Beckerpecker wrote:
"I left Puerto Rico running away from certain people...just kidding! This is "La Rogativa". This sepia effect adds to what I want to accomplish."
Saturday, November 19, 2005
Friday, November 18, 2005
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Featured story:
village voice > news > La Victoria de Freddy by Jarrett Murphy The ethnic dimensions of Ferrer's "defeat"
village voice > news > La Victoria de Freddy by Jarrett Murphy The ethnic dimensions of Ferrer's "defeat"
Monday, November 14, 2005
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Friday, November 11, 2005
The New Yorker: Fiction
Here's an article I just read that I thought I'd share:
The New Yorker: Fiction "THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE" by Paul Theroux
The New Yorker: Fiction "THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE" by Paul Theroux
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Monday, November 07, 2005
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Friday, November 04, 2005
New York City - Politics and Boricuas
Featured story:
New York City - Politics Will Mike make history?
New York City - Politics Will Mike make history?
Thursday, November 03, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SOURCE: NCLR)
Nov 3, 2005
NEW RESEARCH FINDS THAT A FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH IS CRITICAL TO IMPROVING OVERALL HEALTH OF LATINOS
Long Beach, CA – A report released today by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Center for Latino Community Health, Evaluation, and Leadership Training finds that Latinos are at a disproportionately high risk for depression and other conditions associated with mental illness, and are also much less likely to seek treatment or receive quality culturally- and linguistically-competent care. The report, Critical Disparities in Latino Mental Health: Transforming Research into Action, also provides education and treatment recommendations that would improve Latino mental health.
"Latinos are often reluctant to discuss mental health, but it affects our community disproportionately. When we talk about improving the health of Hispanics and of all Americans, we must address mental health. Only when we begin to see that mental health is as important as physical health will we be able to give these issues the attention they deserve," stated Janet Murguia, NCLR President and CEO.
While the report shows that nearly one in five Latinos living in the U.S. will suffer from major depression in their lifetimes, more than 90% do not contact a mental health specialist and more than 80% do not contact a general health care provider. Lack of knowledge of where to seek treatment and lack of health insurance are major factors associated with the small proportion of Latinos that seek treatment. Another key factor is the disproportionately low number of Latino mental health professionals - who account for less than 1% of all licensed psychologists - as well as insufficient numbers of mental health specialists who speak Spanish and understand Latino culture.
In addition to highlighting the current status of mental health in the Latino community and the factors that contribute to depression, the paper stresses the need to integrate mental health into discussions and treatment related to overall health status. "We are hopeful that this new research will encourage the community, providers, and policy-makers to take steps that will improve treatment of depression and other conditions that affect the well-being of Latinos."
The report provides specific recommendations for policy-makers and those within the health care field to improve mental health treatment, services, and outcomes for Latinos, including:
• Mental health should be integrated into overall health care treatment and services.
• Language gaps and cultural barriers must be addressed at all levels, through training and education for providers; increasing the number of Spanish-speaking and culturally-relevant staff at clinics, shelters, and other service areas; and expanding the availability of Spanish-language materials and translation services.
• Providers and others should collaborate with community-based organizations to expand effective strategies - such as the use of promotores (peer health educators) - and to improve access and treatment.
"Like physical illnesses, mental health conditions benefit from early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. The paper shows that strategies are within reach to increase awareness, access to services, and treatment and that we can take action - especially for our youth - to improve the overall well-being of Latinos and others affected by depression and related diseases," Murguia concluded.
For more information and to obtain an executive summary or full copy of Critical Disparities in Latino Mental Health: Transforming Research into Action, please visit www.nclr.org.
Nov 3, 2005
NEW RESEARCH FINDS THAT A FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH IS CRITICAL TO IMPROVING OVERALL HEALTH OF LATINOS
Long Beach, CA – A report released today by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Center for Latino Community Health, Evaluation, and Leadership Training finds that Latinos are at a disproportionately high risk for depression and other conditions associated with mental illness, and are also much less likely to seek treatment or receive quality culturally- and linguistically-competent care. The report, Critical Disparities in Latino Mental Health: Transforming Research into Action, also provides education and treatment recommendations that would improve Latino mental health.
"Latinos are often reluctant to discuss mental health, but it affects our community disproportionately. When we talk about improving the health of Hispanics and of all Americans, we must address mental health. Only when we begin to see that mental health is as important as physical health will we be able to give these issues the attention they deserve," stated Janet Murguia, NCLR President and CEO.
While the report shows that nearly one in five Latinos living in the U.S. will suffer from major depression in their lifetimes, more than 90% do not contact a mental health specialist and more than 80% do not contact a general health care provider. Lack of knowledge of where to seek treatment and lack of health insurance are major factors associated with the small proportion of Latinos that seek treatment. Another key factor is the disproportionately low number of Latino mental health professionals - who account for less than 1% of all licensed psychologists - as well as insufficient numbers of mental health specialists who speak Spanish and understand Latino culture.
In addition to highlighting the current status of mental health in the Latino community and the factors that contribute to depression, the paper stresses the need to integrate mental health into discussions and treatment related to overall health status. "We are hopeful that this new research will encourage the community, providers, and policy-makers to take steps that will improve treatment of depression and other conditions that affect the well-being of Latinos."
The report provides specific recommendations for policy-makers and those within the health care field to improve mental health treatment, services, and outcomes for Latinos, including:
• Mental health should be integrated into overall health care treatment and services.
