Page # 2 La Voz de Brazoria County - November, 2007 New Appointment for Diocese of People in the News Galveston- A Roman Catholic nun, who has a doctorate in education, is a published author and is a former teacher and principal, has been selected to lead the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Galveston- Houston. Sister Kevina Keating of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston officially assumed the role of Nataly Peña Mendoza Pioneers Rick Noriega superintendent on September Working to Build First Latino History Heading for the 17. In doing so, she will take over Hispanics In leadership of the Catholic Career in Film Class at UT Tyler Dem. Nomination Schools office for the 62 Catholic Hollywood schools in the archdiocese. Nataly Pena is a college In an effort to provide more Lt Col. Rick Noriega moved Archbishop Daniel DiNardo student. She has been acting diverse courses, The University one step closer in his campaign prior to his appointment as since age 7 and has appeared in of Texas at Tyler began offering for the Democratic Nomination for From the early passions of the cardinal had asked Sister numerous print ads and television the Senate when “Latin Lover of the silent screen” a history class focusing on Kevina to accept the position commercials, including a radio his chief opponent, Mikal Watts to the adventures of modern day Latinos in the United States for after learning of her extensive voiceover as the Cheerios decided to call it quits. superstars such as Antonio the first time in spring 2007. experience in Catholic “Honeybee.” Banderas, comes, Hispanics In The class is taught by Dr. Alex Watts, a multimillion trail law- Education. Sister Kevina In film, she played Tina in Hollywood: A Celebration of 100 Mendoza, assistant professor of yer based in San Antonio was received her Doctor of Education “Tina’s Story,” a documentary years in Film and Television, history. “Interest from members pumping millions into his cam- Degree in Catholic School which won several national and of UT Tyler Hispanic paign as he prepared to challenge Leadership from the University international awards. In “Where This book written by Luis Organization of Leadership and Noriega for the seat currently of San Francisco in California the Heart Is” (Directed by Matt Reyes and Peter Rubie is an Achievement student held by John Cornyn. But after with emphasis also on Teacher Williams, starring Ashley Judd illuminating voyage into the organization first prompted me realizing the toll it was taking on Education. She received two and Natalie Portman), she played him and his family, he has de- careers and contributions of to develop this course,” said Dr. Master of Arts Degrees; one in neighbor Angela Ortiz. She cided to reconsider his first bid some of film history’s legendary Mendoza. “And considering how Curriculum and Teacher recently appeared in “Armadillo for elective office. performers including: Jennifer the university has attempted to Lopez, Andy Garcia, Salma Education from Stanford News,” a UT-Austin student film, Noriega, who has severed in increase its enrollment of Hayek, Cameron Diaz, University and the other in and is currently filming “La the Texas Legislature since Hispanics in the East Texas Freddie Prinze Jr., Jimmy Educational Administration from Llorona, Legend of the 1999 has been active in the com- area, this course will assist in Smits, John Lequizamo, the University of San Weeping Woman,” in which munity since he was a teenager Francisco. Sister received her highlighting an area of history Penelope Cruz, Edward she plays Yolanda, one of the growing up in Houston. After Bachelor of Arts Degree from that is often neglected in James Olmos and many more. “lloronas” graduating from high school he Dominican College in traditional approaches to the Hispanics in Hollywood gives As a singer, Nataly is a attended Alvin Community Col- Houston. American historical experience.” readers not only an entertaining principal soloist for Voces de lege and then transferred to the Sister Kevina co-authored a Through readings and but also an important record of San Antonio/Hispanic Heritage University of Houston where he book Pioneer Mentoring in discussion of major primary and Hispanic contributions to the Society performing in 6 musical majored in journalism. (Class of Teacher Preparation, and has a secondary texts, this course will greatest art form of the twentieth extravaganzas per year. Their 1984) chapter, Rethinking and study the varied histories of century. new CD was released in March After working in the public and Redesigning Your Teacher 2004. Nataly is also featured on Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban private sector he headed for John TO ORDER: Hispanics In Preparation Program: Worthwhile the NYA (Network for Young and other Latin American peoples F. Kennedy School at Harvard Hollywood by Luis Reyes and Practices, in the book Promising Artists) CD, Vol. III. Both in the U.S. with a special view University where he earned his Peter Rubie write to: Lone Eagle Practices. available for sale by contacting toward convergence and Masters Degree in Public Admin- Pub, Hollywood, Ca 2000 $21.95 Cardinal designate Daniel [email protected] for $10 congruencies along political and istration. (Class of 1990) Watch (softcover) or call: 1-323- 308- DiNardo said, “I am thrilled that each. cultural lines. for more on Lt. Col. Rick Noriega. 