The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its partnership with The Ricky Martin Foundation to continue raising awareness among English- and Spanish-speaking audiences on the issue of human trafficking.
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FSU Launches First Center For Hispanic Marketing Communication In The U.S.
Florida State University (FSU) announced the official launch of the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication, the first program of its kind in the U.S., designed to educate professionals to serve the growing Hispanic marketing industry.
Task Force On Television Measurement Urges Senate & House To Reject TV Ratings Oversight Bills.
The Independent Task Force on Television Measurement today urged the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and the House Commerce Committee to decline legislation that would require new oversight of TV ratings. In letters to the Committees, Task Force Chairwoman Cardiss Collins warned that the bills would “significantly roll back much of the progress” that the organization and Nielsen have achieved toward more accurately measuring how audiences of color watch television.
Allianz Life Acknowledges Latino Youth Achievers.
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) announced a special contribution for the six national winners of the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards.
Parents Are Building A Nation Of Young Readers.
According to a national survey released by Target, more than three in four parents with children under eight (78%) read to their children every day for at least 20 minutes, many keeping their kids engaged by acting out characters or singing passages. Overall, 97% of parents with young children read to them, and 93% do so at least two or three nights a week, the survey found.
New Mexico’s Tri-Centennial.
The city was founded in 1706 based “on a lie”… it’s the 15th largest Hispanic market in this country and the highest metropolitan city on the U.S. mainland … many of its important civic leaders first came as tuberculosis patients… it’s a leader in high-skill employment, supporting public art, care of zoo animals and non-profit blood banking… and it’s home to the world’s biggest hot-air balloon festival.
These facts and many more facets of Albuquerque’s unique characteristics and fascinating history are covered in Albuquerque, ¡Feliz Cumpleanos! Three Centuries to Remember” by Dr. Nasario Garcia (assisted by freelance writer Richard McCord). The publisher, La Herencia, has released the book this month to honor Albuquerque’s Tri-Centennial celebration.
