Latino Leaders articles from April 2004

Latino Leaders archives from April 2004

Latinas who make a difference.(Editor's Note)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... In a presidential election year this edition of Latino Leaders focuses on power--that of Latinas whom we pay tribute to--and we show how they use their power, which is not always political, to better the lives of others, lead, challenge, and...

Letters.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... Dear Latino Leaders Magazine, We teach the future Latino leaders at P.S. 218, the Rafael Hernandez Dual Language School at 1220 Gerard Avenue in the Bronx, New York. Our community consists of low socio-economic students and parents, whose...

Writing from the heart.(Publisher's Letter)(Editorial)
April 1, 2004... It was an awful rainy afternoon when Sandra Cisneros met us in a Mexican restaurant near downtown San Antonio, Texas. It was mid-January and the temperature was mild. Since it is a five-hour drive from Dallas, where we are headquartered,...

Deja vu-President Fox visits President Bush.(Mundo Latino)(Mexican foreign relations)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The Bush-Fox relationship has come "full circle: love, hate, and re-encounter." So wrote Rafael Fernandez de Castro, a Mexican specialist on international relations. The presidents, Fox and Bush, got off to a good start three years ago...

Let's make a movie.(Mundo Latino)(NALIP offers screenplay workshop)
April 1, 2004... Perhaps you have come out of the movie theater feeling cheated. You shot $5 on a ticket and another $8 or so on a soft drink that was more like syrup atop a pack of snow, a few pellets of chocolate, and a bucket of popcorn that you are not so...

A national voice in Spanish.(Mundo Latino)(Impremedia LLC)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... A national Spanish-language newspaper company has been formed in the US. "Our vision," says Jose Ignacio Lozano, vice chair of the new Impremedia, "is to create a national group of Latino newspapers that covers issues impacting our...

Communicating during a disaster.(Mundo Latino)
April 1, 2004... 3n has developed the Automated Emergency Notification System to help businesses cope quickly with disasters by providing communication with employees within minutes after the disaster strikes, whether it is a simple interruption of telephone...

Puerto Rican poet, Piri Thomas.(Mundo Latino)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... As part of its Independent Lens series, on April 6 (check your local listings) PBS will present Every Child Is Born A Poet: The Life and Work of Piri Thomas. This film explores Puerto Rican poet Piri Thomas's use of creative expression for...

Raquel Welch film festival.(Mundo Latino)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) recently kicked off a three-day film tribute to Hollywood's favorite sex symbol, Raquel Welch, with a special screening and panel discussion for the legendary cult classic Myra Breckinridge. ...

Hopes dimming for a Latino Senator.(Mundo Latino)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Californian Republicans' failure to make Rosario Marin their candidate for the US. Senate race left Illinois' Democrat Gery Chico as the lone Latino running to end the 30-year draught of Hispanics in the upper house, when Latino Leaders went to...

Body snatchers and city slickers.(Mundo Latino)(Loan words)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The word sheriffs of France and Spain are riled up again, this time fighting off all those annoying English words and expressions that come with the computer age and global business. In the English world there are no designated word...

Latino Leaders' Cellar.(wines)
April 1, 2004... Excited by my birthday, I decided to open something special. The occasion was in a restaurant, and I asked the manager if I could bring my own bottle. I wanted something special. After agreeing to pay the full price of a regular-priced bottle...

Pop stars reflect the times.(Mundo Latino)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Latinos have already become the largest and the fastest growing minority in the US. In some traditionally Anglo (or white) US cities, such as Houston, the white majority has been reduced to a plurality; i.e., still the largest group but no...

Latinos and gay marriage.(Mundo Latino)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... With the presidential elections looming, in which Latinos will play a key role, gays are coming out of the linen closet with fresh sheets for their long-delayed honeymoon, as more state officials interpret marriage laws as inclusive, and where...

Festival de la familia grows.
April 1, 2004... Sacramento's one-day Festival de "la Familia, held annually since 1992, has become so popular that its board of directors has hired Reyes & Associates, a locally based public affairs, public relations, and event management company, to help with...

Awards for women: LA businesswomen and community leaders honored.(LL Monitor)
April 1, 2004... National Association of Women Business Owners--Los Angeles recently recognized nine women for business achievements and contributions to the LA area, at the Hall of Fame Luncheon. The following awards and their recipients were recognized:...

Commerce: J.R. Gonzales: acting USHCC president and CEO.(LL Monitor)(United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) announced that its chairman of the board Gonzales has become the acting president and CEO of the Chamber, following the resignation of George Herrera, former USHCC president and CEO. ...

Manufacturing: Ricardo Alvarez: CEO and President Juanita's Foods.(LL Monitor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... As part of its reorganization and expansion, the board of Juanita's Foods has appointed Ricardo Alvarez as the new chief executive officer and president of the corporation. Alvarez brings practical experience to this post from his previous...

Up & coming: Hispanic event guide April-May 2004.(Calendar)
April 1, 2004... Hispanic Event Guide April-May 2004 April 1 Cats (Arts-Musicals). Riverside Centroplex Theater Baton Rouge, LA. 2 Jerry Seinfield (Concerts-Comedy), Music Hall At Fair Park 3 ...

Latina advocates: making the world a better place.(Portfolio)
April 1, 2004... Latino Leaders offers a portfolio of Latinas, from a former migrant worker who became a spokesperson for other migrant workers to a woman who dispenses millions in scholarships; from a consultant who guides Latinas up the corporate ladder to...