3400 Sister Kevina Keating has agreed to take on this extremely important leadership role in the Maria’s Beauty Salon Archdiocese of Galveston- Men, Women, Children Houston. Our Catholic schools are of paramount concern to me 979-265-2800 157 Brazosport and I am grateful to have someone with Sister Kevina’s Highlights, Color, Updoos academic achievement, Open Tuesday to Friday 10 am—7 pm experience and passion for Saturday 9 am—5 pm Catholic education as our new Walkins Welcome Clute, TX superintendent.” La Voz de Brazoria County - November, 2007 Page # 3 PRODUCTION NATIONAL COALITION COALICIÓN NACIONAL MARCA EL Editor PAVES THE WAY FOR UN- CAMINO PARA UN VOTO LATINO Alfredo R. Santos PRECEDENTED LATINO SIN PRECEDENTE EN LAS Managing Editor VOTER TURNOUT IN 2008 ELECCIONES DEL 2008 Molly R. Santos The historic Ya es Hora citizenship and voter La histórica campaña de participación electoral y ciudadanía Ya es Marketing participation campaign, led by a coalition of national, Hora, encabezada por una coalición de organizaciones nacionales, regional, and local organizations and the leading Spanish- regionales y locales y los medios de comunicación de habla hispana, Dolores Diaz Miller language media in the country, will announce its anunciarán una estrategia de movilización de votantes para el 2008 nunca unprecedented voter mobilization strategy for 2008. antes vista. Graphic Design Lewis Cuellar The campaign partners will highlight the success of their Los colaboradores de la campaña destacarán el éxito de su anterior efforts to help nearly one million immigrants apply for esfuerzo el cual ayudaron a casi un millón de inmigrantes a solicitar la citizenship in 2007 and unveil national plans to mobilize ciudadanía en el 2007 y revelarán los planes nacionales de movilización Photographer the Latino vote in 2008. The briefing will also include an del voto latino para el 2008. La presentación informativa también incluirá Dolores Diaz Miller analysis on the strategic importance of the Latino vote within un análisis de la importancia estratégica del voto latino en el mapa the 2008 electoral map and an unveiling of the campaign’s electoral del 2008 y se revelará el plan de alcance de los medios de Spanish-language media outreach plan. The national comunicación de habla hispana. Los colaboradores a nivel nacional de partners of the campaign include: Entravision la campaña incluyen: Entravision Commun-ications Inc., PUBLISHER’S Communications Inc., ImpreMedia, Mi Familia Vota ImpreMedia, Fondo Educativo Mi Familia Vota, Fondo Educativo STATEMENT Educational Fund, National Association of Latino de la Asociación Nacional de Funcionarios Latinos Electos y Designados Elected and Appointed Officials, National Council of (NALEO, por sus siglas en inglés), el Consejo Nacional de La Raza La Voz de Brazoria County La Raza, and Univision Communications Inc. (NCLR, por sus siglas en inglés) y Univisión Communications Inc. is a monthly publication. The editorial and business address WHO: Cesar Conde, Executive Vice President, Chief QUIÉN:César Conde, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo, Oficial Principal de is P.O. Box 2708, Angleton, Strategy Officer, Univision Communications Inc. Rudy Estrategia, Univisión Communications Inc. Rudy Guernica, Gerente de Texas 77515 The telephone Guernica, Station Manager, Entravision Communications Inc. Estación, Entravision Communications Inc. Eliseo Medina, Tesorero, and fax numbers are: (979) Eliseo Medina, Treasurer, Mi Familia Vota and Executive Mi Familia Vota y Vicepresidente Ejecutivo, Sindicato Internacional de 849-3189, or (979) 549-5221. Vice President, Service Employees International Union Empleados de Servicios (SEIU, por sus siglas en inglés) Cecilia Muñoz, The use, reproduction or dis- Cecilia Muñoz, Senior Vice President, National Council of Vicepresidenta, Consejo Nacional de La Raza Rossana Rosado, Editora, tribution of any or part of this La Raza Rossana Rosado, Publisher, El Diario La Prensa El Diario La Prensa Arturo Vargas, Director Ejecutivo, Fondo Educativo publication is strongly encour- Arturo Vargas, Executive Director, National Association