More than food and drink, the value of the Thanksgiving holiday lies in reuniting family and friends, and expressing grati­tude for their company.

Ruben Hernandez

Coca-Cola North America made a special announcement Nov. 12 in Phoenix

Staff

Toyota, NBA, Suns special projects give kids safe place to play and learn

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Daniela Terán at the Arizona Department of Commerce wants all Latino businesspeople to utilize the excellent resources at ADC.

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Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute of Public Policy unveiled its report titled AZ Workforce: Latinos, Youth and the Future as part of its César E. Chávez Leadership Lecture.

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Nearly 80 percent of all seriously delinquent home mortgagors are likely headed toward fore­closure with no help in sight, according to a recent national report.

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Gov. Janet Napolitano warned that Arizona would be better served by diversifying its housing-based economy with expanded trade opportunities with foreign countries

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“Live United” is the slogan of the Valley of the Sun United Way new fundraising campaign.

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JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson was honored with the 2008 Marriott’s Award for Diversity Excellence

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Phoenix Zoo officials announced that they are kicking off a $20 million capital campaign aimed at modernizing the zoo and making it world class

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A recent research grant may mean that passen­gers someday may commute on a train between Phoenix and Tucson.

Staff

Offering Pure Thanks

Gulsum Gurbuz-Kucuksari

If you’ve never experienced a Navidades Puertorriqueñas, here’s your chance.

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Calexico is a risk-taking roots-rock band known for its full production arrangements

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The world-famous International Mariachi Conference in Tucson might be cancelled due to a lack of resources

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Vampires are hot, especially among young readers.

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Finally, a Hollywood movie that subdues the irresist­ible urge to scold, “Bad Mexico. Bad, bad, Mexico.”

Staff

A recent release demonstrates that Canyon’s quality productions effortlessly cross cultural lines.

Ruben Hernandez

There is nothing like a night at the opera with Phoenix Opera, SRP and Latino Perspectives Magazine.

Staff

Whenever we hear the words “Pulitzer Prize winner” attached to a book’s title, we assume it might be too hard to comprehend. It is also hard when the title sounds as obnoxious as: The Brief...

Moisés Martínez

Fans of fine art photography are lucky to have two excellent exhibitions at the same time in the Phoenix area.

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Ricardo Elias has just released his first compila­tion, El México Que Ve Mi Corazón

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Frank Sharry was honored for his national advocacy advancing immigration reform, fair housing and citizenship for Latinos.

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Lino Alvarez has been named vice president of sales for Telemundo Arizona

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Sandy Abalos has joined the board of directors of the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women.

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In its second year, the event recognized individuals serving the community. Recipients were nominated and selected based on that commitment.

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Gov. Janet Napolitano appointed Armando Contreras as the state’s new director of the Registrar of Contractors

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Phoenix ranks No. 6 on the annual list of top sports cities as selected by The Sporting News.

Staff

Ruben Alvarez was one of the indi­viduals interviewed for a PBS special titled Latinos ‘08 that aired last month.

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The Phoenix Boys Choir honored jeweler/philanthropist Alfredo Molina and community advocate Tio Tachias

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Banner Children’s Hospital NICU nurse familiar with worries, concerns of parents

By Coty Dolores Miranda

Document shredding firms offer safe, inexpensive way to prevent identity theft.

Coty Dolores Miranda

With Thanksgiving around the corner, let’s put some sugar to our blessings.

Jesus Adrian Ledezma

Menu at Drip Coffee Lounge includes locally prominent people

Mortimer Sanchez

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation recently won the National Corporate Humanitarian Award from the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) for its “Diamonds Back” Field-Building...

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U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor called on all Latinos to empower themselves with information on the fight against AIDS

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Thanks to a partnership with the Phoenix Symphony, the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra and the White Mountain Symphony Orchestra, United Blood Services donors across Arizona will “Hear the Sweet...

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In Speaking From the Body: Latinas on Health and Culture, Latinas speak freely about dealing with serious health episodes

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Phoenix Children’s Hospital was recently recognized for its service to patients who speak little or no English

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national study has named University Medical Center in Tucson among the top 100 hospitals in the nation

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Patricia Rodriguez was recently named as asso­ciate director for the Office of Outreach and Multicultural Affairs for the University of Arizona College of Medicine

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An initiative that will partner women with breast cancer researchers to find the key to what causes breast cancer.

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About 18 million Americans suffer from respira­tory and sleep problems.

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Drug abusers can start at home

Georgann Yara

Hispanic community needs news coverage now more than ever

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Anti-Arpaio activists vow to keep the heat on

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U.S. Latino population surpasses 45 million

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Latino Perspectives sent an email with several questions for the Board of Directors of the AHCC after publish­ing an article on some Chamber woes.

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Sweeps for undocumented immigrants by law enforcers exem­plified by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio policies cultivate increas­ing hatred and bigotry against all Latinos

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton took sexist media hits that were aimed at her gender, not her political agenda.

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Edward James Oloms reacts to the question “What do you know about the Mexican Mafia?”

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With the constant shrink­ing of the Valley’s two metro daily newspapers their slogan could be “All the News That Fits We Print.”

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Michele Herrera Mulligan believes there is just one way to eat mangos – naked

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Forever in Control artists realize art vision and revitalize a blighted neighborhood.

Ruben Hernandez

Grand drama. Vaudeville Slapstick. Biting satire. Latino theater in Phoenix over the past century had it all.

Patricia A. Bonn

Laura Castaneda is a strong believer in accomplishing dreams, regardless of situations or negative feedback from friends or family.

By Coty Dolores Miranda

Alfred Angelo and Azteca Wedding Center united with other bridal manufacturers and salons this past Veteran's Day across the United States to donate wedding gowns to qualified military brides.

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Latino Perspectives maga­zine is honoring Pete Dimas for keeping alive the memory and recording the struggles of Valley Latinos who fought for their country in World War II.

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The story of Phoenix American Legion Post 41 is one of proud, valiant men who came back from World War II only to face segregation in their own town

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Western Caribbean offers some of country’s most impressive ruins

Rebecca Antioco

Baseball big part of former player’s business acumen

Peter Madrid

Spanish name for new high school sets off barrage of mean-spirited e-mails from parents

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At a time when many magazines are feeling the squeeze from an ailing economy, Latino Perspectives can say it is robust, and can prove it.

Staff

Armed forces one path to college funding

Georgann Yara

The University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science has received a three-year grant

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Lakeshore Learning Stores in Phoenix are offering free crafts classes for kids ages 3 and up

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The Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale held a cocktail reception for the public.

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Arizona State’s Downtown Phoenix campus covered the Oct. 2 vice presidential debate with events at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

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The Mexican Science and Technology Council visited the University of Arizona campus

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Former Phoenix Suns point guard and NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson helped kick off Phoenix Teaching Fellows Week.

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The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, in collaboration with New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development, intro­duced “Brain Time with Brain Boxes”

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The Bilingual Nursing Fellowship Program at South Mountain and GateWay community colleges has been selected as a 2008 “Example of Excellence”

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The Phoenix chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs hosted its first Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

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Latinos may benefit with aid from private school tuition.

Paul Mulligan