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All posts tagged "John Rodriguez"

  • News & Politics
    New Project Launched to Help Detained Latino Children Immigrants

    Two weeks ago, the Californian town named Murrieta gained national attention in America after its residents showed how intense the immigration debate is getting in this country. When buses containing immigrant detainees were scheduled to drop them off at a local holding facility, the townspeople protested and blocked them. According to the...

  • Entertainment
    Detained Immigrant Children and Families from Latin America incite protests in California

    Last Tuesday, the center stage concerning how intense the Immigration debate in this country is getting was the Californian town of Murrieta. When Homeland Security buses carrying children and family migrant workers to a detainment facility located in the town, the buses were forced to leave after being met by protesters demanding...

  • Entertainment
    The problem with Relying on the Latino Vote – Rangel vs. Espaillat

    It was supposed to be the election race that could have put the first Dominican-American into congress, however the result of last Tuesday’s primary election disproved many political analysts and quieted any hopeful Latinos of such a change and accomplishment. Most believed that State Senator Adriano D. Espaillat would win the seat...

  • Entertainment
    Why are people protesting Popular New York City Hispanic Newspaper?

    Last Thursday, more than 40 protestors gathered outside the One MetroTech Center in Brooklyn after the city’s largest and oldest Spanish-language magazine, El Diario laid off 12 employees. The firings created a controversy since El Diario’s parent company impreMedia are accused of breaking the contract workers and not providing any severance packages...

  • Entertainment
    Did Latinos vote in First Dominican-American Congressman? Is Charles B. Rangel Out?

    Despite State Senator Adriano Espaillat putting up yet another intense challenge, but it seems like New Yorkers have made their decision and have decided to grant Representative Charles B. Rangel the privilege of keeping his seat. Last night, Rangel appears to have been voted into Congress representing the the 13th Congressional District...

  • News & Politics
    Staff Members of Popular Hispanic Newspaper El Diario wrongfully terminated?

    One of the oldest Spanish-language daily newspaper in the country, El Diario La Prensa is seen as one of the largest Hispanic-focused papers in both the country and New York City. For 101 years, El Diario has reported the news to their readers, but now the publication is currently making news due...

  • Social Issues
    Celebrating Puerto Rican Pride: The 57th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade

    Considered to be the event to kick off summer events, The 57th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade dominated 5th avenue on Sunday. One of New York City’s cultural celebration of one of the largest population of people, the Puerto Rican Day Parade was attended by hundreds of thousands of Boricuas living in...

  • Social Issues
    Latinos in Queens celebrate 22nd Annual Gay Pride Parade

    June kicks off Gay Pride Month in New York City and other cities across America. From June 21st to the 29th Manhattan will host a series of events honoring the hundreds of gaysliving in the city with the annual parade closing the week on Sunday, June 29th. But things kicked off earlier...

  • News & Politics
    The Voting Power of Dominicanos!

      The 2012 Presidential Elections was important in more ways than just one. While it saw to the re-election of America’s first African-American President Barack Obama, the elections also highlighted a very interesting development in this country. The elections spotlighted the growing population of Latinos who live in this country and how...

  • Social Issues
    Latino Bookshop’s first East Harlem reading and literacy campaign!

    Wanting to show the importance of Latinos in literature and express the importance of literacy to Latino youth, former East Los Angeles middle-school English teacher Aurora Anaya-Cerda decided the best way to do so was by opening up a bookshop named, La Casa Azul in the highly-populated Latino community known as El...

  • Social Issues
    Undocumented Hispanic Youth Face College Roadblock

    With graduation steadily approaching, many students throughout New York State are not only celebrating an end to 12 years or so of educational hard work but are also prepping to embark on a new educational journey as they ready themselves for college. However, there are a selected many who—while they themselves want...

  • Social Issues
    Am I Latino or Hispanic? What term defines your race?

    Ever filled out an application and come to the ethnicity part where you have to check the box that says “Latino or Hispanic”? Ever have various people ask you whether you were or referred to you as either “Latino” or “Hispanic”? If you said “Yes” you are not the only one. As...

