by Odilia Rivera Santos of People for the Ethical Treatment of Puerto Ricans IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, LEAVE RIGHT NOW. READ THIS ARTICLE AT THE LIBRARY. I dedicate this post to my cousin who was killed by her husband and to Tina Adovasio. Tina Adovasio was a battered woman who was […]
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Archive | March, 2011
CT Latino Youth Group ASPIRA Shuts Down
March 21, 2011 
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by Efrain Nieves One of the most important Latino youth groups, ASPIRA has shut its doors in Connecticut. Co-founder of the state Chapter Alma Maya states “The community, I don’t think, believed the problems were so serious, well, on Monday, they got serious” (ctpost.com). Born and raised in CT, I can’t begin to stress the importance of […]
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March 18, 2011 1 Comment
by Efrain Nieves U.S. stamps honoring Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Carmen Miranda, Selena and Carlos Cardel go on sale today. Will you be supporting the recognition and contribution of our people in America? Here is a link to the U.S. postal service on how to obtain these collectable stamps: http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2011/pr11_024.htm ______________________________________________________________________ Pa’lante Latino is dedicated to the forward progression of the […]
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