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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio , R-Florida INSIDE THIS ISSUE: • • • •
How Hispanic moms’ world revolves/evolves - Page 8 Finding Menudo in Cincinnati - Page 10 Top Latino cop resigns from task force - Page 12 Why we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - Page 13
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Welcome to this issue of The Journal On Latino Americans E-zine. It’s hard to believe we have already reached the middle of September, when schools, organizations and entire communities celebrate “Hispanic Heritage Month.” It seems that not too long ago, some of us were leading walkouts at schools, asking for recognition of Cinco de Mayo. Today, it’s still celebrated, but it has also become a major commercial opportunity for businesses across the country. Is Hispanic Heritage Month going that same direction? I don’t believe so. Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the independence of several countries including Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador and other South American countries. When you add these celebrations to the 4th of July, we have a wonderful mix of Latino American cultures, like hotdogs, tacos and empanadas. The mix of Latino Americans is evident in Florida Senator Marco Antonio Rubio, whose election was a shock to democrats and republicans alike in 2010. Because of his charismatic demeanor and eloquent speaking style, he is viewed as the answer the GOP has been looking for to begin bridging the widening gap between Republicans and Latino voters. But, can he do it? Amanda Garcia provides an interesting perspective of the Gentleman from Florida. Enjoy. Warmly/Abrazos
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Tea Party Latino is GOP’s last hope to gain Latino voter support in 2012 ......Page 4 Discovery Familia Unveils Landmark Hispanic Mom Study Showcasing How Her World Revolves and Evolves ...... Page 8 Growth of Hispanic restaurants as more celebrate and embrace Hispanic culture in the Tri-State ......Page 10 Top Latino cop says ‘no’ to Secure Communities Task ForceRecommendations ......Page 12 Understanding Hispanic Heritage Month ......Page 13 Across The Country ( A round up of Latinos in the News) ......Page 15 The Journal On Latino Americans is published bi-monthly. For comments or information, write: POP-9 Communications 1901 A Del Paso Blvd Sacramento, CA 95815 Website: www.journalonlatinoamericans.com
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Marco Antonio Rubio is the Junior Senator from the state of Florida who was swept into office as part of the nation’s Tea Party movement. The 40-year old Republican was born in Miami, Florida and grew up in a bilin4
gual household where he became fluent in Spanish. His father, Mario was a bartender and his mother, Oria, worked as a hotel housekeeper. Both were Cuban exiles who initially settled in Miami before moving tem-
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Tea Party Latino is GOP’s last hope to gain Latino voter support in 2012 By Amanda Garcia
porarily to Las Vegas, Nevada. He received his law degree from the University of Miami School of law and served as City Commissioner for West Miami. In 2000, he was elected to the Florida House of
Representatives, where he became Speaker in 2006. In 2010, he was elected to theU.S. Senate, filling the seat vacated by Senator Mel Martinez, also a Republican. (continued...) 5
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(from page 5) He won the statewide vote by a 19 percent margin, with the media dubbing him the “Crown Prince” of the Tea Party Movement. A reference that Rubio could get the Latino vote if he ran for President or Vice President. A Potential Game Changer Political pundits have been touting early on that Rubio could take the Latino vote from President Obama in 2012. They have been basing this on his high level of charisma, being bilingual (English/Spanish), having a Catholic background, and sharing a somewhat similar immigration story. It is also based on Obama’s poor track record on addressing the huge deportation rates and inability to control the economy, two critical issues among Latino voters. As a Freshman Senator, Rubio has made speeches that have wowed the conservatives, especially during the debt-ceiling debate. However, the traditional GOP still sees him and other Tea Party members, as an outsider, ignoring his assets of potentially increasing the number of Latino republicans. But, Rubio is undoubtedly a game changer and the media is paying attention. While on a national speaking tour, Rubio has taken shots at Obama’s economic policies, for moving too slow on Iran, Syria, and Lybia, and the lack of developing stronger trade relations with South American countries. Essentially, he is setting the GOP agenda on foreign relations. Rubio has also learned how to manipulate the press and used it recently to get much mileage among voters across the nation when he made comments about how social security and medicare are a drain on the economy, raising the ire of CNN and MSNBC show commentators for several nights in a row. But, perhaps the one area many Latinos will hear finally, is the need for the U.S. to help the 6
