tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14420615745296471822024-03-20T06:12:33.497-05:00Proyecto Latina ™Proyecto Latina provides a platform to showcase work by Latina writers, poets, performers and artists. It is where Latinas in the arts and media intersect. We tell you about the work and impact these women have on our communities.Proyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-16824471617288106162010-02-28T15:09:00.004-06:002010-02-28T15:37:14.558-06:00Drum roll please: We're moving....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hZ1ZxXiGgbzMAniiN8NTnpyZE1oq_iNm8476vkv_nqmOp3neURYjvtnNozutkqr-pZHGoSmA7iTakyYjY7YcryIAs-vrUIN2ckKcU4-3uvgbUb-oRwwhurpSt2hclH2Tt0553ltXTRc/s1600-h/sneekpeek.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hZ1ZxXiGgbzMAniiN8NTnpyZE1oq_iNm8476vkv_nqmOp3neURYjvtnNozutkqr-pZHGoSmA7iTakyYjY7YcryIAs-vrUIN2ckKcU4-3uvgbUb-oRwwhurpSt2hclH2Tt0553ltXTRc/s400/sneekpeek.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443411571196811666" border="0" /></a><br /><br />...over <a href="http://www.proyectolatina.org/beta">here</a>.<br /><br />We are happy to share that our <span style="font-weight: bold;">Proyecto Latina</span> online site is moving to a new platform! We have been working very hard to get this project done. We are currently in 'beta' mode while we resolve minor tech hiccups. If you catch something, please let us know. So, please, <a href="http://www.proyectolatina.org/beta">GO EXPLORE!</a><br /><br />What does that mean for you?<br /><br /><ul><li>This site is staying but this is our last post here. </li><li>All new updates can be found <a href="http://www.proyectolatina.org/beta">here</a>.</li><li>We have imported our complete archives (including comments) therefore we are turning-off the comments feature here.</li><li>If you want to comment on a post that you found on our blogger-site, search for it on the <a href="http://www.proyectolatina.org/beta">new site</a> and comment there.</li><li>Because of the way Google Friends Connect works on blogger we cannot 'take' our current friends with us--we know, major bummer. </li><li>To ensure you stay connected you will need to "follow" us by going to our new site and re-subscribing again. </li></ul>Those are the only changes for now. We will continue sharing comings-and-goings of Latinas making an impact in our communities. And we have some plans that may mean even more interviews and resources. In the meantine we would love feedback on what's working and what needs refining. You can also pitch us your story ideas at: info@proyectolatina.org.Irasema Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789653612279959116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-35152537120330382622010-02-21T15:14:00.016-06:002010-02-22T18:21:16.965-06:00From Knitting To Photography<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dM3fvb1alaN5sT_fg4PJr9uYg5VW9OtMNIxwkUGG0hFfLp6E7dvmw3mat18nbeTAwKresJD0yhjwvGm-dQzuXBT3HEf3m-ZScezISTfeJkbX8-N8QNnXukvx44j9I_om2Dwxb1ndaVab/s1600-h/IMG_0831_4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dM3fvb1alaN5sT_fg4PJr9uYg5VW9OtMNIxwkUGG0hFfLp6E7dvmw3mat18nbeTAwKresJD0yhjwvGm-dQzuXBT3HEf3m-ZScezISTfeJkbX8-N8QNnXukvx44j9I_om2Dwxb1ndaVab/s320/IMG_0831_4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440809735079408834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:documentproperties> <o:template>Normal</o:Template> <o:revision>0</o:Revision> <o:totaltime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:pages>1</o:Pages> <o:words>173</o:Words> <o:characters>989</o:Characters> <o:company>Delatorre Art's</o:Company> <o:lines>8</o:Lines> <o:paragraphs>1</o:Paragraphs> <o:characterswithspaces>1214</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:version>10.1316</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:usemarginsfordrawinggridorigin/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Times New Roman"; panose-1:0 2 2 6 3 5 4 5 2 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} h1 {mso-style-next:Normal; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; page-break-after:avoid; mso-outline-level:1; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning:0pt;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> <!--StartFragment--> <h1><br /></h1><h1><br /></h1><h1><br /></h1><h1><br /></h1><h1><br /></h1><h1><br /></h1><h1><br /></h1><h1><br /></h1><h1><br /></h1><h1><br /></h1><h1><br /></h1><h1><br /></h1><h1><br /></h1><h1><br /></h1><h1><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></h1><h1 face="verdana"><br /></h1><span style=";font-family:";font-size:85%;" >We wanted to take a moment to formally welcome our newest Proyecto Latina team member Thelma Uranga. Last year, we featured her and now she is back as our photographer. She's getting ready to take off to Guadalajara, MX for some fun and photography and will return with a photo narrative of her trip.<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thelma Uranga </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:85%;" >is a photographer interested in the tensions inherent when looking at cultural identity within contemporary American society. Thelma received a BA in Studio Art/Photography from Illinois State University in 2008. During her time in Bloomington-Normal, her photographic work focused on the area’s youth and their cultural duality as children of immigrant parents living in America. In 2008, Thelma was recognized by the Center for Visual Arts at Illinois State University when she received the University Galleries Award in Photography at the Student Annual. In 2007, she participated in the Pilsen Open Studio and in the summer of 2009, Thelma served on the teaching staff at Yollocalli Arts Reach, a youth initiative of the National Museum of Mexican Art. Thelma is also an avid knitter; she is the co-founder and main organizer of El Stitch y Bitch: a multi-cultural knitting circle that collectively creates large-scale projects and public works. Currently, Thelma is exploring cultural identity on a personal level through fiber-based installation works and is also interested in documenting the current state of her hometown Cicero, IL, a bustling Latino community.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Contact info: </span></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" onclick="top.Popup.composeWindow('pcompose.php?sendto=Thelma.Uranga@gmail.com'); return false;" href="mailto:Thelma.Uranga@gmail.com">Thelma.Uranga@gmail.com</a></span><!--EndFragment-->Proyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-75491019042460055352010-02-21T14:39:00.013-06:002010-02-22T18:22:10.173-06:00Proyecto Latina Recap - Ruth On The RocksIf you didn't get a chance to come to Proyecto Latina this past Monday here is a visual snippet of a hilarious evening with our feature Ruth Guerra. She brought us everything from stories about the tooth fairy to blind dates.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7DKBXJTKAkk0Kr1HwO9w8Rk_QblPwEFnc7ulfYP4b54LkcKhATR3hXtpFYfF6SqeVgMO8MrcTEjqBAAnnQD7JIHO4MYDwsfMSzgOGt4uUAkRPPx3aGmkQW9tYrlJWrFwYwB508z7zc6It/s1600-h/AUDIENCE.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7DKBXJTKAkk0Kr1HwO9w8Rk_QblPwEFnc7ulfYP4b54LkcKhATR3hXtpFYfF6SqeVgMO8MrcTEjqBAAnnQD7JIHO4MYDwsfMSzgOGt4uUAkRPPx3aGmkQW9tYrlJWrFwYwB508z7zc6It/s320/AUDIENCE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440803225880783874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />We had a fabulous audience full of great chismes including this one anonymous one:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">My acupuncturist says that my uterus is angry because I have not had a baby yet. I think my uterus is being a little unfair.</span><br /><br />If you were at Proyecto Latina that evening or at other Proyecto Latina events and had a blast at our event let us know. Send us your comments or feedback at info@proyectolatina.org<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvhqAP3DIF6SkRQe4okW0JCTyVVQzA9LgwIjWLVsdPFfM-qBQuW-vsrBcOUeAR6mFyQueGhUhKuqJCt1oZ4-MJ6OU9Xx-JbjoFzuVNFByrKtHoAzuMhS9F1F3H9gLob9pyBARhC8N9Z55x/s1600-h/RUTHONTHEROCKS.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvhqAP3DIF6SkRQe4okW0JCTyVVQzA9LgwIjWLVsdPFfM-qBQuW-vsrBcOUeAR6mFyQueGhUhKuqJCt1oZ4-MJ6OU9Xx-JbjoFzuVNFByrKtHoAzuMhS9F1F3H9gLob9pyBARhC8N9Z55x/s320/RUTHONTHEROCKS.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440804485120932450" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Ruth recounting the time she ended up calling the calling the Columbia College radio station and ending up on a hilarious blind date. As I was sitting there watching Ruth do her thing I could help think, "Wow! What a wonderful storyteller Ruth is!"<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhCsnDBryL6vJo3EsHY4Ewr5xLX_vq0xNPYd4gJdQSIuOnRPH5vQUAMvPMuf5VEVic8Y4ZOeZFf0bsvSqjQIWqje9S_g4BXEYZTfYVKWPJMyK-4Nrs2aHaR-58crqoWp-Z6p49ggWrNEsZ/s1600-h/NOSOTRAS.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhCsnDBryL6vJo3EsHY4Ewr5xLX_vq0xNPYd4gJdQSIuOnRPH5vQUAMvPMuf5VEVic8Y4ZOeZFf0bsvSqjQIWqje9S_g4BXEYZTfYVKWPJMyK-4Nrs2aHaR-58crqoWp-Z6p49ggWrNEsZ/s320/NOSOTRAS.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440804988512701858" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Ruth Guerra is all smiles with Irasema Gonzalez (left) and myself at Cedahlia's Café.<br /><br />If you have suggestions for features you would like to see us present we'd love to hear from you.<br /><br />Send us in a 100 words or less what makes your feature suggestion so awesome to info@proyectolatina.orgProyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-15196116495781132952010-02-21T14:36:00.000-06:002010-02-21T15:57:55.406-06:00Domingo NewsbytesHappy Sunday Everyone! Hope you are done doing laundry, grocery shopping and now relaxing. Here is a little recap of Latinas in the news for your reading pleasure. As always, if you see a story in the news about or impacting Latinas please share the link with us at info@proyectolatina.org. Last call for news link is every Saturday by noon.