In This Issue

Dream on; Act today

Dream on; Act today

A report by Ernst & Young, reveals that the middle class is much more vulnerable in retirement than what was previously thought

Phoenix Art Museum or bust!

Phoenix Art Museum or bust!

Phantom sightings. Art after the Chicano Movement

Stories of courage, hope, determination

Stories of courage, hope, determination

The honor was long in coming. That was the sentiment as Latino Perspectives Magazine and the Raul H. Castro Institute presented the 1st Annul Arizona Latina Trailblazers

Are you prepared for retirement?

Are you prepared for retirement?

Wake up and smell the coffee you just spent five bucks on

LP Journal

Mendez Beltway bound

Mendez Beltway bound

Highways aren’t sexy, but we all need ’em real bad.

These folks are the real Super Bowl party poopers

These folks are the real Super Bowl party poopers

Okay, we admit right up front that we at Latino Perspectives Magazine are what some in the biz would call “Hispanic-targeted media.”

 ¿Será Posible? Things that make us go “hmm”

¿Será Posible? Things that make us go “hmm”

Expert advice for women on how to beat recession

Long live los revisionistas

It might as well have been called Fénix, Arizona.

Tasteless bickering

Just because you’re in jail, doesn’t mean you have bad taste…buds.

Odio delivers what some called an odious message

A White House staffer, Carlos Odio, reportedly delivered some unwelcome news during three local meetings

Heredia to the rescue?

The Dems need help. Then again, if you happen to be a Republican, you probably think they’re doing just fine.

Sotomayor is an alien love-child

The far-right is suspicious, even hostile. The far left is ecstatic, even giddy.

Arts

Vibe

A look at: The Art of Exile

A look at: The Art of Exile

In The Art of Exile, the Bilingual Review Press has released one of its most powerful collections of poetry

MADE, just for you

MADE, just for you

Serendipitously, we found just what we were looking for at MADE art boutique

Lola's Voicemail

Lola's Voicemail

Off to the market with Tía Cuca

ALAC raises $41,000 in cash and pledges

ALAC raised more than $41,000 in cash or pledges during its first major fund-raiser on May 28

CNN turns cameras on Latinos

The Latino bandwagon keeps rolling along …

Tempe Library show features regional artists

Summer is a good time to check out art exhibitions at the various galleries in the Valley

Rincon del Arte

Words of wisdom

Words of wisdom

Words of wisdom: Author Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford creates poetry for children 3 to 103

Cultural Connections

 Cultural Connections: Ballet Folklorico

Cultural Connections: Ballet Folklorico

Enthusiasts were treated to the high-energy Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz

Dining

 Healthy, spicy, delicioso

Healthy, spicy, delicioso

Flavorful herbs add punch to your system

Travel

Oh, Canada

Oh, Canada

Visit to our northern neighbor a trip worth remembering

Health

Planning ahead

Planning ahead

Financial health begins with solid insurance options

Snack time!

Snack time!

Art Smith, award-winning chef and author provides some snack recipes that are healthy – and yes, tasty, too

Learning good habits early is key for kids

Learning good habits early is key for kids

Living healthy isn’t always such an easy thing to do. Temptation is all around us

ASU, UA librarians compile list of top consumer health Web sites

Among the best are MedlinePlus and healthfinder, two federally run sites, and FamilyDoctor.org

Mushrooms may elevate the immune system

For centuries, edible mushrooms have been touted as a food that preserves youth, longevity, and overall health

Education

Learn and live

Learn and live

Take time to take on new experiences - and keep it fun

Learning for life

Tips from lifelong learning experts on how to embark on a mission of lifelong learning

Community

Latinos who Serve

Most wanted attributes

Most wanted attributes

Phoenix FBI Special Agent exudes confidence, satisfaction, pride

Entrepreneur of the month

Truth be told

Truth be told

Retirement investment firm’s founder keeps clients informed, ahead of game

My Perspective

my perspective on: retirement

my perspective on: retirement

No substitute for saving, planning for retirement

Pocho Keen

Pocho keen: Like peachy keen, pero different

Pocho keen: Like peachy keen, pero different

Up on the sun

Business

Briefcase

Energy drink with a punch

Energy drink with a punch

Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez recently introduced a new energy drink in the Valley, Energía de Campeones.

Tecate forging authentic brand identity with Latino men in U.S.

Tecate forging authentic brand identity with Latino men in U.S.

Tecate and an advertising agency are ramping up old-school marketing with shrewd insights spotlighting Mexican men as hardworking Americans

Arizona’s Hispanic population on the upswing, Census shows

A surge in Arizona’s Hispanic population is expected, according to a new report

Latino Economic Summit Web site serves as key resource center

The summit gathered more than 180 Latino business and community leaders

Free business certification workshop

Minority, woman and small business owners in Maricopa County are invited to attend

Business growth coaching series

A free business growth symposium presented by American Family Insurance

Digital marketing discussion

Eric Brandt, Founder and CEO of digital agency Defero, will explore the many aspects of digital/interactive media space

AZHCC event raises more than $35,000 for scholarships

Black & White Ball held at the Downtown Phoenix Sheraton hotel in April

Latino Internet users growing at fast rate

Growing at nearly four times the rate of the rest of the American population

Minority journalist numbers dwindling

Of the 5,900 newsroom jobs eliminated at American daily newspapers in 2008, 854 were minorities

‘Latinas in Charge’

“Latinas in Charge” is a deep dive into the Latina experience today

Latino-owned small businesses expanding despite sagging U.S. economy, report shows

The Latino Coalition has been working to ensure recovery from the economic downturn comes fast to Hispanics

Movin' Up

Hispanic Chamber selects Contreras as new President/CEO

Hispanic Chamber selects Contreras as new President/CEO

Contreras is former Director of the Registrar of Contractors and former Executive Director of the Governor’s Council on Small Business

Flores named to Homeland Security border task force

Flores named to Homeland Security border task force

Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) Southwest Border Task Force by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.

Villaseñor named new Tucson police chief

Villaseñor named new Tucson police chief

Villaseñor began his career with the police department in 1980

Mazon Gutierrez elected to national Girl Scouts post

It will be her second term on the National Board, headquartered in New York City.

Perez named new Chair of Chamber of Commerce

Connie Perez is the CEO of Advanced Reimbursement Management

Machiche named Director of Media Relations for Dept. of Commerce

Machiche was with the Dept. of Corections as Media Administrator

U.S. Census announces Partnership Specialists

The U.S. Census Bureau Maricopa County Partnership staff for the 2010 Census includes five Latinos

ASU professor named co-host of PBS show

Eduardo Pagán will join the cast of the popular PBS television show, History Detectives

Neighborhood health center taps Garewal

Harry Garewal was named President of Your Neighborhood Health Center

Castro Thompson named to Susan G. Komen board

She joins the board as chair of the Education Committee

Colon appointed to Sister Cities Commission

Phoenix lawyer Tony Colon was named a Commissioner for the City of Phoenix Sister Cities Commission

ASU students win prestigious award

“Dividied Families,” a student project on families divided by the U.S.-Mexico border, won a prestigious Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award

W.P. Carey School names award for Gary Trujillo

The inaugural Gary Trujillo Minority Enterprise Award will be presented Sept. 24

Careers

Changes for the better

Changes for the better

Making difference at work, in community drive Herrera



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