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Felicitamos a todos los afroamericanos en el Mes de la Herencia Negra (Black History Month)! Sin duda alguna esta herencia es RAqUEL SERRANO tambin parte de la riqueza cultural de los latinos. Tenemos varios editoriales referentes a este tema en esta edicin del peridico. En la portada se puede apreciar una imagen de un disco lanzado en el 1998 por la firma musical Putumayo que presenta una compilacin de msica africana con afro-cubana. Una de nuestras colaboradoras escribe sus propios puntos de vista en cuanto al legado de los afro-americanos e incluso de los afro-latinos. Nos gustara saber que opinan! El peridico esta adems enriquecido con noticias locales como por ejemplo, informacin del programa de cmaras de seguridad en los semforos que ha implementado la ciudad. En nuestro destacado segmento de Latino de Impacto, seremos inspirados por la historia de uno de los lderes latinos ms respetados de nuestra comunidad, el Sr. Julio Vzquez. Escribi un libro basado en sus propias experiencias como jibaro puertorriqueo el cual estar firmando el 15 de marzo! Sin ms prembulos, lea el ndice y comience a leer su seccin preferida, o simplemente abra el peridico y lea desde all. Estamos seguros que su tiempo de lectura ser bien provechoso. Si se da a la tarea de hacer la receta brasilera de pollo relleno, recuerde dejarnos saber cmo les quedo! Hasta la prxima,
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Congratulations to African-Americans on Black History Month! Without a doubt this heritage is also part of the cultural richness of Latinos. In this edition, we have a few editorials that elaborate on this subject. On the cover you can appreciate the image of a 1998 album that was launched by the musical firm Putumayo which presents a compilation of African and Afro-Cuban music. One of our contributors writes on her own point of view regarding the legacy of Afro-Americans and Afro-Latinos. We would like to know what you think! we will be inspired with the story of Mr. Julio Vazquez, one of the most respected Latino leaders in our community, He wrote a book based on his experiences as a Puerto Rican jibaro and he will have a book signing on March 15! Without further ado, read the table of contents and go straight to your favorite section, or simply open the newspaper and begin reading. We are certain that your reading time will be most beneficial. If you decide to make the Brazilian recipe of chicken drumsticks, remember to let us know how it came out!
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El programa de Cmaras en los Semforos de Rochester; Se trata de seguridad pblica o de ingresos?

Por Sharese Hardaway Traducido por Camilo Torres El mes pasado, tres das despus que tres conductores sometieran una demanda de clase contra el programa de Cmaras en los Semforos de Nueva York; Rochester equip dos intersecciones con cmaras. pblica. La Asamblea de la Ciudad de Los ngeles, en julio de 2011, vot a favor de la remocin de las Cmaras en las Luces Rojas que haban sido instaladas en el 2004. El condado de Nassau tiene 50 intersecciones equipadas con Cmaras en las Luces Los automovilistas en la demanda de Rojas y los funcionarios de la ciudad la ciudad de Nueva York afirman que proyectaron un estimado de $38.2 las luces amarillas de los semforos millones en ingresos. estn programadas para cambiar a rojo demasiado rpido, por lo que no les Desde que comenzaron a funcionar da suficiente tiempo a los conductores en Rochester las primeras Cmaras en para cruzar la interseccin una vez las Luces Rojas en octubre de 2010, la luz cambia a amarilla. Esto es uno la ciudad ha emitido ms de 100,000 de los debates que han surgido en la boletos. Los infractores reciben una controversia sobre las Cmaras en las multa de $50 que aumenta a $75 si Luces Rojas a travs de la nacin. Se no se paga en 30 das. La ciudad ha estima que unas 555 comunidades obtenido sobre $300,000 en ganancias en 24 estados tienen cmaras en los mensuales y espera llegar a $1.5 semforos, y se ha reportado que en millones al finalizar el ao. 10 de ellas han sido prohibidas. En su primer ao los ingresos recaudados Muchos conductores estn triplicaron los estimados iniciales, pero preguntndose la motivacin tras unos $2.8 millones en multas an no las Cmaras en las Luces Rojas. Las han sido pagados. Sin embargo, en ciudades de E.U. estn instalando septiembre pasado la ciudad comenz estos dispositivos para incrementar la a referir las multas en atraso a una seguridad pblica o los ingresos? agencia de cobro. Los oficiales dicen que unas 400 cartas de cobro se Actualmente la ciudad de Rochester envan diariamente. A diferencia de las tiene cmaras en 31 intersecciones y multas de estacionamiento, la ciudad planea aadir 19 ms, para un total de no utiliza policas para los boletos sin 50 cmaras autorizadas por el estado. pagar y los mismos no se reportan al Departamento de Vehculos de Motor, En noviembre de 2011, oficiales en la pero los infractores pueden estar ciudad de Syracuse votaron en contra seguros que si no pagan las multas, el de equipar sus intersecciones con total de la deuda se ver reflejado en Cmaras en las Luces Rojas mientras sus informes de crdito. Rochester cumpla un ao con el programa. Bill Ryan, el jefe de gabinete El jefe de la polica de Rochester, James de la alcaldesa Stephanie Miner, dijo Sheppard, entiende que las cmaras que cuando supo que siete estados - son una buena idea y que estn Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, cumpliendo su cometido. New Hampshire, West Virginia, y Wisconsin haban prohibido las En ltima instancia, el propsito es la Cmaras en las Luces Rojas, los oficiales seguridad, dijo Sheppard. El condado electos de Syracuse se volvieron ms de Monroe controla los semforos, as reacios a instalar dichas cmaras. que no podemos controlar el tiempo de las luces amarillas. Desde el primer da Si otras ciudades est huyendo de esto ha sido un asunto de seguridad. esta iniciativa, por qu nosotros vamos a lanzarnos a la misma? dijo Ryan. El hecho es que incluso conductores con experiencia a veces se encuentran En un reporte dado a conocer en Los guiando en piloto automtico y no ngeles los automovilistas se quejaron se concentran en la carretera, dijo que las Cmaras en las Luces Rojas Sheppard. Esperamos que nuestro se haban instalado para aumentar programa traiga ms atencin a la ganancias por encima de la seguridad carretera y nos ayude a salvar vidas. El hecho que las personas sepan que las cmaras estn funcionando debera hacer que cambien sus hbitos de manejo. El propio Sheppard recibi una multa por pasarse una luz roja. En julio pasado recibi una multa por el programa, pero dice que no recuerda a dnde iba o por qu. Michael Brooks, residente de Rochester, piensa que realmente es una cuestin de ingresos. Afrontmoslo, la ciudad est arruinada, as que cualquier dinero adicional que puedan recolectar les va a ayudar a mejorar sus finanzas, seal. Simplemente es otra manera de recolectar impuestos a nuestras espaldas. A travs de la nacin se han realizado miles de estudios en relacin a los programas de Cmaras en las Luces Rojas. Algunos datos demuestran una disminucin en los accidentes de trnsito luego que las cmaras han sido instaladas, mientras que en otros lugares han aumentado o la evidencia no es concluyente. En el 2005 un estudio del Departamento de Transportacin investig 1,000 intersecciones equipadas con las Cmaras en las Luces Rojas a travs de la nacin. El reporte concluy que aunque hubo una disminucin en los choques laterales, hubo un incremento en los choques por la parte de atrs de los vehculos. De acuerdo a la Asociacin Nacional de Automovilistas, la mayora de las investigaciones estn prejuiciadas. Una nota en su pgina web dice La mayora de las investigaciones independientes (entindase, investigaciones que no han sido financiadas por el estado o compaas que instalan cmaras), han demostrado que las multas por cmara tpicamente aumentan, no disminuyen, el nmero de accidentes en las intersecciones. intersecciones que tenan cmaras y los compar con los reportes de aos anteriores. Todos demostraron una disminucin o ningn cambio en los accidentes totales, pero en cuanto a los accidentes con heridos, tres demostraron una disminucin y tres un aumento. El concejal Adam McFadden, director del Consejo para Seguridad Pblica, indica que el Comit para Juventud y Recreacin dice que el programa se comenz bajo la recomendacin del alcalde anterior Robert Duffy. Me parece que los residentes de Rochester claramente se oponen a las cmaras, dijo McFadden. El programa evidentemente genera una cantidad considerable de dinero para la ciudad, pero el mismo se nos present como una medida necesaria para mejorar la seguridad y disminuir los accidentes de trnsito.