<br /><br />Here is our round up:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">HEALTH</span><br /><br />The largets study ever of <a href="http://bit.ly/latinacancer">breast cancer </a>in Latin American women is being launched in a unique multi-country, public/private partnership with $1 million in additional funding from the world's largest breast cancer organization, Susan G. Komen for the Cure.<br /><br />More than one in four <a href="http://bit.ly/latinapregnant">Latinas is a mother by the age of 19,</a> was included in a report by the Pew Hispanic Center.<br /><br />Every year there is a growing epidemic of <a href="http://bit.ly/latinasuicide">teenage Latinas attempting to commit suicide.</a> Find out about a teen suicide prevention program for Latina teenagers and their family. The program is run by Dr. Rosa Gil.<br /><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/latinadomesticviolence">Many undocumented women fail to report domestic violence</a> because they fear deportation. Help is available through the Violence Intervention Program, a nationally recognized Latina organization that provides services to women of domestic violence.Proyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-60786173808884158442010-02-14T08:02:00.011-06:002010-02-14T09:02:24.958-06:00Domingo NewsbytesHappy Chinese New Year! It's now the year of the Tiger and we hope you are getting ready to pounce into the year with good vibes and prosperity. This Sunday is also Valentines Day! Double Happiness! We hope you aren't running down the street being chased by a cupid with sharp arrows instead we hope it's filled with heart shaped candy, lots of love and maybe even some flowers.<br /><br />This week the <a href="http://www.cfw.org/">Chicago Foundation for Women</a> announced the awardees of this year's IMPACT Award and among them was <a href="http://bit.ly/veronicaarreola">Veronica Arreola</a>. Felicidades!<br /><br />Proyecto Latina kicks off Monday, Feb. 15th with <a href="http://bit.ly/ruthonrocks"><span style="font-style: italic;">Ruth On The Rocks</span> @ Cedahlias Cafe @ 7pm </a>so bring something to share and some chisme for the chisme box!<br /><br />Here is our weekly round up of Latinas in the news:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uAPGMeKhfFzY3eE0z4RarIE2TzcQCIFhoiEbToo9RD2i4Z-i0D1AHN5fW22vzU6KKbyYCVmY2FkOiY4JseYQuszDEVpc8yIxwjn2Xx2HPkU6NWURTIhffCfuVXHwpXUjyDiHi3SOD4D7/s1600-h/pros_arts_moblie_lab_2-full.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uAPGMeKhfFzY3eE0z4RarIE2TzcQCIFhoiEbToo9RD2i4Z-i0D1AHN5fW22vzU6KKbyYCVmY2FkOiY4JseYQuszDEVpc8yIxwjn2Xx2HPkU6NWURTIhffCfuVXHwpXUjyDiHi3SOD4D7/s320/pros_arts_moblie_lab_2-full.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438112747395851842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Local<br /><br /></span>Pros Arts Studio Mobil Lab <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>at Dvorak Park<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>offers a <a href="http://bit.ly/latinocomputerlab">free computer lab</a> for people looking for jobs online or want to improve their computer skills.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span>Extra Newspaper Columnist Rebecca Sanchez reports that in the Little Village neighborhood <a href="http://bit.ly/latinofood">food distribution</a> from 2008-09 has increased by 95%.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Education/Language</span><br />North Carolina <a href="http://bit.ly/latinasecretary">school secretary</a> loses her job for translating to Spanish-speaking parents.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Health & Wellness</span><br />Latinas tend to have higher rates of diabetes than non-Hispanic white women, but there’s a silver lining, says psychologist <a title="Jane Delgado" href="http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Jane+Delgado">Jane Delgado</a> in her new book, <a href="http://bit.ly/latinahealth">“The Latina Guide to Health: Consejos and Caring Answers.”</a><div id="TixyyLink" style="border: medium none ; overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Entertainment</span><br />America Ferrera talks to Bust Magazine about <a href="http://bit.ly/bustamerica">Hollywood racism.</a><br /><br />During the week if you see stories about Latinas or that impact the Latina community send us the links and we will post them in our Domingo round up. Send to info@proyectolatina.orgProyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-90237322875438894852010-02-08T17:22:00.001-06:002010-02-08T20:02:51.137-06:00February Feature: Ruth on the Rocks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvUofMrWijbYSk494ZReeQ_nmKf2muGJhest0F8QuC1jR0wC0xMkdZ7CsoqIUN7NEdQUQlbRhyzX18ximzbuiuuvB7bv691EY8MfT3UTD0J0zsFHRLDWaP3JFgCN_rj4g0jGDEpM4SC3M/s1600-h/ruthguerra.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvUofMrWijbYSk494ZReeQ_nmKf2muGJhest0F8QuC1jR0wC0xMkdZ7CsoqIUN7NEdQUQlbRhyzX18ximzbuiuuvB7bv691EY8MfT3UTD0J0zsFHRLDWaP3JFgCN_rj4g0jGDEpM4SC3M/s320/ruthguerra.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435697673856447202" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />This month Proyecto Latina is thrilled to present writer/performer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ruth Guerra</span>. She will be doing a reading/performance called <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Ruth On The Rocks</span> that explores the act of dating and casual encounters from the point of view of several women's ideal image of w</span></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">hat it should be.</span></span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Arrive earl</span></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">y to grab a chair, settle-in, and sign up to share some of your work and drop a friendly chisme in the Chisme box.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ruth Guerra</span> hails f</span></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">rom the south side of Chicago, the Back of the Yards neighborhood where eating tacos de la Internacional, cruisin’ to house music, and the ability to hinder the stockyards’ stench are just some of the wonderful attributes that contribute to her personality. As a kid, she watched shows like El Palomo, Chiquilladas and Kids Incorporated, encouraging her to create and perform her own sketches and routines for friends and family in her parents’ garage.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Her love for the windy city, took her to Second City where she learned the art of improvisa</span></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">tional theater and performed with several ensembles.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Shortly after, she discovered a new found love in storytelling and moved on to do theater.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Her theatrical debut was in 2005 with Teatro Americano and since has been performing with different groups in the city. </span></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Ruth recently</span></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"> embarked on a memoir writing journey where she sticks to her roots as she documents her life experiences in Chicago.</span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlqORtklUyFIiASNxCoaROJBiMdtf-HIsnpHFNmJUCjOTThmJHj4kmypte6yh8ANXeA7rda5pijPiBV5tHpizoTqVX2xGIvI5JAdrr2H7nJSOqdKHWDM86o_L8-mWc2y2X2c8yhayAfCkK/s1600-h/CEDAHLIA.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlqORtklUyFIiASNxCoaROJBiMdtf-HIsnpHFNmJUCjOTThmJHj4kmypte6yh8ANXeA7rda5pijPiBV5tHpizoTqVX2xGIvI5JAdrr2H7nJSOqdKHWDM86o_L8-mWc2y2X2c8yhayAfCkK/s320/CEDAHLIA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435698043814219122" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br />Monday, February 15 @ 7PM - FREE<br />Cedalhia Cafe<br />1010 S. Western<br />Chicago, IL<br />http://www.mapquest.com<br />Street parking available</span></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;" >Photo by Thelma Uranga.</span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;" > Thanks to our </span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">venue sponsor: Cedahlia Cafe.<br /></span></span></span>Proyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-44882909041450234022010-02-07T12:44:00.015-06:002010-02-07T15:11:44.445-06:00Domingo Newsbytes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05MV5lIZOJYh6HWPkgZMhHc9toPNfS6xQ434DC0SU5qValtekaMZ7nt77koDGuDRGuDZ-yFwN9lmotbQlTshW31xdqrmU4PwFVyTxBA7l3IY5WTwHT4ooYUwpckl0O-emI4vEBZZlXok/s1600-h/ruthguerra.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05MV5lIZOJYh6HWPkgZMhHc9toPNfS6xQ434DC0SU5qValtekaMZ7nt77koDGuDRGuDZ-yFwN9lmotbQlTshW31xdqrmU4PwFVyTxBA7l3IY5WTwHT4ooYUwpckl0O-emI4vEBZZlXok/s320/ruthguerra.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435585674822330498" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Its Superbowl Sunday--we hope the team you're rooting for wins--we are happy to share a couple of touchdowns of our own this week. First, make sure to check out our most recent audio essay, <a href="http://proyectolatinachicago.blogspot.com/2010/02/firefighters-hat.html">The Firefighter's Hat</a> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Yolanda Cardenas</span>--the story generated some encouraging comment feedback and we were also happy to see it tweeted by <a href="http://twitter.com/FireDaily">Fire Daily</a> a Chicago portal for and by firefighters. Second, we are also happy to introduce Proyecto Latina alumna, <a href="http://proyectolatinachicago.blogspot.com/search/label/Thema%20Uranga">Thelma Uranga</a> as our newest contributor. Thelma is a photographer and <a href="http://elstitchybitch.blogspot.com/">Stitch y Bitch</a> founder and she will be helping us with photo assignments. Her first is the portrait at the top of this post, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ruth Guerra</span> our February 15th, 2010 feature--event details coming soon.