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Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips Go Head-to-Head for ‘American Idol’ Title
May 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The audiences have spoken and the final two on American Idol have been revealed to be Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez. Joshua Ledet was eliminated on Thursday night, and he wanted to keep it together and not shed any tears – but when he started to get comfort from everyone else he “lost it a little.” continue reading »
Infographic: Bilingualism Across the U.S.
May 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
While a majority of the country's population spoke English in 2007, data reveals that the population that speaks a language other than english has been increasing for about 30 years. While some may not like the sound of that, it does present the opportunity for those children to grow up as bilinguals. continue reading »
Environmental Group Commends Mexican Farmworker For His Stance on Food Justice
May 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Lucas Benitez, a Mexican immigrant who helped organize fellow farmworkers in Florida, shared with colleague Greg Asbed the Natural Resources Defense Council's Growing Green Award in the category of Food Justice. continue reading »
New U.S. Census Report Shows More Than Half of Infants Are Minorities
May 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff
For the first time in U.S. history, the majority of the population under the age of 1 are minorities, according to figures released Thursday by the Census Bureau. continue reading »
First Hispanic Woman to Preside On New Mexico Supreme Court Shares Advice for Young Latino Women
May 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Judge Petra Jimenez Maes, well-known for her efforts to promote diversity, is the first Hispanic woman to preside on the New Mexico Supreme Court. continue reading »
Survey: Majority of Hispanic Teens Guilty of Texting While Driving
May 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Findings from a new survey commissioned by AT&T as part of the "It Can Wait"campaign indicate Hispanic teens are highly vulnerable when it comes to texting while driving. A shocking 54 percent of Hispanic teens admit to texting while driving, compared to 41 percent of Caucasian and 42 percent of African-American teenagers. continue reading »
The “Most Beautiful” Latinos Celebrate At People en Español Magazine Gala
May 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Mexican songstress Thalia, in a sensual and short dress designed by Roberto Cavalli, and Dominican TV host Charytin Goyco in an elegant black outfit by countryman Oscar de la Renta, turned heads in New York during their red carpet appearances for People en Español magazine's "50 Most Beautiful" issue gala. continue reading »
Eva Mendes Remains Coy About Relationship With Ryan Gosling on Ellen Show (VIDEO)
May 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling put breakup rumors to rest when the hot couple was spotted holding hands in New York City. The duo, who met on the set of The Place Beyond The Pines, have yet to officially confirm their relationship. In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, the popular talk-show host joked about their non-confirmed relationship, asking the actress in a roundabout way. continue reading »
Latin Grammys Increase Nominees and Elect New Trustees
May 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Latin Recording Academy recently held its spring Board of Trustees meeting and The Academy's Trustees voted to expand the Rock Field and the Tropical Field, restructure the Pop Field, and develop the four General Categories to include 10 nominees each. This brings the total number of Latin GRAMMY Categories that will be recognized in November 2012 to 47 (previously 46). continue reading »
Latino Commission on AIDS Commends FDA Recommendations to Prevent HIV Infections
May 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration recommended that Truvada, an antiretroviral medication used to treat HIV, should be used as a new prevention tool for people that are at high risk of being exposed to HIV. continue reading »
Broadway League Launches Viva Broadway to Bring More Latinos to the Theater
May 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Broadway League has created Viva Broadway, a new audience development partnership with the Hispanic community, to help bridge the world of Broadway with Latino audiences around the country. continue reading »
nuvoTV and NBC News Unite To Discuss Voters’ Issues in Latino Town Hall
May 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
nuvoTV, the only English-language cable network fully dedicated to serving America's Bi-cultural Latinos (BCLs), announced a programming partnership with NBC News' Peacock Productions to spotlight the critical role of Latinos in the upcoming 2012 presidential election and the challenging issues important to Latino voters. continue reading »
FELIZ DIA DE LA MADRE! To Every Mommy, From Your Friends at Hispanically Speaking News
May 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A rose is a rose is a rose. A mom is pure love, is a friend, is a nurse. continue reading »
$1.2 trillion Hispanic Market Exceeds Economies of All But 13 Countries in the World
May 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
According to the Selig Center for Economic Growth, the buying power of minorities in the U.S has grown into a diverse and formidable consumer market in the last decade. continue reading »
ACLU Alleges Extensive Abuse by U.S. Border Patrol
May 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The American Civil Liberties Union today demanded a federal investigation into allegations of rampant abuse of individuals, including U.S. citizens and legal residents, by Customs and Border Protection agents at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border. continue reading »