La asamblea municipal tendr que votar para renovar el programa cuando expire en el 2015. Pero algunos dicen que independientemente de los datos, la asamblea tendr que enfrentar la pregunta de cmo va a remplazar la Hasta el momento los datos del cantidad significativa de dinero que las programa de Rochester han sido no cmaras generan para la ciudad. concluyentes. En un reporte de junio de 2012, la ciudad analiz durante un ao los reportes de accidentes en siete
Rochesters Red Light Camera Program; is it about Revenues or Public Safety?

By Sharese Hardaway Last month, three days after three motorists filed a punitive class action lawsuit against New York Citys Red Light Camera program; Rochester equipped two new intersections with cameras. The motorists in the New York City lawsuit assert that the citys yellow traffic signals are rigged to turn to red too quickly, not giving drivers enough time to get through the yellow light. 4 This is just another issue being raised in the mounting controversy over the Red Light Cameras across the country. An estimated 555 communities across 24 states have red light cameras, while ten have been reportedly banned. Many motorists are questioning the motivation behind the Red Light Cameras. Are US cities equipping their intersections with these devises to increase public safety or revenue? The city of Rochester currently has
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cameras at 31 intersections and plans Unlike parking tickets, the city does not to add 19 more to bring the total to a utilize boots for delinquent tickets and state-authorized 50. are not reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles but violators can be In November 2011, Syracuse city assured that if remained unpaid the officials voted against equipping their amount will eventually show up on intersections with Red Light Cameras their credit report. as Rochester passed the one year mark with their program. Bill Ryan, Rochester Police Chief James Sheppard Mayor Stephanie Miners chief of staff believes that the cameras are a good says he learned that seven states idea and are doing the job that the city Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, intended for them to do. New Hampshire, West Virginia, and Wisconsin have all banned Red Light Ultimately, it has always been about Cameras making Syracuse city officials safety, Chief Sheppard said. Monroe more reluctant to install the cameras. County controls the lights so we cant control the timing of the yellow lights. As other cities are running away from From day one this has been a safety this, why should we run into it? Ryan issue. said. The fact is, even an experienced, A report released in Los Angeles seasoned driver will sometimes find motorists complained that the Red himself or herself driving on autopilot Light Cameras were installed for and not concentrating on the road, revenue over safety. The Los Angeles Sheppard said. Were hoping our City Council voted in July 2011 to program will bring more awareness on remove the Red Light Cameras that the road and help save lives. The fact were installed in 2004. Nassau County that people know cameras are there has 50 intersections equipped with should cause them to change their Red Light Cameras and city officials driving habits. projected an estimated $38.2 million in revenue. Sheppard himself has been the recipient of at least one red light violation. Last Since Rochesters first Red Light July he was issued a ticket from the Cameras went live in October 2010, program but says he cant recall where the city has issued more than 100,000 he was headed or why. tickets. Violators receive a $50 fine that increases to $75 if not paid within Rochester resident Michael Brooks says 30 days. The city has garnered over he thinks its really about revenues. $300,000 in monthly revenue and Lets face it, the city is broke so any expected to clear $1.5 million by the extra money they can collect is gonna end of last year. help to boost their bottom-line, he noted. Its just another way to tax us In its first year revenue collected tripled on the back end. initial estimates but over $2.8 million in tickets remain unpaid. However, Across the country thousands of last September the city began turning studies have been conducted regarding over delinquent tickets to a collections red light camera programs. Some data agency. Officials say that four hundred shows decrease in traffic accidents collection letters are sent out daily. after cameras have been installed while others show an increase in accidents or year. All showed a drop or no change is inconclusive. in total crashes, but when it came specifically to injury accidents, three A 2005 Department of Transportation showed a decrease and three showed study looked at 1000 intersections an increase. across the country equipped with red light cameras. The report concluded City Councilmember Adam McFadden, that while there was a decrease in right- chair of the Councils Public Safety, angle crashes there was an increase in Youth and Recreation Committee says rear-end crashes. the program was put in place under the recommendation of former Mayor According to the National Motorist Robert Duffy. Association most of the research done is biased. A note on their website reads I think Rochester residents are clearly The preponderance of independent opposed to the cameras, McFadden research (in other words, research said. The program clearly generates that was not funded by ticket camera significant dollars for the city but it was vendors or units of government presented to us as a necessary means interested in justifying camera-based of ensuring safety and decreasing traffic enforcement) has illustrated traffic accidents. that ticket cameras typically increase, not decrease, the number of accidents City Council will have to vote to at controlled intersections. renew the program when it expires in 2015. Some say that regardless of the So far the data from Rochesters data, the council will then be faced program has been inconclusive. In with the question of how to replace a June 2012 report, the city tracked the significant dollars the cameras accident reports at seven intersections generate for the city. that had cameras for a full year, comparing the reports to the previous
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En el 1959, Julio Vzquez llego a Rochester, NY sin saber ingls y afligido por un choque cultural. En retrospeccin, esas vivencias le dieron la motivacin de escribir su autobiografa Journey of a Puerto Rican Jibaro. El propsito de su libro es para inspirar a sus hijos y nietos, superar los obstculos lingsticos que lo han acompaado por tantos aos, y traer conciencia de la Dispora Puertorriquea. Julio nos cuenta parte de su historia. Al llegar a los Estados Unidos a la tierna edad de 13 aos de edad nos cuenta que el choque cultural fue enorme. Le impacto que los colores de los edificios eran obscuros todo se vea gris. Tampoco tena con quien jugar, pues el idioma, la cultura, y la gente eran extraos para l. Sus antecedentes eran de un cafetal, lleno de colores, flores por dondequiera, y una vista del Mar Caribe que poda servir para una de las pinturas ms hermosas de Picasso. Al encontrarse en tierra tan descolorida y extraa fue para l muy difcil. Le impresiono tanto que lo compara con perder su dignidad y dejar un pedazo de su corazn en su amada tierra. instruccin religiosa el idioma ya que no y recreacional. Es poda comunicarse tan ah donde conoce fcilmente como lo haca a dos lderes de en su Cerro Tumbao de la comunidad en Guayama, PR. Todos aquel entonces esos sentimientos Jorge Colon (Primer negativos se unieron Director Ejecutivo para as perder el de Ibero American inters en los estudios y Action League) y an ms importante no Edwin Rivera (Primer aprender el ingls. Tan Hispano Elegido grande fue el desafo, Oficial en Rochester). que lo clasificaron de Junto a ellos aprendi aprendizaje lento y a desenvolverse en la solo alcanzo a recibir un certificado de escuela Superior en comunidad y en la poltica de nuestra ciudad. Educacin Especial. Es irnico como la decepcin en una jornada lo lleva a superarse en otra, pues esa ira que lo acompaaba lo impulsa a concentrarse en levantamiento de pesas. Fue tanto el desarrollo, que fue proclamado campen peso pluma en el Noreste de los Estados Unidos. A pesar de que decide estabilizarse en Puerto Rico poco tiempo despus, el destino lo conducira nuevamente a Rochester un hombre diferente. Estando en la isla, quito una piedra ms de su camino al pasar el examen del GED. Ya de regreso en Rochester, comienza los estudios universitarios y se grada de Empire State College con un Bachillerato en Administracin de Servicios Sociales. Tras ms de una dcada y diferentes puestos dentro de la organizacin fue nombrado Presidente y CEO de Ibero en 1993. Luego en el 1994 se gradu
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con una Maestra en Educacin de Brockport State College. Bajo el liderazgo de Julio, Ibero estabilizo la escuela particular (charter school) Eugenio Mara de Hostos de la cual actualmente es CEO. En una capacidad voluntaria, tambin forma parte de la Corporacin de Desarrollo Econmico de Rochester, la Junta del Centro Medico de la Universidad de Rochester, y el Club Rotario Latino de Rochester entre otros. Para aquel que quiera ser un lder en nuestra comunidad, Julio nos aconseja primero que debamos envolvernos y apoyar el liderazgo actual. Aade, para ser un buen lder, hay que ser un buen seguidor. Al finalizar nuestra entrevista, Julio saca su guitarra y empieza a tocar un aguinaldo. No cabe duda de que el orgullo por su tierra lo lleva muy dentro de sus entraas. Su franqueza, humildad, y persistencia son un ejemplo a seguir. El libro de Julio, Journey of a Puerto Rican Jibaro, estar disponible a travs de iBox. Firmas del libro sern el 15 de marzo en Tapas.
