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Bless Me, Ultima premieres this weekend
The independent film “Bless Me, Ultima” will be given a limited national release beginning this weekend. Based on the controversial, first award-winning Chicano novel by acclaimed author Rudolfo Anaya, “Bless Me, Ultima” is a turbulent coming-of-age story about a young boy, Antonio (Luke Ganalon),.... |
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¡Todos a Votar!
Latino communities thought the days of literacy tests, poll taxes and obtuse political gerrymandering had ended; tactics seem to have discovered new spaces, full of the insidious attitudes that have desperately tried to deter brown communities from voting. They are hidden in rhetorical concepts, .... |
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Native American tribe races to preserve endangered language
Convinced that discarding their language would be tantamount to discarding their identity, members of one Indian tribe recently donated $1 million to California State University (CSU), Fresno, in an effort to save their language from extinction.
The funds, which leaders of the Chukchansi tribe h.... |
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Obama: Ayudando los veteranos a encontrar trabajo
Nota de Redactor: Declaraciones del Presidente Barack Obama sobre la aprobación de la Ley de Habilidades a Trabajos para Veteranos en 12 de julio.
Ningún veterano que haya luchado por nuestra nación en el extranjero debe tener que luchar por un empleo cuando regrese a casa. Por eso me siento com.... |
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Deferred action is a fit for my brother, but not for me
When Obama announced the deferred action plan, my phone blew up with text messages and calls from friends and family telling me the "good news." I was excited at the moment, since my entire family had been waiting for some sort of momentum in our legal status. My brother and I are currently undocu.... |
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Denver celebrates Día de los Niños
Día de los Niños, or Children’s Day, is an annual celebration recognizing children and their importance in society. Recognized by many countries throughout the world, it is celebrated at various days in many places around the globe.
In partnership with the Consulate General of México and the Mexi.... |
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Young mothers share literary inspirations
The roots of Día de los Niños (April 30th) began in Latin América as a holiday honoring children and has been adopted by the United States with a variety of festivities that highlight the beauty of children Through The Weekly Issue/El Semanario’s Student Writing Project, we highlight the literary .... |
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César Chávez: Passion for human and civil rights
“I believe in the mission of the César Chávez Peace and Justice Committee of Denver and the spirit of the people who coordinate this event every year. The event and the committee keep in line with Chávez’ social justice ideals and the work he did during his lifetime. This is a way of life, not jus.... |
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The 2012 Latino vote: Reshaping the electoral map
A collaboration of organizations -- League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Mi Familia Vota Education Fund, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) -- announced strategies to increase the Latino voter registration and turnout; as well as the efforts to defend the rights of L.... |
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Will Migrants matter in the Mexican election?
The clock is ticking as the registration deadline fast approaches for Mexican expatriates to vote in their country of origin’s presidential election this year. Although Mexican election officials are confident a late rush of applications will mean greater absentee participation than in the 2006 el.... |
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Regis University opens new dual language campus
The first university-level accelerated dual language programs in the western United States designed for developing student skills in English and Spanish became a reality when Regis University opened its dual language campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 25th at the Thornton campus.
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Film Festival offers extraordinary insight
Along with the Office of P-20 Education Initiatives and Anchutz Medical Center Office of Inclusion and Diversity, the Center for Culturally Responsive Urban Education is hosting a two-day film festival on September 16-17. The Festival’s guest speaker is Dr. Dr. Antwi Akom is a leading expert on th.... |
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Restored artwork by Carlota EspinoZa on display
In 1975, local artist Carlota EspinoZa was commissioned by the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation to create a mural for the Byers Branch Library. The awe-inspiring 20-foot mural, Pasado, Presente, Futuro, was recently restored by EspinoZa and will be showcased at a celebration at the Byers B.... |
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Migrants as targets of US security policies
On Friday, June 23 a group of Central American migrants crossing México by freight train en route to the United States were kidnapped at gunpoint in Medias Aguas, Veracruz. The kidnapping took place the day after the dialogue between members of the Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity and Pr.... |
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Denver County Fair offers family fun, nostalgia
The first-ever Denver County Fair is doing things a bit different than other county fairs; and will be held indoors at the National Western Complex, I-70 at Brighton Blvd., just east of I-25.
The Fair will include nearly 300,000 sq ft of adjoining indoor areas, including the Animal Pavilion, Kit.... |
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