LOS ANGELES — Speaker Nancy Pelosi normally enjoys warm relations with members of the House’s black and Hispanic caucuses, but a large number of them revolted Monday against legislation, which she supported, to rescue the financial industry. Class differences were laid bare by the vote. Several members of the two all-Democratic caucuses, who are now …
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With Hispanics becoming the fastest-growing minority in the United States, their influence in the upcoming elections is expected to be profound, from hot-button issues such as immigration reform to how immigrants will influence and affect our nation’s future. Join us for this important conversation. Julia Preston, New York Times national immigration reporter will moderate this …
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Peace and grace! I am writing to extend an invitation to you to attend The Theology of Immigration: God, Immigrants and Activism. I am attaching a flyer for you to print/share. The following is a blurb about the gathering: Radical Living, in partnership with Justice for our Neighbors, the New Sanctuary Movement, and John Wesley …
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The University of Denver's Latino Center for Community Engagment and Scholarship released a report entitled, "Agenda Latina: The State of Latinos 2008 Defining an Agenda for the Future." Full report and video can be viewed at: http://www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org/
In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, Weaving It Together: The Latino Voting Experience will engage NYU students and the larger community in an informed discussion about the possible impact of the Latino vote on the upcoming presidential election. Our guests will offer expert opinions on demographics, civic engagement, and media portrayal of the Latino community …
The Latina/o Collegium, a collaborative effort composed of the Hispanic Leadership Program, Hispanic Theological Initiative, the Association of Latina(o)/Hispanic American Seminarians through the Office of Multicultural Relations cordially invites you to attend the Herencia [“Heritage”] Lectures. As you know the Church and its institutions are confronted by the phenomenon of an ever growing presence of …
Panel and Youth Performance: FREE to the Public FRIDAY Sept 26, 7-9PM Room 703, Silver Center at NYU (100 Washington Square East) WORD LIFE:An Evening of Performance and Conversation on Language, Identity & PowerPoets: Jamilla Lyiscott, Janine Simon, Zora Howard & Marne Bruckner Respondents: David Kirkland Ph.D., Queen GodIs, Jen Weiss, Ph. D Panelists: Alexis …
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St. John's University School of Law Presents: MAKING HISTORY: Race, Gender, and the Media in the 2008 Elections Symposium DateFriday, September 26 andSaturday, September 27, 2008 LocationSt. John's University School of Law The Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development at St. John's University School of Law and the Journal of Legal …
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City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor Matthew Goldstein is making a special effort to attract Puerto Rican/Latino faculty to the 19-college system. Presently there are more than 100 positions open, many of potential interest to Latina/o scholars. If you are entering the academic market this year, we urge you to do the following …
The National Institute for Latino Policy yesterday released its: National Hispanic Leadership Agenda’s 2008 Latino Public Policy Agenda It was released yesterday, August 21, 2008, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. For further information and hard copies, contact: Peter Zamora (202) 293-2828 pzamora@MALDEF.org