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‘Ana en el Trópico’: Some like it sweltering
Julie Cortez El Hispanic News Writer Portland, OR — “Ana en el Trópico” is set in balmy Florida, but the play’s characters generate so much of their own heat they’d probably sweat in the dead of a Russian winter. Miracle Theatre is serving up this sexy, sweltering antidote to the winter blahs Feb. 11 through [...]
Arizona lawmakers target automatic citizenship
Jacques Billeaud Associated Press Writer Phoenix, AZ (AP) — Arizona lawmakers are again diving into the national debate over illegal immigration by proposing a bill that challenges automatic U.S. citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. The Jan. 27 proposal brings Arizona back into the national debate over illegal immigration after the state’s enactment last year [...]
Five Oregon bills aimed at immigrants generate wide range of reactions
Richard Jones El Hispanic News Writer Salem, OR — A series of five bills targeted at undocumented immigrants may win applause from some groups. On the other hand, they may also generate protest marches around the state capitol. Introduced by Rep. Kim Thatcher (R-Keizer), House Bills 2802, 2803, 2804, 2805, and 2806 all have “unauthorized [...]
CAUSA launches a wide array of new goals and programs
Richard Jones El Hispanic News Writer Salem, OR — The community event room at Chemeketa Community College was full on Saturday. The hallways were packed, the anteroom was shoulder to shoulder, and the second floor balcony had plenty of observers. A Jennifer López appearance? Eva Longoria? Michelle Obama? Better than that. It was CAUSA’s Immigrant [...]
Escuela Viva prepares students to learn through building positive attitudes
Richard Jones El Hispanic News Writer Portland, OR — Sitting at a work table, the director/owner of Escuela Viva explained what made her school different. A quiet hum of children talking to teachers filled the room. From out of nowhere, a 4-year-old girl with a wide smile ran up and laid a huge bear hug [...]
Brazil’s Grupo Corpo brings blend of classical, modern movement
Portland, OR — Grupo Corpo will make its fourth visit to Portland this month, bringing with it from Brazil a unique mix of classical ballet, modern dance, and Afro-Brazilian movement. Guided by artistic director Paulo Pederneiras and choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras, the group of 19 dancers will perform to music by Brazilian and Latin American composers. [...]
Frank García to direct Governor’s Affirmative Action Office
Salem, OR — Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber has appointed Frank García as director of the Governor’s Affirmative Action Office. García will lead efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusiveness across state government. “The more inclusive we make state government, the better we will serve our diverse state,” Kitzhaber said. “Frank’s deep knowledge and experience will [...]
New Oregon law cuts some insurance premiums
Salem, OR — Thousands of Oregonians are enjoying lower insurance premiums as a result of a year-old credit scoring law, according to a recent survey by the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) Insurance Division. The law allows consumers to ask their insurer to re-price or “rerate” their auto or homeowner policy once a [...]
‘New’ San Martín de Porres expands its horizons
Richard Jones El Hispanic News Writer Dayton, OR — With an “under new management” attitude, members of the Iglesia Católica de San Martín de Porres look forward to adding new programs to their house of worship. A year-long struggle to prevent the sale of the building that the parishioners had rehabilitated with their own labor [...]