Giselle: singer.(Proust Questionnaire)(Interview)
April 1, 2004... 35-year-old Puerto Rican beauty, Giselle Ortiz Caceres, ranges across merengue to ballads. In her ten year singing career she has sold more than 1.5 million records in the United States. The awards she has notched up include Tu Musica, Lo...

Marco Lopez Jr.: head of the Arizona-Mexico commission.(Leader of the Future)(Biography)
April 1, 2004... Marco Lopez Jr. was elected mayor of Nogales when he was only 22 years old--the youngest in the country. He was reelected in 2002 with a 76 percent majority--quite a feat given the feisty nature of this border community, known for drug tunnels...

A border girl living on the edge: Paulina Rubio.(Chat & Coffee)(Interview)(Interview)
April 1, 2004... Paulina Rubio's childhood crossed two continents and languages, paving the way for her pop star career to span even more nations and cultures. She was already a famous singer in Mexico, her birthplace, as part of a very successful...

Carlos Ponce: the Cuban from Puerto Rico.(Entertainer)(Biography)
April 1, 2004... A humble, rising star who captivates his audience with sultry song notes, Carlos Ponce has emerged as a new ambassador of Latino culture. Carlos Ponce influences audiences around the world through his singing, songwriting, and his work in...

Patricia Madrid: fighting crime and making history.(My Style)(Biography)
April 1, 2004... Patricia Madrid makes history. The first woman elected to New Mexico district court in 1978, and the nation's first female Hispanic Attorney General, was re-elected New Mexico's top law enforcement officer in 2002. She continues battling...

A Latina of many colors, Sandra Cisneros.(Cover Story)(Biography)
April 1, 2004... Her works have not only left their mark among academics but also in the lives of many readers. The House on Mango Street, Woman Hollering Creek, and her long awaited novel Caramelo, masterfully deliver her own voice and tell of a meaningful...

Lionel Sosa: marketing visionary who changed political history: head of Garcia KS.(New America Alliance: an American Latino Business Initiative)(Biography)
April 1, 2004... An advertising industry guru, in the 70s Lionel Sosa called attention to a neglected market-the Latinos. He changed the course of elections. Sosa had the foresight to identify this diverse cultural group as an important target of consumers...

Oak Creek Golf Club.(Latino Leader's Favorite Places)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2004... Oak Creek Golf Club One Golf Club Drive Irvine, California 92618 Tel: (949) 653-5300 Fax: (949) 653-5305 www.oakcreekgolfclub.com. Oak Creek Golf Club is conveniently located in the heart of Irvine, California. This...

Fulton's Crab House Restaurant.(Latino Leader's Favorite Places)(Brief Article)(Restaurant Review)
April 1, 2004... 1670 Buena Vista Dr. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Tel 407.934.2628 Located in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, Fulton's Crab House is a high-energy, traditional seafood house set on a replica, turn-of-the-century...

The Peninsula Restaurant.(Latino Leader's Favorite Places)(Brief Article)(Restaurant Review)
April 1, 2004... 108 East Superior Street (at North Michigan Avenue) Chicago, Illinois 60611 Tel: (1-312) 337 2888 Fax: (1-312) 751 2888 The Lobby is located on the lobby level of the Peninsula Chicago at 108 Fast Superior Street and...

Living to Tell the Tale.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
April 1, 2004... Living to Tell the Tale A Book by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Price: $26.95 Publication date: Out now Already an enormous bestseller in its Spanish-language edition both abroad and in the United States, Living to Tell the Tale is the first book...

The best music is closer than it appears.(Books > CDs > Movies)(Peter Gabriel: Growing Up/Live)(Boris Kovac & Ladaaba Orchestra: Ballads at the End of Time)(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
April 1, 2004... These recent musical productions are stunning, unique, easy to listen toy--which is different from "easy listening"--and represent some of the most creative of recent music. Peter Gabriel: Growing Up/Live Probably the best rock artist...

Hot Mexican movies on DVDs.(Books > CDs > Movies)(Por la libre, La ley de Herodes, Sin dejar huella)(Video Recording Review)
April 1, 2004... First came the French, then the Czechs, Germans, and Australians, and now the newest wave of international cinema has arrived from Mexico. For the first time in the US, award-winning and critically-acclaimed films that caused movie and arts...

Health Care in America.(LL Focus)
April 1, 2004... When Huge and Growing Phenomena Meet: the Hispanic Market and the Health Care Industry We all complain about the cost of health care, but how many of us have wondered about the size of the health care industry? It is worth a staggering...

Top 10 Latinos in health care.(Health Care * Top Ten)
April 1, 2004... Americans are getting wealthier and older, and that can only be good news for anyone who wants a career in the trillion-dollar, rapidly growing health care industry. Hospitals, insurance companies, dentists, medical research institutes,...

Top 5 spas in the US.(Health Care * Fitness * Massage * Service)
April 1, 2004... The hectic urban life we lead nowadays boosts destructive stress in almost every person. Our health is broken: weight problems and nervous disorders are current maladies in the modern world. We all have forgotten what it is like to feel...

Corn is good for you; Corn is not only a tasty treat, but also a cereal that provides a lot of health benefits.(Health Care * Nutritious Food)
April 1, 2004... Corn is a complex carbohydrate and a source of vitamin C and fiber, so it is more nutritious and lower in fat than white flour. Corn tortillas do not contain gluten, which makes them a great alternative to bread for those people with gluten...

What makes Latino leaders Latinos leaders?(Opinion)
April 1, 2004... Reading the first Latino Leaders magazine, I thought "WOW, these leaders are amazing!" Reading 25 issues over four years, I was amazed every single time. Looking at the phenomenal achievements of over 300 Latino leaders one is bound to wonder:...