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."
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AND NYC'S REPERTORIO ESPAÑOL PRESENT GABRIEL GARCÍA MÁRQUEZ'S ''
"Hypnotizing! Poetic!" -The Village Voice
Columbus, OH - New York City's Repertorio Español makes its Columbus debut Friday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m. at The Ohio State University's Wexner Center Mershon Auditorium, when it will present famed Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez's "Crónica de una Muerte Anunciada" (Chronicle of a Death Foretold). The production brings to life one of García Márquez's best known works that displays his brilliance. Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a murder mystery and also an exploration of human nature and the power of the collective over the individual. The recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982, García Márquez is one of the leading Latin American authors of our time. The production company, Repertorio Español, includes actors with roots in Colombia, Argentina, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. Chronicle of a Death Foretold will provide a unique opportunity to enjoy a live theatrical performance in Columbus staged completely in Spanish, with an audio English translation available with special headphones, which can be requested at the time of ticket purchase. Repertorio Español was founded in 1968 and has made it its mission to bring theatre to broad audiences. The event is organized by the Hispanic/Latino community at The Ohio State University in an effort to provide diverse Latino experiences for the university community and Central Ohio.
Tickets are $10 for the general public and $2 for students, and are available now at the Wexner Center (614-292-3535) and Ticketmaster (614-431-3600).
AFTER PARTY
Following the performance, the Columbus Dispatch's Spanish publication, Fronteras de la Noticia, will be hosting their second anniversary party in the neighboring Wexner Center. Live music by Son del Caribe and a cash bar will be available. Admission is free.
CELEBRATE THE RICHNESS OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE ORIGINATING IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN, MEXICO AND SPAIN. ENJOY FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT & SHOPPING. FIESTA DE UNIDAD IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Edward James Olmos, Actor and Community activist, will be giving a speech at NKU (Northern Kentucky University) on Thursday, Sept. 27th, 2007 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM.
This event is free and open to the general public. For more info click here
NKU has also a LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL WRITING CONTEST. Please encourage students to submit personal essays, short fiction or poems in English or Spanish written in response to Olmos’s work.
For more information please see the Latino Student Affairs website at http://www.nku.edu/~la">www.nku.edu/~la and retrieve the National Hispanic Heritage Month page. You may also contact the Latino Student Affairs Office at 859-572-6013 or email kirchgassc1@nku.edu
An Emmy and Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated Mexican-American actor is best known for his roles of Admiral William Adama in the 2003 re-imaging of Battlestar Galactica, Lt. Martin Castillo in Miami Vice, and Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver.
Olmos has often become involved in social issues, especially those affecting the Hispanic-American community in the United States. In 1998 Olmos founded Latino Public Broadcasting and currently serves as its Chairman. The Latino Public Broadcasting funds programming for public television which focuses on issues affecting Hispanic-Americans and advocates for diverse perspectives in public television. Also, in 1998, Olmos starred in the uplifting and Latino movie The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit, that breaks stereotypes and transcends the normal stigmas of most Latino oriented movies. Olmos also makes frequent appearances at juvenile halls and detention centers to speak to teenagers at risk. He has also been an international ambassador for UNICEF. In 2001, he was arrested and spent 20 days in prison for taking part in the Navy-Vieques protests against United States Navy target practice bombings of the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico.
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!!!!
THIS FRIDAY , September 21st, we had an awesome Global Fusion Party: Dominican Republic in Havana Martini Club, with a lot of Bachata & Merengue dancing and with music by DJ L.E.S. and with a great performances by Raiza's Dancers (see the video below).
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!!!!
And Happy Birthday to Christina, Mary, and Diego!! See their Birthday Dance in the 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.
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.
The Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce celebrated this Friday, Sept. 14th, its 10th Annual Awards Gala. The event will took place in Columbus, OH, at the Renaissance Hotel.
The OHCC is committed to providing information and assistance to its membership by serving as a referral and resource center. The OHCC monitors local, state, and national programs and legislation to evaluate the impact on Hispanic owned businesses.
As every year, outstanding Hispanic business people and leaders will be recognized by the Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce at its Annual Award Gala Dinner. The 2007 Gala Dinner is a very special event since the organization will celebrate its 10 Year Anniversary of existence. To honor this occasion, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland will be personally there to congratulate the Award Winners. Also present were Michael Mentel, President of Columbus City Counci and Tracy Heard, Ohio State Representative.
The winners in individual award categories are:
Ryan Arsenault Hispanic Future Entrepreneur
Joe Altieri Hispanic Emerging Business of the Year
Guadelupe A. Velasquez Government Hispanic Business Advocate of the Year
Mary Navarro, Huntington Bank Corporate Hispanic Business Advocate of the Year (in picture: Daniel Ruggiero who received the award on behalf of Mary Navarro)
Dina Villa Hispanic Businesswoman of the Year
Luis Gonzales de Riancho Hispanic Businessman of the Year
The Cincinnati Hispanic Fest was a great success. And we got lucky with the rain - there were only few drops, but nothing serious.
Highlights:
* Chivas Team wins the Copa Su Casa soccer tournament:
* The Spanish Journal donates $2,000 to Su Casa as a result of the soccer tournament proceedings
* Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory and Vice-Mayor David Crowley came by to meet festival organizers, participants, and sponsors. Also present were City Councilman Cecil Thomas, Judge Nadine Allen, and others.
* Hamilton County Commissioner David Pepper visits the Festival on Sunday
Posted by Anonymouson 2007/9/5 21:10:00 (1553 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***
19:00 - 22:00
15th Oct