by Alfonzo Beal on December 19, 2009
Associated Press (December 15, 2009)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Sonia Sotomayor is visiting Puerto Rico this week for the first time since becoming the U.S. Supreme Court’s first Hispanic justice, an achievement that has made her a celebrity in her parents’ Caribbean homeland.
Sotomayor is arriving Wednesday at the invitation of judges in this U.S. territory.
“Being a judge these days is not easy. There is a lot of a lack of respect for institutions,” said Chief U.S. District Court Judge Jose Fuste. “When you see a person like that who has been able to reach so much and achieve the highest position in the judiciary, it’s an inspiration.”
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by Julio Pabon on December 19, 2009
Task Force also examining matters affecting Puerto Rico’s economic development
U.S. Department of Justice (December 15, 2009)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The President’s Task Force on Puerto Rico’s Status held its first meeting today, continuing the important work of examining and reporting on the island’s status question, but also expanding its focus to include matters affecting Puerto Rico’s economic development. President Obama signed an Executive Order on Oct. 30, 2009, to both preserve the Task Force’s original mission, and to provide advice and recommendations to the President and the Congress on policies that promote job creation, education, health care, clean energy, and economic development on the islands.
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by Julio Pabon on October 20, 2009
by Albor Ruiz – NY Local
Daily News (New York) (October 18th 2009)
In a few days CNN will launch its ambitious “Latino in America” series. Hosted by the popular Soledad O’Brien, the heavily promoted four-hour program will air on Oct. 21 and 22.
by NYC Latino Politics on August 28, 2009
August 26, 2009 – Washington, DC – Congressman José E. Serrano released the following statement on the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy:
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by NYC Latino Politics on August 7, 2009
Washington, DC – Congressman José E. Serrano today announced that he is planning to coordinate a celebration in the Bronx for Sonia Sotomayor following her confirmation to the Supreme Court. Sotomayor was confirmed by a vote of 68-31.
“A few weeks ago I had the honor of testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on behalf of Judge Sotomayor. That was a great honor for me because of all that this nominee represents to me and my community. I described that to the Senators and asked them to support her.
“And now the Senate has made history by confirming her. I cannot describe the feelings of happiness and pride and what it means to me personally. I can say that our nation took another giant step forward today. I extend my deepest congratulations to Justice Sotomayor.
“In honor of this historic event, I spoke with Judge Sotomayor and with her approval, have begun to organize a celebration in the Bronx to honor her and the community from which she has come. We are so proud of her and this is the best way to show it.
“I have called the Bronx Borough President and asked him to partner with me in organizing this celebration so that as a community we will finally have a way to express our pride in Justice Sotomayor’s achievements.”
by NYC Latino Politics on August 7, 2009
History was made yesterday when Judge Sotomayor was confirmed by the Senate. (Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais/Associated Press
The following was sent by the National Institute for Latino Policy. We want to share it with our readers.
The Senate votes 68 to 31 to confirm Sotomayor, who will be the first Latino and third woman ever on the nation’s highest court. Nine Republicans cross party line to support her confirmation.
By James Oliphant and David G. Savage
Los Angeles Times (August 6, 2009)
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by Julio Pabon on August 5, 2009
An elected official who never forgot who she was & who she represented.
A women who I respected has passed on.
When I first started Morivivi Language Services, my interpreting business I had met Senator Olga Mendez and told her about the business. She thought it was a good and necessary business. A couple of months later, still trying to get myself together and promote the business, I received a phone call from an executive of Isabella Geriatric Center in Washington Heights. The women asked me if I could translate several broshures for them from English to Spanish? This was my first written translation request and I asked her how did she hear about Morivivi? She said from Senator Olga Mendez.
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by NYC Latino Politics on July 28, 2009
we thought our readers would enjoy reading the following piece by our friend, Miguel Perez. The piece was also circulated by the National Institute for latino Policy. Read and see why?
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by NYC Latino Politics on July 17, 2009
by NYC Latino Politics on July 15, 2009
It seems that Latino elected officials are suffering from a type of corruption virus that is spreading faster than any swine flu virus that we have been made aware of in the news. Though it seems that the epicenter of this corruption virus might be the Bronx, the following article from the NY Times reveals that this corruption virus is spreading….
The best way to contain and beat back this dangerous virus is to vote everyone of the affected elected officials and their co-horts out of office.
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