<br /><br />Now, our weekly roundup:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Leading health concerns for Latinas</span><br />Via <a href="http://wiselatinaslinked.blogspot.com/2010/02/latinas-contra-cancer-fight-to-help-low.html">Wise Latinas Linked</a> we found out that: Breast cancer is the number one cancer killer of Latinas, most of it due to late detection, their post features an organization in California that aims to change that. Another leading hazard is heart disease, according to the American Heart Association, via <a href="http://mylatinovoice.com/food-and-living/17-health/1520-go-red-to-save-a-latinas-life-por-tu-corazon.html">My Latino Voice</a>, Hispanic women on average develop heart disease ten years earlier than their Caucasian counterparts. On a more positive note, Spanish-speaking mothers are creating an advantage for their children--<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6125MO20100203">they're turning off the t.v.</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bolivia tackles gender equality in government</span><br />One new appointment as a result of these efforts is <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/06/AR2010020600172.html">Nemecia Achacollo</a>, a 39-year-old mother and grandmother who rose through farmworkers unions, was recently tapped to become minister of land and rural development just days after she became a member of congress.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Literary Latinas</span><br />Editorial consultant <span style="font-weight: bold;">Marcela Landres</span> <a href="http://www.marcelalandres.com/E-zine.html">interviews</a> founding publisher of Palabra Magazine, <span style="font-weight: bold;">elena minor</span>. <a href="http://www.palabralitmag.com/">Palabra</a> is a Chicano and Latino literary magazine, check out their guidelines and consider submitting your work. Author Zetta Elliott took <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/news/2010-02-04-amazonbooks04_ST_N.htm">an innovative approach to publishing her novel</a>, <span style="font-style: italic;">A Wish After Midnight</span>, about a black-Latina teen who travels back in time.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Also of note...</span><br />The cover story for <a href="http://cafemagazine.com/index.php">Cafe Magazine</a> this month is Blacktino, the issue includes profiles of people and families living the Afro-Latino experience including local freelance curator and DJ <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sadie Woods</span>. We're kind of bummed that we can't link you to the stories but you can find free copies of this magazaine at various distribution points throughout the city--I usually grab a copy in Pilsen.Irasema Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789653612279959116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-67698969014611589582010-02-02T14:43:00.006-06:002010-02-02T15:21:21.248-06:00The Firefighter's Hat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSjGcKi0wOhSo6Sz5sTWH7LkhQrgGl9JYV9Twx2_h06AkZp_phByHaxr3exwUm9ayW1c6nNzwH6pkRmeGGSA2jUWl9kH2gqCf36C6vyc4IKNsF92E81QShQdUYywUp-is0nnYKVEfSu4Q/s1600-h/portrait76.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSjGcKi0wOhSo6Sz5sTWH7LkhQrgGl9JYV9Twx2_h06AkZp_phByHaxr3exwUm9ayW1c6nNzwH6pkRmeGGSA2jUWl9kH2gqCf36C6vyc4IKNsF92E81QShQdUYywUp-is0nnYKVEfSu4Q/s320/portrait76.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433757965715716450" border="0" /></a><br />Yolanda Cardenas with her father in 1976.<br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://tianguis.biz/mp3player/player_mp3.swf" width="200" height="20"><param name="movie" value="http://flash-mp3-player.net/medias/player_mp3.swf"><br /><param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"><br /><param name="FlashVars" value="mp3=http%3A//tianguis.biz/media/firefightershelmet.mp3&showstop=1"><br /></object><br />The Firefighter's Hat by Yolanda Cardenas 7:57<br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-style: italic;">"Chicago missed out on an exceptional firefighter but I never missed out on an exceptional father."</span><br /></blockquote><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yolanda Cardenas</span> reflects on growing up in Back of the Yards, a field trip to the neighborhood firehouse, and a missed opportunity for her father.Irasema Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789653612279959116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-11400478466351284802010-01-28T11:56:00.013-06:002010-01-31T12:38:53.114-06:00Doming Newsbytes<div>The first month of 2010 has ended and we hope your year is off to a great start. We are getting geared up for our February Proyecto Latina and are excited to be featuring Ruth Guerra--look for those details later in the week. For now its the Sunday round-up of Latinas in the news and other media.<br /><br />Chicago Sun-Times Columnist, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Esther Cepeda</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Maria de los Angeles Torres</span>, Director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago<br />got a chance to chime in on <a href="http://www.wbez.org/Content.aspx?audioID=39576">Chicago's New Latino Political Landscape</a> on WBEZ this week.<br />A quick point made by Torres in that segment is that Latinos who speak English and Spanish make make better salaries, that reminded me of a completely different story where actress <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20340326,00.html">Jessica Alba</a> shares a completely different motive for hiring a Spanish language teacher to ensure she raises a bilingual daughter. <br /><br />Speaking of Latina moms and their children--check out how one <a href="http://www.hermanaresist.com/2010/01/18/the-harvest-is-great/">mom</a> and <a href="http://mexicanriver.wordpress.com/">son</a> blog together in South Texas to air their greivances about Cesar Chavez missing in school textbooks.</div><br /><small style="font-weight: bold;">Marisa Treviño</small> at <a href="http://www.latinalista.net/mediacasts/2010/01/spotlight_non-profit_delivering_teens_th.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Latina Lista</span></a> breaks down a<a href="http://www.guttmacher.org/media/nr/2010/01/26/index.html"> new study</a> that shows a rise in teen pregnancies--with higher rates for Latina and Black girls--that correlates with the timing of federal promotion of abstinence-only programs. <small>Treviño spotlights a</small> program that is striving to change those odds for Texas teens--the bottom line: Me now...baby later.Irasema Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789653612279959116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-30206749324844422402010-01-24T14:21:00.010-06:002010-01-24T14:45:43.523-06:00Domingo Newsbytes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHX6HLGLDUfN_mGo9ZWeXve8j6pKuKrQqgSowrXShKkHY0zjic9xwaZMW0edosLdxYH7Avjrc4MhmrVYElN-nCaCZejxxgkUS1dKdnglOAOupyZ9I0SQ3yNSncsOS0nxvDnGd1hx3sr6xZ/s1600-h/sunday+paper+coffee+cup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHX6HLGLDUfN_mGo9ZWeXve8j6pKuKrQqgSowrXShKkHY0zjic9xwaZMW0edosLdxYH7Avjrc4MhmrVYElN-nCaCZejxxgkUS1dKdnglOAOupyZ9I0SQ3yNSncsOS0nxvDnGd1hx3sr6xZ/s320/sunday+paper+coffee+cup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430404321238258226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Well another week has passed us by and hopefully you were able to sleep in a little later and now have a cup of coffee in hand along with your Proyecto Latina Domingo NewsBytes. Here are some links we wanted to share with you. If you see any interesting articles on Latinas send them to us and we will include them in the Sunday round up. Send them to info@proyectolatina.org<br /><br />Did you know that evasive cervical cancer is most prominent in Latinas than in white women? Find out what the Planned Parenthood in Madison, WI is doing to <a href="http://bit.ly/8RKELa">educate Latinas on cervical and breast cancer.</a><br /><br />Could La Llorona have been suffering from post partum depression? Approximately 1 in 10 mothers get the <a href="http://bit.ly/partum">post partum blues after delivering a baby.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/teatroimpact">Learn To Be A Latina</a> directed by Mary Gúzman is scheduled to open in February as part of Impact Theatre's season of theatre.<br /><br />West Coast blogger Cyndi Lu of <a href="http://www.loteriachicana.net/">Loteria Chicana</a> is contemplating some very tasty looking Chilaquiles. Read more!<br /><br />New to the blogosphere is Veronica Lopez and her <a href="http://bit.ly/aymama">Ay Mama</a> blog on Chicago Now. She shares her thoughts on raising kids in Chicago while <a href="http://bit.ly/chicanaontheedge">Chicana On The Edge </a>Regina Rodriguez - Martin writes about her experience getting married while in her 40's.<br /><br />Please note the photo above is courtesy of thisisharmonie.blogspot.com</span><br /><br /></span><br /></span>Proyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-73934294598047735972010-01-18T15:42:00.007-06:002010-01-18T15:51:34.999-06:00Join us for a 5th birthday and a little moreDate: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 7 p.m.