En 1966, el Padre Roger Baglin bendice la unin de Julio junto a su amada esposa Mara Teresa Melndez. Durante el mismo tiempo se une a Catholic Brothers Association donde como voluntario La impresin ms grande para Julio fue va a campos migratorios a proveer
In 1959, Julio Vazquez came to Rochester, NY not knowing the English language and afflicted by culture shock. In retrospect, those experiences gave him the motivation to write his autobiography Journey of a Puerto Rican Jibaro. He hopes this book will inspire his children and grandchildren, help overcome the linguistic hurdles that have accompanied him for so many years, and bring awareness of the Puerto Rican Diaspora. Julio tells us part of his story. Upon arrival to the United States at the tender age of 13, the culture shock was enormous. He adds that the colors of the buildings were dark - everything was dark. In addition, he didnt have anyone to play with because the language, culture, and people were so strange to him. His upbringing was full of color, a coffee plantation, plenty of flowers, and a view of the Caribbean Sea which could serve as a Picasso painting. To find himself in such monochrome and strange place was very difficult. It was so impressionable that he compares it
to losing his dignity; a piece of his heart volunteer he provided recreational and religious instruction to migrant workers. was left in his beloved homeland. It is there where he met two wellThe biggest effect was the language known community leaders at the time barrier since he could not communicate Jorge Colon (first Ibero American Action as easily as he did in Cerro Tumbao - League CEO) and Edwin Rivera (first Guayama, PR. All such negative feelings Hispanic elected official in Rochester). invaded him at once, making him lose With their mentorship, he learned to interest in school and more importantly develop a notion for politics and became in learning English. So great was the more involved with the community. challenge that he was classified as a slow learner and only managed to Although he decided to relocate to receive a Special Education High School Puerto Rico shortly after, fate would bring him back to Rochester a different certificate. man. While in the island he was able to Ironically, the disappointment on surpass another obstacle as he passed one task gave him the fire to excel in a GED exam. Once back in Rochester, another, thus the anger inside compels he begins his collegiate studies and him to concentrate on weightlifting. So graduates from Empire State College much was his development that he won with a Bachelors in Social Service the featherweight championship for the Administration. After a decade, Julio starts working for Ibero and after taking Northeastern United States. several positions within the organization In 1966, Father Roger Baglin blessed he was named President and CEO in the union of Julio with his beloved 1993. Later, in 1994 he graduates with wife Maria Teresa Melendez. During a Masters in Education from Brockport the same time, he joins the Catholic State College. Brothers Association where as a
Under his leadership, Ibero established the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - of which he is currently CEO. As a volunteer, he is also part of the Rochester Economic Development Corporation, U of R Medical Center Board, and the Rochester Latino Rotary Club among others. For those who desire to have a leadership role in our community, Julio suggests that we get involved and support the current leadership. He adds, To be a good leader, one must be a good follower. At the end of our interview, Julio grabs his guitar and starts playing Puerto Rican folk music. There is no doubt that the pride for his native land is deep within his soul. His honesty, humility, and persistence are an example to follow. Julios book, Journey of a Puerto Rican Jibaro, will become available through iBox. There will be a book signing on March 15 at Tapas.
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A. Filling 1 table spoon of oil 1 small chopped onion 1 chicken breast, cooked and chopped 1 chopped tomato salt and pepper to taste B. Dough: 2 cups of home-made chicken broth 2 tablespoons of oil 1 teaspoon of salt 1 dash of black pepper 2 cups of all purpose flour C. For coating and deep-frying 1 egg 1 tablespoon of mik 1 dash of salt and pepper breadcrumbs oil
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A. Relleno 1. Retire la piel y el hueso del pollo cocido y crtelo en trozos pequeos. 2. Ponga una cucharada de aceite en el sartn y calintelo. 3. Agregue la cebolla y frala hasta que este doradita. 4. Agregue el tomate, el pollo, sal y pimiento a gusto; djelo cocinar alrededor de 5-10 minutos o hasta que el liquido se evapore. 5. Ponga el relleno en un plato y djelo enfriar. B. Masa 1. Ponga dos tazas del caldo de gallina en el sarten. 2. Agrege 2 cucharadas de aceite, una cucharada de sal, pimienta al gusto y deje que hierva. 3. Agregue dos tazas de harina y mezcle bien con una cuchara de madera hasta que la masa est suave y este floja desde el fondo del sartn. 4. Ponga la masa en un plato y dejela enfriar por 5-10 minutos 5. Tome una cucharada de masa y amacela en la palma de su mano. 6. Ponga una cucharadita del relleno en el centro de la masa y enrolle en forma de muslo de pollo. C. Para empanar y freir 1. En un recipiente aparte bata un huevo y agregue una cucharada de leche y una pizca de sal y pimienta. 2. Ponga el pan rallado en otro recipiente. 3. Pase el muslo de pollo relleno por el huevo y despues por el pan rallado. 4. Fria el muslo de pollo relleno en aceite bien caliente hasta que este completamente dorado. 5. Ponga el muslo de pollo relleno en un papel de cocina, para que se escurra el aceite. 6. Sirva los muslos de pollo inmediatamente.
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A. Recheio 1. Tire a pele e o osso do frango cozido e pique-o em pedacinhos. 2. Esquente uma colher de leo numa panela. 3. Adicione a cebola e frite at dourar. 4. Adicione o tomate, o frango, sal e pimenta a gosto e deixe refogar uns 5-10 minutos ou at o lquido secar. 5. Ponha o recheio num prato e deixe esfriar. B. Massa 1. Ponha dois copos de caldo de galinha numa panela. 2. Adicione duas colheres de leo, uma colher de ch de sal, pimenta a gosto e deixe ferver. 3. Adicione dois copos de farinha de trigo e mexa bem com uma colher de pau at a massa ficar lisa e soltar da panela. 4. Ponha a massa num prato e deixe esfriar por 5-10 minutos. 5. Pegue uma colher de massa e abra-a na mo. 6. Coloque uma colher de ch de recheio no meio da massa e feche a massa em forma de coxinha de galinha. C. Para empanar e fritar 1. Bata um ovo numa tigela e adicione uma colher de leite, uma pitada de sal e pimenta. 2. Coloque a farinha de rosca numa outra tigela. 3. Passe as coxinhas no ovo batido e depois na farinha de rosca. 4. Frite as coxinhas em leo quente at dourar. 5. Coloque as coxinhas numa toalha de papel. 6. Sirva as coxinhas imediatamente.
PREPARAtion:
A. Filling 1. Remove the skin and the bones from the cooked chicken and cut it into small pieces. 2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan. 3. Add the onion and stir-fry until golden brown. 4. Add the tomato, the chicken, salt and pepper to taste and let it cook for about 5-10 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. 5. Put the filling on a plate and let it cool down. B. Dough 1. Put two cups of chicken broth in a pan. 2. Add two tablespoons of oil, a teaspoon of salt, pepper to taste and bring it to boil. 3. Add two cups of flour and mix well with a wooden spoon until the dough is smooth and loosens from the bottom of the pan. 4. Put the dough on a plate and let it cool down for 5-10 minutes. 5. Take a tablespoon of dough and flatten it in your palm. 6. Put a teaspoon of filling in the middle of the dough and roll it into a chicken drumstick shape. C. For coating and deep-frying 1. Beat an egg in a bowl and add a tablespoon of milk, a dash of salt and pepper. 2. Put the breadcrumbs in another bowl. 3. Dip the drumsticks in the egg and then coat them in the breadcrumbs. 4. Deep-fry the drumsticks in hot oil until golden brown all over. 5. Put the drumsticks on a paper towel. 6. Serve the drumsticks immediately.
