Hispanics

Senators honor Hispanic contributions to the fabric of America

September 14, 2007 -- Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Ken Salazar (D-CO), Co-chairs of the Democratic Hispanic Task Force issued the following statements to mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated September 15 through October 15. Senators Menendez and Salazar are the only Latino Democrats in the U.S. Senate.

Sen. Menendez said:    » read more »

September 14, 2007 -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Hispanic Caucus Chair Ramona Martinez issued the following joint statement today commemorating the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated September 15 through October 15:

"We are honored to join the millions across America who will begin celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month tomorrow. Hispanics have made, and continue to make, America stronger through their contributions to everything from the economy, to agriculture, to sciences and the arts.    » read more »

Exclusive Programming Honoring Latino Entertainment, History, Culture, Community and Political Influence in the United States

National Hispanic Corporation will honor Patti Solis Doyle at its 22nd Women’s Conference

9/9/2007 -- At tonight’s Univision Presidential Candidates Forum in Miami, Hillary reiterated her commitment to ending the war in Iraq and bringing our troops home safely as soon as possible. She made clear that the upcoming report from Gen. Petraeus will not change the fact there are no military solutions in Iraq - only political ones - and that we must redeploy our troops and stop asking them to referee a civil war.    » read more »

9-9-2007, MIAMI - Calling for broad, sweeping reforms to America's policy toward Cuba, Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd today unveiled his comprehensive Cuba policy in Miami, FL. Dodd, who has long led the fight to reform policy in Cuba, said that now is the time to reform our nation's Cuba policy, and that the current system has only served to strengthen Castro's regime.    » read more »

Bill Richardson challenges the other candidates on Iraq and vows to reform immigration policy

9/09/2007, MIAMI, FL -- Tonight at the Univision Democratic Presidential Forum, the first-ever Presidential forum sponsored by a Spanish-language television network, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson clearly demonstrated why he is the best candidate to end the war in Iraq and move America forward.

Latinos currently comprise 14% of the U.S. population and are growing in importance in the political sphere.    » read more »

Sunday, Sep 09, 2007, Boston, MA – Al Cardenas, the Chairman of Romney for President's National Hispanic Steering Committee, issued the following statement regarding tonight's Democrat presidential forum on Univision:    » read more »

Edwards Plan will strengthen schools so that every child can live the American Dream

Sept. 9, 2007, Miami, Florida – Senator John Edwards introduced a new set of proposals today to make sure our nation's schools serve Latino students and give every child the opportunity to live the American Dream.

"The road to building One America starts with our schools," said Edwards. "But more than fifty years after Brown v. Board of Education, America still has two school systems, separate and unequal. And when our schools leave behind Latino students, so does our economy."    » read more »

09/07/2007 -- In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the San Francisco Giants will dedicate a mural that celebrates the organization's rich history in San Francisco and the City's Mission District on Friday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m.

In partnership with Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Center and with the support of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the 10 foot by 70 foot mural is located on the south wall of a PG&E facility on 19th Street between Lexington and San Carlos Streets.    » read more »

Los Angeles Dodgers and partner Aeromexico will participate in the two largest Los Angeles area celebrations

Kansas City Royals recognize Hispanic Heritage Month and honors local uniformed heroes with celebrations

09/05/2007, The local Tri-State Toyota Dealers will join the efforts of the Phillies and Goya Foods, Inc. in collecting food for Philabundance during the Goya Latino Family Celebration on Friday Sept. 7, at Citizens Bank Park. The event, which pays tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month, will feature a fan food drive of Goya food products with donations given to needed areas in the Latino community.    » read more »

Hispanic Heritage Night to include special appearance by 1957 Mexican Little League heroes

09/04/2007, ARLINGTON -- The Texas Rangers will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night on Saturday, Sept. 8, featuring post-game fireworks sponsored by AT&T.    » read more »

September 04, 2007, CAMDEN -- Gloria Bonilla-Santiago, the Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor of Urban Studies at Rutgers University—Camden, has been named the recipient of the 2007 National Mujer Award from the National Hispana Leadership Institute.

The Mujer Awards annually honor the sustained lifetime achievements of Hispanic women who have made significant contributions to the empowerment and well-being of the Hispanic community.    » read more »