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Rep. Conyers speaks Spanish at ‘English-only’ hearing (Video)

Rep. Conyers speaks Spanish at ‘English-only’ hearing (Video) A House committee held a hearing Thursday morning on a Republican bill that declares English the official language of the United States, was taken over by Rep. John Conyers, who spoke Spanish in his remarks.

Latin alternative music finds a niche in the US

Latin alternative music finds a niche in the US There is a small but growing number of alternative musicians and rockers who sing mostly in Spanish but are gaining a diverse fan base across the United States.

Puerto Rico aims to become fully bilingual by 2022

Puerto Rico aims to become fully bilingual by 2022 The governor of Puerto Rico is trying to do what more than a century of American citizenship has failed to accomplish: make Puerto Ricans fluent in English.

The promise of the English-speaking Latino audience

The promise of the English-speaking Latino audience Not long ago, most content directed at Latinos, on air and in print, was in Spanish. Why the language shift, especially as media companies focus more on digital content?

MPAA’s Dodd: Hollywood needs Hispanic audiences

MPAA’s Dodd: Hollywood needs Hispanic audiences MPAA chief Chris Dodd argued on Tuesday that Hollywood is ignoring the Hispanic population at its own peril.

Are bilingual Hispanic immigrants healthier? New study says two languages better than one

Are bilingual Hispanic immigrants healthier? New study says two languages better than one Hispanic immigrants that speak English along with their native Spanish are healthier than new arrivals that speak only one language, says a new study that links bilingual language proficiency and overall health.

Jimmy Kimmel interviews ‘Casa de mi Padre’ star Will Ferrell — entirely in Spanish (Video)

Jimmy Kimmel interviews ‘Casa de mi Padre’ star Will Ferrell — entirely in Spanish (Video) Jimmy Kimmel Live should have been called Jimmy Kimmel En Vivo when he interviewed Will Ferrel about his new movie — in Spanish (with English subtitles, of course).

‘Teacher Of The Year’ suspended for telling Hispanic student to ‘go back to Mexico’

‘Teacher Of The Year’ suspended for telling Hispanic student to ‘go back to Mexico’ Looks like this two-time "Teacher of the Year" will not be in the running to win the esteemed honor this year because of her derogatory comment to a Hispanic student: "Go back to Mexico."

The need for a bilingual America

The need for a bilingual America Ensuring that everyone in our society has the ability to speak the same language and take advantage of the opportunities this skill affords should not be a partisan issue.

“We love it when you speak Spanglish”

“We love it when you speak Spanglish” In one of the fastest growing markets for media and mobile, what is the new lingua franca?

Pew report highlights political shift among Florida Latino voters

Pew report highlights political shift among Florida Latino voters According to a new factsheet released by the Pew Hispanic Center titled, Latinos in the 2012 Election: Florida, six years ago more Latinos claimed to be Republican. Ever since then, it’s been a downward spiral.

Gingrich sends an e-mail in Spanish, asking for support in Iowa

Gingrich sends an e-mail in Spanish, asking for support in Iowa Newt Gingrich promises to make English the official language of government, but on Monday he sent an e-mail appeal in Spanish asking for support at the Iowa caucuses.

Seriously, no powerful Latinas in entertainment?

Seriously, no powerful Latinas in entertainment? There are many, many top executive Latinas in the entertainment industry, which is why this list is particularly worrisome as it perpetuates the idea that there are no qualified candidates to be considered for the honor.

‘Disappearing parents’: A deported mother’s struggle to be with her U.S.-born children

‘Disappearing parents’: A deported mother’s struggle to be with her U.S.-born children An unprecedented increase in the deportation of undocumented immigrants has resulted in an estimated 5,100 children languishing in U.S. foster homes, according to a report called "Shattered Families."

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