• Language gaps and cultural barriers must be addressed at all levels, through training and education for providers; increasing the number of Spanish-speaking and culturally-relevant staff at clinics, shelters, and other service areas; and expanding the availability of Spanish-language materials and translation services.
• Providers and others should collaborate with community-based organizations to expand effective strategies - such as the use of promotores (peer health educators) - and to improve access and treatment.
"Like physical illnesses, mental health conditions benefit from early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. The paper shows that strategies are within reach to increase awareness, access to services, and treatment and that we can take action - especially for our youth - to improve the overall well-being of Latinos and others affected by depression and related diseases," Murguia concluded.
For more information and to obtain an executive summary or full copy of Critical Disparities in Latino Mental Health: Transforming Research into Action, please visit www.nclr.org.
EDUCATION CORNER
The Sallie Mae Fund National Bus Tour Stops in NYC Area to Address Need to Educate Latinos on College Financial Aid Options
Paying for College Tour Empowers the Growing Latino Community to Achieve Their Dreams Through Higher Education
WHAT: The Sallie Mae Fund Paying for College Tour will be in Metro NYC to help local Latinos close the financial aid information gap that has been restricting college attendance. The mobile tour bus will be parked in sixteen area locations, where Latino students and their families can access information on scholarships, grants, loans and federal aid in both Spanish and English, through the vehicle's computer resource center, as well as attend an interactive workshop on financial aid to be presented by college graduates. One scholarship will be given out at each workshop to a youth in attendance!
WHY: (additional local and national statistics available)
In the state of New York, only 16-percent of Latinos over the age of 25 hold college degrees. New York County's Latino population is over double the national average at 27.2-percent.
1 in 2 Bronx County residents are Latino (48.2-percent of the population).
Nassau County's Latino population has increased by 172-percent in the past 10 years -the largest increase of any demographic - according to the US Census.
New Jersey will see the number of Latino high school graduates increase 50-percent in the next 10 years, yet only 16-percent of Latinos over the age of 25 hold college degrees.
Forty-three-percent of Latino young adults and more than half (51-percent) of Latino parents reported, in a national study commissioned by TSMF, that they were not aware of a single source of college financial aid.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 9 THRU Saturday, November 19
(6 local school stops scheduled for schools' students only - the 10 below are open to the public)
WHERE:
11/9 6:30 - 8:30pm: Uniondale High School 933 Goodrich St, Uniondale
11/10 6:30 - 8:30pm: Valley Stream Central High School 135 Fletcher Ave, Valley Stream
11/12 12:30 - 2:00pm: Sonderling High School 1st St & 6th Ave, Brentwood
11/14 6:00 - 8:30pm: Environmental Studies High School 444 W 56th St., New York
11/15 6:00 - 8:30pm: Bronx School for Law/Eagle Academy 224 E 163rd St, Bronx
11/16 6:00 - 8:30pm: Truman High School 750 Baychester Ave, Bronx
11/17: 6:00 - 8:30pm Passaic Community College Tech Ctr. 1 College Blvd, Paterson
11/18: 8:30 - 9:15am Univ. Academy Charter High School 275 West Side Ave, Jersey City
10:45am - 1:30pm James J. Ferris High School 35 Colgate St, Jersey City
11/19: 10:00am - 12:30pm Mary McLeoud Bethune Life Center 140 MLK Dr, Jersey City
WHO: -Local Latino students and families (at each workshop, one lucky student will be awarded a scholarship for attending)
-Daisy Alfaro and Orlando Espinosa, TSMF national spokespeople
-Local financial aid and admissions counselors and partners from schools and youth-serving organizations
ABOUT THE SALLIE MAE FUND
The Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae, achieves its mission-to increase access to a post secondary education for America's children-by supporting programs and initiatives that help open doors to higher education, prepare families for their investment, and bridge the gap when no one else can. For more information, visit www.thesalliemaefund.org. ###
Source: Posting in the NAHJ Region 2 listserv
The Sallie Mae Fund National Bus Tour Stops in NYC Area to Address Need to Educate Latinos on College Financial Aid Options
Paying for College Tour Empowers the Growing Latino Community to Achieve Their Dreams Through Higher Education
WHAT: The Sallie Mae Fund Paying for College Tour will be in Metro NYC to help local Latinos close the financial aid information gap that has been restricting college attendance. The mobile tour bus will be parked in sixteen area locations, where Latino students and their families can access information on scholarships, grants, loans and federal aid in both Spanish and English, through the vehicle's computer resource center, as well as attend an interactive workshop on financial aid to be presented by college graduates. One scholarship will be given out at each workshop to a youth in attendance!
WHY: (additional local and national statistics available)
In the state of New York, only 16-percent of Latinos over the age of 25 hold college degrees. New York County's Latino population is over double the national average at 27.2-percent.
1 in 2 Bronx County residents are Latino (48.2-percent of the population).
Nassau County's Latino population has increased by 172-percent in the past 10 years -the largest increase of any demographic - according to the US Census.
New Jersey will see the number of Latino high school graduates increase 50-percent in the next 10 years, yet only 16-percent of Latinos over the age of 25 hold college degrees.
