Annual fashion coming to cleveland state university
May 11, 2013
HispanicOhio.com staff
Fashion will come alive May 25th as Project model will host is annual fashion show at Cleveland State University’s ballroom.
The 6pm event will showcase Project Model’s talent, who will be wearing local designers’ excusive apparel.
Though the fashion show will primarily showcase local designers who have created couture and finely tailored attires, the event promises to attract the participation of some of the most original makeup artists, trend setting hair stylists and stunning runway models from the Greater Cleveland Area.
For more information and for advance tickets visit, www.projectmodel.net or contact us at 216-394-1001. Limited VIP- 25 dollars. General Admission: 15 dollars (in advanced) 18 dollars at the door.
Senator Rob Portman to speak at LULAC Ohio convention
April 18, 2013
The League of United Latin American Citizens, Ohio chapter (LULAC), will be hosted a convention Saturday May 11 to discuss issues facing the Latino community in Ohio.
The convention will have breakout sessions beginning at 8a.m., followed by a lunch and the program concludes at 2p.m. The keynote speaker is Ohio’s U.S. Senator Rob Portman.
The event will be held at the University of Cincinnati’s Tangeman Center, 2766 UC Main Street. The cost is 35 dollars for the general public and 20 dollars for students. For more information contact Nora Zavala by email at latinapolitica@gmail.com.
LULAC was founded in 1929 and is the oldest Hispanic civil rights organization in the United States. LULAC advocates for education, health, housing, civil rights and Immigration.
Free immigration clinic in cleveland
March 7, 2013
Marcus Atkinson
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For the fifth year there will be a free clinic helping immigrants with citizenship questions,
On April 20 from 9am to 12pm at the legal aid society in Cleveland, 1223 W. Sixth Street, there will be two floors of activities; the first floor will be for people who have general advice questions. Law students will take questions and bring them to the attention of an immigration attorney who will then answer the question.
On the second floor people will help with citizenship questions and help fill out an array of applications.
“Anyone who does not have the means to hire an attorney should go,” said attorney Stacy Cozart.
The clinic is designed to help with those who have status questions, such as green card issues, VISA questions, and even questions on how to start a business. Cozart said the clinic will not be a lecture; there will be about 25 attorneys to help each person on an individual case by case basis. She believes the setting will be more productive.
“As long as it’s an immigration issue, we should be able to help them out,” she said.
Cozart expects questions on immigration reform and deportation proceedings and wants anyone who comes to bring all necessary paperwork and if possible bring someone who is bilingual to assist in translations; it will help move cases along faster.
2013 Annual Pete Soto Chili Cookoff
January 22, 2013
Saturday, February 23rd
5:00pm until 10:00pm
| Join the Lorain County Agencies as they cook to support the Lorain County Blue Foundation. Helping those that
“Protect and Serve” 3rd Annual Pete Soto Chili Cookoff Saturday February 23rd Avon Knights of Columbus Questions call . . . Knights of Columbus Hall Chris Barton – Avon Police Andy Kehl – Avon Police Knights of Columbus Hall |
Columbus to honor memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 18, 2013
(Columbus)— Columbus City Councilmembers are joining residents in celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at events across the city.
On Friday morning, Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Health & Human Services Committee, addressed the student body at the Columbus School for Girls, where she spoke about Dr. King’s sacrifice and the relevance of his work in the lives of today’s young women.
“Dr. King’s words and deeds inspired a movement, and his vision of equality brought a nation to its feet,” said Councilmember Tyson. “His legacy continues to inspire Americans to strive for the best within themselves.”
Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig, chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee, was the keynote speaker at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s annual King Day celebration.
“As we remember Dr. King’s life, we must also recommit ourselves to making a difference in our communities,” said Councilmember Craig. “The best way we can honor his memory is to live our lives in service to others.”
Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety Committee, addressed the 26th Annual Labor MLK Salute Awards Brunch on Saturday, January 12th.
On Monday, Council President Pro Tem A. Troy Miller, chair of the Technology Committee, will offer remarks at the28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. He will be joined at the event by several other councilmembers, many of whom will also attend the annual Martin Luther King Day March, which steps off from City Hall at 4:45pm on Monday.
Justice Sotomayor to discuss memoir in Chicago
January 9, 2013
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Public Library officials say U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will visit later this month to discuss her memoir.
Sotomayor will attend the free event at the Harold Washington Library Center on Jan. 30.
