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¡Hola ComUNIDAD!
ASPIRANTES – have a fun & safe summer vacation, looking forward to a new school year of ASPIRA clubs in your high schools September 2010!
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*Las Americas ASPIRA Academy*– taking applications NOW for school opening August 2010 with full-day kindergarten, 1st through 5th grade classes (Free K-8 Charter) contact Margie López Waite at 302-656-4737, mlopezwaite@aol.com |
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**Save-the-Dates**Hispanic Heritage Month Events: |
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Sept 10-12 Hispanic Festival & Parade, Wilmington, www.nuetrasraicesdelaware.org |
Sept 15 GACHA 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation, Dover – more details to follow |
Sept 25 HOLA 2nd Annual Awards, more details to follow |
Oct 1 Latin American Community Center Annual Gala “ Night in Buenas Aires”, Waterfall Conference Center, “Una Noche en Buenas Aires”, www.thelatincenter.org |
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Local Events: |
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· June 9 National Dream Act Day, Wednesday June 9, 2010, Support the Youth Vote yes for the Dream Act; WHO: Students, educators, community & DELAWARE DREAM TEAM, members who advocate for the rights of immigrant youth. Time: 2pm walk To Mike Castle's office in Wilmington & 4pm Community Gathering Location: 2pm Cool Springs Park ; 4pm Cool Springs Reservoir; 10th & VanBuren/10th & Franklin, Wilmington, DE 19806; DREAM Act would ensure that if a person meets the following criteria they will then be given a chance to FINALLY “get in line”: - Entered the US prior to the age of 16; - At least 5 years of presence in the US prior to Act’s passage; - Good moral character; - High school diploma or GED; and - A college degree or military service. Contact Delaware Dream Team 302-438-9069, Alicia Dominguez or Luz Maldonado
· June 10 2nd Annual ARTADDICTION The Latin American Community Center invites individuals 16 years old and older to submit paintings, drawings, photography, graphic design and/or collage to express the theme of addiction and recovery. Jurors are particularly interested in seeing how effective, clear and expressive the work is in depicting the human side of addiction. Works will be accepted until June 10, 2010, and can be delivered to the Latin American Community Center, 403 N. Van Buren Street, Wilmington, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Opening Reception is June 16, 5:30 p.m. at the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (DCCA). Art will be on exhibit until Friday, June 25. Cash prizes for three finalists. For more information, visit www.thelatincenter.org or contact Ana C. Velasquez, Telephone (302) 655-7338, Ext. 7696, Email: avelasquez@thelatincenter.org
· June 10 Trustees of Color – Professional Networking Happy Hour, 5-9pm, Firestone Restaurant & Lounge, 110 South West Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, (ample parking across the street) , Free Admission, Free Appetizers, Door Prizes, and Drink Specials, RSVP June 8, 302-5673-4473, http://trusteesofcolor.org
· June 15-20 Dupont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE – free jazz – save-the date to join us for the Latin jazz musicians on Wednesday June 16 @ 6:30pm – bring a chair/blanket and enjoy good company - http://www.cliffordbrownjazzfest.com/Schedule email me any questions – wandalopezwml@comcast.net |
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· League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) in Delaware! The First State LULAC Council NCC#800 is official formed in Delaware; the Mission of the LULAC is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States. interested in more information contact Sandra Bucay, sdbucay@comcast.net
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· Some USCIS district offices provide applicants, specifically those seeking T, U, or VAWA benefits, with a list of community based organizations that may be able to assist with their immigration needs. If your organization provides immigration assistance to victims of trafficking, domestic violence, or other crimes, and you would like to have your organization included on such a list, please respond to this message with the following information: Organization Name, Address, Contact Information (phone number and/or email). If your organization has affiliates or offices in more than one USCIS jurisdiction, please submit a separate entry for each office. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns - Rachel Ellis, Office of Public Engagement, Intergovernmental Affairs Division, USCIS, Department of Homeland Security, (202) 272-1240, rachel.ellis@dhs.gov |