Forty-three-percent of Latino young adults and more than half (51-percent) of Latino parents reported, in a national study commissioned by TSMF, that they were not aware of a single source of college financial aid.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 9 THRU Saturday, November 19
(6 local school stops scheduled for schools' students only - the 10 below are open to the public)
WHERE:
11/9 6:30 - 8:30pm: Uniondale High School 933 Goodrich St, Uniondale
11/10 6:30 - 8:30pm: Valley Stream Central High School 135 Fletcher Ave, Valley Stream
11/12 12:30 - 2:00pm: Sonderling High School 1st St & 6th Ave, Brentwood
11/14 6:00 - 8:30pm: Environmental Studies High School 444 W 56th St., New York
11/15 6:00 - 8:30pm: Bronx School for Law/Eagle Academy 224 E 163rd St, Bronx
11/16 6:00 - 8:30pm: Truman High School 750 Baychester Ave, Bronx
11/17: 6:00 - 8:30pm Passaic Community College Tech Ctr. 1 College Blvd, Paterson
11/18: 8:30 - 9:15am Univ. Academy Charter High School 275 West Side Ave, Jersey City
10:45am - 1:30pm James J. Ferris High School 35 Colgate St, Jersey City
11/19: 10:00am - 12:30pm Mary McLeoud Bethune Life Center 140 MLK Dr, Jersey City
WHO: -Local Latino students and families (at each workshop, one lucky student will be awarded a scholarship for attending)
-Daisy Alfaro and Orlando Espinosa, TSMF national spokespeople
-Local financial aid and admissions counselors and partners from schools and youth-serving organizations
ABOUT THE SALLIE MAE FUND
The Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae, achieves its mission-to increase access to a post secondary education for America's children-by supporting programs and initiatives that help open doors to higher education, prepare families for their investment, and bridge the gap when no one else can. For more information, visit www.thesalliemaefund.org. ###
Source: Posting in the NAHJ Region 2 listserv
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Monday, October 31, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Source: NCLR)
Oct 31, 2005
NCLR REPORT COMPILES NEW DATA ON THE BURGEONING LATINO COMMUNITY IN GEORGIA
Atlanta, GA – Responding to concerns over the lack of data on Georgia's fastest-growing community, the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., today released Latinos in Georgia: A Closer Look, a demographic analysis of Georgia's Latino community, which grew almost 300% from 1990 to 2000. The report, produced by NCLR's Georgia Latino/Hispanic Health Agenda and Leadership Project with the support of the Healthcare Georgia Foundation, Inc., examines the economic, education, and health status of Latinos in the state.
"This report clearly shows that Latinos are a growing and important share of the workers and taxpayers of Georgia and that the entire state's economy depends on their well-being," stated Janet Murguia, NCLR President and CEO. Unfortunately they are also a vulnerable population, often lacking health insurance and more likely to be in the lowest paying and most dangerous jobs."
Key findings include:
Population Growth:
• Georgia had the third-fastest-growing Latino population of any other state in 2004, and now has the 11th-largest Hispanic population in the U.S.
• Three-fifths (61.9%) of Latinos in Georgia are 29 years old or younger.
• Five Georgia counties - Gwinnett, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Clayton - are home to more than 50% of the state's Latino population.
Education:
• One in 14 students enrolled in Georgia's public schools in 2005 (7.8%) is Hispanic.
• Three in five of these students (61%) were classified as Limited English Proficient as of 2001, and about half (49.6%) graduated from high school in 2004.
Economic Status:
• Almost four in five Latinos in Georgia are working or looking for work compared to two-thirds of all state residents, yet a higher share of Hispanics, compared to others, lives below the poverty line.
• Hispanic buying power in the state of Georgia grew faster than any other segment of the state's economy - up 710% to almost $11 billion in the past 14 years.
• In 2002, Hispanics applied for and received 9,333 of the small business loans granted to firms in Georgia.
Health Status:
• More than two in five (43%) nonelderly Hispanics in Georgia did not have health insurance, despite their participation in the labor force.
• Only 5% of all doctors and only 2% of all nurses in Georgia are Latino.
• Unintentional injuries, such as workforce and motor vehicle accidents, are the leading cause of death for Georgia's Hispanics, whereas they are only the third-leading cause of death for Hispanics nationwide.
"Because the health of each of us is inextricably linked to the health of all of us, it is important that our portrait of Georgia include the growing number of Latinos calling the state their home," said Dr. Gary D. Nelson, President of the Healthcare Georgia Foundation, Inc. "A commitment to better health and health care for all Georgians recognizes the disparities and embraces the diversity depicted in this report."
This analysis is the first piece of a larger report also funded by the support of the Healthcare Georgia Foundation, Inc., on the health status of Hispanics in the state that will provide recommendations to policy-makers, health providers, and the leaders of social service organizations on how to overcome current gaps in state services.
"Hispanics need and want what many other Georgians may take for granted - a quality education and access to health care. Given that Latinos are an increasingly critical part of the region's economy, we urge state officials in Georgia to work with community leaders to ensure that all residents of the state are able to access and receive basic services," Murguia concluded.
The full report, Latinos in Georgia: A Closer Look, can be accessed on the Internet at www.nclr.org.
###
The Georgia Latino/Hispanic Health Agenda and Leadership Project is funded by a grant from the Healthcare Georgia Foundation, Inc. (Foundation). Created in 1999 as an independent private foundation, the foundation's mission is to advance the health of all Georgians and to increase access to affordable, quality healthcare for underserved individuals and communities.