prosperity of other countries to address undocumented immigration flow. These were U.S. policies adopted by Democratic leaders in the 1960s, and have since been long abandoned by both parties, until now. Regardless of Rubio’s message, there is still a very large component of the Latino voting bloc that will still not vote Republican. The naive blame that to Latinos being born Democrats. However, the real reason for Latinos not voting Republican is the continued Latino/immigrant bashing by GOP candidates and elected officials, especially over the last six years. From Arizona’s SB 1070 to the call for shooting undocumented immigrants in the state of Washington, neither the Republican or Tea Party leaders have made efforts to curb that level of hatred. Nor have they distanced themselves from it. If Marco Rubio really wants the national Latino vote, he needs to stand up to the national GOP and Tea Party leaders and tell them, ENOUGH! - JOLA
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Discovery Familia Unveils Landmark Hispanic Mom Study Showcasing How Her World Revolves and Evolves Top findings reflect her optimism about America, will to succeed, focus on enhanced health outcomes and desire to preserve her cultural legacy By JOLA Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Discovery Familia released the results of its informative Mom Study at the "Esa Soy Yo - Soy Latina" awards ceremony held Thursday, September 15 on Capitol Hill. This extensive study was conducted in partnership with C+R Research and Latino Eyes in order to develop clearer insights into the evolving needs and expectations of the Hispanic Mom from healthcare, purchasing habits to education. Latinas in the United States comprise over 48% of the Hispanic population and 20% of the projected 24 million women in the nation. This study surveyed over 1,000 moms, who selfidentified as Hispanic, between 18 to 49 years of age with children age two to 18. Data collected from the research will allow Discovery Familia to continue to shape a network devoted to her and touch on important issues that are priorities to Hispanic women and their children.
others about Hispanic women, their attitudes, behaviors and insights. Some of the Study Highlights:
On Empowerment: Seeing her own personal achievement is not exclusive from being a great mother for the Hispanic mom. 82% say that one of their greatest goals is to be a successful career person. 76% want to graduate from college and 79% look to be an inspiration for her children. When she speaks about herself, the Hispanic mom says: "I am Through its rich and varied programming, confident. I have a positive self-image. I have Discovery Familia serves as a resource for control of my life." Hispanic mothers and their preschool children. The network's goal is to support Hispanic O n H e a l t h : H i s p a n i c w o m e n h a v e women in educating their children, caring for misconceptions about health and diet their household and taking time out for according to the study. Obesity prevalence among pre-school aged children ranks high themselves. The network also aims to educate 8
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among Hispanic children at 18.5%. Almost half of Hispanic moms perceive their children to be at a healthy weight, while in fact when calculating their Body Mass Index they are actually overweight. While these moms are familiar with the food pyramid, less than 1 in 2 believes she has enough information on health and nutrition to help her make good choices about food and diet. On Media: Hispanic women believe that Spanish TV has not been evolving with her. There are too many novelas. The Hispanic mom would like to see more shows related to: Parenting (50%), Health and Nutrition (46%), Fitness (43%) and Do It Yourself (40%). On America: 75% feel the U.S. has the best opportunities for her children and family. However, 44.6% feel that there is more racial tension now than five years ago and 54.6% are concerned about their husband or themselves losing their jobs. On Culture: In addition to her desire for her children to get the best possible education, she is also planting cultural roots within her
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children with Spanish language books, radio and TV. 79% want their kids to be proud of being Hispanic and 74% feel it is important to be fluent in Spanish and maintain the Spanish language as a part of their culture. About Discovery Familia Part of Discovery Communications, Discovery Familia is the only Spanish language network completely dedicated to the Hispanic mom and what's important to her: her kids, her home and her well-being. With insightful programming targeted to children aged 2-6, the network's daily Discovery Kids block provides a safe, entertaining and curriculum-based coviewing experience that helps preschoolers get ready for the real world. Each night, Discovery Familia is programmed for mom, spanning relevant topics from cooking and home improvement, to parenting and relationships, to beauty and health. With trusted content, entertaining programs and unmatched quality, Discovery Familia is a place that Hispanic moms and their children can call "home".
