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Concerns about lack of minorities in NBC’s family

Concerns about lack of minorities in NBC’s family Latino groups raise an issue with KNBC, and NBC's fall schedule which shows a reversal from characters' ethnic diversity last season.

mun2 lists best cities for young Latinos: Boston tops L.A.

mun2 lists best cities for young Latinos: Boston tops L.A. Universal City-based mun2, the bilingual, youth-oriented cable TV network, has ranked the top cities for young Latinos and Latinas, and the list is a bit of a shocker.

Latino TV show will hit the road on Metro buses (Video)

Latino TV show will hit the road on Metro buses (Video) Meet "Los Americans" - the Spanglish webcast of a middle-class Mexican-American family and soon to be the first telenovela aired on Metro buses across Los Angeles.

George Lopez on deporting himself to Canada and running for mayor (Video)

George Lopez on deporting himself to Canada and running for mayor (Video) George Lopez told CNN's Piers Morgan that he's not ruling out the idea of running for mayor of Los Angeles -- eight years from now.

Latino talent at the X Games in Los Angeles

Latino talent at the X Games in Los Angeles The 17th edition of the X Games will be held in Los Angeles July 28, 29, 30 and 31 at L.A. Live/Staples Center/Nokia Theater and several Latinos are participating in these games in different disciplines.

¡Viva México! The Film (Video)

¡Viva México! The Film (Video) By uncovering Mexico’s dignified and rebellious face, irrigating the seeds of rebellion and solidarity of an entire country, this journey is a provocation against those who control the country's economy and it's image.

George Ramos dies at 63; former Times reporter and columnist

George Ramos dies at 63; former Times reporter and columnist Ramos played a key role in a groundbreaking series on Latinos in Southern California that won the paper a Pulitzer Prize in 1984. He was also a mentor to young Latinos in journalism.

Counting California’s undocumented immigrants – by their tax returns

Counting California’s undocumented immigrants – by their tax returns A new report in which taxpayer records were used to estimate California’s undocumented immigrant population by county is interesting on a couple of counts.

The Smithsonian Institute presents “American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music”

The Smithsonian Institute presents “American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music” Latino musicians have had a profound influence on traditional genres of music in the United States, including jazz, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, and hip-hop. At the same time, their experiences living in the United States triggered the creation of new musical traditions.

Program prepares Latinos for healthcare careers

Program prepares Latinos for healthcare careers The healthcare industry needs more and more professionals to serve the burgeoning Hispanic community and a California program is encouraging young Latinos to prepare for careers in the sector.

LAUSD names school after Chicana writer Sandra Cisneros

LAUSD names school after Chicana writer Sandra Cisneros It’s common practice for school districts to name schools after presidents, but rarely does the honor go to writers. The honor is even less common for women of color.

Mayors call for immigration reform

Mayors call for immigration reform Last week at their annual meeting, the United States Conference of Mayors passed a resolution among their members calling for comprehensive immigration reform.

Students create newspaper for Latino neighborhood

Students create newspaper for Latino neighborhood With help from professional journalists, students at several Los Angeles high schools have created a quarterly bilingual newspaper to serve the predominantly Hispanic community of Boyle Heights.

Groupacho launches Latino-centric daily deals website in Los Angeles

Groupacho launches Latino-centric daily deals website in Los Angeles Groupacho, the newest innovator in the burgeoning daily deals market is launching a new website offering discounts on L.A.'s hottest restaurants, clubs, retail shops, and events. Groupacho will focus on deals that reflect the lifestyle of Latino families in Los Angeles.

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