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) - the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States - works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of more than 300 affiliated community-based organizations (CBOs), NCLR reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. For more information, please visit www.nclr.org.
All Content © 2005 NCLR. All Rights Reserved
Oct 31, 2005
NCLR REPORT COMPILES NEW DATA ON THE BURGEONING LATINO COMMUNITY IN GEORGIA
Atlanta, GA – Responding to concerns over the lack of data on Georgia's fastest-growing community, the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., today released Latinos in Georgia: A Closer Look, a demographic analysis of Georgia's Latino community, which grew almost 300% from 1990 to 2000. The report, produced by NCLR's Georgia Latino/Hispanic Health Agenda and Leadership Project with the support of the Healthcare Georgia Foundation, Inc., examines the economic, education, and health status of Latinos in the state.
"This report clearly shows that Latinos are a growing and important share of the workers and taxpayers of Georgia and that the entire state's economy depends on their well-being," stated Janet Murguia, NCLR President and CEO. Unfortunately they are also a vulnerable population, often lacking health insurance and more likely to be in the lowest paying and most dangerous jobs."
Key findings include:
Population Growth:
• Georgia had the third-fastest-growing Latino population of any other state in 2004, and now has the 11th-largest Hispanic population in the U.S.
• Three-fifths (61.9%) of Latinos in Georgia are 29 years old or younger.
• Five Georgia counties - Gwinnett, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Clayton - are home to more than 50% of the state's Latino population.
Education:
• One in 14 students enrolled in Georgia's public schools in 2005 (7.8%) is Hispanic.
• Three in five of these students (61%) were classified as Limited English Proficient as of 2001, and about half (49.6%) graduated from high school in 2004.
Economic Status:
• Almost four in five Latinos in Georgia are working or looking for work compared to two-thirds of all state residents, yet a higher share of Hispanics, compared to others, lives below the poverty line.
• Hispanic buying power in the state of Georgia grew faster than any other segment of the state's economy - up 710% to almost $11 billion in the past 14 years.
• In 2002, Hispanics applied for and received 9,333 of the small business loans granted to firms in Georgia.
Health Status:
• More than two in five (43%) nonelderly Hispanics in Georgia did not have health insurance, despite their participation in the labor force.
• Only 5% of all doctors and only 2% of all nurses in Georgia are Latino.
• Unintentional injuries, such as workforce and motor vehicle accidents, are the leading cause of death for Georgia's Hispanics, whereas they are only the third-leading cause of death for Hispanics nationwide.
"Because the health of each of us is inextricably linked to the health of all of us, it is important that our portrait of Georgia include the growing number of Latinos calling the state their home," said Dr. Gary D. Nelson, President of the Healthcare Georgia Foundation, Inc. "A commitment to better health and health care for all Georgians recognizes the disparities and embraces the diversity depicted in this report."
This analysis is the first piece of a larger report also funded by the support of the Healthcare Georgia Foundation, Inc., on the health status of Hispanics in the state that will provide recommendations to policy-makers, health providers, and the leaders of social service organizations on how to overcome current gaps in state services.
"Hispanics need and want what many other Georgians may take for granted - a quality education and access to health care. Given that Latinos are an increasingly critical part of the region's economy, we urge state officials in Georgia to work with community leaders to ensure that all residents of the state are able to access and receive basic services," Murguia concluded.
The full report, Latinos in Georgia: A Closer Look, can be accessed on the Internet at www.nclr.org.
###
The Georgia Latino/Hispanic Health Agenda and Leadership Project is funded by a grant from the Healthcare Georgia Foundation, Inc. (Foundation). Created in 1999 as an independent private foundation, the foundation's mission is to advance the health of all Georgians and to increase access to affordable, quality healthcare for underserved individuals and communities.
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) - the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States - works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of more than 300 affiliated community-based organizations (CBOs), NCLR reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. For more information, please visit www.nclr.org.
All Content © 2005 NCLR. All Rights Reserved
REFLECTIONS ON BLOGS
By Clarisel Gonzalez, BLOGS Curator
NEW YORK CITY -- It all started in Puerto Rico. That enchanted island inspired me to shoot photos and more photos. It also inspired me to want to share those images with the world.
That's what started the Puerto Rico Sun cultural news e-magazine back in 2002, which later (in 2004) became the Puerto Rico Sun cultural news/photoblog because it was easier and quicker for me to maintain.
I remember I first joined a photo sharing and storage site called "Flickr" in 2004 with the idea of posting my photos from there to the Puerto Rico Sun blog. But I discovered a whole new world full of photography and interactive communication on Flickr. I immediately started the Puerto Rico Sun photoblogging group and began joining other groups based on my many interests. I also started meeting people from all over the world online who shared a common love for photography and became part of a live and vibrant online community.
Last summer, I relocated to New York City, and I didn't realize that with this move, I would organize a photo exhibit and get to meet many of my online contacts for the first time. I recall Victor Iglesias ("Eros Leafar"), a photographer from Puerto Rico, posted a message saying that he wanted to organize an exposition so photographers can meet and showcase their photography in New York City. We were thinking something small. Just a one- or two-day thing max.
Victor asked for my help and I thought it was a good idea. I began contacting different groups seeking a donated space for our gallery -- and I posted a message in the "Corrientes" forum of a site called: prdream.com. And, Judith Escalona called, telling me she wanted to meet with me "to talk."