Sugerencias: Esta receta hace aproximadamente 45 palillos pequeos de pollo relleno o coxinha. Coxinha o los pedacitos de pollo relleno se pueden servir como aperitivos o merienda. Coxinha o los pedacitos de pollo relleno deben ser servidos caliente. Coxinha o los pedacitos de pollo relleno pueden ser congelados, pero deben ser descongelado (2-3 horas) antes de freirlos. Puede reemplazar el caldo casero de pollo con un cubito de caldo de pollo disuelto en agua. Consejo: Coloque las bolas en una bandeja forrada con papel de hornear. Coloque la bandeja en el congelador. Cuando las bolas estn congeladas, las puede poner en una bolsa de plstico y volver a ponerlas en el congelador.
Remarks: This recipe makes about 45 small drumsticks. Coxinha can be served as an appetizer or snack. Coxinha must be served warm. Coxinha can be frozen, but it must be thawed (2-3 hours) before deep-frying. You can replace the home-made chicken broth with a chicken bouillon cube dissolved in water. Tip: Place the balls on a tray lined with baking paper. Put the tray in the freezer. When the balls are frozen, put them in a plastic bag and put them back in the freezer.
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the revival of Afro-Peruvian music. In July 2011, she was named Perus Minister of Culture in the Ollanta Humala government. becoming the second Afro-Peruvian cabinet minister in the history of independent Peru. In November 2011 she was elected for the OAS (Organization of American States) to be the President of the Commission of Culture for the period 2011 - 2013.
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poetry, Motivos de son, which was soon acclaimed as a masterpiece and Benedita Da Silva The self-taught widely imitated. In the 1920s, when is Brazils first Puerto Rican Black female educator is known Afro-Cuban sounds and instruments were changing the world of Cuban governor. She has as The Father of music, Afro-Cuban culture began used her platform Public Education to advocate for in Puerto Rico for to spread to the realms of art and literature. Initially, Afro-Cuban poetry, women and the his commitment or negrista poetry, was mainly poor. During her to providing free published by white Cubans such as life she faced schooling to prejudice for her children regardless Emilio Ballagas, Alejo Carpentier, and Jos Tallet. It was not until the 1930s humble origin, of race or class. when Guilln would appeal to the Celia Cruz but overcoming this, became the first literary society by giving an accurate Cuban salsa female and Afro-Brazilian governor of Cordero was born in San Juan, personal account of the struggles, powerhouse Celia Puerto Rico into a poor family, his the State of Rio de Janeiro and, later, dreams, and mannerisms in the AfroCruz was regarded father was a poor man who worked Minister of the said Secretary of State Cuban. as the Queen of as well in the Government of Luiz in the tobacco fields. Cordero, who Salsa and was Incio Lula da Silva. was of African ancestry, was selfone of the most educated. His love of literature and his Lt. General Antonio Maceo widely renowned determination to teach and educate Dr. Jos Celso Barbosa Grajales Salsa performers Dr. Barbosa was himself helped him to develop the As second-inof all time. a physician, skills and preparation to teach primary command of the sociologist and school. Cordero, a devout Catholic, Cuban Army of rsula Hilaria political leader in received the rite of Confirmation at Independence, Celia de la Puerto Rico. He fourteen years old from Bishop Juan Grajales played Caridad Cruz Alfonso de la Santsima is credited with Alejo de Arizmendi (17601814), the a pivotal role in Trinidad (October 21, 1925 July 16, being the first first Puerto Rican to be consecrated Cubas fight for 2003) was a Cuban-American salsa Puerto Rican to Bishop in San Juan. independence performer. One of the most popular earn a medical from the Spanish, degree in the U.S. salsa artists of the 20th century, she Nicols Guilln earning him the earned twenty-three gold albums and was known The acclaimed popular title of and was renowned internationally as for championing the Puerto Rican Cuban poet was Bronze Titan. the Queen of Salsa as well as La statehood movement. Barbosa was known for using Guarachera de Cuba. born in the city of Bayamn, Puerto the distinctive Born June 14, 1845, Antonio Maceo Rico; he received both his primary and language and y Grajales became an entrepreneur Arthur Friedenreich secondary education in Puerto Rico. rhythm of Cubas and one of the greatest military Arthur He was the first person of mixed black poor Blacks in his commanders of the both the 1868 and Friedenreich is and white ancestry to attend Puerto work. the 1895 wars for independence. His remembered as Ricos prestigious Jesuit Seminary. unmatched courage in combat and Brazils pioneering After graduating from the Seminary, Nicols Guilln stalwart character were said to be Black soccer Barbosa tutored private students to Batista was born Maceos main assets in his meteoric player. save money to attend college. In 1875, July 10, 1902 in Camageuey, Cuba. military career. From a buck private he He was born he moved to New York to attend prep Guilln was the sixth child of Argelia went up through the ranks to become to Oscar school where he learned English in a Batista y Arrieta and Nicolas Guillen second in command of the Liberation Friedenreich, year. y Urra, both of whom were of mixed Army, also known by its Congo name, a German African-Spanish decent. His father was the Mambi Army. Indeed, the businessman who a journalist who introduced him to Susana Baca Liberation Army was also known as immigrated to Brazil and Mathilde, an Afro-Cuban music when he was very Grammy AwardMaceos Army. For a long time, he far African Brazilian washerwoman, the winning Peruvian young. The government assassinated eclipsed Jose Marti in importance, as daughter of freed slaves. Friedenreich Guillns father, and as Nicolas and singer and Marti was abroad in exile and less well was the first professional football politician Susana his brothers and sister finished known in Cuba. player of black origin in Brazil, because school in pre-revolutionary Cuba Baca recently at that time football was dominated became Perus they encountered the same racism Piedad Crdoba first Black cabinet by whites and blacks were not Black Americans lived with before the Colombian accepted. He faced many barriers minister. 1950s. Senator Piedad because of racism, and he could not Crdoba served attend the same places where white Susana Esther Literary works Guillns mixed African four terms and players were, such as swimming pools, and Spanish descent, gave him the Baca de la Colina dedicated her tennis courts and parties. (born Chorrillos, opportunity to combine his knowledge career to assisting Lima Province, Peru, 24 May 1944) is a of traditional literary form with minorities and prominent Peruvian singer-songwriter; firsthand experience of the speech, supporting two-times Latin Grammy Award legends, songs, and sones of the legislation that winner. She has been a key figure in Afro-Cubans in his first volume of
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Bernab Williams Figueroa Jr. (born Piedad Esneda Crdoba Ruiz, is a September 13, former Liberal Senator of Colombia 1968) is a Puerto who served for four terms from 1994 Rican professional to 2010, and a former Member of baseball player the Chamber of Representatives of and musician. He Colombia. played his entire 16-year career Born: January 25, 1955 (age 58), in Major League Medelln; Education: Pontifical Baseball (MLB) Bolivarian University; Spouse: Luis with the New York ngel Castro Hinestroza; Party: Yankees from 1991 through 2006.A Colombian Liberal Party center fielder, Williams was a member of four World Series championship teams with the Yankees. He retired Flix Tito Trinidad, Jr. with a .297 batting average, 287 home Flix Tito runs, 1,257 runs batted in (RBI), 1,366 Trinidad, Jr. (born runs scored, and 449 doubles. He was January 10, 1973) a five-time MLB All-Star and won four is a Puerto Rican Gold Glove Awards. He also won the professional boxer, Silver Slugger Award and American considered one of League Championship Series Most the best in Puerto Valuable Player Award. Ricos history. After winning five Samuel Peralta Sammy Sosa National Amateur Samuel Peralta Championships Sammy Sosa in Puerto Rico, he debuted as a (born November professional when he was 17. He won 12, 1968) is a his first world championship when Dominican retired he defeated Maurice Blocker for the professional International Boxing Federations baseball right welterweight belt. fielder. Sosa played with four Roberto Clemente Walker Major League Roberto Clemente Baseball teams Walker (August 18, over his career 1934 December which spanned from 19892007. 31, 1972) was Sosas Major League career began with a Puerto Rican the Texas Rangers in 1989. After three baseball right seasons with the Chicago White Sox, fielder who played Sosa became a member of the Chicago 18 seasons in Cubs in 1992 and became one of the Major League leagues best hitters. In 1998, Sosa and Baseball (MLB) Mark McGwire achieved national fame for the Pittsburgh for their home run-hitting prowess Pirates from 1955 through 1972. in pursuit of Roger Maris home run Clemente was awarded the National record. League (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 1966. He was a Amador Ballumbrosio National League All-Star for twelve Amador seasons (15 games), received 12 Gold Ballumbrosio Glove Awards, and led the National Mosquera was League in batting average four times. born in El Carmen, In 1972, Clemente got his 3,000th Chincha, Ica, on major league hit. November 26,
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1936. Son of Isabel Mosquera and Basilio Ballumbrosio, he had eight siblings. Besides being a mason and a builder, Amador was a great musician, tap dancer, and fiddler who always took out the sound of the ground and the movement of the wind. He was very passionate and had a great amount of faith in the Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel. Amador lived all his life in the district of El Carmen, Chincha, which is 207 kilometers from Lima. He was among the first musicians that try to disseminate Afro-Peruvian art. Moreover, he was always a great host. His family and his wife would receive people from Lima and other parts of the world to stay with them and share their culture. Also, he was always a great person willing to help others. Married to Adelina Guadalupe de Ballumbrosio, they had fifteen children who all have contributed to representing and spreading AfroPeruvian art and culture.
