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They Aren’t Coming -- Debunking the Biggest Immigration Myth

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:17:00 +0000

They keep coming to the United States — the men and women from rural Mexico — to work in the flower fields, nurseries, avocado groves and sundry jobs throughout the country. Some would say that they are coming as criminal invaders.

So say rabid anti-immigrant groups such as the Center for Immigration studies (CIS), a John Tanton uber-radical organization in Washington.

There are an estimated 12 million (or fewer) illegal mostly Mexicans living and working in the country.

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Hope Comes to Arizona

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:22:00 +0000

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- The news that the Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit today to challenge the constitutionality of Arizona’s controversial immigration law was received with a sight of relief across immigrant communities in Arizona.

“I really feel that the Justice Department will be on the winning side of history. I feel strongly that this law is unconstitutional. The Justice Department is doing the job of defending U.S. citizens,” said Mary Rose Wilcox, a supervisor for District 5 in Maricopa County, Ariz. “I think when justice needs to be served, you should never look at political costs.”

You can read the rest here: Hope Comes to Arizona Immigrants In Form of Lawsuit

New America Media, News Report, Valeria Fernández, Posted: Jul 06, 2010

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Poll: Ethnic Voters Support Obamacare

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:42:00 +0000

While more people in California than anywhere else in the country support the nation’s new health care reform law, that’s largely the result of an overwhelming endorsement from ethnic minorities, according to results released today by the non-partisan The Field Poll.

In March, after months and months of wrangling on Capitol Hill, President Obama signed the landmark Health Care Act of 2010 that expands subsidized health care to millions of uninsured Americans and requires all legal residents to have health insurance or pay a fine. A number of state attorneys general -- all Republicans -- are challenging the law, saying the mandate is unconstitutional.

Many of those polled say Obama’s health care bill should only be a first step with more changes needed. This view is strongest among Latinos, blacks, Korean Americans and Chinese Americans.

Statewide, 52 percent of California voters generally support the new law and 30 percent strongly support it. While non-Hispanics whites in the state are evenly split about the new law, majorities of voters across five of the state’s other major ethnic populations are in favor of it.

You can read the rest by clicking here: Poll: Ethnic Voters Support Obamacare

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Arizona Law Spurs Conservatives to Push for Immigration Reform

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:08:00 +0000

Via New America Media, News Report, Elena Shore, Posted: Apr 30, 2010

Conservative leaders called on Pres. Barack Obama to make the first move on immigration reform and for Republicans to reclaim the issue from the fringe.

“The only way we can make this happen is with presidential leadership, and President Obama has failed to act,” said Alfonso Aguilar, former chief of the U.S. Office of Citizenship, appointed by George W. Bush, Thursday during a teleconference of conservative leaders representing faith, business and political groups. “If President Obama were to step up and seriously address the issue, Republicans would step forward and work with him to develop a plan that works. It’s the president’s turn.”

Religious leaders in Arizona said the state’s new law is already having a devastating effect on their congregations. Since SB1070 was signed by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Friday, making it a crime to be undocumented, clergy say their parishioners have begun flocking to other states, and ministers who serve the poor are afraid that they could be prosecuted for aiding undocumented immigrants.

You can read the rest here: Arizona Law Spurs Conservatives to Push for Immigration Reform

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Latinos, Blacks Join Fight for Civil Rights in Arizona

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:17:00 +0000

By New America Media, News Report, Valeria Fernández, Posted: Apr 26, 2010

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- A united front of black and Latino Arizonans mobilized against a state law that they see as a threat to their civil rights on Sunday at the First Institutional Baptist Church in downtown Phoenix. Jan Brewer signed SB 1070 into law on Friday, making Arizona the first state in the nation to make it a crime for a person to be undocumented.

More than 3,000 people demonstrated outside the state capitol and hundreds gathered at the church to protest the law. Human rights activists, religious leaders and congressmen called for peaceful mobilizations, boycotts and, if necessary, civil disobedience to stop the legislation they believe would lead to racial profiling, unsafe communities and economic turmoil.

Read the rest here: Latinos, Blacks Join Fight For Civil Rights in Arizona

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How Health Care Reform Affects Immigrants

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:41:00 +0000

By El Diario/La Prensa, News Report, Annie Correal, Translated by Elena Shore, Posted: Mar 23, 2010

NEW YORK -- Depending on your immigration status, here’s how health care reform will affect you:

Fifteen to 20 million people will remain uninsured under the health care reform bill, the majority of them undocumented immigrants. Undocumented immigrants will not be required to buy insurance or pay a fine of $750, a requirement that applies to the rest of the U.S. population. Certain groups will also be exempt for religious or ethnic reasons, such as American Indians.

Undocumented immigrants will not benefit from the expansion of Medicaid benefits or from government subsidies created to help citizens and residents to buy private health insurance in the exchange program.