City of Portland, Maine Ralph has served as president of the Portland council of the League of United Latin American Citizens, as member of the Portland Police Chief’s Community Police Advisory Board, and as strategic advisor for Centro Latino Maine, Maine People’s Alliance, Maine League of Young Voters and Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition.
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Growth of Hispanic restaurants as more celebrate and embrace Hispanic culture in the Tri-State By: Jenell Walton, WCPO Channel 9 CINCINNATI, OHIO Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population and the impact of Hispanic culture is growing, too, here in the Tri-State. One example is the number of Hispanic restaurants, which has grown by leaps and bounds over the past 20 years. The Hispanic Chamber says 24 years ago, there were only two Mexican restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Today, as Cincinnati celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, there are close to 100 Hispanic restaurants in Greater Cincinnati.
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Alfonso Cornejo, said at least 50 percent of the customers who dine at Hispanic restaurants are not Latino.
The lack of Mexican restaurants in Greater "A lot of people tell me Mexican food is my Cincinnati is the very reason Luis Leon says his favorite food. That's a sign of acceptance, so family relocated from Chicago to the Queen we're very happy for that," Corjejo said. City 11 years ago. One lunch time customer says he enjoys "There weren't any Mexican restaurants the authentic Mexican food at Taquiera here 10 or 11 years ago. When our first Mercado. restaurant opened in Fairfield, we looked "I've noticed a few of them pop up around the area. We saw the need for a recently. They're a really good option, really Mexican restaurant," Leon explained. good food, good flavor. They tend to use a lot The family opened Taqueria Mercado at the corner of 8th and Walnut streets in 2009.
of good spices," said customer Jason Lininger.
"A lot of people in this area seem like they're The Hispanic Chamber says Hispanics from other areas, California, Texas and all of make up about two percent of the population. that. A lot of people were very glad that Leon says his family's decision to move to something that they knew, the food familiar to Cincinnati turned out to be a good one. their kitchen, was coming to this area. A lot of "It's kind of like an acceptance of our people that were Ohioans, they never had culture, our food and everything else. We feel Mexican food, ever," Leon said. welcomed in this area," Leon said with a The president of the Hispanic Chamber, smile on his face. 10
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Top Latino cop says ‘no’ to Secure Communities Task Force Recommendations By Adrian Perez
Arturo Venegas
Former Sacramento Police Chief Arturo Venegas says the Task Force’s recommendations fall short, undermine community policing
Retired Sacramento Police Chief Arturo
Venegas has resigned his membership on the Secure Communities (S-Comm) Task Force stating that the recommendations being made to President Barack Obama by the Task Force fall short and will not repair relations between police and undocumented immigrants. Venega’s was followed by the resignations of four others who felt the 19-member Task Force was not listening to their recommendations. The S-COMM Task Force had been working with John Norton, Director for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and who is heading the Task Force, to address the growing concerns police and immigrant communities across the nation have regarding the implementation of the S-COMM program. “I believe it (the recommendations report) does not go far enough in making specific and enforceable recommendations that would repair the damaged relationship between immigrants and local police,” Venegas wrote in his letter of resignation. “In good conscience, I am unable to endorse this report and respectfully resign from the Task Force.” The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established the S-COMM program in an effort to identify the most serious of criminal offenders who have migrated illegally to the U.S. 12
“I believe that Secure Communities is a deeply flawed program and that, in its current form, it is undermining public safety,” Venegas continued in his letter. “I have been consistent throughout the listening, negotiation and drafting phases of this Task Force process that the preservation of community policing, and the relationship between police and the immigrant community is an utmost priority.” Venegas used a letter from the National Peace Officers Association as a barometer to assess the Task Force’s evaluations and recommendations. The letter stated, “When non-criminal immigrants are deported after having contact with local law enforcement, it sends a message to the community that we are agents of Immigration. This leads immigrant crime victims and witnesses to think twice before coming to us with information about real crimes. Crimes go unreported, justice goes un-served, and the entire community suffers.” S-COMM critics point out that nearly half of all those deported are not “dangerous criminals,” a key flaw in the program. Since Obama took office, the number of deportations have skyrocketed, leaving many asking why he has not curbed this Executive policy. - JOLA
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Understanding Hispanic Heritage Month By JOLA Staff
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The month-long National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) has become an opportunity for many major companies, organizations, and cities to join in the celebration with various events and activities focused on Hispanic culture. Started as a two-day recognition in September of 1968 through a proclamation from President Lyndon B. Johnson, the observance was expanded to four weeks in 1988 by Congress. So why is this important and what does it mean?