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6rp3ZKSLKzywcuU830u3B51tUWa5PkGIz-GCm7dBDP5fKq_NIm-7bJjhN9kLxOUu3kQ28ydsc65GalzOGn5uyQMoWiq6qmfn6WWKMEsl_O_JzJ03s6cumI2eAVSltVo9elRnF67e9N4/s1600-h/stephdiazreppen.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6rp3ZKSLKzywcuU830u3B51tUWa5PkGIz-GCm7dBDP5fKq_NIm-7bJjhN9kLxOUu3kQ28ydsc65GalzOGn5uyQMoWiq6qmfn6WWKMEsl_O_JzJ03s6cumI2eAVSltVo9elRnF67e9N4/s200/stephdiazreppen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428199772566059138" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Featuring: <a href="http://proyectolatinachicago.blogspot.com/2009/12/january-2010-proyecto-latina.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stephanie Diaz Reppen</span></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhuYly7i0-ef9qxxlwLuiU8Ep8VAOnf4zFwEnAVc4Gy84by2McyfLCHmkE_ZrOaefDlyh0JaCcqRNsyUSt9hnXgefrdJbPjWD9b1WW_E91Cryd0uSswmv4ek8m3NrYyjurW1iZt_Xtcg/s1600-h/8420_162427070129_162426290129_3601215_1789474_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhuYly7i0-ef9qxxlwLuiU8Ep8VAOnf4zFwEnAVc4Gy84by2McyfLCHmkE_ZrOaefDlyh0JaCcqRNsyUSt9hnXgefrdJbPjWD9b1WW_E91Cryd0uSswmv4ek8m3NrYyjurW1iZt_Xtcg/s200/8420_162427070129_162426290129_3601215_1789474_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428199961517293330" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Held at: <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/Cafe-CedahliaTaylor-Made-Deli/162426290129">Cafe Cedahlia</a>, 1010 S. Western</span>, Chicago, IlIrasema Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789653612279959116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-76843836209184875022010-01-16T20:03:00.009-06:002010-01-17T16:31:42.677-06:00Domingo Newsbytes<a href="http://proyectolatinachicago.blogspot.com/2010/01/latinas-on-move-week-in-review.html">Last Sunday</a>, we announced that we are adding a new feature to our site. A week in review of Latinas in news. If you see something in the news that is either about Latinas or impacts the Latina community send us the link to info@proyectolatina.com<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYTBU-6rFY1N6qmsF8T3sq7CmYBEu6A7JnZeXty883Gy8InOkIptuL_8aYyHdvmMIfyBzvG9ld1oJojrs51HSVLVFKxUIwzSoMLNL7WFwSo-YAsgzkoRbRdiCXi2m9UuE1cCqQ00kmIE/s1600-h/celebrate.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYTBU-6rFY1N6qmsF8T3sq7CmYBEu6A7JnZeXty883Gy8InOkIptuL_8aYyHdvmMIfyBzvG9ld1oJojrs51HSVLVFKxUIwzSoMLNL7WFwSo-YAsgzkoRbRdiCXi2m9UuE1cCqQ00kmIE/s320/celebrate.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427540454224481250" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Proyecto Latina has reasons to celebrate</span><br />-We kick-off our 5th year this Mon., Jan., 18th on Martin Luther King Day.<a href="http://proyectolatinachicago.blogspot.com/2009/12/january-2010-proyecto-latina.html"> Event details. </a><br />-We are happy to announce that we have received our first grant by the <a href="http://www.firethistimefund.org/">Fire This Time Fund</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sB8DNHiPcGQI5CjaaHDSxOTI5o9-qisWs717ZuTHRciJVCwQysWI8xc1peqGHAJXbpJh_bZhqIo_FNR0igcyP6BYHd_-egya6QUNiBY6Swc8w740wsAmgzi_gXtoDgttrFxatFjtRUE/s1600-h/51484601-07192335.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 105px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sB8DNHiPcGQI5CjaaHDSxOTI5o9-qisWs717ZuTHRciJVCwQysWI8xc1peqGHAJXbpJh_bZhqIo_FNR0igcyP6BYHd_-egya6QUNiBY6Swc8w740wsAmgzi_gXtoDgttrFxatFjtRUE/s320/51484601-07192335.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427538494175688530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ericka Gutierrez</span> co-owner of The 35th Street Cafe in McKinley Park has welcomed Proyecto Latina into her space in the past. We were thrilled to see a recent profile of her lovely establishment and how its quickly becoming a gathering place for her community in the <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-new-cafe-city-zone-08-jan08,0,1524786.story">Chicago Tribune</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">More First appointments for Latinas </span>The first two weeks of 2010 saw two more historic appointments: <a href="http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/01/12/bay_states_first_latina_us_attorney_is_sworn_in/">Carmen Milagros Ortiz</a> becomes the first Latina to be sworn in Massachusetts and <a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/your_news/default.asp?ArID=263715">Eva Guzman</a> becomes the first Latina to be appointed to the Texas Supreme court.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why women need abortion rights</span> a <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://socialistworker.org/2010/01/15/why-women-need-abortion-rights%22%3E">commentary</a> that explores access to abortion for underage and poor women including the risky practice of self-induced abortions among Latina and immigrant women. This got us thinking about Stephanie Diaz Reppen's powerful <a href="http://proyectolatinachicago.blogspot.com/2010/01/stephanies-reprieve.html">audio essay</a>.<a href="http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/01/12/bay_states_first_latina_us_attorney_is_sworn_in/"><br /></a>Irasema Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789653612279959116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-81364988855685088392010-01-11T12:00:00.003-06:002010-01-11T16:34:17.715-06:00Stephanie's Reprieve<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3BHoEHQkBdiIUdu4alDYu3XzOSYYRtSQFHVzgVN6vMmNYy5xyfUr1EmDigJsaJ6irTayPUqZV09-dx8YeS6KhPx_x4S_7fiwtw1qtpbRbYUZ1sjgCfGo0RBoTdMxOZ10EiE174otWQM/s1600-h/stephdiazreppen2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3BHoEHQkBdiIUdu4alDYu3XzOSYYRtSQFHVzgVN6vMmNYy5xyfUr1EmDigJsaJ6irTayPUqZV09-dx8YeS6KhPx_x4S_7fiwtw1qtpbRbYUZ1sjgCfGo0RBoTdMxOZ10EiE174otWQM/s320/stephdiazreppen2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425356353763238242" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://tianguis.biz/mp3player/player_mp3.swf" width="200" height="20"><param name="movie" value="http://flash-mp3-player.net/medias/player_mp3.swf"><br /><param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"><br /><param name="FlashVars" value="mp3=http%3A//tianguis.biz/media/stephanie_reprieve_final.mp3&showstop=1"><br /></object> <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reprieve</span>,9:12<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Newly married and just starting to try for a baby, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Stephanie Diaz Reppen</span> reflects on a choice she made over ten years ago--it was the repreive of her 26th summer. <br /><br /><span>Stephanie, a </span>Guatemalan-American writer/performer is the Proyecto Latina feature for January 2010. She will be reading an excerpt from her novel-in-progress, <span style="font-style: italic;">You Can't Call the Indians Maria Anymore</span>. She will also premiere a new performance piece entitled <span style="font-style: italic;">Dichos</span>, featuring the mesmerizing art of Bunraku puppetry, and starring "Abuelita." <a href="http://proyectolatinachicago.blogspot.com/2009/12/january-2010-proyecto-latina.html">Get bio and event details here.</a>Irasema Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789653612279959116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-84719007052167457212010-01-10T22:15:00.008-06:002010-01-10T23:19:24.821-06:00Front and Center: Ahora las Mujeres<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPL823u-NTHGHGkOQdnxVj0o4zUEOVnUcjaQyrKxa0kKefR6nU9TO6R8ml52x4mPS-hj2QVM9d887mf1uiLWOEB6ycl4cn8j_yvFIf-nzzvx6QJEZSh_Wz1BucTb9f5llaaD_vzYNssZk/s1600-h/ivonnecallenada.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPL823u-NTHGHGkOQdnxVj0o4zUEOVnUcjaQyrKxa0kKefR6nU9TO6R8ml52x4mPS-hj2QVM9d887mf1uiLWOEB6ycl4cn8j_yvFIf-nzzvx6QJEZSh_Wz1BucTb9f5llaaD_vzYNssZk/s320/ivonnecallenada.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425332319958700354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWg1HdR1c7zxYTbN5c5BcmGmAvVJqJqOlWD_on9KbipYfOX0YJqv_DbJSWEMw4Wz_PlJHcdimTkcwcbCMUAnbYQVKQmW0xlGeI6mMJ15Qw7BfLizwKkfypDDNlJWzjVl9NFnz3vSQ2PJc/s1600-h/paloma.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWg1HdR1c7zxYTbN5c5BcmGmAvVJqJqOlWD_on9KbipYfOX0YJqv_DbJSWEMw4Wz_PlJHcdimTkcwcbCMUAnbYQVKQmW0xlGeI6mMJ15Qw7BfLizwKkfypDDNlJWzjVl9NFnz3vSQ2PJc/s320/paloma.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425332204514365586" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Proyecto Latina, November 2009, Ivonne Canellada unveils her poetic side and Paloma Martinez-Cruz lets her musical side shine.</span><br /><br /><br />A couple of weeks back Francisco Aragon, director of <a href="http://latinopoetryreview.blogspot.com">Letras Latinas</a>, invited a group of Latinas, "<i>to think about the period 2000 – 2009 and write 300 words about a "poetry event" that impacted you in some special way—that is, in a positive</i><i> way.</i>" Francisco explains, "<span style="font-style: normal;">I simply wanted to hear...</span><span style="font-style: normal;">a perspective that was missing in the <a href="http://www.poetryfoundation.org/journal/article.html?id=238430">Poetry Foundation roundup</a>. <o:p></o:p></span> <br /><br />You can read my reflection, that includes the story behind the photos above, along with contributions from six other Latinas in <a href="http://latinopoetryreview.blogspot.com/2010/01/ahora-las-mujeres-latina-poets-speak.html">Ahora las Mujeres</a>, which proves we have plenty to share.Irasema Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789653612279959116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-40865015560191692072010-01-05T20:25:00.009-06:002010-01-10T08:47:05.439-06:00Latinas On The Move - Week In Review<span><span style="font-family:verdana;">Today we wanted to do a week in review of Latinas in news for you to enjoy with your Sunday morning coffee. We hope to make this a regular feature so if you see something in the news that is either about Latinas or impacts the Latina community send us the link to info@proyectolatina.com </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7o0wYQ4dCjE5O9Rgn6v18jmdndg-uTa8QYGuVup6Rv5KVyhmFCgpQL4gb3kwJyVROEzxr1MfIxIHKSoWMWgjqmN2x3w2otXbn-5ZVlpL9rpcOYeqcoF-CG0iGPm4yAkndloIMQK1q3PfU/s1600-h/Nancy.