Pedro Camejo, better known as Negro Primero, or The First Black (San Juan de Payara, Venezuela, 1790 Campo Carabobo, Venezuela, June 24, 1821) was a Venezuelan soldier who at first fought with the royal army, only to later go over to the rebel army during the Venezuelan War of Independence, reaching the rank of lieutenant. The nickname of Negro Primero was inspired by his bravery and skill in handling spears, and because he was always in the first line of attack on the battlefield. It is also attributed to his having been the only officer of color in the army of Simon Bolvar.
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Tricia Cruz nombrada Especialista de Relaciones Pblicas para el Distrito Escolar de Rochester
By Lisa Dumas Translated by Raquel Serrano a negocios pequeos a promoverse dentro de la comunidad Latina. Previamente, ella haba trabajado como periodista para WHAM TV, desde el 2004 al 2008, y tambin como periodista y editora de contenidos en estaciones de televisin en Miami, Nueva York y Bfalo. Ella es graduada de la Universidad de Syracuse con un bachillerato en periodismo y en espaol. Tricia Cruz fue nombrada recientemente como Especialista de Relaciones Pblicas y Asistente del Jefe de Comunicaciones para el Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Rochester. Escolar de la Ciudad de Rochester, dijo Cruz. Mi mayor pasin en la vida es el ayudar a los nios, especialmente a los Latinos. Como Especialista Bilinge de Relaciones Publicas, espero darle ms atencin a las historias positivas Adems de su funcin como asistente que ocurren en el distrito y a la vez ser del oficial de comunicaciones, ella la persona de contacto para los padres ejercer otras responsabilidades como hispanoparlantes. traductora de apoyo, escritora de relaciones pblicas, y ser el contacto Oriunda de Rochester, Cruz, para los medios. recientemente ha servido en mltiples capacidades en organizaciones sin fines Verdaderamente siento que no podra de lucro y comenz su propia compaa estar en un mejor lugar que en el Distrito de Relaciones Publicas para ayudar
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Tricia Cruz Named Public Relations Specialist for Rochester City School District
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Despus de la celebracin del legado de Martin Luther King Jr., empec a reflexionar sobre la forma en que el tema de la raza todava es EVELYN CASSANO importante p a r a los americanos y en las escuelas americanas. Hay muchos puntos de vistas en la sociedad de hoy. Recuerdo cuando recin me mude a Rochester desde Panam, un amigo cercano me dijo que me preparara porque los estereotipos hacia los afroamericanos y latinos es que ramos menos inteligentes, mas problemticos e incluso con mas probabilidad de ser criminales. Yo estaba en conmocin, porque de donde vengo el obtener un nivel de educacin superior no tiene nada que ver con la raza. Si tiene mucho que ver con el ingreso de la familia, la que determinar si puedes costear una escuela ms cara y excelente y as tener ms oportunidades para prepararte mejor. En Panam, realmente nosotros no intentamos hablar acerca de la raza y el paradigma es diferente. Las tradiciones africanas son preservadas y nos vemos como parte integrar de nuestras comunidades. Llegue a la conclusin que nuestra comunidad afro-latina de Rochester piensa muy similar. Consecuentemente, esto se puede ver como algo positivo pues el tema de la raza no parece determinar las capacidades de cada cual. Por otro lado, el subestimar las races nos da muy pocas oportunidades para conmemorar nuestros principios. Trae el tema de la raza y de racismo y dar un mal sabor dice mi amigo Fer de Brasil. Si haces (de la raza) un gran problema entonces usted es realmente el problema y hasta dicen que ests jugando a la carta de la raza, explico Miss Maggie, una abuela que naci en el Caribe. Se trata de la nocin de quejarse o de aprovecharse de una situacin, dice Alice afro-latina de Puerto Rico. Al establecerme en este crisol de culturas y experimentar a primera mano mi rol como Latina, mi percepcin es que los afro-americanos son ms receptivos a este tema que los afro-latinos. A pesar de las luchas contra los perjuicios, los afro-americanos celebran quines son y abiertamente hablan acerca del tema del racismo y en mi opinin, (por las razones que fuesen), los afro-latinos eluden el tema. De acuerdo a la fundacin Inter American, La realidad que pocos norteamericanos conocen es que los afro-americanos en los Estados Unidos de Amrica son solo una pequea parte de una historia mucho ms grande que ocurri en todo el hemisferio. Solo un seis por ciento de los africanos trados al continente americano llegaron a los Estados Unidos. En Latinoamrica la esclavitud duro mucho ms tiempo y fue ms intensa. Los portugueses y espaoles comenzaron a esclavizar africanos en el siglo 15, antes de los viajes de Cristbal Colon a las Amricas. La esclavitud finalmente se terminara en el hemisferio cuando Cuba y Brasil la abolieron a finales de 1880. Aunque la fundacin Inter American nos da puntos validos, me complace aprender que en los Estados Unidos, la mayora de los americanos tienen un conocimiento bsico de la historia de los afro-americanos. Este ano, la nacin est celebrando el Aniversario nmero 150 de la Emancipacin (la historia de la esclavitud), la Guerra Civil, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jim Crow, los Derechos Civiles, y el movimiento Black Power muchas razones por las cual celebrar el mes de la herencia afro-americana.
point of view on Black History

After the celebration on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., I started to think that race still matters in America and in Americas schools. There are so many viewpoints; I remembered when I first moved here from Panama I was told by a close friend that I needed to be prepared because the stereotype of African Americans and Latinos was believed to be that we were less intelligent, more disruptive and even potentially criminal. I was in shock because where I come from, getting into higher education has nothing to do with race. It does have to do with the income level of your family which determines if you can afford going to a more expensive and excellent school which in turn opens the doors for more opportunities and chances to get better prepared. Back in Panama, however, we seldom talk about race as our paradigm is different. The traditions of the Africans are preserved and we see each other as an integral part of our communities. I surmise that our Rochester Afro-Latino community thinks very similar. Consequently, this can be viewed as a good thing as the subject of race doesnt determine a persons capabilities but at the same time, undermining ones roots leaves little room to commemorate our beginnings. Bring up race and racism is really a bad taste, says my friend Fer from Brazil. If you make a big deal out of it, you are the problem, and they say youre playing the race card, explained Miss Maggie, a grandmother who was born in the Caribbean. Its the notion of complaining or to take advantage of a situation says Alice an Afro-Puerto Rican. After settling in the melting pot and experiencing first-hand my role as a Latina, my perception is that AfricanAmericans are much more receptive to this topic than Afro-Latinos. Despite the struggles against prejudice, AfricanAmericans celebrate who they are and openly speak on the subject of race whereas (for whatever reasons) in my opinion, Afro-Latinos appear to elude the subject. According to the Inter American foundation, The reality that few Americans know is that the AfroAmerican experience in the United States is only a small part of a much larger hemispheric history. Only about six percent of Africans brought to the Americas came to the United States; Latin American slavery lasted longer and was more intense. The Portuguese and Spaniard began enslaving Africans early in the 15th century, before Columbuss voyages to the Americas. Slavery would finally end in the hemisphere when Cuba and Brazil abolished it in the late 1880s. a mix of the different Afro and European races with the Aboriginal people from all of America. This wonderful blend has provided us with a great flavor in our cultures from simple and exotic food dishes, customs and traditions, many dances and tropical music like Salsa, Merengue, and Cumbia amongst other genres!