of de NALEO aged. ¡Es todo! Our email Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational address for La Voz de Fund CUÁNDO: Miércoles, 14 de noviembre de 20079:30 a.m. a 10:00 a.m. Brazoria County is: EST (Desayuno continental)10:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. EST (Programa) [email protected] WHEN: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:30 DÓNDE: National Press ClubZeger Room529 14th Street, WHERE: National Press ClubZeger Room529 14th Street, NWWashington, DC 20045 NWWashington, DC 20045 Sobre la campaña: Ya es Hora es una campaña histórica de About the campaign: Ya es Hora is a historic Latino civic participación cívica latina que se formó para responder efectivamente a participation campaign that was launched as the Latino las manifestaciones de la comunidad latina en el 2006. La campaña community’s action oriented response to the mobilizations representa el esfuerzo más grande de incorporar a los latinos como of 2006. The campaign represents the largest and most participantes integrales al proceso político estadounidense. El esfuerzo comprehensive effort to incorporate Latinos as full nacional es dirigido por el Fondo Educativo de Mi Familia Vota, el Fondo participants of the American political process. The national Educativo de la Asociación Nacional de Funcionarios Latinos Electos y effort is lead by Mi Familia Vota Educational Fund, the Designados (NALEO), el Consejo Nacional de La Raza (NCLR) y las NALEO Educational Fund, the National Council of La Raza, compañías de medios en español Entravision Communications, and Spanish-language media companies Entravision ImpreMedia y Univisión Communications Inc. Communications, ImpreMedia, and Univision Communications Inc.

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Todas las mujeres en nuestra comunidad deben tener acceso a la evaluación contra el cáncer de seno (mama) y se ha establecido The Mermaid Project para satis- facer esta necesidad. Gracias a la generosidad de la organización Susan G. Komen for the Cure Houston Affiliate y otros donantes generosos, ahora se ofrecen servicios gratuitos de evaluación y diagnóstico para las mujeres sin seguro y de bajos re- Alamo Title cursos en toda nuestra comunidad local.* Además de las evaluaciones básicas contra el cáncer de seno (mama), El Proyecto también ofrece evaluaciones de diagnóstico según sea necesario. Si existe un área Company de preocupación o quizás un diagnóstico, la coordinadora de The Mermaid Project ayudará a una paciente a obtener servicios de atención médica. Nuestra función A member of Fidelity es ayudar durante el proceso completo. National Financial Hechos sobre el cáncer de mama Proteja su Futuro con La probabilidad de que una mujer sufra cáncer invasivo de seno Servicio Amigable y Profecional (mama) durante su vida es de aproximadamente 1 en 8. El 80% de todos los cánceres de seno (mama) ocurren en mujeres Nosotros nos especializamos en..... sin factores de riesgo conocidos. * Cierres de propiedades El cáncer de seno (mama) es el cáncer más común en las mujeres (después del cáncer de la piel) y también es la segunda causa más alta de muerte por cáncer en las mujeres (después del cáncer * Seguro de Titulos de pulmón). * Investigación de los titulos Sirviendo a todo el condado de Brazoria Alvin 114 N. Gordan 281-331-5275 Angleton 108 N. Velasco 979-849-8261 Brazoria 301 S. Brooks 979-798-9999 Lake Jackson 245 Circle Way 979-297-9500 Pearland 8619 W. Broadway, Ste. 201, *Para poder participar en este programa, debe ser mayor de 40 años, ser remitida por un medico y vivir en uno de los siguientes códigos postales: 71422, 77430, 71463. 77480, 77486, 77511, 77541, 77542, 77515, 77531, 77534, 77566, 77577 ó 77583. Si no tiene 281-997-8384 un médico, The Mermaid Project puede ayudarle contactando a uno en su nombre y programar una cita gratuita o de bajo costo. La Voz de Brazoria County - November, 2007 Page # 5 Pope Benedict XVI Names Archbishop DiNardo as Cardinal Designate

On October 17, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI El dia 17 de Octubre, 2007 el Papa Benedicto named 23 new Roman Catholic Cardinals. XVI nombró 23 nuevos cardenales de la iglesia Catolica. Among them is Archbishop Daniel DiNardo, from the Archdiocese of Entre ellos es Arzobispo Daniel DiNardo, de Galveston- Houston, who reacted at this la Archidiócesis de Galveston- Houston, que appointment with the following words: “I am reaccionó en esta cita con las palabras siguientes: deeply grateful to the Holy Father for his "Estoy profundamente agradecido al Santo Padre kindness in appointing me and for his trust in para su bondad a designarme y para su confianza allowing me to be placed in the College of a permitirme ser colocado en el Colegio de Cardinals. May I immediately add that