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Latin Career News - August 2005

Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/09/2005 - 9:10pm.

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TIME Magazine's 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America
From music and fashion to politics and business, Hispanics are shaping the face of America. TIME Magazine presents its top picks of Latin leaders at the forefront of the charge.

Video game industry seeking minorities
Organizers of a new institute are providing minority students with an opportunity to learn the basics of video game design and programming, hoping this new generation will create minority video game characters that go beyond typecast racial roles.

Venezuela plane crash kills 160
A Colombian airliner has crashed in a remote area of Venezuela killing all 160 people on board, officials say. Both the plane's engines are believed to have failed.

Influencing America
As the nation's largest minority, Hispanics have not just joined the mainstream, they are helping to define it.

Hispanic Women at Work
A new report from the National Council of La Raza analyzes the economic impact of Latina workers on Hispanic families and the U.S. economy, focusing on key considerations and barriers that shape Latinas' employment status.

Should Spanish-Language Books Appear in Public Libraries?
A proposal in Denver would have more Spanish-language books and increase the number of bilingual staff members at public libraries in the city's neighborhoods with large Latino populations, but some local citizens oppose the idea.

Mexican rebels decry leftist candidate
Southern Mexico's armed Zapatista rebels continue their verbal assault on the country's largest leftist political party and its presidential contender, saying both were out to "destroy our country."

AOL Latino Kicks Off Interactive Spanish Language Contest for Small Business Owners
Ford Motor Company, in partnership with AOL Latino, has introduced a new online contest designed to find Hispanic entrepreneurs with visionary goals. The new contest, entitled "El Visionario" ("The Visionary"), will be judged by Nely Galán, a successful Latina entrepreneur and creator of Fox-TV's "The Swan."

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Charlotte Diversity Job Fair
August 25, 2005, 10 am - 3 pm, Charlotte, NC
All professionals, Alumni and graduating seniors are invited and encouraged to attend. Professional dress required for free admission. Bring plenty of resumes and be prepared for an interview. More Information and Locations.

TECHEXPO Top Secret Hiring Events
September 20, 2005, BWI Marriott, Baltimore, MD
September 20, 2005, Hilton Airport, Los Angeles, CA
Job fairs for professionals of all skill sets holding a current security clearance issued by the US Government or military.
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12th Annual Ethnic & Multicultural Marketing Conference
October 17 - 19, 2005, Wyndham Chicago NW, Itasca, IL
Discover proven methods for building your brand in the "Multicultural Economy" at this event. More Information.

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