To read the rest, click here: How Health Care Reform Affects Immigrants

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For Ethnic Communities, a Year of Stimulus Not Enough

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:51:00 +0000

By New America Media, Commentary, Aaron Glantz, Posted: Feb 20, 2010

It’s been a year since President Barack Obama signed the $787 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, better known as the stimulus package. The largest public investment in America’s infrastructure since the Great Depression, Obama called it “the most sweeping economic recovery bill in our history.”

But a year later, many Americans are still hurting. And while the Labor Department reports the unemployment rate for whites has begun to fall (to 8.4 percent in January), it continues to rise for ethnic minorities. For African Americans, it is 16.5 percent and for Latinos unemployment is 12.6 percent.

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Latinos, Corporate Power and the Supreme Court

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:07:00 +0000

Reported by the National Institute for Latino Policy eNewsletter, Commentary, Angelo Falcón

Yesterday's Supreme Court decision in the appeal of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission adds to the already corrupting influence of money on American politics, which is bad news for the Latino community.

In a 5-4 split vote, the Court lifted the ban against corporations spending money from their own treasuries for political advertisements aired within 30 days of a primary election and 60 days of a general election and lifted restrictions on corporate spending to support or oppose candidates. The majority was composed of justices appointed by Republican presidents, while the dissenting minority consisted of three appointed by Democratic presidents and one by a Republican president. By the way, Justice Sotomayor was among the dissenters who, in Justice Steven's opinion, sharply argued that the Court's ruling "threatens to undermine the integrity of elected institutions across the Nation."

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Swine Flu Death Rates Higher for Black, Latino Children than Whites

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:53:00 +0000

By NNPA, News Report, Nicole Austin, Posted: Dec 23, 2009

WASHINGTON (NNPA) - Black and Hispanic children have suffered higher proportional death rates from the H1N1 virus (swine flu) than their White counterparts.

According to the Center for Disease Control, Black and Hispanic children have a greater number of H1N1 deaths since the epidemic started sweeping the nation last March. The agency is not clear about the reason for the disparities. “Blacks and Hispanics are represented in a greater proportion among seasonal and H1N1 deaths in children, than their representation in the U.S. population,” says a report from the CDC, released to the NNPA News Service. “The reasons for more severe outcomes among Black and Hispanics are unknown but may be related to the frequency of underlying conditions that increase the risk for influenza complications in that population or the timing of medical care and or treatment … This racial ethnic disparity requires further study.”

Read the rest here: Swine Flu Death Rates Higher for Black, Latino Children than Whites

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More Latinos and African Americans Value Higher Education

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:23:00 +0000

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By New America Media, News Report, Vivian Po, Posted: Nov 24, 2009

A higher percentage of Latinos and African Americans in California value college education as a necessary path to success in today’s work world, compared to their Asian and white counterparts, according to a recent survey.

Last week, the Public Policy Institute of California released its latest report, “Californians & Higher Education,” which reflects a spectrum of perspectives on California’s higher education among different ethnic groups. PPIC polled 2,502 adults in five languages – English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.

Eighty-one percent of Latinos and 76 percent of African Americans believe that college education is necessary for a person to become successful, the report found. Only 57 percent of whites and 66 percent of Asians share the same perspective.

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Adios, Lou Dobbs

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:10:00 +0000

By New America Media, Q&A with Roberto Lovato, Marcelo Ballvé, Posted: Nov 13, 2009

Presente.org is a relatively new organization, yet it played a prominent role in the campaign against Lou Dobbs. What can you tells us about Presente's origins and purpose?

Presente.org is born of the need to help the Latino community use media and technology to advance its agenda, and to build its power. One of the key ways to do that is to amass a list of people, much like Moveon.org did previously. You build that list by organizing campaigns. Presente.org was born earlier this year, actually. Its first campaigns were around the hate killing of Luis Ramirez in Pennsylvania and the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor. Those were the dress rehearsals for our most ambitious campaign, which was the “Basta Dobbs” campaign [Basta means “enough” in Spanish].

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Ethnic Communities Urged to Get H1N1 Flu Shot

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:06:00 +0000

Editor's Note: Odette Keeley, news anchor for "Stories From The Ethnic Media" on NAM's radio program, "New America Now" on 91.7 FM KALW, talks to ethnic media professionals about their outlets' news headlines and their take on the news of the day.

This Week on "Stories From the Ethnic Media": CDC meets with ethnic media to discuss the H1N1 vaccine, and the recent videotaped MUNI bus fight between two women, one African-American, the other Chinese-American, brings community leaders and media in San Francisco together to discuss race relations.

Read the rest here: Ethnic Communities Urged to Get H1N1 Flu Shot

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Recession Hits Aging Blacks, Hispanics Hardest Says a New Poll

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:38:00 +0000

New America Media, News Analysis, Paul Kleyman, Posted: Oct 12, 2009

All midlife and older Americans have been feeling the impact of the recession. But the effects have been even harsher for African-American and Hispanic retirees and baby boomers heading for retirement, according to a new study by AARP.

