"Jibaro, My Pretty N****r" Felipe Luciano

Here is a piece that is also posted on LatinosNYC which I thought I would post here for your entertainment.

"Pretty Nigga" Felipe Luciano
Def Poetry, Season 2, Episode 5 (S02 E05) 
Original Air Date: 19 July 2002

Fire and Comedy at SOLOMON PORCH

OK people, for those of you in the New York area in particularly Brooklyn you will be interested to know of this event:
Fire and Comedy at SOLOMON PORCH
Time: April 16, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm
Location: SOLOMON PORCH
Street: 307 STUYVENT AVE
City/Town: BROOKLYN NY
Contact Info: 646-352-1759
Event Type: comedy, and, poetry
Organized By: Raul Kahayarix Rios/LATINOSNYC

Latino Unemployment

Here are some rather disturbing figures regarding Latino unemployment , like if we haven’t figured this one out!!!
Since the recession began in December 2007, Latino unemployment has risen 4.7 percentage points, to 10.9 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Black unemployment has risen 4.5 points, to 13.5 percent. White unemployment has risen 2.9 points, to 7.3 percent.

You can read about it here: Unemployment hits harder among Latinos, blacks

Slideshow Here

You might want to see this as well from an AARP Bulletin:
There were few racial differences, but Hispanics, the nation's largest and fastest growing minority, had the worst emotional health all year long.

Hispanic Art & Cultural Events in Chicago

OK People here is a list of coming events in the Chicago area of interest to all Hispanics.
 Hispanic Art & Cultural Events in Chicago

3/26 Sueños en Relieve: Prints by Rene Arceo
Opening Reception: March 26, 5 – 8 pm, more info.

3/27 Flamenco Jazz: Outstanding figure among flamenco artists - 
Sergio Monroy, more info.
 
3/28 Guitars of Spain at Uncommon Ground,
Flamenco Fusion more info.

3/28 - 3/29 10th Chicago Latino Book & Family Festival 
Free Admission. more info. 
 
4/1 Bajofondo with Alma de Tango, more info. 

4/4 The Creative Chicago Expo
For Artists, Arts Businesses and Organizations

Dance | Fashion | Film | Literary | Music | Theater | Visual Arts
Workshops | Panels | Vendors | Consultants | Services
Admission free ~ bring a friend!, more info
 
4/2 - 4/4 Delfos Danza Contemporánea from Mexico 
makes its Chicago debut, more info 

The HotHouse in collaboration with Sound Culture Present: 

4/3: Goran Ivanovic & Fareed Haque Duo

Duo guitarists Goran Ivanovic Serbio-Croatian and Fareed Haque Pakistani/Chilean 
draw on their diverse ethnic heritage to create stunning collaborations 
that mix dazzling virtuosity with epic sorrow.

"...when their two guitars play, cultural barriers melt away." -Chicago Tribune


4/17: The Grazyna Auguscik Group

"Auguscik and her ensemble sound like nothing else you ever heard; they are out of this world.”… Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune

"... coolly sensuous voice, infectious music..." - Neil Tesser

" With stunning use of her lithe, mobile voice she is doing important work in advancing the potential for imaginative jazz singing." - Don Heckman, L.A. Times


Purchase Tickets Online

Supported by Arte y Vida Chicago

'West Side Story' Revival Uneven

Here is a little stage news for a change. Every Boricua remembers West Side Story well there is a theatrical revival going on in New York. Here is an article by Malcom Johnson that is worth reading:

NEW YORK — Anyone who witnessed the original production is likely to feel a wrenching nostalgia watching the vivid if flawed revival of "West Side Story."

Drawn from "Romeo and Juliet" and pitting a white gang against Puerto Ricans in New York in the summer of 1957, the production that opened Thursday night at the Palace Theatre has been widely celebrated for its use of Spanish in songs and dialogue. The idea may be a good one, but it has been poorly handled.

Those of you who are lucky enough to be living there might hop on over and check it out.

Latest from Boston Latino TV

OK People, here is the latest from Boston Latino TV


LUCKY FRIDAY @ MOJITOS AFTERWORK
Friday, March 13th, 2009 at 6pm
Mojitos Lounge | 48 Winter St, Downtown Boston, MA

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Boston Latino TV @ Mojitos, the newest afterwork hot spot. Come and bring your irish freinds for the wine & cheese sampling! Remember, on St. Patrick''s Day we are all Irish!

Doors open at 6 pm | No cover | 21+, proper id required.


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GET READY! LATINO CAREER EXPO 2009 Thursday, March 19, 2009 Courtyard Boston Tremont Hotel (275 Tremont St, Boston MA) 1-5 pm Job Fair 5:30 - 8 pm El Mundo Professional Mixer

El Mundo Newspaper continues to provide opportunities to job seekers and diversity to head hunters with its successful Latino Career Expo series! During this all-day, high-visibility event recruiters win by tapping into a large pool of aspiring, qualified, Latino bilingual candidates. Job seekers win by meeting dozens of representatives right on the spot!



3RD ANNUAL LATINA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

Friday, March 13th, 2009, 9am-3pm Boston State House The Woman in Solidarity Committee and the Dominican Development Center celebrates the International Women's Day and invites you to attend the 3rd Annual Latina Women's Conference, Friday, March 13th, 2009 (9am-3pm) at Boston State House. Special Guest Sonia Chang Díaz, hosted by Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez. Registration $25, Women $15.
More information, call Magalis Troncoso at 617-524-4029





CULTURA VIVA 2009
IBA''s Arts Gala on March 28, 2009
Casa de la Cultura, Boston MA

Join us at IBA''s 2009 Arts Gala to celebrate Latino arts and the continued accomplishments of IBA and Casa de la Cultura/Center for Latino Arts. Not your typical gala, IBA''s lively fiesta celebrates the arts through dynamic Latino music, savory cuisine, vibrant art and foot-stomping performances from their very own program participants! To donate or for more information please visit IBA''''s website at http://www.iba-etc.org/





3RD MHLEA ANNUAL GALA EVENT
Friday, April 10, 2009
Lombardo's

On Friday, April 10, 2009, M.H.L.E.A. will be celebrating its 3rd Annual Gala Event. Our goal is to raise money to continue in the wonderful work we began: planning family events, forming partnerships with community organizations (youths), and additional training for our officers in their respected fields Ticket Price: $50. For Ticket Contact: J R Martinez @ (508) 328-7889

NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ

For All my Brothers and Sisters in the far reaches of The Empire and especially for those lucky enough to be in New York City there will be an event at

NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ

in upper Manhattan this coming April 11, 2009.
Here are the details:

Time: April 11, 2009 from 6:30pm to 9pm
Location: NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
Street: 236 EAST 3RD STREET
City/Town: NYC, NY
Website or Map: http://LATINOSNYC.NING.COM
Contact Info: 646-352-1759
Event Type: poets, and, vocal, n, happy, birthday, 2, me
Organized By: Raul Kahayarix Rios