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To increase your knowledge on AfroLatinos, I highly recommend a fourpart documentary series titled, Black in Latin America a documentary created by Harvard Professor, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. that was aired on WXXI. If you missed it, you can purchase it on Although, the Inter American www.shopPBS.org for $19.99. Other foundation gives us valid points, I great educational opportunities are: am also pleased to learn that in the United States most Americans have Exhibition RACE: Are We So Different? a basic knowledge of the history of Rochester Museum & Science Center Afro-Americans. This year, the nation From January 19th to April 28th is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation (the story of slavery), Black History Month Family Day the Civil War, Martin Luther King, Jim Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) Crow, the Civil Rights, and the Black Sunday, February 24, 2013* Power movement many reasons to 12pm to 5pm celebrate Black history heritage month. *Special performance, Congo by the Afro-Panamanian dance group, In United States, Latinos are not only Panameos en Rochester mixed amongst people from all types of cultural backgrounds, but we are The above article solely expresses my personal observations; love to hear your enriched by new and old traditions, our opinion and above subject.IdSend your opinion take on the native languages as well as a common to: info@rochesterlavoz.com and write on the language, and the combination of subject line: Point of View knowledge. All I can say is that we the Latino communityshould be proud of our African heritage. The entire Latino ethnic group would not exist today without Africans; our identity includes
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El Cafecito Literario e Isabel Allende en La Suma de los Das

En nuestra l t i m a reunin, El Cafecito Literario, emprendi la discusin de la ltima autobiografa de la escritora Isabel Allende (1942); este libro se titula DIANA CASAIS La suma de los das (2007). En esta obra comprobamos que la vida es la ruta que traza el camino para plasmar con palabras, historias que se tornan novelas, se sublimizan en poesa, en historietas o simplemente noticias de ltima hora. Isabel Allende en La suma de los das relata su vida y reflexiones a su fallecida hija Paula, quien fue la escucha que dio voz a parte de la historia familiar de una de las figuras ms populares Se encontraron especialmente interesantes a las mujeres que forman parte de la historia de Isabel Allende ya que de ellas han surgido muchos personajes de sus novelas. Despus de leer La suma de los das, encontramos partes de la personalidad de su hijastra Jennifer quien fue vctima de la adiccin a las drogas en El Cuaderno de Maya. Descubrimos fragmentos de Celia, la madre de sus nietos, en la novela Afrodita. Paula es consagrada como ese personaje joven y enigmtico que muere joven y bella en sus novelas, como Rosete en la Isla bajo el mar. Tambin encontramos a Isabel Allende en los personajes de abuela de La ciudad de las bestias y como la Nini en El cuaderna de Maya. Encontramos un gran misticismo en su historia de vida, donde la espiritualidad El tema de la familia fue visto como de gran controversia debido a que se cuestion hasta qu punto Isabel Allende es un mujer de familia o simplemente una artista enamorada de las historias de vida de las personas que la rodean. Lo que si pudimos afirmar es que cuenta con la sensibilidad e inters suficiente como para darse el tiempo de conocer a fondo la historia personal de aquellos que ama o respeta. En definitiva su familia tiene un estilo de vida que comparte muchas similitudes con las familias biculturales que viven en los Estados Unidos en la actualidad. La presencia de las drogas en esta vida familiar aparece desempeando un papel de gran controversia ya que se presenta como el sntoma revelador de conductas autodestructivas, como un medio para la introspeccin y
Literary Cafe and Isabel Allende in The Sum of Days

Translated by Steve Farrington In our last meeting, the Cafecito Literario undertook the discussion of the latest autobiography from the writer Isabel Allende (born 1942); this book is titled The Sum of Days (2007). In this work, we confirmed that life is the route that traces a path expressed with words, stories that turn into novels, are sublimated in poetry, in short stories, or simply the latest news reports. them. After Reading The Sum of Days, we found parts of the personality of her step-daughter Jennifer who was the victim of drug addiction in Mayas Notebook. We discovered fragments of Celia, the mother of her grandchildren in the novel Afrodita. Paula is consecrated as that young and enigmatic character that dies young and beautiful in her novels, like Rosete in The Island Under the Sea. We also find Isabel Allende in the grandmothers character in The City of the Beasts and as Nini in Mayas Notebook. We also found a great mysticism in her life story, where spirituality is projected in revealing dreams and accompanies the author with presences from the other world that guide her and protect her from her fears. the personal history of those she loves or respects. One thing that is for sure is that her family has a lifestyle that shares a lot of similarities with bicultural families who currently live in the United States. The presence of drugs in this family life plays a controversial role since it is presented as a symptom that reveals self-destructive behaviors. It also appears as a means of introspection and as a weapon of death. The open-minded character of Isabel Allende as she faces family problems showed us that self-criticism and professional support, when they are required, can be an important means for re-adjusting ourselves to changes that are difficult to accept. Discovering the use of drugs in children, problems of family interactions within a couple or children and the handling of unresolved duels are an example of circumstances that end up being presented in families. It is only by recognizing them and resolving them can the important growth be made easier so that one can have a more full existence.
In The Sum of Days, Isabel Allende, relates her life and reflections to her deceased daughter, Paula, who was the one who gave a voice in part to the family history of one of the most popular figures of Hispanic Literature. In this book we analyzed some sources of inspiration of the author such as women, spirituality, the family, The theme of family was seen as a great controversy drugs, and death. due to the fact that we questioned to what extent Isabel Allende is a family woman or simply an artist in Something we found especially interesting was all the love with the life stories of the people who surround women who make up the story of Isabel Allende, since her. What we definitely were able to affirm was that many characters of her novels seem to be inspired by she is sensible and shows great interest in learning of
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List Of Hispanic Churches Spanish Seventh Day Adventist 47 Oakman St. Rochester NY 14605 (585)454-2447 www.adventist.org First Spanish Church (The Nazarene) 99 Stonewood Ave. Rochester NY 14616 (585)288-6410 www.nazarene.org Iglesia Metodista Undia Emmanuel 925 Joesph Ave Rochester NY 14605 (585)467-2455 Primera Inglesia Pentecostal 159 Alexander St. Rochester NY 14607 (585)454-6848 Latin Mass (St. Stanislaus Church) 34 St. Stanislaus St. Rochester NY 14621 (585)234-0204 www.uavoce.org Iglesia La Luz Del Mundo 200 Child St. Rochester NY (585)235-7680 www.lotvc.org First Spanish Baptist Church 1401 Dewey Ave. Rochester NY 14613 (585)254-6290 Rochester Christian Church Ministries 3177 Lyell Rd. Rochester NY 14606 (585)247-4444 www.rccm.org Iglesia Santidad Pentecostal 939 N. Clinton Ave. Rochester NY 14621
Iglesias Hispanas
Igesia De Cristo 2555 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road Rochester NY (585)427-9270 Faith Temple Church 1876 Elmwood Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 (585) 473-1680 Spanish translation available @ 10:30am Ministerios Ciudad De Refugio 1167 St. Paul St. Rochester NY 14621 (585)454-2330 www.cdrny.org Iglesia De Cristo Misionera 1492 Clifford Ave. Rochester NY 14609 (584)288-2730 Iglesia Pentecostal Cristiana Misionera,Inc. 519-523 North Street, Rochester, NY 14605 (585)325-6670/ (585)503-1118 First Unitarian Church Of Rochester NY 220 Winton RD. Rochester NY 14610 (585)271-9070 www.rochesterunitarian.org River Church 875 E. Main Street @ The Auditorium Center Rochester NY 14605 (585)305-2093
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dentro de la literatura hispana. En este libro analizamos algunas fuentes de inspiracin de la autora como la mujer, la espiritualidad, la familia, las drogas y la muerte.