it is Cardinales. ¡Puede agrego inmediatamente que also very humbling and surprising! I promise también humilla muy y sorprende! Yo lo prometo him my fullest communion, loyalty and mi comunión más repleta, la lealtad y la obedience.” obediencia". Along with Archbishop DiNardo, Pope Junto con Arzobispo DiNardo, Papa Benedict XVI named 23 new cardinals from Benedicto XVI denominó a 23 nuevos cardinales four continents to join this elite rank of the de cuatro continentes para unir este grado del élite Roman Catholic Church. de la Iglesia Católica romana. Archbishop DiNardo, became the chief shepherd of the Archdiocese of Galveston- El arzobispo DiNardo, llegó a ser el pastor prin- Houston on February 28th. 2006. cipal de la Archidiócesis de Galveston- Hous- ton en el 28 de febrero. 2006. Con esta nueva cita, With this new appointment, DiNardo will serve DiNardo servirá como un miembro de un cuerpo as a member of a body of advisors for the Holy de consejeros para el Santo Padre y mientras él Father and while he will travel to the Vatican viajará al Vaticano aproximadamente dos veces approximately twice a year, he will remain as al año, él se quedará pastor como principal de los chief pastor of the more than 1.3 million Roman más de 1,3 millones católicos romanos en el área Catholics in the Houston-Galveston area. de Houston-Galveston. Papa

Pope Benedict XVI stated that he would Benedicto XVI indicó que él elevaría a los elevate the prelates at a Vatican Ceremony prelados en una Ceremonia de Vaticano el 24 de on Nov. 24th noviembre. Page # 6 La Voz de Brazoria County - November, 2007 INFORME SOBRE LA CRISIS DE PRÉSTAMOS HIPOTECARIOS Y SU IMPACTO EN LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA Grupos presentan recomendaciones a políticos y profesionales en la industria de préstamos hipotecarios al igual que consejos prácticos para consumidores

WASHINGTON, DC - El National “Ser propietario de vivienda es el • Asociarse con consejeros de vivienda. La intención de los Association of Hispanic Real Estate símbolo más representativo del Sueño financieros para educar a consejeros fiables de la organización es Professionals (NAHREP) y el Consejo Americano, prestatarios sobre la propiedad ayudar a más familias hispanas realizar Nacional de La Raza (NCLR, por sus pero los de vivienda. el Sueño Americano al proveerle a la siglas en inglés) hoy publicaron “Saving hispanos comunidad un servicio confiable, ético, Homes, Saving Communities: Latino demasiadas “Saving Homes, Saving Communities: bilingüe y consciente de las sensibilidades Brokers Speak Out on Hispanic veces son Latino Brokers Speak Out on Hispanic culturales. Homeownership” (“Protegiendo nuestros víctimas de Homeownership” también ofrece consejos hogares: agentes hipotecarios latinos prácticas prácticos para que consumidores puedan Sobre NCLR defienden los derechos de los propietarios abusivas de protegerse al a la hora de comprar una de vivienda en su comunidad”), un informe financiamiento vivienda. Entre estos, incluye: el asistir a El Consejo Nacional de la Raza colectivo que analiza el impacto de y esto les seminarios educativos; fijar límites (NCLR, por sus siglas en inglés) – la prácticas abusivas de financiamiento impide que presupuestarios más estrictos; investigar organización nacional más grande de sobre propietarios de vivienda hispanos. puedan realizar los mejores préstamos disponibles; apoyo y defensa de derechos civiles de este sueño”, inspeccionar las viviendas antes de hacer los hispanos en Estados Unidos – trabaja Janet Murguía El informe también presenta consejos añadió Janet una compra; y reportar las prácticas para mejorar las oportunidades de su prácticos de expertos sobre como Murguía, abusivas de los agentes hipotecarios. comunidad. Cada año NCLR impacta a disminuir y desalentar dichas prácticas. presidenta de NCLR. “Los políticos y la Para más información o para descargar millones de latinos en 41 estados, Puerto Los hallazgos y las recomendaciones industria entera tienen que tomar acción una copia electrónica del informe vaya a Rico y el Distrito de Columbia, a través presentadas en el informe provienen de para prohibir dichas prácticas y así www.nclr.org o www.nahrep.org. de su red de afiliados de casi 300 discusiones de mesa redonda con 56 proteger a todo estadounidense en el organizaciones comunitarias. Para cumplir con su misión, NCLR realiza miembros del NAHREP quienes son momento de comprar una vivienda”. Sobre NAHREP profesionales en la industria hipotecaria investigaciones, análisis de políticas, y programas provenientes de seis ciudades con altas Los autores del informe hacen El National Association of Hispanic concentraciones de propietarios de de apoyo y recomendaciones a políticos y Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) se