AARP’s “Closer Look” survey of almost 1,000 Americans ages 45 or older shows that in the past year ethnic boomers and elders have struggled to pay their medical costs; had trouble paying for food, heating and other essential needs; lost jobs or saw their hours cut; and were compelled to hunt for affordable housing in greater percentages than their white counterparts.

“We are seeing a disappearing middle class,” stated David Certner, legislative policy director of AARP.

Social and economic differences long preceded the recession, but Certner said the “differences have been exacerbated for African Americans and Hispanics.”

Read the rest here: Recession Hits Aging Blacks, Hispanics Hardest Says a New Poll

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Economic Disparities for Minorities Sharpen in Recession

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:58:00 +0000

By New America Media, News Report, Cristina Fernandez-Pereda, Posted: Sep 25, 2009

Minorities are taking the hardest hit of the economic downturn. Policy advocates from different minority organizations participated Wednesday in a Congressional hearing and a teleconference to share the impact of the recession on different communities.

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Hispanic Groups to CNN: Drop Lou Dobbs

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:55:00 +0000

Hispanic Business, News Report, Rob Kuznia, Posted: Sep 17, 2009

Several Hispanic groups are calling on CNN to drop talk-show host and frequent illegal immigrant critic Lou Dobbs, who is broadcasting his radio show from a conference put on by what some activists refer to as a "hate group."

Dobbs is among 45 radio talk show hosts who attended the rally hosted by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).

Read the rest here: Hispanic Groups to CNN: Drop Lou Dobbs

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Survey Documents Changing Faith of U.S. Latinos - NAM

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:51:00 +0000

From Latino Print Network:
A new survey by The Barna Group found that Latinos are assimilating the faith of the Caucasian population faster than predicted, essentially mirroring the faith of the nation's white population, reports the Latino Print Network. However, there were several key differences in religious beliefs: Latinos remain somewhat more likely to believe that a good person can earn his or her way into Heaven; and Latinos are twice as likely as the general population to be aligned with the Catholic church (44 percent vs. 22 percent, respectively). Read the rest clicking below

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What Students of Color Are Doing to Stay in College During the Recession - NAM

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:22:00 +0000

From Color Lines, Cindy Von Quednow,

Daniel Santana has his heart set on being a teacher in his hometown of Lynwood, Calif., which has a large low-income Latino community. To pursue this, Santana, who is 19, has worked two jobs since he started at California State University, Northridge, and like many students he’s also relied on financial aid. As the first in his family to go to college, he has been on course.

But now his goals are in jeopardy.

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Cooperate With the Census, But Be Careful - NAM

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:39:00 +0000

From HOY, News Report, Mercedes Fernandez

CHICAGO -- On April 1, 2010, more than 300 million people will be counted in the

United States

in a process that will involve all social sectors, an event that takes place every 10 years.

With residents' safety in mind, the Police Department of Elgin, Ill. published a statement alerting people of the potential cases of fraud or identity theft that could be perpetrated by those trying to take advantage of the good will of citizens who want to cooperate with the Census, especially with the field representative who verify addresses.

Even though the U.S. Census Bureau made it clear that those operations have concluded, it is still important to take measures of precaution because some regions may still be conducting local community surveys.

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Cooperate With the Census, But Be Careful - NAM

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Atlanta's Mexican Consulate Sponsors Labor Rights Week - NAM

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:42:00 +0000

From Atlanta Latino:

ATLANTA, Ga.--Aiming to build ties with a variety of labor institutions and provide information to migrant workers, the Mexican Consulate in Atlanta will organize a “Week of Labor Rights,” reports Atlanta Latino. The event will feature free talks by such groups as the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. For those who can’t attend the seminars, local radio stations will host three talks on labor rights during which a labor lawyer, a consulate representative and others will respond to call-in questions from listeners.

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Kennedy Was Major Proponent of Immigration Reform

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:41:00 +0000

A Heroe Has Departed Us

Senator Kennedy on Immigration Reform from New America Media on Vimeo.

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Advertisers Ditching Black Media for Hispanic Outlets

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:40:00 +0000

According to Blackweb 2.0, the following piece asserts that Latinos are getting a bigger chunk of the advertising pie. However, I've been online for the past eight months, and I still don't see nada from these big advertisers... Holler if you do!

Let's hope they start coming this way: We're HERE, can you see ME??

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Advertisers Ditching Black Media for Hispanic Outlets

What Health Care Reform Means for Latinos - NAM

noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:44:00 +0000

From La Opinión, here's a great piece on what Latino/as should be doing at this moment to keep the American dream alive.

Health care reform plans don’t include any kind of public coverage for undocumented immigrants. President Barack Obama has even said that including the undocumented would create "a lot of resistance."

But this hasn’t stopped opponents, including anti-immigrant lobbyist groups like the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), from denouncing supposed "loop holes" in the proposals that they say would benefit the undocumented. Read the rest by clicking the link below:

What Health Care Reform Means for Latinos - NAM

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noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:16:00 +0000

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noreply@blogger.com (LLOnlineblogera) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:13:00 +0000

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