se proyecta en sueos reveladores y acompaa a la autora con presencias del otro mundo que la guan y la protegen de sus temores.
como arma de muerte. La apertura m e n t a l de Isabel Allende ante problemas familiares, nos mostr que la autocrtica y el apoyo p r o fe s i o n a l , cuando se requieren, puede ser un importante medio para reajustarnos a cambios difciles de aceptar. El descubrir el uso de drogas en los hijos, problemas de interaccin familiar con la pareja o los hijos y el manejo de duelos no resueltos, son un ejemplo de circunstancias que se llegan a presentar en las familias y solo reconocindolos y resolvindolos se facilitara el crecimiento integral necesario para vivir una existencia ms plena.
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HOriZONTES CUBANOS
POR SUS OBRAS LOS CONOCERIS
viajar a cualquier parte del mundo no fuera un derecho fundamental de todo ser humano. Desde mi punto de vista esta es una de las medidas ms significativas tomadas por el gobierno de Ral Castro que junto a cierta apertura hacia la propiedad privada renuevan las esperanzas del pueblo cubano. Es posible que la mayora no pueda viajar o comprar un auto o una casa por falta de visa o dinero, pero se puede soar, y los sueos no se matan.
El proceso migratorio cubano ha estado POR RENATO PREZ SOLIS Y DANIA RODRGUEZ PREZ caracterizado por las salidas ilegales por mar hacia Estados Unidos y las A inicios del mes de enero estuve en grandes oleadas migratorias permitidas Cuba, especficamente en la ciudad de por el gobierno como vlvula de escape Holgun en el oriente cubano. Adems para aliviar las tensiones internas en de estar con mi familia, mi objetivo era los principales momentos de crisis que estar presente el 14 de enero cuando han afectado el pas. El 14 de enero entrara en vigor la nueva ley migratoria fui a los centros destinados a obtener que permite a los ciudadanos cubanos el pasaporte, cientos de personas viajar fuera del pas sin un permiso de esperaban su turno, disciplinados y salida y sin ser sometidos a mltiples en silencio, como para que nada les irregularidades como si emigrar o perturbara sus sueos. Yo tambin
tengo el sueo que esta puerta abierta de la salud, universitarios y atletas de a la normalidad migratoria no vuelva a alto rendimiento que se quedaron fuera cerrarse nunca ms. del pas sin la autorizacin del gobierno el escenario todava es oscuro, son Para mi sorpresa las nuevas medidas catalogados como desertores y no se fueron mucho ms all de lo esperado. les permite regresar a la patria hasta Adems de eliminar el permiso de pasados ocho aos de su salida. salida y establecer solo como necesario el pasaporte corriente, vlido y Hay un reguero de cubanos por el vigente, junto a la visa requerida para mundo, desde Miami hasta Rochester, la salida del pas, elimin tambin de la Patagonia Argentina hasta los la necesidad de Carta de Invitacin glidos pueblitos de Noruega, pasando y establece adems que todos los por Espaa, Chipre o Ucrania, Angola o cubanos residentes en Cuba saldrn Timor Leste. Estamos en todas partes: del pas de forma temporal sin tener trabajadores, entusiastas, alegres y en cuenta la visa que posean y no optimistas, pero sobre todo cubanos, sern considerados como emigrados o como si furamos parte del proyecto residentes en el exterior hasta despus gentico Los Cubanos sobre el cual de 24 meses de forma ininterrumpida reflexiona el estadounidense Andy sin regresar al pas. Bergen: Alerta mundo, ah vienen ms cubanos! Pero no teman; por sus Por otra parte se permite salir del pas obras los conoceris. a los profesionales universitarios y tcnicos sin retenerlos por un tiempo indefinido que por lo general eran ms de cinco aos. Para otros profesionales
You Will Know Them for Their Deeds

Translated by Marcos Santiago At the beginning of the month I traveled to Cuba, specifically to the city of Holguin in the Cuban east. Besides being with my family, my objective was to be present on January 14th, when the new migratory laws came into effect, that allows Cubans to travel abroad without an exit permit and without being subjected to multiple irregularities as if to emigrate or travel To my surprise, the new measures were to any part of the world would not be a better than expected. Besides eliminating fundamental right of any human being. the exit permit and establishing the necessary common passport, valid and The Cuban migratory process has been standing, and the required visa to exit the characterized by the illegal exits across country, it also eliminated the need for the sea to the United States and by an Invitation Letter and establishes that great migratory waves permitted by the government like an escape valve to alleviate the internal tensions in moments of crisis that have affected the country. On January 14th, I went to the centers that were destined to obtain passports. Hundreds of people waited their turn, disciplined and quiet, so that nothing would interrupt their dreams. all Cuban residents in Cuba can exit the country temporarily without worrying what kind of visa they have, and will not be considered emigrates or residents abroad until 24 months of uninterrupted stay without returning to the country. In another stage it is permitted for university professionals and technicians to travel abroad without being held for an indefinite time, usually five years. For other health professionals, collegians and elite athletes that stayed out of the country without government authorization the situation is still dark, they are catalogued as deserters, and are not permitted to return to the country until eight years after their exit. There are Cubans around the world, from Miami to Rochester, from the Patagonia in Argentina, to the frozen little town in Norway, passing through Spain, Cyprus, Ukraine, Angola or Timor Leste. We are everywhere: workers, enthusiasts, happy and optimists, but above all Cubans, as if we were part of the genetic project Los Cubanos as reflected by the American Andy Bergen: Ready world, here come the Cubans! But dont worry; you will know them by their deeds.
