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Univision Stations Are Most Watched Local Newscasts in the Country
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America, today announced that for the second consecutive sweep month, its owned-and-operated (O&O) television stations in Los Angeles and New York led all other stations in the country with the most watched early and late local newscasts, among Adults 18-34 and 18-49, regardless of language. continue reading »
New Film Starring Oscar Winner Ernest Borgnine Hopes to Unite Latinos and Anglos
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
"The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez," starring Ernest Borgnine, Barry Corbin and Carla Ortiz is, according to its actors, a bridge of respect between the Latino and Anglo cultures. continue reading »
UN Fears Venezuela Departing Human Rights Commission
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The United Nations today voiced concern over Venezuela’s announcement that it is establishing a committee to evaluate the possibility of withdrawing from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). continue reading »
RUBIO WATCH: Marco Rubio on Anniversary of Osama Bin Laden’s Death
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
This week in Marco Rubio's weekly newsletter the Senator from Florida noted the anniversary of Osama Bin Laden's death by reflecting on the future of the country's national security. He also called for passage of The Down Payment to Protect National Security Act, a bill he cosponsored, which stops the automatic, across-the-board cuts to our nation’s defense capabilities. continue reading »
Univision’s “Despierta America” Celebrates 15 Years
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Univision morning show "Despierta America" (Wake Up America), the highest-rated among Hispanics, celebrated its 15th anniversary Friday with a special featuring its most memorable moments and many, many thanks to viewers for welcoming the program into their homes each day. continue reading »
Historic NY Church With Ties to Latino Community Competing for Preservation Grant - LET’S HELP THEM
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Historic St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery is one of 40 New York landmark’s chosen to compete for a portion of $3 million in grant money marked for historic preservation projects through Partners in Preservation. continue reading »
Listen up Latinos: Summer Job Opportunities Available Online Using New Search Applications
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Four weeks ago the US Office of Science and Technology Policy launched the first-ever White House Code Sprint, challenging app developers to build job search apps using the opportunities found in the Summer Jobs+ bank. The Summer Jobs+ initiative is a new call-to-action for businesses, non-profits, and government to provide pathways to employment for low-income and disconnected youth in the summer of 2012. continue reading »
Romney Disingenuous to Support Chinese Activist but Not Latino Immigrants Seeking a Better Life
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Mitt Romney has come out calling the US policy on Chen Guangcheng, a political dissidence, a “dark day for freedom” and “a day of shame for the Obama administration.” With such bold quotes on immigrant’s rights, you would think that he would support humane immigration laws at in the US, however, he remains entrenched in his no amnesty, self-deportation position. continue reading »
Kelly Ripa: Mark Consuelos won’t be the permanent co-host of ‘LIVE! With Kelly’
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
It's been said that one should never mix business with pleasure and that is why you won’t see Mark Consuelos permanently in the co-host chair on LIVE! With Kelly. continue reading »
Cardinal Timothy Dolan Weighs in on Immigration Reform and Contraception
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Cardinal Timothy Dolan weighed in on immigration reform, contraception and the Catholic Church today in an exclusive interview on MSNBC’s “Jansing & Co.” continue reading »
Who Speaks Spanish Best? by Raul Guerrero
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Are Spain, Latin America and Hispanic US, paraphrasing Oscar Wilde, worlds separated by the same language? Argentinos and uruguayos pronounce ll, y and g as English speakers do the sh in she, and some bolivianos and ecuatorianos pronounce the ll as the l in Leonor, while other Spanish-speakers do as the y in yo-yo. continue reading »
Shakira And Ronaldo Top 2012 Latino Social Media Ranking
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
@Plus_Three, the leading online marketing firm for Hispanic causes and organizations, today released its 2012 Latino Social Media Ranking (#2012LatinoRanking) analysis. continue reading »
Ship Named After Prominent Civil Rights Activist Cesar Chavez to be Christened by US Navy
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Navy will christen and launch the dry cargo/ammunition ship the USNS Cesar Chavez, Saturday, May 5, 2012, during a 7:30 p.m. PDT ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego. continue reading »
Wilmer Valderrama tells William Levy Looks Aren’t Enough
May 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Wilmer Valderrama tells William Levy that looks aren’t enough to triumph in the Hollywood scene. continue reading »
Chavez in Cuba for ‘Homestretch’ of Cancer Treatments
May 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is back in Cuba to complete the "homestretch" of his radiation therapy for the cancer that was detected while he was on a visit to the island last year, state media reported Tuesday. continue reading »
