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Posted by adminon 2007/11/26 18:30:00 (2724 reads)
On Monday, Nov. 26th, Mad Frog, Tropicosoand MidwestLatinowill be hosting a Fundraiser for victims of the floods in Mexico.
The floods, in Tabasco and Chiapas states of southern Mexico, have destroyed or damaged the homes of as many as half a million people (read here...).
Please come and support this effort to help!!!
As always, Tropicoso will be playing the best Salsa in Cincinnati!!!
And as each Monday, Mad Frog has its basement open - with the best in Reggaeton and Hip-hop. It's like having two clubs in one: live Salsa/Merenge upstairs with Tropicoso, and Reggaeton and Hip-hop downstairs!
Free dance lessons at 9 PM!
More pictures from Salsa Mondays with Tropicoso @ Mad Frog are in the Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery (click here...)
Posted by adminon 2007/11/26 10:20:00 (2401 reads)
On Saturday, Nov. 24th, family and friends of Carmen and Chris Velez, respectively the lead singer and percussionist of local Salsa band - Tropicoso, celebrated the Baptism of their son - Giovanni Manuel Velez, which took place at the Su Casa church. The Godmother and Godfather were Maria and Miguel Maldonado, respectively the lead singer and percussionist of Latin Xposure, Cincinnati's first Salsa band. And the second Godmother was Gina Stough, lead singer of yet another local Salsa band - Son del Caribe.
Well, with such parents and Godparents, it seems like Giovanni will have no choice but to become a famous Latino musician!!!!
HOTTEST Wednesday nightswith hottest Salsa dancers in town - the "Havana Nights". In the most classy Salsa location in town, according to Cincinnati Enquirer!!!
With FREE admission, FREE dance lessons, Cincinnati's BEST Salsa dancers, and the BEST Latino DJ in town, the legendary Rudy Alvarez, spinning the hottest Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata music, this is the undisputed place to be on Wednesday nights...
Posted by Anonymouson 2007/11/4 1:40:00 (3067 reads)
On Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 2007, the Humanitarian League which is "Teaching Kindess and Compassion to Northern Kentucky", hosted its first black tie "Humanitarian of the Year" Gala at the Drees Pavilion.
The evening included cocktails and dinner, a "roast and toast" honoring the Humanitarian of the Year (former Bengal kicker Doug Pelfrey for his work with children through his Kicks for Kids program) and an appearance by Hollywood Celebrity and Cincinnati native, Carmen Electra!
The Links, Incorporated is a not-for-profit organization of more than 12,000 women of color, committed to enhancing the quality of life in our communities
Posted by adminon 2007/10/11 20:40:46 (1613 reads)
Archbishop McNicholas High School junior Francisco Briceno Pineda has been selected to receive a 2007 YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Character Award. This award honors teens from throughout the community who the YMCA feels exemplify their four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
On November 1, 2007, the YMCA will honor 40 tri-state teens that demonstrate leadership and character traits in strengthening their homes, neighborhoods, and communities.
Francisco is a great example of young Latinos who are contributing to the community they live in, and we wish him all the very best!
Jorge Neri (President of LULAC Butler County) and Jason Riveiro (President of LULAC Cincinnati) received on Saturday, Sept. 29th, 2007, Awards from the NAACP Hamilton/West Chester chapter.
The Tri-State chapters of LULAC and NAACP are working closely together to promote education and diversity and fight racial profiling and discrimination. As former LULAC National President Hector Flores stated in 2002: "LULAC and NAACP share a similar vision of what America ought to be in the 21st Century with economic and social opportunities for every individual willing to reach out to the best of their ability to achieve their hopes, dreams, and aspirations."
And Happy Birthday to Sasha Rionda, the anchor at "Nuestro Rincon"!! Keeping with our tradition, we couldn't miss a Birthday Dance with Sasha - see Video below:
HOTTEST Wednesday nightswith hottest Salsa dancers in town - the "Havana Nights". In the most classy Salsa location in town, according to Cincinnati Enquirer!!!
With FREE admission, FREE dance lessons, Cincinnati's BEST Salsa dancers, and the BEST Latino DJ in town, the legendary Rudy Alvarez, spinning the hottest Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata music, this is the undisputed place to be on Wednesday nights...
Havana Martini Club is located on 5th Street, between Race and Vine Streets.
Save the date!!!
Salsa Halloween Party at Havana Martini Club on Wednesday, Oct. 31st!!!
Remember: Havana is non-smoking, so if you're health-conscious and want to dance in a non-smoking environment, Havana Martini Club is the place for you!!!!
Latinos are the fastest growing population group in the United States but comprise only 3 percent of the nation’s scientists and engineers. That’s according to the National Center for Education Statistics and it is not good news, given a growing need for U.S. engineering and other math and science expertise and innovation in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.
To address the need for more Hispanics in engineering, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is endorsing the new book ¡Ay Mijo! Why Do You Want To Be An Engineer? as a way to get the word out to young people about the benefits of pursuing a career in the field. You can buy the book from Amazon (click here...)
Ay Mijo (which means “my son” in Spanish) tells the stories of 12 Hispanic men who overcame challenges to become successful engineers today. One of these 12 featured engineers is Miguel Alemany from P&G.
Cincinnati will be a proud host of the 2010 National Conference of SHPE, thanks to Miguel who was the driving force behind the effort to bring the SHPE Conference to our city, the same way as he helped in bringing the 2006 NSHMBA National Conference to Cincinnati.