While I was thinking of a small gathering and an exhibit of traditional prints, I quickly learned that Judith had another idea: BLOGS. Judith wanted us to showcase our photos using the technology we use everyday to share our work. "It's live," she said, adding that she wanted the exhibit to be a three- to six-week gallery at MediaNoche showcasing photoblogs and how they are transforming the way photographs are shared, displayed and exhibited. MediaNoche is a gallery which offers residencies and exhibition space to artists working in new media in Spanish Harlem.
It made sense to me right at that first meeting. I immediately shared the good news with the photographers online and even they were not clear on how the exhibit would look like without prints. None of us really did!
But the exhibit began to form, largely online. When Richard A. Caraballo ("Minusbaby"), an artist based in East Harlem realized this exhibit was going to be held in his beloved Barrio, he immediately jumped on board to help make this happen. We decided to feature three separate photo groups.
The NYC Exposition, a multicultural/international group, was formed exclusively for the BLOGS exhibit and this group's aim is to showcase photography as art. The NYC Exposition consists of everything from macro to urban/street photography to landscapes and black and white images. Photographers represent different parts of the world, ranging from Puerto Rico and the United States to Latin America and Europe. In addition, I started up the NYC Exposition blog aimed at featuring the photographers who share everything from why they love photography to their photo style to the equipment they use.
Today, the NYC Exposition group has more than 165 members, featuring more than 1,070 images online.
Meanwhile, the two other photo groups featuring at the exhibit are: Puerto Rico Sun, a group dedicated to images of Puerto Rico and stateside boricua communities; and East Harlem, a group dedicated to images of the people and neighborhoods of El Barrio, two groups showcasing communities that the PRDream/MediaNoche project also serves.
The Puerto Rico Sun has more than 65 members and is showcasing 875 photos. The East Harlem group has 15 members, exhibiting nearly 160 photos.
Many of the photobloggers are observers. Many are storytellers. Many just want to capture a moment in time.
Some prefer to create images that are less photographic and more like other art forms such as a painting. Some want to share images reflecting the social conditions of their countries.
And, some say they just want to use their imaginations and create a reality through their art.
"I love photography, because I have the opportunity to create art and influence people's opinion and emotions," wrote "GinoPR" of Puerto Rico in the NYC Exposition blog.
"Enigma" of Taiwan wrote in his blurb: "I also think the idea of a photographic exposition that does not involve physical prints fascinates me (although I wonder sometimes how on earth you will get all of the colors and tones right, as you can't see the prints...but then realize that it really doesn't matter, the virtual prints will just be different, just as people who view photographs on two different monitors often see two different photographs)."
"Monster" of England wrote: "I love photography; I have always enjoyed composing pictures and the digital age has made it so much more accessible and flexible."
Today, I am happy to report that the exhibit has truly been an inspiration for many of us. "Hellophotokitty" of Canada recently wrote in the discussion area of the NYC Exposition group about her experience attending the exhibit: "NYC opened up my eyes again - inspired me and my photography - and you flickr buddies - I love and miss you all!!!"
The exhibit runs until Nov. 26 at the MediaNoche gallery. If you haven't stopped by yet, there is still plenty of time. Enjoy!
By Clarisel Gonzalez, BLOGS Curator
NEW YORK CITY -- It all started in Puerto Rico. That enchanted island inspired me to shoot photos and more photos. It also inspired me to want to share those images with the world.
That's what started the Puerto Rico Sun cultural news e-magazine back in 2002, which later (in 2004) became the Puerto Rico Sun cultural news/photoblog because it was easier and quicker for me to maintain.
I remember I first joined a photo sharing and storage site called "Flickr" in 2004 with the idea of posting my photos from there to the Puerto Rico Sun blog. But I discovered a whole new world full of photography and interactive communication on Flickr. I immediately started the Puerto Rico Sun photoblogging group and began joining other groups based on my many interests. I also started meeting people from all over the world online who shared a common love for photography and became part of a live and vibrant online community.
Last summer, I relocated to New York City, and I didn't realize that with this move, I would organize a photo exhibit and get to meet many of my online contacts for the first time. I recall Victor Iglesias ("Eros Leafar"), a photographer from Puerto Rico, posted a message saying that he wanted to organize an exposition so photographers can meet and showcase their photography in New York City. We were thinking something small. Just a one- or two-day thing max.
Victor asked for my help and I thought it was a good idea. I began contacting different groups seeking a donated space for our gallery -- and I posted a message in the "Corrientes" forum of a site called: prdream.com. And, Judith Escalona called, telling me she wanted to meet with me "to talk."
While I was thinking of a small gathering and an exhibit of traditional prints, I quickly learned that Judith had another idea: BLOGS. Judith wanted us to showcase our photos using the technology we use everyday to share our work. "It's live," she said, adding that she wanted the exhibit to be a three- to six-week gallery at MediaNoche showcasing photoblogs and how they are transforming the way photographs are shared, displayed and exhibited. MediaNoche is a gallery which offers residencies and exhibition space to artists working in new media in Spanish Harlem.
It made sense to me right at that first meeting. I immediately shared the good news with the photographers online and even they were not clear on how the exhibit would look like without prints. None of us really did!
But the exhibit began to form, largely online. When Richard A. Caraballo ("Minusbaby"), an artist based in East Harlem realized this exhibit was going to be held in his beloved Barrio, he immediately jumped on board to help make this happen. We decided to feature three separate photo groups.