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7o0wYQ4dCjE5O9Rgn6v18jmdndg-uTa8QYGuVup6Rv5KVyhmFCgpQL4gb3kwJyVROEzxr1MfIxIHKSoWMWgjqmN2x3w2otXbn-5ZVlpL9rpcOYeqcoF-CG0iGPm4yAkndloIMQK1q3PfU/s320/Nancy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425118611429169170" border="0" /></a><br /><span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Nancy Andrade dishes out tasty tamales and savvy business advice</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">...check out </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-mon-path-andrade-0104-jan04,0,812992.story">The Chicago Tribune's</a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> full article.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xpFAi7Tk-wTr8ozpIilpt9MH9q-yb1Qlux5fj05y6eEygMLqo3LUNAliqr6zIylRkgwjsOrDwx-kwqqF6nt34pVH5zWTrSWcTqGM0YMQWG4UwJ6ny_-fWOz_DrY24MPklLovl8tj0iyF/s1600-h/Julia-De-Burgos.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xpFAi7Tk-wTr8ozpIilpt9MH9q-yb1Qlux5fj05y6eEygMLqo3LUNAliqr6zIylRkgwjsOrDwx-kwqqF6nt34pVH5zWTrSWcTqGM0YMQWG4UwJ6ny_-fWOz_DrY24MPklLovl8tj0iyF/s320/Julia-De-Burgos.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425119798133361954" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We are excited that </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >poet Julia de Burgos</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> is being honored by the U.S. post office with her own stamp so the next time you are mailing something out make sure you have your Burgos stamps.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">Check<a href="http://bit.ly/4POPBD"> out Liternista!</a></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk7U2uaQ2pomYXoNhDTllsMODYgWSFsddJJaUGYvx1lvUr55TCDWPHZYMTnx8xiLZbA-iMfiC-ufQVSMB_-APHUQkdVusMJQjjZzXqnHD-MFHDnRkQpyYJlr_pXYUJUpizVXLUtIrhoXBa/s1600-h/Lhasa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk7U2uaQ2pomYXoNhDTllsMODYgWSFsddJJaUGYvx1lvUr55TCDWPHZYMTnx8xiLZbA-iMfiC-ufQVSMB_-APHUQkdVusMJQjjZzXqnHD-MFHDnRkQpyYJlr_pXYUJUpizVXLUtIrhoXBa/s320/Lhasa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425121432455317506" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We are also sad to hear of 37-year old song bird Lhasa passed away</span><span style="font-family:verdana;">...a fitting tribute at the </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/lhasa-de-sela-her-songs-like-her-life-went-everywhere/article1420009/">Canadian Globe and Mail</a><span style="font-family:verdana;">.</span>Irasema Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789653612279959116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-76133044902505283582010-01-03T16:15:00.017-06:002010-01-05T19:45:55.673-06:00The magic of the Three Kings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORwpy2qHP2E8wKIOAiS5F1VsCwthBfLKV-rz8BesfmeCZoxVy_fFHvT_LsoruhTGcu7gGuO8Do-2LV46edZi3fmaCJT0SBQQ2S8qH_yN-e47sTP9DgGXMPCzAdy3hykTZJCtwqiu3eh0/s1600-h/lizaannacosta.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORwpy2qHP2E8wKIOAiS5F1VsCwthBfLKV-rz8BesfmeCZoxVy_fFHvT_LsoruhTGcu7gGuO8Do-2LV46edZi3fmaCJT0SBQQ2S8qH_yN-e47sTP9DgGXMPCzAdy3hykTZJCtwqiu3eh0/s200/lizaannacosta.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423432006564214674" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The magic of the the Three Kings has been a part of Liza Ann Acosta's life since she was a child. As an adult she still believes in The Three Kings and relives the magic of the holiday every January 6th by making a pilgrimage to her father's town, Juana Diaz in Puerto Rico, where a grand celebration takes place. Listen to her story below.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> The magic of the Three Kings</span> (11:50)<br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://tianguis.biz/mp3player/player_mp3.swf" width="200" height="20"><param name="movie" value="http://flash-mp3-player.net/medias/player_mp3.swf"><br /><param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"><br /><param name="FlashVars" value="mp3=http%3A//tianguis.biz/media/threekings_acosta_final.mp3&showstop=1"><br /></object><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzt8VLIltlfy2xzy-sZjIrGppe_xdRTgZ0jhMSt7gKCVKH8YlxVXz89-VlPw2F88JrxVN48gy43ID_r5k53BHsiws4fN7ga36wcOateTw43PuIDRXP3Y37jPaSY1xxU0yHgZ6x_tGqosY/s1600-h/tresreyes4.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzt8VLIltlfy2xzy-sZjIrGppe_xdRTgZ0jhMSt7gKCVKH8YlxVXz89-VlPw2F88JrxVN48gy43ID_r5k53BHsiws4fN7ga36wcOateTw43PuIDRXP3Y37jPaSY1xxU0yHgZ6x_tGqosY/s200/tresreyes4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423432793502863346" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEtyzCgD89-t1w7eMNlfpCWom70vTOL84o9ZrI1A4KRCZQyanadqIUJimN3cil2bjGmiYRKqwbeCcAovQfvfYiUVjE-5DdX1dOym-6-KD9fRI9L6bpAZDqgyaoBMjliPgOJcneONjshM/s1600-h/tresreyes.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEtyzCgD89-t1w7eMNlfpCWom70vTOL84o9ZrI1A4KRCZQyanadqIUJimN3cil2bjGmiYRKqwbeCcAovQfvfYiUVjE-5DdX1dOym-6-KD9fRI9L6bpAZDqgyaoBMjliPgOJcneONjshM/s200/tresreyes.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423432956853695154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8YjcohGlxpev3y1DNsJFTPlVe6ucjsqSbMKdi1mfIfuqQOLBac_Nwk3xblq-KKjWg6XIx8IiivW9xUaCMPBdqgkz0K3pwrG1ccaOBqZdSTsNmGfigxipvmfGOu4TGtS8ugLxQ755hKo/s1600-h/tresreyes2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8YjcohGlxpev3y1DNsJFTPlVe6ucjsqSbMKdi1mfIfuqQOLBac_Nwk3xblq-KKjWg6XIx8IiivW9xUaCMPBdqgkz0K3pwrG1ccaOBqZdSTsNmGfigxipvmfGOu4TGtS8ugLxQ755hKo/s200/tresreyes2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423433072567624690" border="0" /></a>Irasema Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789653612279959116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-39075584200142116722009-12-22T22:00:00.016-06:002009-12-23T00:46:31.387-06:00Dominizuelans: gearing-up to be comedy bosses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLkg2Yt-XjQqmMtIIiTyR-Sym9aYHj0wkqKrDxgEbBLV8UbjYrGDGb7X-5yqmyLi0aOuWIMgZl_iosGuxkjUQqjKI4dnX1vYNT5BoyGeibpny5R59nioLuLsxN3o2EZLpCn34LAqdZh1Q/s1600-h/xmas-and-some-579-gray.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLkg2Yt-XjQqmMtIIiTyR-Sym9aYHj0wkqKrDxgEbBLV8UbjYrGDGb7X-5yqmyLi0aOuWIMgZl_iosGuxkjUQqjKI4dnX1vYNT5BoyGeibpny5R59nioLuLsxN3o2EZLpCn34LAqdZh1Q/s400/xmas-and-some-579-gray.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418185237383525490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Watch out world<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Wendy Mateo</span> and<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Lori Diaz</span>, the masterminds of Tall Hispanic-Short Hispanic Productions, have grand plans, "Latina comedians...we want to be the boss of it and more." With roots in New York and Florida, the pair moved to Chicago and made their Windy City debut last summer as <a href="http://dominizuelan.com/index.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dominizuelans</span></a>, the pen name they coined when writing their show, <span style="font-style: italic;">People in the City</span>--a production that has earned raving reviews and is up for<a href="http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/160"> a second run</a> that will open on New Years eve and run through the end of February 2010.<br /><br />Proyecto Latina correspondent, Ericka Sanchez, recently caught up with Wendy and Lori and talked about their work and creative process. Listen to that conversation below<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Wendy & Lori 1: </span>The path to doing what you love. (3:50)<br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://tianguis.biz/mp3player/player_mp3.swf" width="200" height="20"><br /><param name="movie" value="http://flash-mp3-player.net/medias/player_mp3.swf"><br /><param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"><br /><param name="FlashVars" value="mp3=http%3A//tianguis.biz/media/domi_1.mp3&showstop=1"><br /></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Wendy & Lori 2</span>: Creative Boundries: The risks of writing about friends and family...and yourself? 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Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays begins and gets the best of us we wanted to “dar gracias” to our Proyecto Latina family.</span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoBodyText2" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">This year Proyecto Latina has grown and I can’t help but feel such AWE and inspiration when I think back at all the amazing Latinas that have been featured, participated in the open mic or simply came to enjoy.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoBodyText2" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText2" style="font-family:verdana;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNzJzxAoSwwpfhQyqTz2ErmbtJ6HvQObaBwd94V31iBhIGtK1C8xRKc6Fz2rXbdwGZx9wG5IrnalUybLwINoB3GE89hFheS2uJtS0ySBOGPsAr3eCqGSpS5Omjai50ORFhZpCNExBhVks/s1600/images-5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNzJzxAoSwwpfhQyqTz2ErmbtJ6HvQObaBwd94V31iBhIGtK1C8xRKc6Fz2rXbdwGZx9wG5IrnalUybLwINoB3GE89hFheS2uJtS0ySBOGPsAr3eCqGSpS5Omjai50ORFhZpCNExBhVks/s320/images-5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408143020238100418" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">As we continue to build community in the arts and beyond we thank you for supporting our monthly reading series or for simply stopping in and checking out some of the interviews we’ve done and spreading the word. This year we worked really hard to bring you relevant and useful content on Latinas impacting our community. Next year we plan to bring you more exciting programming at our reading series as well as expanded online content. In December we will be sharing a sneak peek of what we’ve got lined up in 2010.