CNN’s Rose Arce On Being Latina

posted by Romina

First posted: January 5, 2010 at 10:41 am | Updated: January 5, 2010 at 10:42 am

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Stellar American Latina, and MLV Featured Voice, CNN’s Rose Arce,  the executive producer of the “Latino in America” series hosted by Soledad O’Brien shares her perspective on what it means to be an “American Latino.”

Please see more at: My Latino Voice

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Civil rights advocate uses text messages to warn residents about Arizona crime sweeps

posted by Romina

First posted: January 5, 2010 at 10:36 am | Updated: January 5, 2010 at 10:36 am

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Lydia Guzman, director of the nonprofit immigrant advocacy group Respect/Respeto,  has started using text messages to warn residents about crime sweeps by a high-profile Arizona sheriff. Guzman says the messages are part of an effort to protect Latinos and others from becoming victims of racial profiling by sheriff’s deputies who allegedly stop Latinos for minor traffic violations to check their immigration status.

Please read more at The Los Angeles Times

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2010 Census Counts Indigenous Immigrants

posted by steve

First posted: January 4, 2010 at 10:39 pm | Updated: January 5, 2010 at 7:56 am

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MADERA, Calif. — For most people, describing themselves on the U.S. Census form will be as easy as checking a box: White. Black. American Indian.

But it’s not so simple for indigenous immigrants – the Native Americans of Mexico and Central America. They often need more than one box because their ancestry can cover multiple Census categories, and they must also overcome a significant language barrier and a mistrust of government. Read More

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