The NYC Exposition, a multicultural/international group, was formed exclusively for the BLOGS exhibit and this group's aim is to showcase photography as art. The NYC Exposition consists of everything from macro to urban/street photography to landscapes and black and white images. Photographers represent different parts of the world, ranging from Puerto Rico and the United States to Latin America and Europe. In addition, I started up the NYC Exposition blog aimed at featuring the photographers who share everything from why they love photography to their photo style to the equipment they use.
Today, the NYC Exposition group has more than 165 members, featuring more than 1,070 images online.
Meanwhile, the two other photo groups featuring at the exhibit are: Puerto Rico Sun, a group dedicated to images of Puerto Rico and stateside boricua communities; and East Harlem, a group dedicated to images of the people and neighborhoods of El Barrio, two groups showcasing communities that the PRDream/MediaNoche project also serves.
The Puerto Rico Sun has more than 65 members and is showcasing 875 photos. The East Harlem group has 15 members, exhibiting nearly 160 photos.
Many of the photobloggers are observers. Many are storytellers. Many just want to capture a moment in time.
Some prefer to create images that are less photographic and more like other art forms such as a painting. Some want to share images reflecting the social conditions of their countries.
And, some say they just want to use their imaginations and create a reality through their art.
"I love photography, because I have the opportunity to create art and influence people's opinion and emotions," wrote "GinoPR" of Puerto Rico in the NYC Exposition blog.
"Enigma" of Taiwan wrote in his blurb: "I also think the idea of a photographic exposition that does not involve physical prints fascinates me (although I wonder sometimes how on earth you will get all of the colors and tones right, as you can't see the prints...but then realize that it really doesn't matter, the virtual prints will just be different, just as people who view photographs on two different monitors often see two different photographs)."
"Monster" of England wrote: "I love photography; I have always enjoyed composing pictures and the digital age has made it so much more accessible and flexible."
Today, I am happy to report that the exhibit has truly been an inspiration for many of us. "Hellophotokitty" of Canada recently wrote in the discussion area of the NYC Exposition group about her experience attending the exhibit: "NYC opened up my eyes again - inspired me and my photography - and you flickr buddies - I love and miss you all!!!"
The exhibit runs until Nov. 26 at the MediaNoche gallery. If you haven't stopped by yet, there is still plenty of time. Enjoy!
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Friday, October 28, 2005
Yunta de Bueyes
Boricua491000 says:
"When I was growing up I used to see this scene a lot, today is like non existent."
"When I was growing up I used to see this scene a lot, today is like non existent."
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
NCLR RELEASE
Oct 26, 2005
STATEMENT OF JANET MURGUIA, NCLR PRESIDENT AND CEO, ON THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN EDWARD ROYBAL
Washington, DC – It is a profoundly sad day for civil rights advocates as we mourn the passing of two civil rights pioneers. Both Rosa Parks and Congressman Edward Roybal embodied the notion that a single courageous person can change the course of history.
Congressman Roybal began his career working to improve the health status of Hispanics, a concern and passion he sustained throughout his career. He served with distinction in World War II. Mirroring the experience of luminaries such as Dr. Hector P. Garcia who founded the American GI Forum in Texas, Roybal was deeply frustrated by what he saw when returned home from the war. Despite the heroism displayed by Mexican American soldiers, the community was still being subjected to widespread discrimination and that, for all too many, the American Dream was still out of reach.
It was this concern and commitment to a better life for his community that fueled his political career. At just 30, he ran for the Los Angeles City Council in 1947. Although he lost that campaign, the traits synonymous with his life and career emerged - his tenacity, doggedness, legendary work ethic, and extraordinary ability to organize people and communities - and propelled him, just two years later, to become the first Mexican American in the 20th Century to serve on the Los Angeles City Council.
Thirteen years later, he made history again, becoming the first Mexican American member of Congress from California since 1879. As only one of a handful of Hispanic members of Congress at the time, Roybal became a champion not only for the Hispanic community but also for the elderly, the poor, and the disabled. It is nearly impossible to overstate Congressman Roybal's record of service on behalf of Hispanics and the impact he had during his congressional career.
In 1967, he authored the first bilingual education bill. In 1968, he passed legislation to create a Cabinet-level office for Hispanic concerns. Also that year, he sponsored legislation to establish National Hispanic Heritage Week, which later became National Hispanic Heritage Month. In 1973, he introduced legislation to provide bilingual assistance to those in the court system, a major step toward improving the administration of justice for Latino defendants. He was a leading proponent of the language assistance provisions of the Voting Rights Act enacted in 1975. He helped make sure Hispanics were counted in the Census, and in other official government statistics. He was a founder of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) in 1976 and the founder of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) in 1981. And as CHC Chair in the early 1980s, he led the fight against the Simpson-Mazzoli immigration bill, a fight which ultimately shaped immigration reform for a generation.
During his 30 years in Congress, he rose to a level of power equaled by few of his colleagues. He was one of the thirteen "cardinals," Appropriations Subcommittee Chairs, who essentially controlled America's purse strings. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, he worked to enact age discrimination laws and strengthen fair housing statutes. He helped save programs such as Meals on Wheels and programs serving veterans when extensive budget cuts were being made in the 1980s.