vivienda hispanos en el país. acción prestamistas para eliminar las prácticas estableció en septiembre de 1999 con el política, los abusivas de financiamiento y así crear un propósito de incrementar y mantener las Los participantes señalaron que cuales mercado justo y eficaz para prestatarios tasas de algunos de los factores que contribuyen ofrecen una vulnerables. propietarios a las prácticas abusivas de perspectiva de vivienda financiamiento son los estándares pobres Para los políticos: hispana en y de al otorgar licencias, la falta de educación cinco áreas clave: bienes y recursos/ • Fortalecer los estándares para empoderar continua de agentes hipotecarios, la falta inversiones, derechos civiles/inmigración, otorgar licencias a prestatarios a los de préstamos hipotecarios flexibles, y educación, empleo y estado económico y reforzar el cumplimiento de profesionales tasas de compensación desiguales para y salud. Asimismo, ofrece asistencia a las mismas. de bienes agentes hipotecarios que dependen del sus afiliados a nivel estatal y local para raíces que tipo de préstamo. aumentar su capacidad de prestar • Establecer un estándar de prestan servicios a la comunidad latina. servicios con el fin de brindar mejores conducta y exigir que todo En la actualidad, NAHREP es una “Los hispanos conforman el único oportunidades al individuo y la familia grupo minoritario en Estados Unidos cuya prestatario lo cumpla. organización comercial sin fines de • latina. tasa de propietarios de vivienda está Crear incentivos para el lucros con una membresía de 15,000 creciendo súbitamente, pero dicho mercado impulse préstamos individuos en 48 estados y 52 grupos crecimiento se ve afectado por las hipotecarios más económicos. afiliados locales. Los miembros de prácticas abusivas de financiamiento”, Para los prestamistas: NAHREP son corredores de bienes raíces, declaró Tim Sandos, presidente de agentes, oficiales bancarios en el área • Hacer que préstamos NAHREP. “Este informe claramente indica de préstamos, agentes hipotecarios, hipotecarios económicos estén que los prestamistas tienen que tomar oficiales bancarios en el área de títulos más disponibles y sean más pasos definitivos para cerciorarse de que de vivienda, tasadores, y corredores de competitivos en el mercado de los corredores de bienes raíces en la seguros de distintos trasfondos préstamos hipotecarios. comunidad hispana, y en general, culturales. La mayor motivación de la • Ofrecer préstamos que promuevan la seriedad al facilitar organización es la creencia que todo prestatarios puedan pagar de préstamos y que protejan a los estadounidense pueda tener las mismas vuelta con facilidad. prestamistas vulnerables”. oportunidades para llegar a ser propietario La Voz de Brazoria County - November, 2007 Page # 7 THE MORTGAGE LENDING CRISIS AND ITS IMPACT ON HISPANIC COMMUNITY Groups issue recommendations to policymakers and lending industry as well as tips for consumers

WASHINGTON, DC – The National them from realizing this dream,” added · Partner with counseling providers diverse cultural backgrounds. The Association of Hispanic Real Estate NCLR President and CEO Janet to educate borrowers on organization’s driving force is the belief in Professionals (NAHREP) and the Murguía. homeownership. equal access to homeownership for all National Council of La Raza (NCLR) “Policymakers Americans. Their intention, as trusted “Saving Homes, Saving Communities: today released “Saving Homes, Saving and the advisors, is to help more Hispanic families Latino Brokers Speak Out on Hispanic Communities: Latino Brokers Speak Out industry as a achieve the American dream by delivering Homeownership” also provides basic tips on Hispanic Homeownership,” a joint whole need to knowledgeable, ethical, culturally for consumers to protect themselves report offering analysis on the impact of take action to sensitive bilingual services to the during the homebuying process. Those predatory lending practices on Hispanic end such community. include attending educational seminars, homeownership and an insider’s view on tactics from setting strict budget limits, researching About NCLR ways to reduce and discourage such the the best products available to them, practices. marketplace The National Council of La Raza conducting an independent home so that all (NCLR) - the largest national Hispanic civil The report’s findings and inspection before buying and reporting Americans are rights and advocacy organization in the recommendations were derived from abusive practitioners. equally Janet Murguía United States - works to improve roundtable discussions with 56 NAHREP protected when For more information or to download a opportunities for Hispanic Americans. members, who are practicing mortgage buying a home.” copy of the report, please