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· HB347 w/HA 1 – June 2nd Senate passed - this Act implements recommendations of the Legislative Subcommittee of the School Discipline Task Force created by House Resolution No. 22 of the 145th General Assembly. Under current Delaware law, school officials have a mandatory obligation to report to the police and, in certain instances, initiate criminal prosecution of specific misdemeanor offenses (Assault in the 3rd Degree, Unlawful Sexual Contact in the 3rd Degree, Offensive Touching and Terroristic Threatening) committed by students over the age of 9. This Act would raise the age to 12. School officials would still be required to file a written report of the incident with the District superintendent, who in turn must file a written report with the Department of Education. This act also removes references to “under the age of 18” when referring to students and also makes other minor technical changes recommended by the Task Force. |
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· CENSUS Update: A census taker: will not ask for a social security number; will not ask income information; will not ask for credit or credit card information; will not request to enter the home; will only ask for information necessary to complete a Census questionnaire. http://mediadownload.census.gov/content/how-do-i-recognize-census-taker. If someone did NOT receive a Census form by mail at all; advise them to call 1-866-872-6868 (other languages listed below). Between the dates of April 22 - July 30, the Telephone Questionnaire Assistance (TQA) centers will help callers with filling out the Census form. Hours: 8 am - 9 pm (local time), and the phone lines are LIVE : Chinese: 1-866-935-2010 Korean: 1-866-955-2010 Russian: 1-866-965-2010
Spanish: 1-866-928-2010 Vietnamese: 1-866-945-2010 TDD (Telephone Display Device for the hearing impaired): 1-866-783-2010 Puerto Rico (in English): 1-866-939-2010 Puerto Rico (in Spanish): 1-866-929-201. *Contact any time via email or phone call: Jess J. Quintero, Partnership Specialist: 302-507-2885 orjess.j.quintero@census.gov; Sue A. Monaco, Partnership Assistant: 302-983-9037 or SAMonacoCBPA@aol.com |
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| · Las Americas Aspira Academy, LOCATED IN NEWARK - APPLY NOW! download applications at ; www.aspiraacademy.org, ASPIRA of Delaware, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of Las Americas ASPIRA Academy A New K-8 Charter School, a FREE school (no tuition). ASPIRA Academy is a Spanish/English dual-language charter school for students in grades K-8. It will open in August 2010 at Faith City complex, located near the Christiana Mall, 181 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE greater Wilmington area with full-day kindergarten, 1st through 5th grade classes. ASPIRA Academy students will become fully proficient in reading, writing and speaking English and Spanish through immersion in both languages as they learn all subjects. The curriculum is aligned with Delaware standards and is project-based - students learn by doing. ASPIRA Academy is looking for students from diverse ethnic, racial, language (English & Spanish), and socio-economic backgrounds. Half of the Academy’s students will be primary English speakers and the other half primary Spanish speakers. The Academy’s curriculum will be rigorous and challenging. We believe every child is college bound. All students will become bilingual, bi-literate and bicultural within six years in the program while gaining the academic, physical, social and emotional skills to succeed in school and in life, contact Margie López Waite at 302-656-4737, mlopezwaite@aol.com |
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| · DELAWARE PARENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE is recruiting parents!!, download applications at www.learninglinkde.org ; Who participates? Participation in the Delaware Parent Leadership Institute is open to all parents, grandparents and guardians who have children in Delaware public schools. Participation is also open to teachers, administrators, mentors, and others who want to improve student outcomes in our public schools. Participants will: Enhance your leadership & communication skills, Learn about the public education system in Delaware, Receive and learn how to read and understand the test data from your school and district, Learn about achievement gaps in our schools, Partner with your school administrators, teachers, and other parents to improve student achievement, Connect to an existing network of committed parents & community leaders, Commit to attend all three two-day sessions, Commit to leading at least one project in a school or community, Receive support and coaching as you plan and implement your project, Maintain an ongoing connection with the Rodel Foundation of Delaware, For questions contact the Shannon Griffin at sgriffin@learninglinkde.org or 302.421.9928 or visit www.learninglinkde.org |