Among his most extraordinary qualities was his willingness and ability to stand up for what he believed in, even if it meant standing alone. He was unimpressed by "popularity," unafraid of criticism, unyielding to threats, and unbowed by what appeared to be insurmountable obstacles. Had he not championed these causes, often at expense to his own career, the world would be a very different, and less hospitable, place for Hispanic Americans.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, his wife Lucille, his daughter Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, and his beloved children and grandchildren. We will miss him dearly and we will never forget.
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Oct 26, 2005
STATEMENT OF JANET MURGUIA, NCLR PRESIDENT AND CEO, ON THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN EDWARD ROYBAL
Washington, DC – It is a profoundly sad day for civil rights advocates as we mourn the passing of two civil rights pioneers. Both Rosa Parks and Congressman Edward Roybal embodied the notion that a single courageous person can change the course of history.
Congressman Roybal began his career working to improve the health status of Hispanics, a concern and passion he sustained throughout his career. He served with distinction in World War II. Mirroring the experience of luminaries such as Dr. Hector P. Garcia who founded the American GI Forum in Texas, Roybal was deeply frustrated by what he saw when returned home from the war. Despite the heroism displayed by Mexican American soldiers, the community was still being subjected to widespread discrimination and that, for all too many, the American Dream was still out of reach.
It was this concern and commitment to a better life for his community that fueled his political career. At just 30, he ran for the Los Angeles City Council in 1947. Although he lost that campaign, the traits synonymous with his life and career emerged - his tenacity, doggedness, legendary work ethic, and extraordinary ability to organize people and communities - and propelled him, just two years later, to become the first Mexican American in the 20th Century to serve on the Los Angeles City Council.
Thirteen years later, he made history again, becoming the first Mexican American member of Congress from California since 1879. As only one of a handful of Hispanic members of Congress at the time, Roybal became a champion not only for the Hispanic community but also for the elderly, the poor, and the disabled. It is nearly impossible to overstate Congressman Roybal's record of service on behalf of Hispanics and the impact he had during his congressional career.
In 1967, he authored the first bilingual education bill. In 1968, he passed legislation to create a Cabinet-level office for Hispanic concerns. Also that year, he sponsored legislation to establish National Hispanic Heritage Week, which later became National Hispanic Heritage Month. In 1973, he introduced legislation to provide bilingual assistance to those in the court system, a major step toward improving the administration of justice for Latino defendants. He was a leading proponent of the language assistance provisions of the Voting Rights Act enacted in 1975. He helped make sure Hispanics were counted in the Census, and in other official government statistics. He was a founder of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) in 1976 and the founder of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) in 1981. And as CHC Chair in the early 1980s, he led the fight against the Simpson-Mazzoli immigration bill, a fight which ultimately shaped immigration reform for a generation.
During his 30 years in Congress, he rose to a level of power equaled by few of his colleagues. He was one of the thirteen "cardinals," Appropriations Subcommittee Chairs, who essentially controlled America's purse strings. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, he worked to enact age discrimination laws and strengthen fair housing statutes. He helped save programs such as Meals on Wheels and programs serving veterans when extensive budget cuts were being made in the 1980s.
Among his most extraordinary qualities was his willingness and ability to stand up for what he believed in, even if it meant standing alone. He was unimpressed by "popularity," unafraid of criticism, unyielding to threats, and unbowed by what appeared to be insurmountable obstacles. Had he not championed these causes, often at expense to his own career, the world would be a very different, and less hospitable, place for Hispanic Americans.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, his wife Lucille, his daughter Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, and his beloved children and grandchildren. We will miss him dearly and we will never forget.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Monday, October 24, 2005
Sunday, October 23, 2005
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Samaris Ayala shares poetry in photos with the Puerto Rico Sun.
Old and meaningful images of family.
Old and meaningful images of family.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
REMINDER
TODAY IS THE ARTISTS' TALK!
MediaNoche
presents
BLOGS:
An exhibition of photoblogs -- NYC Exposition, Puerto Rico Sun, and
East Harlem
October 14 - November 26, 2005
ARTISTS' TALK: Saturday, October 22, 3PM
MediaNoche
161 East 106th Street, First Floor
(between Lexington and Third Avenues)
New York City
For information: 212.828.0401 or www.medianoche.us
MEDIANOCHE's BLOG EXHIBITION made news in Chile!
=======================================
Judith Escalona
Director
PRDREAM.COM
161 East 106th Street
(212)828-0401
www.prdream.com
Empowering community through technology
========================================
TODAY IS THE ARTISTS' TALK!
MediaNoche
presents
BLOGS:
An exhibition of photoblogs -- NYC Exposition, Puerto Rico Sun, and
East Harlem
October 14 - November 26, 2005
ARTISTS' TALK: Saturday, October 22, 3PM
MediaNoche
161 East 106th Street, First Floor
(between Lexington and Third Avenues)
New York City
For information: 212.828.0401 or www.medianoche.us
MEDIANOCHE's BLOG EXHIBITION made news in Chile!
=======================================
Judith Escalona
Director
PRDREAM.COM
161 East 106th Street
(212)828-0401
www.prdream.com
Empowering community through technology
========================================
Friday, October 21, 2005
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: John Garcia, PRLDEF
(212) 739-7513
Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund
A Cause Worth Celebrating: PRLDEF Hosts Gala to Promote Equality and Justice
Time Warner Inc. Chairman and CEO Richard D. Parsons Leads Effort to
Honor Contributions to Latino Community, Raise $1 Million for Legal Education
New York-- The Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF) will host its 21st Annual Awards Gala on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, to honor individuals who are Broadening the Reach of Justice through Latino-rights advocacy and education. The black-tie gala is at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt New York, located at 109 E. 42nd St., between Park and Lexington avenues.