visit Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated professionals in six U.S. cities with high www.nclr.org or www.nahrep.org. community-based organizations (CBOs), concentrations of Hispanic homeowners. The authors of the report make NCLR recommendations to policymakers and Some of the contributing factors of reaches industry stakeholders to help eliminate About NAHREP predatory lending practices identified by millions of abusive lending and to create a fair and the participants include insufficient The National Association of Hispanic Hispanics efficient marketplace for vulnerable licensing standards, a lack of continuing Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) was each year in borrowers. education and flexible mortgage products, established in September 1999 with the 41 states, and unequal broker compensation rates For policymakers: mission of increasing the sustainable Puerto Rico, for different types of loans. Hispanic homeownership rate by and the · Strengthen enforcement and District of Columbia. To achieve its “Hispanics are the only minority group in empowering the real estate professionals licensing standards for all mission, NCLR conducts applied the United States whose homeownership that serve the community. Today, originators. research, policy analysis, and advocacy, rate is steadily climbing, but this growth NAHREP is providing a Latino perspective in five key comes with the price of predatory lending a non-profit · Create a clear ethical standard areas - assets/investments, civil rights/ practices,” said NAHREP President and trade by which all mortgage originators immigration, education, employment and CEO Tim Sandos. “This report clearly association will be held. economic status, and health. In addition, demonstrates the need for industry of it provides capacity-building assistance stakeholders to take decisive steps to · Create market incentives to approximately to its Affiliates at the state and local level ensure that real estate professionals in prompt the development of 15,000 to advance opportunities for individuals the Latino community and beyond promote affordable home loan products. members in 48 states and families. responsible lending and protect vulnerable For industry stakeholders: borrowers.” and 52 affiliate · Make affordable loan products “Homeownership represents the ultimate chapters. more competitive and accessible symbol of the American Dream, but NAHREP in the home lending market. Hispanics are too often the victims of members are predatory lending practices that prevent · Set the real estate borrower agents, up for brokers, loan success officers, bymortgage 1226 Walcik Ln. 115 N. Dixie Dr. brokers, title (behind Churches making 979/299-1733 loans officers, Fried Chicken) they can escrow 979//849-7784 Lake Jackson, TX officers, afford to Angleton, TX repay. appraisers, and insurance agents from Page # 8 La Voz de Brazoria County - November, 2007 Urban FINANCIAL Mortgage Banking & Brokerage

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Macario García, recipient of the Medal of officially changed the name of Sixty-ninth Street to Macario García Drive. This 1½ Honor during World War II, was born on January mile thoroughfare runs through the heart of the city’s east-side Mexican-American 2, 1920, in Villa de Castaño, Mexico, to community. In 1983 Vice President George Bush dedicated Houston’s new Macario Luciano and Josefa García, farm workers who García Army Reserve Center, and in 1994 a Sugar Land middle school was named raised ten children. In 1923 the family moved to in García’s honor. Texas; they eventually settled in Sugar Land. Like the rest of his brothers and sisters, he BIBLIOGRAPHY: Houston Chronicle, December 25, 1972, November 26, 1994. contributed to the family’s support by picking Houston Post, September 7, 1945, December 26, 1972. New York Times, August crops. He was working on the Paul Schumann 9, 1945. Ranch near Sugar Land when he was drafted María-Cristina García into the army on November 11, 1942. The Handbook of Texas Online García distinguished himself on the battlefield. He was wounded in action at Normandy in June 1944, but after his recovery he rejoined his unit, Company B, First Battalion, Twenty-second Infantry ’s Regiment, Fourth Infantry Division. On November 27, 1944, near Grosshau, Germany, he singlehandedly assaulted two German machine-gun emplacements that were blocking his company’s advance. Wounded in the shoulder and foot, he crawled forward alone towards the machine-gun nests, killed six enemy soldiers, captured four, and destroyed the nests with grenades. Only after the company had secured its position did García allow himself to be evacuated for medical treatment. He was awarded the with twenty-seven other soldiers at a White House