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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

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 »

Undocumented Honduran Coercing Minor to Have Sex via Craigslist Sentenced 10 Years in Prison

Dennis Sorto-Enamorado, age 30, an illegal alien from Honduras and most recently living in Louisiana, was sentenced today by to 121 months in prison continue reading »

Colorado Latino Parents Victorious in Court to Obtain Funding for English-Language Learners

On Friday, a state district court in Denver, Colorado ruled in favor of plaintiffs in the State’s first adequacy case, Lobato v. Colorado, a lawsuit in which MALDEF represented Colorado parents continue reading »

POLL:  52% of Americans Support Strict Immigration Law in their State, Like Arizonza

The U.S. Supreme Court Monday announced it will decide whether the Arizona immigration law passed last year violates the Constitution, and a new survey finds that half of voters still support a similar immigration law for their own state. continue reading »

Yet Another Dancing Chihuahua Dog Feeling the Salsa Beat (VIDEO)

Yes, we have another recently posted YouTube dancing Chihuahua dog feeling the salsa beat. Who cares that he has a Scottish surname, Stuart, he is pure Latino when he dances. We don't like that he is tied to a chair when he dances though - what's that all about. continue reading »

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Provide Immigration Legal Services to Membership

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) today announced a partnership with Florida-based Como Inmigrar a USA (CIAUSA) that will provide easier and more affordable immigration legal services for Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBEs) across the country. continue reading »

Moche Monkey Artifact Heading Back to Peru after Being Stolen by Tomb Raiders

A gold Moche monkey head was returned to the government of Peru today in a repatriation ceremony at the Peruvian Embassy in Washington, D.C. continue reading »