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Wilmer Valderrama Being Sued By Neighbor For “Too Much Noise”
May 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Of all the neighbors in the world to live by, Wilmer Valderrama isn’t one person’s first choice, reports state. continue reading »
Jessica Sanchez Hopes to Follow in Beyonce’s Footsteps
May 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Jessica Sanchez, the 16-year-old runner-up in the latest season of "American Idol", told Efe on Friday that she wants of model her career on what Beyonce has done, and that she doesn't rule out singing in Spanish in the future. continue reading »
Only 2% of Congressional Representation is Latinos - Diversity Lacking in Government
May 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff
National Urban Fellows, one of the country’s oldest leadership development organizations, announced the findings of Diversity Counts: Racial and Ethnic Diversity among Public Service Leadership, the first comprehensive review of representation in government, philanthropy, and non-profit organizations. continue reading »
Three Arrested With 1.6 tons of Marijuana in Argentina
May 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Two Paraguayans and an Argentine were arrested Thursday outside Buenos Aires when they were caught unloading 1.6 tons of marijuana from a boat, police said. continue reading »
America Ferrera Launching “America4America” Campaign for Voto Latino
May 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Voto Latino, is announcing the launch of the “America4America” on Thursday May 31st, spearheaded by America Ferrera. continue reading »
President Obama to Deliver Speech At NALEO Conference
May 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) announced today that President Barack Obama will address the nation’s Latino leadership at the organization’s 29th Annual Conference on Friday, June 22, in Orlando, Florida. continue reading »
Innovative Program for Latino Students: 100 Role Models in 100 Hours
May 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A tried and tested role model program for Hispanic middle school students will begin in San Antonio, Texas with an initiative to recruit 100 role models in 100 hours. The HISPA Role Model Bureau, a national non-profit organization that provides professional Hispanic role models for young students, is hosting a recruiting event on May 25 at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). continue reading »
Undocumented Law Graduate Awaits California Supreme Court Decision
May 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Sergio Garcia graduated from law school three years ago, but he cannot practice his profession because he is undocumented, and so the California Bar Association is asking the state Supreme Court to make an exception and approve his license. continue reading »
Stolen Art Work Including Work by Oscar Vaz is Recovered by Interpol in Argentina
May 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Interpol recovered 29 works of art stolen in Argentina and arrested one person in six raids conducted on art galleries in Buenos Aires, authorities said Monday. continue reading »
MALDEF to Sue California Car Washes for Unlawful Labor Practices
May 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
MALDEF will hold a press conference on Monday May 21, 2012 to announce details of a class action lawsuit against multiple southern California car washes. The car washes have maintained unlawful labor policies and practices resulting in thousands of hours of free labor at each car wash and a work environment depriving workers of their right to be paid, MALDEF is alleging. continue reading »
Could Hispanic Women Represent New Healthcare Marketing Target? Survey Says Yes
May 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A new national survey commissioned by Cultur Health shows healthcare marketers should target insured Hispanic women ages 25-35. These young Latinas, representing a rapidly growing Hispanic demographic, are key healthcare gatekeepers – managing their own health needs and frequently those of their families, parents, grandparents and other relatives as well. continue reading »
More Latin Americans Have Wanderlust
May 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Countries like Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia and especially Brazil are being watched attentively by the World Tourism Organization, or UNWTO, because of the "interesting growth" in the number of international tourists coming from those countries, an organization official said here Saturday. continue reading »
UN Urges Central America to Fight Organized Crime in the Region
May 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Senior United Nations officials drew the world’s attention to threats posed by transnational organized crime and drug trafficking in Central America and called for concerted global efforts to combat the scourge, which they said is spreading to other continents. continue reading »
Social Security Releases Illinois’s Top Baby Names of 2011
May 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Illinois for 2011. Alexander and Sophia topped the list. continue reading »
Barrick Gold Hopes To Begin Production At Pascua Lama in 2013
May 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Canada's Barrick Gold expects to finish earthworks construction this year at the Pascua Lama open-pit gold and silver mine project on the Argentine-Chilean border with a view to inaugurating production in 2013, an Argentine government official said. continue reading »