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| · HACU National Paid Internship Program! To learn more visit www.hacu.net Whether you are a student looking for an internship, or a federal agency or corporation looking for an intern, HACU feels they can help you in your pursuit. The website http://www.hacu.net/hacu/HNIP_EN.asp contains information about the mission, sponors and alumni, upcoming program dates and deadlines, and staff. Also provided answers to your most frequently asked questions. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please feel free to contact HNIP staff at hnip@hacu.net or call (202) 467-0893. Eligibility: Any student currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or professional level degree program may apply, though students must meet certain criteria in order to be eligible for the program. Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale); Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Students pursuing only a credential or certificate will be considered ineligible. If you are a student graduating in May or June, you may apply for the spring and summer programs of the year you graduate. Students graduating in December are not eligible to apply to any of the programs that directly follow their graduation -- Completion of the freshman year of college before the internship begins - Authorized or eligible to work in the United States by law. |
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| · The Little Miss Hispanic Delaware Pageant Committee is accepting applications for the 2010 Pageant. ; Requirements are: current student, resides in Delaware, 25% Latino/Hispanic descendant, ages 7-11 by the August 2010. If you are interested in wonderful event please contact Denize Leal at 302-423-2771 or email at misshispanicdel@yahoo.com. |
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| · Seeking Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff person for established legal office in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Position is part-time. Must be able to read, write and speak both languages. Salary commensurate with experience, contact: Bill Thomas bthomas@schmittrod.com, c/o Schmittinger and Rodriguez, 414 South State St, Dover, DE 19901, 302-674-0140; Preguntas – contacto vsanchez@schmittrod.com 302-647-0140 |
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| · Interpreters Needed! The Delaware State Police is working to identify a potential pool of qualified interpreters to assist them in providing services for the Limited English Proficiency Population. The interpreters have to have a business license or work for an Interpreting business. More information will be made available to interested parties. If you have any contact information on licensed individuals or private Interpreting Businesses in the community that would be interested, please contact Master Corporal George L Camacho, Delaware State Police Troop 4, 302.856.5850. Ext 324 george.camacho@state.de.us |
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| · 2nd Annual ARTADDICTION The Latin American Community Center invites individuals 16 years old and older to submit paintings, drawings, photography, graphic design and/or collage to expess the theme of addiction and recovery. Jurors are particularly interested in seeing how effective, clear and expressive the work is in depicting the human side of addiction. Works will be accepted until June 10, 2010, and can be delivered to the Latin American Community Center, 403 N. Van Buren Street, Wilmington, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Opening Reception is June 16, 5:30 p.m. at the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (DCCA). Art will be on exhibit until Friday, June 25. Cash prizes for three finalists. For more information, visit www.thelatincenter.org or contact Ana C. Velasquez, Telephone (302) 655-7338, Ext. 7696, Email: avelasquez@thelatincenter.org |
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| · Charito Calvachi-Mateyko (GACHA member) has been added to the Delaware Humanities Forum's Visitor Scholars and Speaker Bureau. The Delaware Humanities Forum (DHF) promotes the humanities by providing programs that are designed to bring the public together with humanities specialists…the network links cultural, educational and civic institutions statewide - The ultimate goal is to help residents to learn about life and work by connecting them with other people, cultures and ideas. Charito will be lecturing on three issues: Diversity in Latin America, Peace building in Latin America and Restorative Justice using Circle Process (see April 15th conference info below) To book a lecture, go to this link http://www.dhf.org/visiting_scholars.cfm. There is no cost for schools to have a Visitor Scholar, libraries, Universities and NGO's would pay $50 to the DHF. Charito Calvachi-Mateyko, Restorative Justice Practitioner, CharitoCW@aol.com cell 717-951-0905. |
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· June 24 -26, 2010 National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) 27th Annual Conference, “The 2010 Latino Political Convention”, Sheraton Denver Hotel, Denver Colorado, www.naleo.org
· July 10-13 National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, www.nclr.org
· July 12-17 League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), 81st LULAC National Convention & Exposition, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, www.lulac.org |