From Bernardo de Galvez who is listed as America’s first Hispanic hero in the American Revolution, to the many military heroes from Iraq and Afghanistan, Latinos have been fighting for the U.S. for over two hundred years. Some were from Spain, others migrated north from different points of South America, while others were already here long before America was an independent country. Why celebrate from September 15 to October 15? September 15 is significant because it is the Independence Day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico celebrates is independence on September 16 and Chile celebrates on September 18. El Dia de La Raza (Day of the Race) is celebrated on October 12, which is also Columbus Day.
So why celebrate for four weeks? The U.S. Census Bureau has found that there are 50.5 million Latinos now residing in the country, which equates to 16.3 percent of the total U.S. population. In addition, there are 3.7 million residents in Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory. Here’s a more thorough breakdown of Latinos in the U.S.: • 63 percent are of Mexican background; • 9.2 percent are of Puerto Rican background; • 3.5 percent are of Cuban background; • 3.3 percent are of Salvadoran background; and, • 2.8 percent are of Dominican background. The remainder was of some other Central American, South American or other Hispanic or Latino origin. - JOLA
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Across The Country Republicans trying AGAIN to court New institute to promote Latino Latinos. Though this time, smarter business in Ark. By: Joe Garofoli, Los Angeles Times
By Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, CA — It’s no secret there is no love lost between California’s Latinos and the state’s Republican Party. Don’t take our word for it — just look at GOP strategist Marty Wilson’s survey that said Latinos are “widely negative” toward the GOP or studies that show that Gov. Jerry Brown and Sen. Barabara Boxer won two-thirds of the Latino vote last fall.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK — A national Latino association and the University of Arkansas business school will start a center to help Hispanics advance their careers and train company executives on diversity in a fast-growing part of the state. The organization, ALPFA, and the Sam M. Walton College of Business will announce the creation of the ALPFA Institute on Friday in Fayetteville. U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez, DCalif., will speak at the announcement before attending a town hall meeting on Latino leadership. READ MORE...
New GOP chair Tom Del Beccaro is trying to reach out. Trying. But you gotta start small. So Saturday afternoon at its statewide convention here, the CA GOP held a Latino town hall that was an effort by the party to try to start to have a relationship with voters they need not just so Texas Redistricting Ruling Will they can win — but so they can be relevant in California. Key fact: No Republican Latinos Come After Washington Decision hold statewide office or serve in the By Laurel Brubaker Calkins, Business Week Legislature. El bupkis. READ MORE… SAN ANTONIO, TX -- U.S. judges in Texas may not rule on claims that Governor Annual Tulipanes Latino Art and Rick Perry and Republican lawmakers Film Festival brings visitors to distorted election maps to keep Latinos out of office until a panel of Washington judges downtown Holland decides if the districting complies with By HEIDI FENTON, The Holland Sentinel federal voter protections, lawyers in the case said. HOLLAND, MI — About 30 children stood Closing arguments are under way today in completely still Saturday afternoon, eyes trained staight ahead, as Annie Doolittle San Antonio federal court, where Latino grabbed a stick and took her aim at a pinata activists and state attorneys have faced off in a two-week trial over Texas’s new hanging from a tree. Seconds later, as Doolittle delivered a direct congressional districts. READ MORE... hit, the scene was mass chaos. Doolittle could ADVERTISE! only step back and laugh. “I only got two things, but it’s better than nothing,” she said, looking around as other JOIN US! We have a growing number of children walked away with handfuls of candy. followers and if you haven’t signed up READ MORE… for our FREE online publication, be sure to do so today.
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