ceremony on August 23, 1945, by President Harry S. Truman. García also received the , the Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, as well as the medal of Mérito Militar, the Mexican equivalent to the Medal of Honor, during a ceremony in Mexico City on January 8, 1946. After three years of active service, one of which was overseas, García received an honorable discharge from the army with the rank of sergeant. He returned to Sugar Land and found that he had become a celebrity around the state. Newspapers published accounts of his heroism, and he was asked to appear at meetings and banquets. The League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 60 in Houston, presided over by president Fernando Salas Aldaz and vice president John J. Herrera, honored him at a special ceremony at the courthouse. In September 1945, shortly after his return to Texas, García again attracted media attention when he was denied service at a restaurant in Richmond, a few miles south of Houston, because he was Hispanic. 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In 1981 the Houston City Council Page # 12 La Voz de Brazoria County - November, 2007 New Masters of Arts Program at University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas School Archbishop DiNardo is warmly of Theology is launching several supportive of the new MAPS program and initiatives to better serve lay ministers in looks forward to applying Co-Workers in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. They include a newly revised Master of “The revised MAPS program is solidly Arts in Pastoral Ministry and a pilot off- grounded theologically,” he says, “and site extension program. prepares our laity to collaborate with our priests and deacons to build up the The initiatives are prompted, in part, by Church.” This is exactly the kind of service a document on lay ministry issued last the University hopes to render the local November by the U.S. Conference of church, according to University Catholic Bishops. The statement, Co- President Dr. Robert Ivany. Dr. Ivany Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord, expressed confidence “that this very recognizes that increasing responsibilities rewarding and enriching course of studies are being entrusted to lay ministers and will make a major contribution to the La Voz de Brazoria County makes recommendations for their training, faithful of the Archdiocese of Galveston- Se encuentra en el internet work, and supervision. Houston.” The MAPS is a 36-hour degree In order to make the new MAPS more www.lavozdebrazoriacounty.com program designed with accessible across the Archdiocese, the professional lay ministers in mind University also plans an extension program that would bring the MAPS eizing the initiative, the University of S courses to satellite locations. If enough St. Thomas took the academic guidelines students enroll, a pilot course at St. presented in Co-Workers as the Ignatius of Loyola in Spring is planned framework for rethinking its Master of Arts to begin in January. in Pastoral Studies (MAPS). The MAPS is a 36-hour degree program designed Founded in 1947 by the Basilian with professional lay ministers in mind and Fathers, UST is the only Catholic suitable for anyone who wants to learn university in the Archdiocese. Since 1968, more about the Catholic faith and tradition. the UST School of Theology has provided the academic instruction at St. he MAPS is one of several degree T Mary’s Seminary. Through its new programs offered at the UST School of initiatives for lay pastoral ministers and Theology, which is located on the its ongoing programs for priests and campus of St. Mary’s Seminary on deacons, the University hopes to write Memorial Drive. The School of Theology another chapter in its long and fruitful also provides the theological instruction service to the local church. to the seminarians at St. Mary’s, and to candidates for the permanent diaconate Anyone interested in learning more in Galveston-Houston and other about the Master of Arts in Pastoral dioceses in Texas. These programs, like Studies, or any of the School of Theology’s the MAPS, are designed according to programs, can call Dr. Sandy Magie at guidelines from the Bishops’ Conference. 713-686-4345, or email [email protected].

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Latino Cultural Quiz # 2

How much do you know about La Raza? ¿Qué tanto sabes de La Raza? Take the Latino Cultural Quiz and find out! There are three sections to this quiz. The first section is worth 27 points and is “True or False.” The second section is a matching exercise and is worth 42 points. The final section is “Multiple Choice” and it is worth 36 points. Total points = 105. The answers to this quiz are on page 19. ¡No se vale peek!