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| · CONSORTIUM OF PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC ASSOCIATIONS CONDEMNS ARIZONA IMMIGRATION LAW AND RELATED STATE POLICIES A working group comprised of representatives from over a dozen leading professional and academic associations has issued a joint statement condemning Arizona’s immigration law (SB 1070) and related state policies such as the prohibition against Ethnic Studies programs (HB2281). We, the Consortium of Professional and Academic Associations, believe that these laws are inherently unjust, and that their application threatens to enflame anti-immigrant sentiments and undermine constructive solutions to the challenges faced by communities in Arizona and across the nation. We call upon the people of Arizona to work diligently to overturn these laws. Our organizations include members from fields including sociology, criminology, political science, peace studies, psychology, and a multitude of related areas of study. Our collective membership numbers more than 10,000 scholars, educators, and activists, with many residing in Arizona. The decision to join together in issuing the open letter below represents an unprecedented and historical moment of collaboration. As academics and professionals concerned about social justice, human rights, and due process, we add our collective voices to the call from myriad others to immediately rescind SB 1070 and HB 2281 in the name of equity, compassion, integrity, constitutionality, and sound public policy. Signatories to the joint statement include representatives from the following professional organizations and academic associations, all of which have issued individual statements or otherwise indicated their opposition to and condemnation of SB 1070 and related policies: Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP); Peace & Justice Studies Association (PJSA); Sociologists Without Borders (Sociologos Sin Fronteras) (SSF); Justice Studies Association (JSA); National Association of Chicano and Chicana Studies (NACCS); Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social (MALCS); Psychologists for Social Responsibility (PsySR); American Studies Association (ASA); Chicano/Latino Faculty & Staff Association (CLFSA); Advancing Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS); Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2010, 9:30AM CONTACT: Randall Amster, J.D., Ph.D., ramster@prescott.edu, 928-350-2238, Luis Fernandez, Ph.D., luis.fernandez@nau.edu, 928-523-5673, Marie Keta Miranda, Ph.D., marie.miranda@utsa.edu, 210-458-2675 |
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| · Despite efforts, not all Latino immigrants accepted as 'white,' sociological study shows Science Codex (June 2, 2010), WASHINGTON, DC - While some Latino immigrants to the United States may be accepted as "white" by the wider society, a new American Sociological Review (ASR) study finds that many of them face discrimination based on skin color. In fact, the research showed that relatively darker-skinned Latinos earned less than their lighter-skinned counterparts. The results suggest that the rapid influx of Latino immigrants will shift the boundaries of race in the United States, but will not end skin-color-based discrimination. "It is likely we will see change in our racial categories, but there will not be one uniform racial boundary around all Latinos," said Reanne Frank, co-author of the study and assistant professor of sociology at Ohio State University. "Some Latinos will be successful in the bid to be accepted as 'white'-usually those with lighter skin. But for those with darker skin and those who are more integrated into U.S. society, we believe there will be a new Latino racial boundary forming around them." Frank conducted the study with Ilana Redstone Akresh, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Illinois, and Bo Lu, an assistant professor of biostatistics at Ohio State. Their results appear in the June 2010 issue of ASR. The data for the study came with the 2003 New Immigrant Survey, which interviewed immigrants age 18 and older who were granted legal permanent residency between May and November 2003. This study included data from up to 1,539 self-identified Latinos. Importantly for the results, the survey included information, collected by the interviewers, rating the skin color of the respondents on a scale of "1" to "10" (from "light" to "dark"). The question of how Latino immigrants view themselves in the country's racial order-and how they will be accepted by wider society-has growing implications. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that nearly one in three U.S. residents will be of Hispanic/Latino origin by 2050. The issue is especially timely now as Americans are interviewed for the 2010 Census. Under the current census form, Hispanics and Latinos have been set apart as an ethnic group and are instructed to choose the race that best fits them. The 2000 Census had six categories, and the 2010 Census has 15 categories, but "Latino or Hispanic" is not one of the options. "We are hearing stories from Census takers that many Latinos say the race question does not fit them. They are confused by why they can't label their race as 'Hispanic or Latino,'" Frank said. In the 2000 Census, about 50 percent of those who marked "Hispanic or Latino" as their ethnicity chose "some other race" as their racial category. That has been interpreted by many researchers as them attempting to assert an alternative Latino racial identity, she said. However, in the New Immigrant Survey used in this study, participants were not given the option of choosing "some other race." As a result, in the New Immigrant