Richard D. Parsons, Time Warner Inc. chairman and CEO, is the dinner chairman. The event is expected to raise more than $1 million in support of PRLDEF and the organizations mission of promoting equality and justice. Proceeds raised will fund legal aid programs and scholarships for minority students.
This event brings together the business, academic and civic communities to support the cause of equality and justice, said PRLDEF President and General Counsel Cesar A. Perales.
Parsons was named CEO of Time Warner Inc. in 2002 and became chairman in 2003. He is chairman of the Apollo Theatre Foundation and serves on the boards of Citigroup, Estee Lauder, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the Museum of Modern Art, Howard University and the Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy.
Along with featuring Parsons, the gala will honor the individual contributions of Linda A. Willett, vice president and deputy general counsel for Bristol-Myers Squibb, and William Malpica, a lawyer with Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, LLP.
Each of these individuals lead by example, says William A. Brewer III, partner at Bickel & Brewer and gala committee chairman. By championing diversity programs and minority internships, they open the doors of opportunity for future generations of Latino lawyers.
Willett will be recognized with the Corporate Leadership Award for promoting legal diversity, especially within her corporation. Willett began a corporate legal internship program at Bristol-Myers Squibb and currently supervises the companys diversity council. She holds board positions on the Minority Corporate Council, the Legal Momentum and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest. She also serves on the advisory board of The Partnership for Gender Specific Medicine at Columbia University, and is the former secretary of the PRLDEF Board of Directors.
As a rising star within the New York legal community, Malpica will receive the PRLDEF Lucero Award. Malpica established a workshop at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw to help young students succeed in law school. He has organized programs to attract minority high school students to the legal profession, and is active in his law firms diversity program.
The Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF) champions an equitable society. Using the power of the law together with advocacy and education, PRLDEF creates opportunities for all Latinos to succeed in school and work, fulfill their dreams, and sustain their families and communities. The 21st Annual Gala is made possible by the generous support of sponsors such as Time Warner Inc.; the Bickel & Brewer Foundation; Bertelsmann, Inc.; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Cravath Swain & Moore, LLP; Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto; Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP; Hogan & Hartson; Loeb & Loeb; Sedgwick, Detert, NBC4, New York, Moran & Arnold, LLP; and Univision Communications.
Contact: John Garcia, PRLDEF
(212) 739-7513
Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund
A Cause Worth Celebrating: PRLDEF Hosts Gala to Promote Equality and Justice
Time Warner Inc. Chairman and CEO Richard D. Parsons Leads Effort to
Honor Contributions to Latino Community, Raise $1 Million for Legal Education
New York-- The Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF) will host its 21st Annual Awards Gala on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, to honor individuals who are Broadening the Reach of Justice through Latino-rights advocacy and education. The black-tie gala is at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt New York, located at 109 E. 42nd St., between Park and Lexington avenues.
Richard D. Parsons, Time Warner Inc. chairman and CEO, is the dinner chairman. The event is expected to raise more than $1 million in support of PRLDEF and the organizations mission of promoting equality and justice. Proceeds raised will fund legal aid programs and scholarships for minority students.
This event brings together the business, academic and civic communities to support the cause of equality and justice, said PRLDEF President and General Counsel Cesar A. Perales.
Parsons was named CEO of Time Warner Inc. in 2002 and became chairman in 2003. He is chairman of the Apollo Theatre Foundation and serves on the boards of Citigroup, Estee Lauder, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the Museum of Modern Art, Howard University and the Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy.
Along with featuring Parsons, the gala will honor the individual contributions of Linda A. Willett, vice president and deputy general counsel for Bristol-Myers Squibb, and William Malpica, a lawyer with Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, LLP.
Each of these individuals lead by example, says William A. Brewer III, partner at Bickel & Brewer and gala committee chairman. By championing diversity programs and minority internships, they open the doors of opportunity for future generations of Latino lawyers.
Willett will be recognized with the Corporate Leadership Award for promoting legal diversity, especially within her corporation. Willett began a corporate legal internship program at Bristol-Myers Squibb and currently supervises the companys diversity council. She holds board positions on the Minority Corporate Council, the Legal Momentum and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest. She also serves on the advisory board of The Partnership for Gender Specific Medicine at Columbia University, and is the former secretary of the PRLDEF Board of Directors.
As a rising star within the New York legal community, Malpica will receive the PRLDEF Lucero Award. Malpica established a workshop at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw to help young students succeed in law school. He has organized programs to attract minority high school students to the legal profession, and is active in his law firms diversity program.
The Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF) champions an equitable society. Using the power of the law together with advocacy and education, PRLDEF creates opportunities for all Latinos to succeed in school and work, fulfill their dreams, and sustain their families and communities. The 21st Annual Gala is made possible by the generous support of sponsors such as Time Warner Inc.; the Bickel & Brewer Foundation; Bertelsmann, Inc.; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Cravath Swain & Moore, LLP; Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto; Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP; Hogan & Hartson; Loeb & Loeb; Sedgwick, Detert, NBC4, New York, Moran & Arnold, LLP; and Univision Communications.
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