Hispanics

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 »

Aug. 31, 2007 -- From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, the Smithsonian celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of performances, lectures, exhibitions, family activities and tours at various museums around the Institution. All programs are free, unless otherwise indicated.

Feature Event
The Smithsonian will present "An Afternoon with Carmen Lomas Garza" Sunday, Sept. 16 in the S. Dillon Ripley Center. A family festival will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., and an adult program will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m.    » read more »

Goya Latino Family Celebration with food drive & Irish Heritage Day to feature entertainment, delicacies & special ticket discounts

08/30/2007 -- The Philadelphia Phillies will host a weekend of special events that pay tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month and Irish Heritage Day before and during the upcoming games against the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park:

Goya Latino Family Celebration with Food Drive, Friday, September 7, 7:05 p.m.

Entrance gate highlights:    » read more »

August 29, 2007 -- "His keen intellect and substantive policy expertise have made him a national leader on issues of significance to Latinos and all Americans," Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has said of Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.).    » read more »

Victor Manuelle and Issac Delgado Super Saturday concert on Hispanic Heritage Weekend highlights homestand

08/27/2007, MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins are set to host two NL East division rivals, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, in a six-game homestand beginning Monday, August 27 at Dolphin Stadium. The tenth homestand of the season will feature five fan giveaways including a Hanley Ramirez Figurine, a Marlins Scratch Off Card for 100 autographed Ramirez figurines, a Marlins Maraca, a Marlins Flashlight and a Miguel Cabrera youth T-shirt.    » read more »

- New York Mets' Fiesta Latina postgame concert Friday, Aug. 24 at Shea
- Players to wear "Los Mets" jerseys in celebration of "Fiesta Latina"

08/20/2007, FLUSHING, N.Y -- The Mets and Vidal Cedeño Management today announced that music superstars Oscar D'Leon and Luis Vargas will perform at "Fiesta Latina" this Friday, August 24th at Shea Stadium following the Mets' 7:10 p.m. game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.    » read more »

Largest Hispanic-owned food company to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Philadelphia Phillies

08/21/2007, ANAHEIM, CA - The Los Angeles Angels Tuesday announced the club has reached an agreement with KWKW ESPN Deportes on a five-year contract to air Angels Baseball in Spanish during the 2008-2012 Major League Baseball seasons in an announcement made by club President Dennis Kuhl and KWKW President Jim Kalmenson.

KWKW ESPN Deportes (1330 AM) will broadcast all of the Angels' regular season games and any postseason contests. In case of programming conflicts, the games may be aired on KWKW's affiliate station, KWKU (1220 AM).    » read more »

Record number of sponsors align their brand with the cultural event

July 09, 2007 -- INDIANAPOLIS, IN – A person advertising as a Notario Publico must now provide certain disclosures under enhancements to Indiana law announced Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter. The new provisions for notary publics that would advertise their services as a Notario Publico took effect July 1, 2007.

Carter is also reminding people that while in Mexico a notario publico is a distinguished attorney, in the U.S. almost anyone can become a notary public. The designation only entitles one to act as a state-authorized witness.    » read more »

June 15, 2007 -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean addressed the 2007 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC this morning. In his remarks, Dean spoke of the shared values of Democrats and the Hispanic faith community, and how we can work together to find a compassionate and practical solution to immigration issues facing our nation. In addition Dean addressed the need for collaboration on other important issues, including fighting global poverty, and being responsible stewards of the environment.    » read more »

May 1, 2007 -- INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter is cautioning the Hispanic community about a human smuggling scam that is targeting Indiana families. Scam artists are calling, claiming to have successfully smuggled a family member across the border and threatening to hold him/her in custody until they receive payment through wire transfer. Often the payment is several thousand dollars.    » read more »