Obviously, the world did not end on December 21, 2012. Instead, another complex mathematical cycle of thousands of years passed in the Mayan Calendar. The day was celebrated in the Mayan world, and in the night skies over places such as Antigua, Guatemala, glowing kites majestically soared in the dark air. The rich heritage of the… Continue reading Not the End of the World 2012
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A Day the Music Died, 2012
December 9, 2012 was the day the music died for millions of Latino fans of Dolores Jenni Rivera, when the young, beloved entertainer was killed in a fiery airplane crash. Known as Jenni Rivera, the Mexican American singer, songwriter, television producer and entrepreneur was born in Long Beach, California in 1969. Rivera became pregnant at… Continue reading A Day the Music Died, 2012
National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week
The US Commerce Department’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) celebrated the 2012 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week award winners on December 6, 2012. The annual awards recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and entities that made a major impact on the growth of minority business enterprises. Among the recipients was Congressman Silvestre Reyes, a… Continue reading National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week
El Show con Tony Benitez 2012
To applause and laughter, “El Show con Tony Benitez” premiered on GENTV in Miami on December 3, 2012. The premier included Tito Puente, Jr., son of the legendary mambo musician, and a special performance by the cast of the Broadway Musical STOMP. A director and co-creator of the show summarized its comedic mission as, “Our… Continue reading El Show con Tony Benitez 2012
“Lanzate/Take Off” Education Travel Award
Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities announced the names of the students who earned the annual “Lanzate/Take Off” Education Travel Award on October 22, 2012. More than 400 students from around the country completed online entries and essays for the competition, detailing how the travel award would help them achieve their… Continue reading “Lanzate/Take Off” Education Travel Award
Festival Internacional Cervantino
To thunderous applause, the Festival Internacional Cervantino began its annual program of theater, music and culture in the beautiful city of Guanajuato, Mexico on October 13, 2012. The Festival started in the mid-20th century, when short plays by Miguel de Cervantes called “entreméses” were performed in the city’s plazas. (Cervantes is the famous Spanish writer… Continue reading Festival Internacional Cervantino
Opening of Cesar E. Chavez National Monument 2012
As 7000 people applauded, President Barack Obama dedicated the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument on October 8, 2012. This is the first national monument to honor a contemporary Mexican American. The Monument is located on a 187-acre site, known as Nuestra Senora Reina de la Paz (Our Lady Queen of Peace), which was a center of… Continue reading Opening of Cesar E. Chavez National Monument 2012
Javier Miyares, President of UMUC 2012
The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) announced that Javier Miyares was appointed as President of UMUC on October 1, 2012. Miyares was born in Cuba, and escaped to the US as a teen-ager. Miyares joined UMUC in 2001 as vice president for institutional effectiveness. Previously, he served the USM office as assistant vice chancellor for… Continue reading Javier Miyares, President of UMUC 2012
“Not Lost in Translation” The Life of Clotilde Arias
The exhibition “Not Lost in Translation: The Life of Clotilde Arias” premiered at the US Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Arias was a Peruvian immigrant who arrived in New York in 1923 during the Great Depression, at the age of 22. Arias became an accomplished composer, musician, journalist, activist and educator. Her musical composition,… Continue reading “Not Lost in Translation” The Life of Clotilde Arias
American Civil Liberties Union defends Latinx in North Carolina
On September 18, 2012, the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Legal Foundation (ACLU-NCLF) announced a new campaign to combat racial profiling during police traffic stops in North Carolina. The ACLU spent years investigating reports of racial profiling and racially biased policing in traffic stops across the state. A recent report from a University of… Continue reading American Civil Liberties Union defends Latinx in North Carolina
19th Anniversary of the “Tent City” 2012