We would like to congratulate Miguel on this recognition, and thank him for all the support he provides to SHPE and NSHMBA!!!!
As the source for quality Hispanic engineers and technical talent, SHPE is helping promote Ay Mijo to increase awareness among Hispanic students about the opportunities found in engineering and the scholarships and other resources available to them. A portion of proceeds from the sale of Ay Mijo will benefit the scholarship program of the Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science (AHETEMS) Foundation of SHPE.
“Many studies have shown what we at SHPE see all too often: not enough Hispanic men are excelling in or graduating from high school or applying to college,” said Manuel Hernandez, vice president of SHPE’s national board of directors, chairman of AHETEMS and one of the engineers profiled in Ay Mijo. “By participating in the release of Ay Mijo, we can introduce young men to role models who have realized their dreams through an education and career in engineering. The true stories of our own people can be the very best motivation toward success and personal satisfaction in life, and I’m honored that my own story is in this book,” Hernandez said.
Posted by Anonymouson 2007/9/5 21:10:00 (3453 reads)
2007 LULAC Community Awards
CELEBRATING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
Presented By Macy's and Sponsored by "Mercy Health Partners"
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 6:00pm-9:00pm University of Cincinnati
***All Proceeds Go To Benefit LOCAL Educational Initiatives***
Hosted by: Geri Geiler, Associate Counsel, Macy's Inc.
Keynote Speaker: Senator Eric H. Kearney, State of Ohio
MAKING HISTORY:
The LULAC Cincinnati Community Awards is an exciting, history making awards ceremony, celebrating the positive impact individuals can make to shape diversity and race relations in our community. Attended by top local leaders from government, business, and education, the Community Awards serve not only to showcase the various efforts of LULAC but of the numerous outstanding diversity initiatives in both individual and corporate realms.
The 2007 LULAC Award Recipients are:
“CORPORATE AWARD” Scott Stewart, External Relations Director, The Procter & Gamble Co.
“HISPANIC BUSINESS PERSON” George Perez, Publisher, The Spanish Journal
“EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE” Dr. Mitch Livingston, VP of Student Affairs University of Cincinnati
“DIVERSITY AWARD” Robert “Chip” Harrod, Executive Director Bridges for a Just Community
“FRIEND OF LULAC” Gary Hines, President, NAACP of Hamilton/Fairfield/West Chester/Mason/Lebanon
“MEDIA EXCELLENCE” Sasha Rionda, Francisco Ceceres Nuestro Rincon, Local 12
“COMMUNITY AWARD” V. Anthony Simms-Howell, Commissioner, Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs
“GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE” Linda Schmidt, Community Outreach Specialist, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Thanks to generous help from P&G , LULAC Cincinnatiwas proud to donate $10,000 to start a "Young Readers Program" in AMIS (Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies). The Young Readers program is a highly interactive and family oriented course designed to instill a love of reading in program participants, promote communication skills, writing ability and comprehension levels and build self-esteem. Launched as a national initiative in 1986 to improve reading skills among first through third grade students, the Young Readers program is currently in twenty-seven sites in fifteen states.
SPONSORSHIPS
Becoming a sponsor of the LULAC Community Awards is an ideal way to reach out to top Tri-state Hispanic leaders and influential community leaders. Sponsors of the LULAC Community Awards are recognized at the event and listed in all promotional material, including the event program.
LULAC Cincinnati would like to thank the following 2007 Gala Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor: Macy’s Inc. Gold Sponsor: Mercy Health Partners
The Proctor & Gamble Co. The City of Hamilton University of Cincinnati, Student Activities and Leadership Development Local 12, WKRC-TV Bridges for A Just Community UFCW, Local 1099 Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA, Inc. La Jornada Latina/The Spanish Journal FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Foundation Northern Kentucky University, Latino Student Affairs
If you would like to become a Sponsor of the 2008 Gala, please contact LULAC Cincinnati at 513-482-1814
***All proceeds benefit LOCAL educational programs***
Se informa al público en general, que la Embajada del Perú en los Estados Unidos y el Consulado General del Perú en Washington D.C. han habilitado las siguientes cuentas bancarias para recibir contribuciones financieras destinadas a ayudar a las víctimas del terremoto que asoló el Perú el pasado 15 de agosto.
1. HSBC Bank, USA, NA 1130 Connecticut Avenue., NW. Washington DC 20036
ACCOUNT NAME: Embassy of Peru – Sismo Peru 2007 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 389060178 ROUTING NUMBER (ABA): 021001088
2. CITIBANK NA 1225 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036
ACCOUNT NAME: Peru Sismo - Earthquake 2007 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 15378535 ROUTING NUMBER (ABA): 254070116
También se pueden enviar cheques a las siguientes direcciones Checks can be mailed to the following address:
1. Embajada del Perú en los Estados Unidos Cheques a nombre de: “Embassy of Perú – Sismo Peru 2007” 1700 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington DC 20036
2. . Consulado General del Perú en Washington DC Cheques a nombre de: “Peru Sismo - Earthquake 2007” 1625 Massachusetts Ave. Suite 1625, NW Washington DC 20036
For additional information, please call (202) 833-9860 or visit LULAC
ICE agents have set up a hotline for family and friends to provide information about the custody status of their loved ones, and for them to get the detention locations of the arrested individuals.
