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Latinitas Noticias: MALDEF Report on Latina High School Drop-out

Listening to Latinas: Barriers to High School Graduation

Report Findings from MALDEF



To help keep young Latinas in school and on track for success, the National Women’s Law Center and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund went straight to the source: Latina students and the adults who work with them every day. Our new report, Listening to Latinas: Barriers to High School Graduation, explores the causes of the dropout crisis for Latinas and… Continue

Added by Latinitas Intern on August 30, 2009 at 1:42pm — No Comments

BeginUIW Blog 3

This past week I learned so much about racism and prejudice. I had to write an essay paper on unjust and just laws pertaining to the Catholic church and the USA government. Researching the topic was the most fun and I feel I have learned a lot. I learned that I am a better note taker than I thought, which is a good thing and I have been able to retain a lot information from class. I believe it will stay with me forever. My main challenge was Thursday night preparing for Friday classes. I had… Continue

Added by Anna-Alizette on August 29, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Latinitas Noticias: LULAC National Leadership Seminar

2009 Washington Youth Leadership Seminar From: "LULAC National"

Application Available Online: http://action.lulac.org/r/3197/4378/0

Deadline: September 4, 2009 (6:00pm EST)



Washington Youth Leadership Seminar



Greetings LULAC Councils:

We invite you to help us identify talented Latinos youth for our annual Washington Youth Leadership Seminar. The 2009 Washington Youth Leadership Seminar offers a truly unique opportunity for students to voice their opinions… Continue

Added by Alicia on August 27, 2009 at 9:27am — No Comments

Hi girls wut does music mean to u?type?recommendations?

well im new at this so im trying this out feel free to reply or comment jaja. Just want to know if music is meaningful to u girls. Wut type of music do u like? Any recommendations i love music and discovering new ones is fantastic so please tell me. Spanish or english im good with both jaja okay well hit me up. Just a heads up i believe that music relaxes a persons' mined well it does to me if u think im wrong tell me lol.

Added by Lupe Anchondo on August 14, 2009 at 9:18pm — No Comments

School's in session

I must say, going back to school is something that I don't really understand. I like school...once I'm in it. Actually going back (especially the Sunday night before) is the difficult part. When I go to my classes and do all that, I settle in easily. I guess it's a mental thing.



Back in elementary, middle school, and high school, I liked to go back to school shopping. For the clothes!, but also for the supplies. Getting my new binders and thinking about how I would decorate it.… Continue

Added by Lizette Espinosa on August 13, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Hot Topic - Going Back To School

What do I like most about going back to school? I would have to say the bustle and hustle that comes with the school year. I like to keep busy and we all know that once school starts life get crazy...but I rather be feeling the non-stop life then to be bored out of my mind:)

Added by Rosemarie Montez on August 13, 2009 at 11:39am — No Comments

escuelaa

I like a lot of things about going back to school. Now that I am a Junior in college and have started taking classes that deal specifically with my major (Communication Studies with a Minor in Secondary Education) I have made a lot of new friends that are studying the same thing. I know that I am going to have a lot of them in my classes so it makes it more fun because we get to work on topics that we are interested in and also get to network. I love going to The University of Texas at El Paso… Continue

Added by Mari on August 13, 2009 at 9:31am — No Comments

What do I like most about going back to school

I like going back to school to see all my friends :) School gives me a place to be free even though i'm stuck doing work i love being there at school. I can show off my clothing style, raise my grades, go to dance (cause i haven't been excersizing) haha School is not boring. It's a place to learn and communicate with others. Although i say this now, when i'm in school i know that sometime i will be counting down the hours till i go home :D ha


-Nessie(:

Added by Vanessa Silvas on August 12, 2009 at 3:05pm — No Comments

Triple Feature

By the time I stood up, my legs were a little weak and I was a tad cold on what felt like one of the hottest days of the year. I had just finished watching West Side Story, my third feature film in 9 hours. The day started out early, watching the much loved children's adventure The Goonies, in the cramped, extremely dark theatre at the Plaza Theatre in El Paso, Tx (sorry yet again to the man whose foot I stepped on in an attempt to get to my seat). This day of the Plaza Classic… Continue

Added by Lizette Espinosa on August 12, 2009 at 2:56pm — No Comments

Belinda Acosta Answers Latinitas' Questions!

¡Hola Latinitas! We are lucky to have Belinda Acosta, author of Damas, Dramas, and Ana Ruiz join MyLatinitas.com to answer your questions about the book, being a writer, quinceañeras, or other questions you might have.



