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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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Program seeking Latino scriptwriters
The NLMC Writers Program, coordinated and run by National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), is a highly competitive and prestigious 5-week intensive training program. The writers are trained by former NBC V.P of Script Development, Geoff Harris, and are given the opportunity to meet with and be exp.... |
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Fernández: Contributing to education by way of music
The Vicente Fernández 2011 U.S. tour will stop in Denver on Saturday. That means good news for local students in the 20 cities on the singing legend's much-anticipated 24-concert tour.
The Anheuser Busch Foundation will donate university a scholarship at each venue. Just before each concert the .... |
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Denver Botanic Gardens honors Indigenous artistry
It stands like a pillar. Grandpa was the first to lay eyes on it. As we rounded the corner he was immediately taken by the bronze behemoth titled “Cancionde Oracion” – an Allan Houser sculpture nestled in the brush.
“It’s…touching,” he said speaking slowly. “It has an impact – one telling of days.... |
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Economic inequities continue to affect youth
Formal analysis of the racial and ethnic data provided by the 2010 Census survey gives substantial weight to what we already knew was happening in communities across the country: The United States continues to grow rich with diversity—and it’s happening at a faster pace than anybody could have pre.... |
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What were French troops doing in Mexico?
On May 5, 1862, Mexican troops defeated an invading French army in the outskirts of Puebla, a city around 60 miles east of Mexico City. How did events come to this point; what were French troops doing in Mexico and why?
On September 15, 1810, a priest, Miguel Hidalgo, sounded the church bells to .... |
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Chilean miner Edison Peña stars in Viva Elvis
Edison Peña, the Chilean miner who became popular worldwide as a major Elvis fan, visited Las Vegas January 10-12 to experience Viva Elvis by Cirque du Soleil and ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter. Peña was offered a guest appearance in the show Tuesday, Jan. 11 and received VIP treatment during .... |
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Tell Me a Story
Enchanting Latin-American tales come to life through story-telling and music in a delightful bilingual afternoon for the entire family.
Modern Muse Theatre Company in a collaboration with Stories on Stage present “Cuéntame un Cuentito / Tell Me a Story” on Saturday, January 29 at 2pm. at Su Teat.... |
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Spectacular blossoms cover the Botanic Gardens
Over one million colorful lights draped in elegant designs highlight the York Street Denver Botanic Gardens winter beauty featured in their annual Blossoms of Light display.
Intricate ice sculptures further highlighting the Gardens as a winter wonderland will be placed throughout the gardens path.... |
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Frances Miera-Montez: 105 times a Lady
Frances Miera-Montez will celebrate 105 years of life on December 3rd, and every day of her life, Frances has been a Lady. Now, there are ladies and, there are ladies. Frances comes from the period in time when women wore dresses, hats and gloves, as well as, dress shoes with nylon stockings. As a.... |
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