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoBodyText2" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoBodyText2" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">In the spirit of reflection we’d love to know what you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving season?<br /></span></p><p class="MsoBodyText2" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText2" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I also asked Proyecto Latina correspondent Yolanda Cardenas what she was thankful for and she said "new artistic collaborations, her amazing family and American healthcare reform".<br /></span></p><p class="MsoBodyText2" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></p> <p face="verdana" class="MsoBodyText2"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p face="verdana" class="MsoBodyText2"><span style="font-size:85%;">Lastly, we wish you and your family a safe and fabulous Thanksgiving!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p face="verdana" class="MsoBodyText2"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p face="verdana" class="MsoBodyText2"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoBodyText2"><span style="font-size:85%;">Abrazos,<br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoBodyText2"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br />Diana Pando & The Proyecto Latina Team!</span><!--EndFragment--> <span style="font-family:Courier;"><o:p></o:p></span> <p class="MsoBodyText2"><span style="font-family:Courier;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Proyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-54453982549707845162009-11-23T18:12:00.005-06:002009-11-23T21:24:47.357-06:00Creativity, Celebration & Beer With Ellen Wadey<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:documentproperties> <o:template>Normal</o:Template> <o:revision>0</o:Revision> <o:totaltime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:pages>1</o:Pages> <o:words>250</o:Words> <o:characters>1429</o:Characters> <o:company>Delatorre Art's</o:Company> <o:lines>11</o:Lines> <o:paragraphs>2</o:Paragraphs> <o:characterswithspaces>1754</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:version>10.1316</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:usemarginsfordrawinggridorigin/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:0 2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Times;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> <!--StartFragment--> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Proyecto Latina wanted to take a moment to thank Ellen Wadey for all of her hard work over at the <a href="http://www.guildcomplex.org/">Guild Complex.</a> She has always been a wonderful supporter of emerging poets and writers including our own artistic endeavors.<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Ellen will be stepping down from the Guild Complex in December. We are sad to see her go but we are super excited that she will be focusing on her own creative pursuits! In honor of Ellen we’d like to extend an invitation to our Proyecto Latina family to come out for a special creative celebration for Ellen as she embarks on her creative journey. We hope to see you there!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Bon Voyage, Ellen Wadey<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Saturday, December 5, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">California Clipper, 1002 N. California (California & Augusta)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">7:00 p.m. doors open. Reading begins @ 7:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">One Poem/Short Fiction Festival featuring poets and writers who mark specific moments from Ellen's tenure @ the Guild Complex.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Free admission. Donations to the Guild Complex much appreciated.</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p></o:p></span> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">The party will be a "One Poem" event of outstanding writers who have been closely involved with the Guild Complex over Ellen's tenure. The evening will feature: Paul Martinez-Pompa, Kimberly Dixon, Tricia Hersey, Lisa Alvarado, Erin Teegarden, Irasema Gonzalez, Toni Asante Lightfoot, Susan Messer, Diana Pando, Stephanie Gentry-Fernandez, Johanny Vazquez Paz and Gretchen Kalwinski.</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >For nearly eight years, Ellen Wadey has been the voice, and the heart, of the Guild Complex. At the beginning of 2009, Ellen gave notice that she wanted to spend more time on her own writing and that this would be her last year as Executive Director. Her last day will be December 31.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Proyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-74133587885134304592009-11-18T12:22:00.013-06:002009-11-18T15:31:53.754-06:00November Lunacy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NpK0XgGQnyU3vrQr3QZYgqxvKxBw8Y0osNHzPXRH4nr_5xYVXgufyDumy0wLc3zjOycncAm29iCrohIhHrxlXJvC6i_PglbxaWnrw8h0lqD8sKrXp8Sn5v-fsiBomtbrDUU5qOJm3BmM/s1600/GetAttachment.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NpK0XgGQnyU3vrQr3QZYgqxvKxBw8Y0osNHzPXRH4nr_5xYVXgufyDumy0wLc3zjOycncAm29iCrohIhHrxlXJvC6i_PglbxaWnrw8h0lqD8sKrXp8Sn5v-fsiBomtbrDUU5qOJm3BmM/s320/GetAttachment.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405558037581211586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="header" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="purple"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If we didn't know better we'd say there is a full moon out! This week kicks off <a href="http://www.teatroluna.org">Teatro Luna's full remount of LUNATIC(A)S - "We'll Show You Crazy!" </a>The insanity returns with new stories and more musical numbers.<br /><br /></span></span></span> <span class="white" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">"We are so excited to be revisiting this piece...this play is quintessentially Luna, it tackles our namesake, The Moon (La Luna) and places our true-life stories in the context of myths and superstitions about women, Latinas and the moon," says Director Tanya Saracho. </span><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzwUTryG4cZZJMcioTjVso8QihQ_CcmD8QJ8u4GOzsrVgn-_PuLH_qpQJs2XCl5RGJCtAL_x0c4908sx2V6ov_ZZKsdm-xl9O_D3nnwiD-EobzSsjrM6QOeu54yMFNyyHFtFQs8H4MSWV/s1600/GetAttachment-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzwUTryG4cZZJMcioTjVso8QihQ_CcmD8QJ8u4GOzsrVgn-_PuLH_qpQJs2XCl5RGJCtAL_x0c4908sx2V6ov_ZZKsdm-xl9O_D3nnwiD-EobzSsjrM6QOeu54yMFNyyHFtFQs8H4MSWV/s320/GetAttachment-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405558194798985746" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span class="purple" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Featuring some of your favorite Ensemble Members:</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"> <a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.teatroluna.org/#">Belinda Cervantes</a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > (Machos, S-e-x-Oh!)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> <a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.teatroluna.org/#">Maritza Cervantes</a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > (Machos, S-e-x-Oh!)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> <a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.teatroluna.org/#">Yadira Correa</a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > (Machos, S-e-x-Oh!, Jarred)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> <a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.teatroluna.org/#">Miranda Gonzalez</a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > (SîLO Tœ, Jarred)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> <a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.teatroluna.org/#">Suzette Mayobre</a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > (S-e-x-Oh!, SîLO Tœ)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > with Artistic Associate </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.teatroluna.org/#">Maria Enriquez</a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > (S-e-x-Oh!: The Remix)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > and New Lunaticas </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.teatroluna.org/#">Christina Nieves</a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > (S-e-x-Oh!: The Remix,</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > The House on Mango Street), and </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.teatroluna.org/#">Mari Stratton</a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > (The House on</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"> Mango Street)<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >For reservations / performance dates and times</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" > visit </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.teatroluna.org/">Teatro Luna</a></span></span> <!