Belinda Acosta



Read the blog "Damas, Dramas, and Ana Ruiz Book Review" here on MyLatinitas.com, and then… Continue

Added by Latinitas Intern on August 9, 2009 at 12:00pm — 18 Comments

Damas, Drama, and Ana Ruiz Book Review

Title: Damas, Dramas, and Ana Ruiz

Author: Belinda Acosta

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Publication Date: August 11, 2009

Pages: 336



Chanclas. ¡Híjole! Mi’ja. The red faced man who smelled like cigar smoke and Ben Gay. Amá. ¡Coraje! ¿Cómo se dice? These are just some of the phrases that are sprinkled throughout Belinda Acosta’s novel Damas, Dramas, and Ana Ruiz giving it the flavor it needs to be… Continue

Added by Latinitas Intern on August 9, 2009 at 11:53am — No Comments

Plaza Music Film Festival & Sleepercar

For the next ten days in El Paso, Texas, the historic Plaza Theatre will be showcasing a slew of classic films. Some of the titles include Gone With The Wind and Marry Poppins. There is a movie to suit everyone's taste, and prices are cheap; ranging from free to $8. It's also a great way to support local happenings as well as have a look at modern masterpieces. The film will also hold special events such as "A Conversation with Nick Clooney". Nick Clooney is the father of George… Continue

Added by Sara Elizabeth Sanchez on August 7, 2009 at 10:52pm — No Comments

My day at KVUE

A couple Mondays ago, I had the opportunity to shadow at KVUE for a few hours. I got to sit in a meeting (heard the rundown of the 5 and 6:00 news), went on an interview with Noelle Newton, and sat behind the scenes of the 5:00 newscasts with editors and producers. It was really exciting, and although I was only there for a few hours, I did learn a few things along the way:



1. Info. and stories coming into the newsroom are way more juicy and scandalous than what's shown on TV. I… Continue

Added by Marisa Cano on August 7, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

What I like most about being a Latina is...

Well to be honest i'm not Latina. Most people can think i am because the color of my skin can be slightly dark but i'm not. Although i'm not, my family still has parties and food that are very common to the Hispanic heritage but i do not mind :) The food, family, and parties are so fun i wouldn't mind being a Latina and i think so much can prove they can do anything they can, i don't doubt them for one minute :]

-Nessie(:

Added by Vanessa Silvas on August 7, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

the best about being a latinita

what I like best being a latinia is the way we view things in a different perspective, not only that but are food is soo delicious and our families histiry is interesting to learn

Added by kimberly estrada on August 6, 2009 at 1:52pm — 1 Comment

The Path to College, Day VI

It's back-to-school time! One of my favorite commercials is a Staples one where there is a dad shopping for his kid's school supplies, and "It's the most wonderful time of the year" is playing.

Don't let your parents' excitement overshadow your own. True, school may drag on and teachers get ruthless with the amount of homework they give, but always keep in mind that children in this country are immeasurably privileged compared to children in third world countries. Some children can't go to… Continue

Added by Sara Elizabeth Sanchez on August 6, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

The kite Runner

I first heard of the movie The Kite Runner before I heard about the book, even though I still haven’t seen the movie. I caught myself between choosing a book in the airport and my eyes glazed across the title. I definitely recommend this book, for it shows the hardships and triumphs seen through a young boy and his childhood friend in Afghanistan. You can't help but remember glimpses of your own adventures as a child. It deals with government control and reveals an act the main character Amir… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Gonzalez on August 5, 2009 at 7:51pm — No Comments

PeeWee Salinas Interview





¡Hola Latinitas! For all of you PeeWee and Kumbia Kings fans out there, we will also be doing an interview with Pee Salinas! PeeWee has new solo album 'YO SOY", which hits stores next Tuesday, August11th!!! So here's your chance to ask him your questions, and we'll select a few to be in the interview!



The first Latinita to post her question as a comment on this blog, will receive a signed CD from PeeWee himself!! So don't… Continue

Added by Latinitas Intern on August 5, 2009 at 3:31pm — 3 Comments

Twilight Actress Interview



Hey Latinitas! We are really excited that we will be interviewing Twilight actress Christian Serratos!



She plays Bella's normal, human friend Angela Weber in the Twilight Saga. She also figure skates, sings, and dances. We are currently gathering questions to ask her in the interview. Comment to this blog with your questions and you might read Christian's answers in a future issue of… Continue

Added by Latinitas Intern on August 5, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

What I Like About Being A Latina / My Recent Identity Crisis

I love menudo and queso fundido, adore Mariachi serenades, believe breaking a piñata is the best way to celebrate a birthday, and think cascarones (confetti eggs) are one of the greatest creations of all time. I remember when my mom would feed me something that didn't look appetizing I would give her the there's-no-way-in-this-lifetime-I-am-going-to-eat-that look and she would scream "Pues, come caca!" followed by a "Tonta!" — Haha, love it! Also, I do… Continue

Added by Andrea McWilliams on August 4, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

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