Survey, more than three-quarters of respondents (79 percent) identified themselves as white, regardless of their skin color. "This shows that Latino immigrants do recognize the advantages of a white racial identity. Most are attempting to push the boundaries of whiteness to include them, even if their skin color is darker," Frank said. About 14 percent of the sample refused to identify with any of the listed races, even though this was not an official option in the survey. The study found that Latinos who were most integrated into U.S. society-those who were proficient in English, spent more time in the country, and those who had children-were more likely than others to not choose a racial category. "We believe the more-integrated immigrants have faced discrimination in the country, and realize that 'white' is not an identity that is open to them. They may be trying to develop a new alternative Latino racial category," Frank said. Along with more-integrated immigrants, darker-skinned Latinos will also have trouble being accepted as "white" and will face discrimination as a result. Researchers classified the skin color scale into four groups of comparable size and focused on the comparison between relatively lighter- and darker-skinned groups of respondents. Comparing earned annual income across matched pairs from different groups, findings showed that Latino immigrants with relatively darker skin earned, on average, $2,500 less per year than their lighter-skinned counterparts. "Latinos display a range of physical characteristics-they don't fit neatly into what has historically been a black-white racial order in the United States," Frank said. "It appears that some with lighter skin will be able to pass as white, but others with darker skin will not and will continue to face discrimination." Frank said it is not possible at this time to tell what proportion of Latino immigrants will be accepted as white, and how many will be forced into a new racial category. She emphasized that this study only included immigrants, and that the answers to questions like this may not be answered until their children grow up. "Immigrants are important because they set the stage for determining how U.S. racial boundaries will be redrawn," she said. "But it is their native-born children who will ultimately set the future course for how the racial lines will end up." |
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· Last December the Government of Puerto Rico enacted a new law (Law 191 of 2009) aimed at strengthening the issuance and usage of birth certificates to combat fraud and protect the identity and credit of all people born in Puerto Rico. We are working to ensure that the individuals, communities and institutions that will be impacted by this law have access to complete and accurate information on this topic. Therefore, we kindly request your assistance and collaboration to communicate the facts about this change in law to affected citizens as well as federal, state and local governments. The new law was the result of cooperation with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to address the fraudulent use of Puerto Rico-issued birth certificates to unlawfully obtain U.S. passports, Social Security benefits, and other federal services. Under the new law, all birth certificates issued by Puerto Rico before July 1, 2010, will be invalidated on that date so that new, more secure certificates can be issued in their place. Until then all current birth certificates will remain valid. This change will impact all people born in Puerto Rico regardless of whether they reside in the island or the U.S. mainland. Affected individuals living in the states will be able to request and receive their new birth certificates through a simple process by mail. However, it is important to understand that there is no need to rush out and get a new birth certificate on July 1, 2010. Instead it is suggested that only people who have a specific need for their birth certificate for official purposes request a new birth certificate right away. To better inform the public we are providing several public outreach materials in both English and Spanish. They can be found on the PRFAA website through the following links:
1. http://www.prfaa.com/birthcertificates/ http://www.prfaa.com/certificadosdenacimiento/ |
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| o HELP FOR CHILE to avoid downloading viruses – make donations to the American Red Cross www.redcross.org; Sitio del Comite Chileno del Delaware Valley http://comitechilenodv.spaces.live.comhttp://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=23597898870 |
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| o HELP FOR HAITI Find more ways to help http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti; United Way of Delaware -- online http://www.uwde.org Contribute online through http://clintonbushhaitifund.org; Text “QUAKE” to 20222 to charge a $10 donation to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund (the donation will be added to your cell phone bill). Text "Yéle" to 501501 which will automatically donate $5 to the Yéle Haiti Earthquake Fund, or to visit http://www.yele.org/. |
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