Latino helps others build union power (Seattle Times) – A decade of organizing Latino construction workers is paying off for Matta, 32, who recently became the first Latino organizing director of the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters.
Researchers suggest parks should adapt to better serve Latino trail users (University of Illinois) – One of the most significant findings noted by the U. of I. researchers is that urban-dwelling Latinos often use trail areas in ways that sharply contrast with traditional use patterns.
Latino Politics: Mariachi Style (AdAge) – In an interview this week with CandidatoUSA Mr. Orozco said the mariachi tune was actually designed as a viral campaign to spread the word among Latinos in anticipation of the Texas primaries.
Drawing Their Own Map: The Latino Animation Industry (Animation World Network) – Steeped in Latin traditions, Dora the Explorer premiered on Nickelodeon in 1999 and spread into 74 countries in 15 languages.
How Deep In the Hearts of Texas? (Newsweek) – Clinton’s chances may come down to Latino support in the Lone Star State.
Texas Latino voters younger than statewide average (Austin American Statesman) – That nugget — potentially good news for Sen. Barack Obama, who is faring well with young voters overall — is among about a dozen highlighted in the fact sheet, “Hispanics in the 2008 Election: Texas.”
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