---CSS this--> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghwQmYjx8bdzoFvcLXTvyAy6Wq9FSZElWvEejfjwMi_uTq5mGU79KWeEpLZrB0iir8EsL1JnCyg-PS9bkNlTUKIroo59zBydllKJe6lYkbU-hpVjoighRkCxM_WVDK2Wh9s9ywWas6ExQ2/s1600/Yadi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghwQmYjx8bdzoFvcLXTvyAy6Wq9FSZElWvEejfjwMi_uTq5mGU79KWeEpLZrB0iir8EsL1JnCyg-PS9bkNlTUKIroo59zBydllKJe6lYkbU-hpVjoighRkCxM_WVDK2Wh9s9ywWas6ExQ2/s320/Yadi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405559089665055442" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Photography by Johnny Knight</span><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ></span>Proyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-89749509352675553452009-11-05T06:00:00.000-06:002009-11-05T20:09:23.701-06:00Proyecto Latina welcomes Stitch y Bitch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgbq5pEitG78TTdnzz1k8a3xjGXhIvT6hSsTFZianzUE49fkSg1RcXEwoqZthZlYnU7HQQNnbuFXa8hX_xUcb7GCSatHdFTiFgKGStSUJhyb8cP8LYpyrLvTLTqv7Zcew_ZbG29FWxRI/s1600-h/uranga1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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Knitting / crocheters are encouraged to bring their projects to work on and/or donate a swatch for the Stitch y Bitch projects: a knit pi</span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">ñ</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ata and/or knit graffiti. As always we will have an open mic and the <span style="font-style: italic;">chisme</span> box.<br /></span><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/4dpbN3"><span style="font-family:arial;">A few weeks ago we interviewed Thelma Uranga about the Stitch y Bitch. Listen to her interview.</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday, November 16 @ 7PM </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Proyecto Latina Reading Series - <span style="font-weight: bold;">FREE! </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Radio Arte</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />1401 W. 18th Street</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.mapquest.com</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">#18th St./60 Blue Island Bus</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Blue Line 18th St. stop</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">El stitch y bitch</span> was recently invited to present at Pecha Kucha Champaign-Urbana. Pecha Kucha is an international event in which creatives are invited to present their media in six minutes and forty seconds: 20 slides, 20 seconds per slide. El stitch y bitch’s presentation deals with the idea of knitting in communities and on them. For this Proyecto Latina night el stitch y bitch will re-play their PK presentation.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">El Stitch y Bitch is a culturally diverse knitting group created by Thelma Uranga & Stephanie Manriquez. Together they envisioned bringing a space to the Pilsen neighborhood where people of all backgrounds could come together and knit, drink coffee, bitch, learn from each other and indulge in lots and lots of colorful yarn. Since then, knitting in coffee shops, galleries, parks and the occasional knit graffiti have become the norm for this group of knitters, hookers and crafters.<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Thank you to our community partner <a href="http://www.wrte.org/">Radio Arte 90.5 FM</a> for hosting us!</span><br /></div>Proyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-23045358581946489542009-11-01T19:52:00.008-06:002009-11-05T20:21:54.550-06:00Women of Júarez: A conversation w/ exhibit curator, Linda Tortolero<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGw3SdoyC6UsxehVadtVNAFOP2_Vdr7Vh_mkuXeTlSnci2LBU_i3KGPkURlQ3OD-KixtgBpaPGE6prxhlXlmkLrAplugx0i26-FNFj1jAXYr3Vo3FiRvOkghuguAECt1cksafgf1rp4iqi/s1600-h/Linda.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGw3SdoyC6UsxehVadtVNAFOP2_Vdr7Vh_mkuXeTlSnci2LBU_i3KGPkURlQ3OD-KixtgBpaPGE6prxhlXlmkLrAplugx0i26-FNFj1jAXYr3Vo3FiRvOkghuguAECt1cksafgf1rp4iqi/s320/Linda.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400804227797008818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:documentproperties> <o:template>Normal</o:Template> <o:revision>0</o:Revision> <o:totaltime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:pages>1</o:Pages> <o:words>691</o:Words> <o:characters>3939</o:Characters> <o:company>Delatorre Art's</o:Company> <o:lines>32</o:Lines> <o:paragraphs>7</o:Paragraphs> <o:characterswithspaces>4837</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:version>10.1316</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:usemarginsfordrawinggridorigin/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:0 2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Times;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Women of Júarez: Rastros y Crónicas an art exhibit at the <a href="http://www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/">National Museum of Mexican Art</a> is now open, it reminds us that what happens to one of us can happen to all of us. Ericka Sanchez and Diana Pando have interviewed a few folks, including curators and visitors, about the powerful and reflective exhibit. This is part one of the Women of Juarez exhibit. Women of Júarez: Rastros y Crónicas an art exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Art is now open, it remnds us that what happens to one of us can happen to all of us. Ericka Sanchez and Diana Pando have interviewed a few folks, including curators and visitors about the powerful and reflective exhibit.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >This is part one of the Women of Júarez exhibit. Since 1993 to the present hundreds of young women and girls have gone missing in the city of Júarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Their raped and mutilated bodies often turn up in the desert, in vacant lots and drainage ditches and their killer(s) never brought to justice.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:courier new;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" > </span><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" 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style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">After viewing the exhibit Diana Pando reached out to one of the curators, Linda Tortolero, to discuss the importance of this exhibit and here is what she had to say:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">D: Why do you feel the Women of Júarez is an important story to tell through the arts and what do you want the impact to be for the viewer, the artist and ultimately the women of Júarez?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">L: We hope that visitors to the exhibition learn about the femicide in Júarez and the underlying struggles of women in Mexico. We want to motivate the audience to take action and to acknowledge the inequalities that women face around the world. In addition, it’s important to educate visitors that art is a powerful medium by which artists and museums educate the public about important socio-economic issues. Mexico and Mexican and Mexican American artists have a long and proud tradition of reflecting on societal conditions through art. I think that for artists the creation of work is an expression of what moves them, what is important to them and what they want others to learn or know or feel. Undoubtedly, the participating artists felt greatly about the subject and the overarching challenges that women in Juarez and Mexico face. In addition, the pieces in the exhibition demonstrate the thought and reflection that the artists had and carry with them throughout the creative process.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">D: How has this exhibit changed you?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">L: I think the exhibition has heightened my awareness about the challenges women face especially low-income women in Juarez and Mexico. I am reminded of how fortunate I am and that the death and disappearance of every woman is a separate and unique story of tragedy and that their families and friends deserve justice.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Additionally, the power of art is truly overwhelming and when Dolores and I selected the pieces I recall how moved I was when I saw the proposed pieces. As I walk around the gallery and observe the visitors, I feel the same sensation vicariously and I am reassured when I notice how they react strongly to the pieces with feelings of sadness, shock, enragement and curiosity about the subject.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">D: What does this femicide in Júarez tell you about the global escalation of violence against women?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">L: Femicide and violence against women is sadly prevalent throughout the world. The negative portrayals of women, the lack of educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for women and the denial of the existing gender inequality have perpetuated the grievous acts of violence against women. I think that many societies and governments have failed to have honest discussions about the challenges that women face, and then also fail to take decisive, meaningful actions and create policies and adopt effective strategies to end gender inequality. Once women are respected as equals and allowed the opportunities to succeed, I believe that violence against women will diminish. Moreover, women will be empowered to fight back and challenge existing systems that work to talk away their rights and subject them to a lesser socio-economic and political status.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">D: What can we do to help stop the femicide in Júarez?