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Latin Grammy Awards - Sept 13, 2000
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When the Latin Grammy was first announced it was hailed as another mainstream recognition of Latin American culture. Like all mainstream things, controversy must enter in. Although it took a few weeks for someone to complain about favoritism, everyone probably noticed the plethora of nominations for Emilio Estefan. Emilio, husband to Gloria, happens to be very involved with the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. He also ties for the most nominations with Colombian singer Carlos Vives, with both earning six. On top of the six nominations, Emilio also received the first "Person of the Year" award for lifetime achievement. Add a commentLatino Fall TV Schedule
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Last year Latinos mobilized to ask the network executives to account for the absence of Hispanics on prime time television. Instead of playing with the numbers and making excuses, most agreed that the Latino presence on television (especially prime time) is not representative of the actual population of Latinos in the United States. Most networks gave Latinos lip-service by saying they would improve, but little improvement is seen in front of or behind the camera.Add a comment
Hispanics in the 1st Gore-Bush Debate
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With every politician in love with Latinos, it's always interesting to see how we are addressed in a non-Hispanic venue. Will they tell the whole world they love Cinco de Mayo? ¿Contestarán en español? It's fine to support fair immigration and language diversity, but it would be nice if someone other than Hispanic crowds heard them say it.
Add a comment¿Is the Immigration Fairness Act Fair?
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President Clinton and Congress are deadlocked over whether or not they should have an amnesty for undocumented immigrants. Does the GOP still want to be inclusive?Add a comment
Can the Next President have a Latin American Policy?
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With George W. Bush poised to take office without winning the popular vote or Al Gore as a result of lawsuits, does either have the moral authority to guide democracy in Latin America?
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