Su Casa's largest annual fund-raiser to provide services for Greater Cincinnati's Hispanic community took place yesterday at the Fifth Third Arena. The event recognized the Hispanic community's business and community leaders who support Su Casa programs.

Pictures are on the Web (click here)

Dayton, Ohio. - The University of Dayton through its office of Diverse Student Populations, Latin American Student Services Division, invites the community to participate in the nomination of candidates for “The Alma Latina Award.” This award honors individuals or organizations that have excelled in the Dayton and Miami Valley community through their efforts to help Latinos and keep the Hispanic culture alive. Nominations for the award will be accepted during the first week of May. The forms can be obtained via email or fax by contacting Ms. Indra Leyva-Santiago at 937-229-3635 or emailing Indra.Leyva-Santiago@notes.udayton.edu.

Pictures from the April 25 Salsa with Tropicoso @ the hottest Latino spot - "The Mad Frog", are on the Web (click here)

The party with "Son del Caribe" was AWESOME!!! The fundraiser for the Latin American Association (LAA) and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) packed the Gilly's with hundreds of Salsaholics and people who just wanted to have FUN! We had Salsa lessons with Laurie Chaves, Conga dances and Limbo contest. And most of all - a LOT of FUN!!! The best party ever in Dayton!

Check out more pictures (and Videos) on the Web (click here)

Sponsored by the West Chester Si Coalition, the Community Forum was a great success in bringing several different organizations together to establish comunity resources for the purpose of assisting Latinos in West Chester to successfully live, work and learn in the community.

1) Read an article in Cincinnati Enquirer.
2) See pictures on the Web - Click here...
3) View the Latino presentation by Cesar Aguilera: [PDF ] [PowerPoint ]

Click here to read the interview...

Pictures from the April 18 Salsa with Tropicoso @ the hottest Latino spot - "The Mad Frog", are on the Web (click here)

DAYTON, Ohio - Dayton City Commission unanimously passed a resolution that approves ID cards for Mexican and Guatemalan nationals by their respective consulates as valid identification. The legislation will take effect in 30 days. The cards can be used for such instances such as a traffic stop, applying for a library card, signing up for utilities, getting bank accounts or enrolling children in school.

On Friday, April 15, the Northern Kentucky University, under leadership of its President, Mr. James Votruba, hosted the first workshop and panel discussion "Latino Pathways Workshop" addressing issues specific to the growing Latino population in our region with regard to access to educational opportunities.

Pictures from the workshop are on the Web (click here)

Congratulations to "Nuestro Rincon" which celebrated on Wed. with a small group of co-workers and friends its 1st Anniversary. The Nuestro Rincon team can definitely look back at the past year with pride and satisfaction! Starting from zero by being the first program in Spanish in the Tri-State area, they've made a difference by delivering news and covering issues that are of importance to the Latino community!

Pictures from the celebration are on the Web (click here)

Pictures from the April 11 Salsa with Tropicoso @ the hottest Latino spot - "The Mad Frog", are on the Web (click here)

Latin X-posure is back and it's better than ever. Performing live last Friday in Tequila's Nite Club, the biggest Latino Nite Club in Tri-State!!! , they proved that they're still one of the best Salsa bands in Cincinnati. Pictures/Videos from the concert are on the Web (click here).

Cincinnati Human Rights Commission cordially invites you to "Honoring our Champions for Connecting Cultures & Communities" on April 21, 6:30 PM at Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael E. Dantley, Senior Pastor, Assistant Dean, Educational Leadership, Miami University, Oxford, OH.

Pictures from the P&G International Festival on April 6 are on the Web (click here)

Celebrated in 20 citites around the world, the P&G International Festival is P&G's testimony to its committment to diversity.

Any Ohio high school graduating senior or college student can apply for LULAC scholarship. There are 8 scholarships available with $500 each.

The deadline is extended till April 25, 2005.

Please download the scholarship application form by clicking here. Call Alicia Pagan 937-276-4007 for any questions you may have.