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">L: Education about the issue is key. In order to end violence against women, education about gender inequality and how to prevent violence in families and communities is absolutely necessary. Children and youth must learn at a young age that women and men are equal and understand the damaging effects violence has in the lives of many. Furthermore, Mexico needs a modern, effective judicial system and law enforcement departments at every level of government, free of corruption and with adequate compensation, that can properly investigate and prosecute crimes.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment--><br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span> <!--EndFragment-->Proyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-40784623529017285752009-10-26T19:31:00.010-05:002009-10-26T19:53:30.465-05:00Community Partners - Mil Gracias!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:documentproperties> <o:template>Normal</o:Template> <o:revision>0</o:Revision> <o:totaltime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:pages>1</o:Pages> <o:words>54</o:Words> <o:characters>308</o:Characters> <o:company>Delatorre Art's</o:Company> <o:lines>2</o:Lines> <o:paragraphs>1</o:Paragraphs> <o:characterswithspaces>378</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:version>10.1316</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:usemarginsfordrawinggridorigin/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:0 2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Times;} p.MsoBodyText, li.MsoBodyText, div.MsoBodyText {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:Arial;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Proyecto Latina wants to take a moment to thank some amazing community partners that have supported us along the way. Our newest community partner includes the Chicago Foundation for Women's Latina Leadership Council. All of these organizations are impacting our communities. We encourage you to go to their websites and support the wonderful work they do year round.<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">If you interested in becoming a community partner shoot us an email for details info@proyectolatina.org</span><br /><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.wrte.org/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 138px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCdJhaifkS76I4Q0BDA7G2aqt98LUY2itmVk04UxXMhy4Fyo5vzjj7WTgqKpI4P7k1FmCzgUCKhmdCiu4tO-15U-fyEsKppv-dmRgtKoElUA60vZ3U48Qb2XjxrDF5YT9kO6DEd4YPVdhb/s320/RadioArte.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397072896530308146" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.teatroluna.org/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 164px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7vs_F7CqXEII5xQGnaUF7rLNuLTY1iPy2qXwzSeAdHS6Xt0USrKChD8qFKNm19NCGbWgH6HEaT6EOrOGc3OEki35Zo9MU2xSJfRygsS0mKMSRGlhSPuJHMEvMAvHhtAKeEFh0ImhUbqQu/s320/nmma02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397073743937900498" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7vs_F7CqXEII5xQGnaUF7rLNuLTY1iPy2qXwzSeAdHS6Xt0USrKChD8qFKNm19NCGbWgH6HEaT6EOrOGc3OEki35Zo9MU2xSJfRygsS0mKMSRGlhSPuJHMEvMAvHhtAKeEFh0ImhUbqQu/s1600-h/nmma02.jpg"><br /></a></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /><o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Proyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-81779921231292814822009-10-21T17:19:00.005-05:002009-10-21T18:18:33.236-05:00Latina Teens At High Risk For Suicide<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52962vpYWV4R9EMFfK0V_8Tg1g_Rn6xim0hdnIgBqWkrLpn-v4-VYzjvUVkRRD4F-IbTFfONUMx1zjMrwOZMoMy1Zo_vPXjVK3IqFNRVfJt_gVmR0zOB_FRVjNz4ep7CyQTlRHR95WS5h/s1600-h/depression-and-anxiety1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52962vpYWV4R9EMFfK0V_8Tg1g_Rn6xim0hdnIgBqWkrLpn-v4-VYzjvUVkRRD4F-IbTFfONUMx1zjMrwOZMoMy1Zo_vPXjVK3IqFNRVfJt_gVmR0zOB_FRVjNz4ep7CyQTlRHR95WS5h/s320/depression-and-anxiety1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395182177531599170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">A new report that has just come out from Washington University in New York city reports that Latina teens have a high risk of suicide. Some of the characteristics that lead these at risk teens from depression include: mother/daughter conflicts, immigrants and low-income families. According to the 2007 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey of high school students 14% of Latina students attempt suicide. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is a link to a CNN article about Latina teens and suicide.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/10/20/lia.latina.suicides/index.html</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">If you or a someone you know is depressed or talking about suicide get help immediately. Here are some online resources. Feel free to post other resources in the comment section. The more resource sharing we do the more educated we can become on this matter that is impacting the Latina community.</span><br /><a href="http://www.mentalhealth.org"><br />Center for Mental Health Services</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mentalhealth.org/" target="_blank">http://www.mentalhealth.org</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sprc.org">Suicide Prevention Resource Center</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.depression.com">Depression.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mentalhealthchicago.org">Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.c4chicago.org">Community Counseling Services of Chicago</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Note: The above photo is courtesy of </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.healthspablog.org">Health Spa Blog</a>Proyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442061574529647182.post-20904356411976892712009-10-18T09:11:00.000-05:002009-10-18T11:04:34.599-05:00Proyecto Latina - Featuring Teatro Americano<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqwBYsAafcbgZms-s1izAi1P3SdI3TbNWO3cjAS_h581eayNj10Xmoxr1JlZrj_LgczyjXRqpDm9J3CK3Qj_oR7cziCwZMFUbaijwygRKUDFZa-fwbOEDmMCDqojEZ7W-RNZXR8y-qS3d/s1600-h/TeatroAmericanojpg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqwBYsAafcbgZms-s1izAi1P3SdI3TbNWO3cjAS_h581eayNj10Xmoxr1JlZrj_LgczyjXRqpDm9J3CK3Qj_oR7cziCwZMFUbaijwygRKUDFZa-fwbOEDmMCDqojEZ7W-RNZXR8y-qS3d/s320/TeatroAmericanojpg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391531275115063410" border="0" /></a><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:documentproperties> <o:template>Normal</o:Template> <o:revision>0</o:Revision> <o:totaltime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:pages>1</o:Pages> <o:words>413</o:Words> <o:characters>2355</o:Characters> <o:company>Delatorre Art's</o:Company> <o:lines>19</o:Lines> <o:paragraphs>4</o:Paragraphs> <o:characterswithspaces>2892</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:version>10.1316</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:usemarginsfordrawinggridorigin/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:0 2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Times;} p.MsoBodyText, li.MsoBodyText, div.MsoBodyText {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:Arial;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >This month Proyecto Latina is thrilled to present the ladies of <a href="http://www.latinospro.org/">Teatro Americano</a>. They will be performing sections of the 2010 production of <i>Meet Juan(ito) Doe</i></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Proyecto Latina Reading series<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Monday, October 19 @7PM-FREE<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.wrte.org/">Radio Arte </a><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >1401 W. 18th Street</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Chicago, IL<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >http://www.mapquest.com</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Street Parking</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >18th Street Bus/ 60 Blue Island Bus/Pink line 18th St. stop<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">“I had the opportunity to meet Alejandra and <a href="http://www.bit.ly/zHcJP">Zulema<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></a>about five-years ago when they were still in high school and I’m excited to say that these ladies are ones to watch. The ladies of this production are the next generation of Latinas in the arts”. –Diana Pando</span><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Meet the ladies of Meet Juan(ito) Doe: </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUEfFthIyFoCqea5Oe529ooz170yaTji5lsvkPUbBSTOVng5HJXeJPdL3uwF03XhvwkwAwH1M3sBOVfXkmdenQ2waMn6GfM6Z0X2EvwL6igj6RlPPNpsxHtLtGtb7LFNEdcFlzSTkiyavl/s1600-h/alejandra.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Special THANK YOU to our community partner <a href="http://www.wrte.org/">Radio Arte 90.5FM</a></span></span></span><a href="http://www.wrte.org/"><br /></a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.wrte.org/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 109px; height: 109px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnvDhKQ-JbpSMYIRlrQOF3Gn6MyhBNzvitJoPZixn9orN4sDFGPUGHPjyf2SBb3CFTZxS_w5CvHp3_f7lTRx4QAdIMCVdt6wCldm51gvFr8lJfjwiDAFnlvfqX9c26-9bY-Uq4QwYvN617/s320/download.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392237645331047714" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;" ><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;" ><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Proyecto Latinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822576803549361912noreply@blogger.com