On August 3, 2012, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio celebrated the 19th anniversary of the “Tent City”, a camp that he established in Maricopa County to imprison undocumented people and criminals. The tents are unheated in winter and uncooled in summer—inside temperatures have been recorded as high as 145 degrees. To humiliate these human beings seeking… Continue reading 19th Anniversary of the “Tent City” 2012
Navy’s Facebook Honoring Commander Debra Yniguez
The US Navy continued its program to honor diversity among our troops. The Navy’s Facebook page for week of July 30, 2012 featured Commander Debra Yniguez, who began her career as a Student Naval Aerospace Physiologist in 1995. Yniguez is a Latina in a traditionally male field, and posted as Deputy Diversity Officer for the… Continue reading Navy’s Facebook Honoring Commander Debra Yniguez
Valentina Guerrero’s Supermodel Debute 2012
With a flutter of her eyelashes and a giggle, supermodel Valentina Guerrero made her catwalk debut in Miami, Florida. The then 10-month-old swimwear model, who has Downs syndrome, was selected as the representative model for DC Kids, a charming collection of children’s clothing. Please visit Valentina on her Facebook Page, and say Hello. (Photograph by… Continue reading Valentina Guerrero’s Supermodel Debute 2012
The Launch of the “Beyond the Call” Campaign
The US Navy honored the diversity of its forces with the launch of its “Beyond the Call” diversity campaign on July 18, 2012. The campaign highlights servicemen and servicewomen who have extended themselves beyond the call of duty professionally and personally, and are making a positive impact in the communities where they serve. These Navy… Continue reading The Launch of the “Beyond the Call” Campaign
Endorsement of Familia es Familia 2012
Family is family and familia es familia – sometimes we all need to be reminded of this principle of the human heart. On July 8, 2012, twenty-one of the US’ leading Hispanic organizations announced their endorsement of an unprecedented education campaign, “Familia es familia”. The campaign’s mission is to build support within the Latino community… Continue reading Endorsement of Familia es Familia 2012
Festival of Latin American Youth Theater opens 2012
On July 6, 2012, the annual Festival of Latin American Youth Theater opened in Quito, Ecuador. The Festival annually showcases young talent from Ecuador, Mexico and Colombia. The program includes workshops for aspiring artists. El 6 de julio de 2012 se inauguró el Festival Anual de Teatro Juvenil Latinoamericano en Quito, Ecuador. El Festival presenta… Continue reading Festival of Latin American Youth Theater opens 2012
Miss USA’s Three Latina Contestants 2012
On June 3, 2012, three beautiful, talented Latinas dazzled the USA as they competed for Miss USA 2012: Miss Mississippi Myverick Garcia, Miss Colorado Marybel Gonzalez, and Miss New York Johanna Sambucini. Garcia was a senior at the University of Southern Mississippi and earned a degree in biological sciences. She is the first member of… Continue reading Miss USA’s Three Latina Contestants 2012
Pachanga Latino Music Festival
On May 11, 2012, the fourth annual Pachanga Latino Music Festival opened in Austin, Texas. The Festival featured international, national and local artists such as Los Lonely Boys, Chico Trujillos, Ana Tijoux, Alejandro Escovedo, Forro in the Dark, Ruben Ramos and The Mexican Revolution, La Santa Cecilia, and Girl In A Coma. Niños Rock Pachanga… Continue reading Pachanga Latino Music Festival
Challenging Arizona’s SB1070
On April 25, 2012, the US Supreme Court heard the case brought by the US Department of Justice against the State of Arizona’s SB1070 anti-immigrant law. The controversial law has been heatedly debated throughout the nation. The following is the opening statement, as prepared for delivery, by US Congressional Representative Luis V. Gutierrez: “The Obama… Continue reading Challenging Arizona’s SB1070
Hispanicize Opens 2012
Hispanicize 2012 opened on April 10, 2012 in Miami, Florida. Their web site describes the event as: “Hispanicize 2012 brings brands, media, marketers, celebrities, filmmakers, innovators and bloggers together in a unique creative environment focused on creative ideas and best practices. The conference is a launch pad for creative endeavors, new products, technologies, marketing campaigns,… Continue reading Hispanicize Opens 2012
2012 State of the Union en español
On January 24, 2012, President Barack Obama delivered the State of the Union address. US Congressman Francisco Canseco delivered the Spanish-language Republican Address to the nation following the President’s address. Canseco was elected in 2010 to serve the 23rd District of Texas. A native of Laredo, Canseco is the son of immigrants from Mexico. Congressman… Continue reading 2012 State of the Union en español