Her memoir, titled “My Beloved World,” recalls her life as a child growing up in a Bronx housing project through her 2009 appointment as an associate justice on the nation’s highest court.
She is the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court
Sotomayor credits her mother with instilling a sense of determination and self-confidence.
She was President Barack Obama’s first nominee to the Supreme Court.
Cash mob for cleveland small business
December 12, 2012
Young’s Jewelry and the Eyeglass Hospital will have a Cash Mob Saturday, Dec. 15 from 11a.m. to 4p.m. Family owned since 1975, the Eyeglass hospital fixes the broken bones of your eyewear; frames, hinges, earpieces, nosepieces, etc.
The cash mob will take place at 14033 Puritas Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44135
What is a cash mob? A cash mob is a group of people who assemble at a local business to make purchases. The purpose is to support both the local businesses and the overall community.
Political candidates will share view before election day
December 4, 2012
HIspanicOhio.com staff
LORAIN – For the 13th year the Coalition for Hispanic/Latino Issues and Progress (CHIP) will host its semi-annual Candidates’ forum and roundtable, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 6:30-8:30pm, at El Centro de Servicios Sociales, 2801 Pearl Avenue in Lorain
Lorain County candidates who have primary election opposition will be in attendance. The forum and roundtable will allow voters the chance to put a name with a face.
The Coalition for Hispanic/Latino Issues and Progress was founded in 1984 as a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting the advancement and well-being of the Lorain County Hispanic community. The candidate forum is performed as a service which CHIP provides to the entire Lorain County community, not just the Latino community.
Hispanics revive boxing in lorain ohio
September 28, 2012
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This article is 1 of a series on the boxing event. Be sure to come back soon for more.
Lorain – In 1990, the Lorain Palace Theater held a professional boxing match, the city was alive, Twenty-two years later boxing has come back and the city will be alive once again thanks to the Ohio Hispanic Heritage Coalition.
On Oct. 6 there will be four professional fights and seven amateur, the main event will undefeated “Hispanic Hurricane”, Wilkins Santiago (6-0), who has traveled the country to fight and now will have the opportunity to show his hometown what he can do.
Promoter Tim Carrion said the Hispanic Heritage month has become a time to showcase Latino talent in Lorain and he believes the boxing match will be the “apex” of the month.
“We talked about highlighting our culture and instilling pride,” said Carrion. “Everyone wants to do their part in making Lorain a better place, it’s been exiting.”
Diana Marrero – Pinto, president of the Ohio Hispanic Heritage Coalition, said when the collation was in the planning stages she did not realize the enormity of what they were doing.
“We are so excited,” Marrero said. “After 22 years we are bringing boxing back to Lorain.”
Though Santiago said whenever he gets into the ring he feels like he’s at home, being in front of a home crowd will “show Lorain what they have.” Sentiments were the same for Angel Figueroa (3-0), who says he can’t wait to show Lorain what he is capable of.
“I get to show everyone who I am,” said the 25 year old. “I get to show them my skills.”
The matches will take place at the Premier Soccer Academy in Lorain off of Leavitt Road. Doors open at 5pm and the fighting begins at 6pm. The two other professional fighters are Antonio Nieves and Donte Moore out of Cleveland, though their opponents are unknown, Santiago will be facing Jordan Brown (3-0) out of Missouri and Figueroa will go against Anthony Willis from Michigan.
General admission tickets can be purchased for $20, VIP for $50, and $75 for ringside seats. IN addition, a table of eight can be purchased for $600. For tickets contact Tim Carrion at 440-541-1266.
Latino Sunset Festival Sunday, September 30th at Lakeview Park in Lorain
September 25, 2012
Lorain, Ohio — As part of Hispanic Heritage month, the 4th annual Latino Sunset Festival will be Sunday, September 30th from 12p.m. to 8p.m. at Lorain’s Lakeview Park located at 1800 West Erie Avenue.
The festival will feature Lorain’s Sammy De Leon and Su Orchestra and Enrique Infante from Columbus playing the best in salsa and Latin Jazz. In addition to the feature artist there will be performances by the Mexican dance group, Alma de Mexico, Julia de Burgos of Cleveland and other entertainment will be provided by The Puerto Rican Home of Lorain.
Family entertainment includes an art show of Latino artists, salsa and merengue dance lessons and face paintings for children.
Mexican and Puerto Rican food will also be provided.