Americas Mainstream, Corporate-Run News Media has Completely Ignored Chris Dorners Claims of Racism and Corruption in the LAPD
Once again, Americas corporate-run, mainstream news media is showing just how deep they will go to protect law enforcement, as they continue to subscribe to DAVY VARA their dont bite the hand that feeds you relationship with law enforcement. When it comes to Chris Dorner, the former LAPD officer who has vowed to hunt down police officers, on or off duty, mainstream media is too busy spinning the story for TV ratings, while completely ignoring Chris Dorners claims, manifesto and most importantly, what drove Dorner to do what hes doing in the first place. they know its not true. Which is what mentally-ill man in the chest and face. happened to Dorner, he was accused Evans has a history of using excessive While I DO NOT condone the killing of of lying. But he didnt lie. force and has been flagged several innocent people, I think its important times by LAPD risk management. to look at what made this man snap. Mainstream media doesnt want you Sgt. Teresa Evans would flaunt her With Anderson Cooper and Dr. Drews to know that he didnt lie. They dont nickname Chupacabra, because she more interested in doing whats easy, want to look into Dorners claims. enjoyed drawing blood from suspects reiterating how awful it is that a mad They dont want you to know the truth and arrestees. man is on the loose, and ignoring about the LAPD, and police corruption whats much harder to do, look at why in general. In one incident Evans ripped the skin this is happening, it will be hard for the off a woman in her 70s. Dorner was real reasons to come out. Now, let us look at Chris Dorner in fired shortly after reporting Evans, who a different way. In a way which the is white, for kicking the handcuffed, Now, of course there will be those who media has so conveniently chosen not mentally-ill man. The LAPD accused read this and say Are you kidding me? to do. Heres what we know of Dorner. Dorner of making false accusations No one made this man arm himself and terminated him from his dream and kill innocent people! My answer Having served in the military, Dorner job. Dorner says he was terminated to that would be, yes of course, no one landed his dream job of becoming a for doing the right thing. When Chris forced Dorner to do what he has done. police officer. While with the LAPD, Dorner reported Evans, he sealed his At least not in the literal sense. Dorner witnessed, first hand, incidents fate of racism and police misconduct. Like He had broken the well known law Everyone has a breaking point. the time he was in a van with other enforcement Blue Line, and Code of Everyone. That point where one snaps. LAPD officers and one officer kept Silence. In some way, shape or form we have using the word nigger. all been there and no one likes to be And, the incident where LAPD Sgt. In an envelope Dorner sent to Anderson falsely accused of something when Teresa Evans kicked a handcuffed, Cooper, a yellow Post-it note read I 16 15 FEBRERO - 15 MARZO, 2013 - www.RochesterLaVoz.com
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He crossed the Blue Line. He broke the Code of Silence. And the LAPD and other police agencies will do The LAPD, with plenty of help from whatever they have to do to make sure mainstream media, denies that the Chris Dorner doesnt talk. LAPD is the same department of the 1990s rampart scandal, where criminal If anyone doubts that, then just look convictions were thrown out after at what they did to two newspaper members of the LAPDs anti-gang unit delivery people, including a 71-year old were accused of beating and framing grandmother, and her daughter, simply residents in poor, largely minority because they happened to be driving a neighborhoods. A handful of officers pickup truck which they police believed were convicted of various crimes and to be Dorners. the scandal led to federal oversight that lasted eight years. Ask yourself, what does the LAPD have to hide? So, while I DO NOT condone innocent people being killed, I challenge
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iMAgining youR own Book Translated by Steve Farrington
De aqui a la luna
Cuando todas las madres del mundo decidieron poner su amor por sus hijos en la luna, los nios tambin decidieron poner todo su amor por sus madres en las estrellas. Y todas las estrellas del firmamento forman un dibujo tan grande y de colores tan brillantes, que impide que la luna jams se caiga o se mueva. Mami, ahora yo s cunto te quiero. Te quiero de aqu a las estrellas. Y ahora t sabes cunto yo te quiero. Te quiero de aqu a la luna, y de la luna a tu corazn, respondi la mam. AhoRA VAMoS A jugAR un Poco con El cuEnto y con tu cREAtiVidAd. 1- Pide a alguien de tu familia o a un amigo que haga 8 dibujos diferentes que sean parte del amor que t sientes por tus padres u otros familiares. En tus propias palabras tendrs que contar la historia de ese amor en voz alta.
from here to the moon

Ive been living in Rochester for many years, and although Im all grown up now, my parents and I still look for ways to communicate. The way we prefer to communicate is through the moon (I know, grown-ups do some strange things!). Remember that IMAGINING YOUR OWN BOOK is a place that we share in order to help you with your imagination and to help you create your own books. Everything is possible in this imaginary world! The book that you are going to create for your library will bring us to the land of love. Before imagining and creating your own book, it is necessary to do of few things. For example, ask someone older than you to read this for you, or to help you read it. And when you finish, you will be the author of a unique and marvelous book. Your own book! is because all the love of all the mothers in the world is kept there. Each time a child is born, the moon knows that a new little light will live on the earth forever and all the lights from millions and millions of children who are born stay forever in that place and that little light never goes out. That is why all the mothers of the earth say the same thing: I love you from here to the moon, Emilias mother reaffirmed. So, if there is so much love there, how is it that the moon doesnt fall from the sky? the girl asked. Its because the stars hold it, said her mom.
Hace muchos aos que yo vivo en R o c h e s t e r, y aunque ahora soy ms grande, mis padres y yo buscamos siempre alguna forma de comunicarnos. La que ms nos gusta es la comunicacin a travs de la luna (ya s las personas grandes hacemos cosas extraas!). Recuerda que, IMAGINANDO TU PROPIO LIBRO, es un lugar que compartimos para ayudarte con tu imaginacin y crear tus propios libros. Todo es posible en este mundo imaginario! El libro que vas a crear para tu biblioteca nos llevar a la tierra del amor. Antes de imaginar y crear tu propio libro, es necesario hacer varias cosas. Por ejemplo pedir a una persona mayor que lea esto para ti o que te ayude a leerlo. Y cuando termines, t sers el autor de un nico y maravilloso libro. Tu propio libro!
Para ayudarte con tu imaginacin, yo he 2- La historia de Emilia tiene muchas creado este pequeo cuento para ti; que palabras que se repiten con frecuencia. trata sobre el amor de las madres por sus Por qu piensas que esto es as? hijos. 3- Cmo describiras el amor que sientes coMEnzAMoS? por tu familia? En tu cuento sobre el amor, qu cosas distintas t pondras que no De aqu a la luna estn en mi cuento? Las madres siempre dicen los mismo. Te quiero de aqu a la luna, dijo Emilia. -Por qu siempre escucho la misma frase, mami? pregunt ella. 4- Invita a tus padres o a tu familia para que ellos compartan contigo sus pensamientos sobre el amor de los padres a sus hijos. Vas a descubrir que tal vez ellos piensan cosas muy parecidas a ti.
When all the mothers of the world decided to put their love for their children in the moon, the children also decided to put all To help you with your imagination, Ive their love for their mothers in the stars. And created this short story for you; its about all the stars of the sky make a picture that the love that mothers have for their children. is so big and of such brilliant colors, that all of this prevents the moon from ever falling ShAll wE BEgin? or moving. From Here to the Moon Mommy, now I know how much I love you. I love you from here to the stars.
Mothers always say the same thing. I love you from here to the moon, said Emilia. And now you know how much I love you. Why do I always hear the same phrase I love you from here to the moon and from mommy? she asked. the moon to your heart, her mom replied. Its because that is the truth, her mother now, wE ARE going to PlAy A Bit with thE responded. StoRy And with youR cREAtiVity. All the mothers of the world, since forever, have always kept (and still keep) their love for their children in the moon. So that children never forget the love that they have for them, moms decided to put all their love in a place that could be seen from any spot of the earth. It doesnt matter where the children live, they will always be able to see the moon and see their mothers love. 1- Ask someone from your family or a friend to make eight different drawings that would be part of the love that you feel for your parents or other members of your family. In your own words, you will have to tell the story of that love aloud. 2- The story of Emilia has a lot of words that are repeated frequently. Why do you think this is so?
Es que esa es la verdad, respondi la madre. Ahora es el turno de usar lpices de colores, crayones, papel, alegra y toda t Todas las madres del mundo, desde imaginacin para comenzar tu propio libro. siempre guardaron (y todava guardan) Y lo mejor de todo es que t eres el propio el amor por sus hijos en la luna. Para que autor de tu obra. los nios nunca olviden el amor que ellas les tienen, las mams decidieron poner Feliz imaginacin! todo su amor en un lugar que se pudiera ver desde cualquier lugar de la tierra. Marcela No importa dnde vivan los nios, ellos siempre podrn ver la luna y ver el amor de sus madres. Qu mejor lugar que la luna, para guardar tanto amor! La razn de que la luna siempre es tan, tan brillante y grande, es porque todo el amor de las madres de todo el mundo, se guarda all. Cada vez que un nio nace, la luna sabe que una nueva lucecita vivir en su tierra para siempre, y todas la luces de los millones y millones de nios que nacen quedan para siempre en ese lugar y esa lucecita jams se apaga. Es por eso que todas las madres del mundo dicen lo mismo: Te quiero de aqu a la luna, termin de decir la madre de Emilia. Entonces, si hay tantsimo amor all, Cmo es que la luna no se cae del cielo? pregunt la nia. Es porque las estrellas las sostienen, dijo la mam. 18
What better place than the moon to keep so much love! The reason for the moon to be 3- How would you describe the love that so shiny you feel for your family? In your story about and big love, what different things would you put in that are not in my story? 4- Invite your parents or your family to share with you their thoughts about love that parents have for their children. You will discover that maybe they think some things that are just like you. Now its your turn to use colored pencils, crayons, paper, joy, and all your imagination in order to start your own book. And best of all is that you are the author of your very own work! Happy imagination! Marcela
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