  • Social Issues
    Could Homeless Youth be on the rise in New York City?

    Let’s say that every day you exit the Port Authority Bus Terminal to make your way to work or to meet up with some friends, and on your way to your destination you notice the same young adult—let’s say around 16-years-old—sitting outside the AMC 25 theater located on Times Square. Every time...

  • Social Issues
    Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

    To some Cinco de Mayo is the equivalent to St. Patrick’s Day, but much like St. Patrick’s Day the 5th of May is celebrated not only to kick back and have a few cervezas. So what is the meaning of Cinco de Mayo? Well, one of the biggest misconceptions about Cinco de...

  • Social Issues
    Is Being Latino Positive or Negative in the Work Force?

    In America, the Latino population is on the rise. In the 2012 Presidential elections millions of Latinos came out and made their voices heard when we re-elected President Barack Obama. Since the elections politicians, companies, and various other types of business ventures have changed their target to attracting Latinos to them because...

  • News & Politics
    Fight against censorship: The Latino President vs. Ecuadorean Americans

    Since becoming president in 2006, Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa is steadily becoming known as the tyrant with a smile. On Capitol Hill, Correa has been referred to as a tyrant with an “irresponsible tongue” that abuses his power within his country. As president of Ecuador, Correa has used his power to stifle...

  • Entertainment
    Doctor Vet Los Angeles: Show about Latino Veterinarians returns for a 2nd Season

    Early this month Nat Geo Mundo’s hit television series, Doctor Vet Los Angeles returned for its second season. Following several Latino veterinarians as they tend to various animals from dogs to cats, horses to peacocks, and even snakes, the show is a way for the California-based doctors to share their journey caring...

  • Social Issues
    Still Waiting: East Harlem Residents await help after explosion

    On March 12th, 2014 eight East Harlem residents lost their lives, an estimated 70 people were injured and dozens of families were displaced when a supposed gas leak resulted in an explosion that leveled two residential buildings. A month has passed since the East Harlem explosion and since then the community has...

  • News & Politics
    One Week Later: Did Latinos come out for Obamacare?

    Last week, President Barack Obama saw a victory for his Affordable Care Act aptly namedObamacare when it exceeded its goal of 7 million enrollees at the midnight deadline on March 31st, 2014. On April 1st, President Obama announced that 7.1 million people had enrolled in the program and have received coverage. However,...

  • News & Politics
    To Ride or Not to Ride: The New York City Horse Carriage Debate

    To some they are considered one of Central Park’s most popular attractions, and are just one of the many fixtures of New York City. However, to others they are an obsolete and unnecessary presence. For years now the horse carriage industry of New York City has been one of the hot button...

  • News & Politics
    The Obama Legacy Project: Latino Groups launch project to save President Obama’s legacy before it is ruined

    It’s been about a year since President Barack Obama stood within a high-school auditorium and declared the “Time is Now“ for immigration reform in this country. However, since last January the efforts to make any changes to the country’s immigration policies have not made any significant accomplishments. While the attempt to reform...

  • News & Politics
    Countdown to Affordable Healthcare: Latinos highest among the uninsured

    March 31st is a significant day for President Barack Obama and his administration. It marks the deadline for registration for the Affordable Care Act and whether or not it is a success. Needing to have 6 million Americans sign up for health insurance through the act, numbers are not looking good. Because...

  • News & Politics
    Families left homeless in large Latino community after Harlem Explosion

    Tragedy struck New York City several days ago when an explosion in Manhattan’s East Harlem saw to the leveling of two buildings and resulted in numerous injuries and deaths of several New Yorkers. Last Wednesday, the explosion was being linked to the leaking of natural gas from the infrastructure of the buildings;...

  • News & Politics
    The Progressive Congressman-to-be: State Senator Adriano Espaillat to become first Dominican-American Congressman?

    If at first you don’t succeed. Try, try, try again. And for State Senator Adriano Espaillat the proverb by English writer William Edward Hickson couldn’t be more true. Last month, before his supporters and news media, Espaillat announced that he would be running a second time against Harlem Representative and Congressman Charles...

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