue reading »

Jeb Bush Reminds Republicans ‘We Need Hispanic Vote’

Latino voters "will represent the margin of victory" in key states in this year's elections, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush reminded his fellow Republicans in a Washington Post op-ed. continue reading »

Immigrants in South Carolina Confused About New Immigration Laws

Mexicans in South Carolina are confused about articles in the state immigration law that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2012, so activists have hurriedly prepared information campaigns so they'll understand the situation and know what to do. continue reading »

Auto Theft in Mexico at Record High, Increased 87.5% Since 2005

Thefts of insured motor vehicles in Mexico rose 3.4 percent last year to 82,510, a new record, an organization representing insurance companies said. continue reading »

‘Leave and Get in Line’ Romney Tells the Undocumented at the SC Debate

Yesterday’s South Carolina Republican debate set in idyllic Myrtle Beach belied the chaotic and boisterous verbal dueling going on inside the Myrtle Beach Conference Center. continue reading »

Latino-themed ¡Rob! has Big TV Debut Gets 13.5 Million CBS Viewers

Last night’s audience for the premiere of the Latino themed ¡Rob! ignored TV critics urging them to stay away from the show for its dull plot line and stereotypical portrayal of Latinos. continue reading »

Mitt Romney ‘Nosotros’ Spanish Ad - Bad Latino Vote Pandering Effort

Mitt thank you for your ‘Nosotros’ (‘Us’) en Español ad. I thank you for recognizing (finally) that some people in the U.S. speak something else beside English continue reading »

Why Does (Matt) Drudge Insist on Painting ‘Illegals’ in a Bad Light?

Why does the internets popular and possibly most popular news aggregator, Drudge Report continue to paint ‘illegals’ in the worse light? continue reading »

Iowa Caucus Results and the Overlooked Latino Voter

The first chapter on the road to the presidential election of 2012 was written today in Iowa without even a Latino voter footnote. continue reading »

Los Angeles Ablaze:  20 Fires in Last 48 Hours, Hunt for Arsonist is On

Los Angeles authorities are investigating over 20 fires that have burned vehicles and buildings around the city in the last 48 hours, with a single arsonist suspected of lighting them all. continue reading »

Georgia Company Settles Allegations of Discrimination Against Latino Applicants

The Justice Department announced a settlement today with Garland Sales Inc., a Georgia rug manufacturer, resolving allegations that it engaged in discrimination by imposing unnecessary continue reading »

U.S. Treasury Targets Panamian Money Laundering Operation for Narcos in Mexico & Colombia

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today designated Lebanese-Colombian nationals Jorge Fadlallah Cheaitelly (“Cheaitelly”) and Mohamad Zouheir El Khansa ( continue reading »

Shameless Sheriff Arpaio in Iowa Campaigning Alongside Rick Perry

Apparently America’s alleged toughest Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s label as a racist and Latino loather aren’t bothering Republican presidential hopeful Texas Governor Rick Perry. continue reading »

Mexico Set to Approve More Religious Freedoms, Many Still Want Separation of Church and State

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies has approved, with the votes of the National Action Party, President Felipe Calderon and the PRI's (Partido Revolucionario Institucional) proposal continue reading »

Alabama Governor Urged to Repeal ‘Unfair & UnJust’ Immigration Law by Christian Leaders

Some Christian community leaders in the state of Alabama (Roman Catholic Church, United Methodist Church and the Episcopal Church), wrote a letter to Governor Robert Bentley to pray so that they show political courage and will be able to support the repeal of the immigration law in the State of Alabama. continue reading »