TRUE OR FALSE SECTION MATCHING SECTION MULTIPLE CHOICE SECTION

1. Pachucos were the first ones to make Zoot Suits 10. Sorga a Author of the Teachings of Don Juan 31. The University of California at Santa Barbara popular. and several other books in the 1970s was the first to offer a Ph.D in: 11. Amortiguadores a. Cosmetology b Oatmeal True False b. Chicano Studies 12. Patita de Conejo c Type of music played with an c. Farm worker History 2. The Chicano National Anthem is a song called accordion and bajo sexto d. Ethnic Cartooning Las Nubes and is sung by Little Joe y La Familia. 13. Ranfla d The Greyhound Bus Station 32. In Mexico, it use to be taboo for men to: True False 14. Che Guevara a. Wear shorts in public e Two meanings: 1, fat girl 2. Sandwich b. Drink American beer 3. During the Chicano Movement there were no 15. Baboso shaped like a pita c. Hold hands in church less than 39 school walkouts in Texas alone. d. Cry when getting drunk 16. Johnny Treviño f A hat you can buy at Penners on Commerce Street in San Antonio, Texas True False 33. Some Anglos are afraid of the continued 17. Atole g Noted professor at The University of Mexican immigration because: 4. Some research groups believe the Latino high Texas at Austin in the 1950s a. Jose will become more popular than Joe school dropout rate is close to 50%. 18. Canton del b. Soccer will become more popular than Perro Flaco h Canteloupe Football True False c. Salsa in restaurants will become too 19. Conjunto Music i Cantiflas real name hot 5. In 2000, there were more Latinos in Wisconsin d. English will give way to Spanish than there were in Utah. 20. Melon j Slang term for a convict k Shock Absorbers 34. The last year Mexican American students True False 21. George I. Sanchez walked out of school to protest an issue was: l First Hispanic to win a seat on the a. 1521 6. Raquel Welch was a Mexican American from 22. Mario Moreno Austin City Council b. 2007 Houston, Texas. c. 1948 23. Huevos a la m Una canción de Augustin Ramirez d. 1968 True False Mexicana n A great tasting plate at El Meson Res- 35. In the early years of the United Farm Workers taurant on Burleson Road 7. HispanicMuslims.com is a working site on the 24. Pinto Union, Cesar Chavez was against: internet. o Community organization in Austin a. People having to travel all over the 25. Tapita country to look for work in the fields True False p Water b. The use of pesticides on the crops 26. Gordita c. People voting twice in union elections 8. A majority of the extra players in Rick’s Café q Slang for car d. Undocumented workers in the 1942 movie “Casablanca” were Latinos 27. PODER r Slang for eone who held in high esteem Bonus Question (Worth 5 points) True False 28. Agua s Revolutionary who died in 1967 36. Pancho Villa’s real name was: 9. El Flaco Restaurant on South Congress makes 29. Art Rodriguez t Slang for slobbering fool a. Miguel Ruiz best frijoles charros in Austin b. Doroteo Arango 30. Carlos Castañeda u President of the United Farm Workers c. Simon Ese True False d. Francisco Villa

3 points for each correct answer 2 points for each correct answer 6 points for each correct answer Page # 14 La Voz de Brazoria County - November, 2007 Los Texas Wranglers Word Power En Palabras Hay Poder No one can ever argue in the Nadie puede averiguar en el name of education, that it is bet- nombre de la educación que es ter to know less than it is to mejor saber menos que saber know more. Being bilingual or más. Siendo bilingüe or trilingüe trilingual or multilingual is about es parte de ser educado en el siglo being educated in the 21st cen- 21. Esperamos traer cada mes a tury. We look forward to bring- nuestros lectores de La Voz de ing our readers various word lists Brazoria County una lista de in each issue of La Voz de palabras en español con sus Brazoria County. equivalentes en inglés.

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You can purchase all 10 acres at $100,000 or 2 acres per person at 20,000. Ask for Molly Santos (979) 549-5221) (979) 849-2222 La Voz de Brazoria County - November, 2007 Page 15 La Paradoja de La Vida Answers to the (The Paradox of Life) Latino Cultural Quiz Dios Creo al Burro y Dijo: “Serás burro, trabajaras de sol a sol, cargaras sobre tu lomo todo Answers: Answers: lo quo lo pongan, y vivirás 30 años.” El burro contesto: “¿Señor, seré todo lo que me pidas pero.... 1. False - Zoot Suits appeared in England in the 10. Sorga ...... r 30 años es mucho, por qué no mejor 10?” 1920s. They were reportedly invented by Oxford Y así Dios creo al burro. students. Cab Calloway helped to popularize the 11. Amortiguadores ...... k zoot suit in the late 1930s as he preformed around the United States. When pachucos took to wear- 12. Patita de Conejo ...... m ing Zoot Suits in the late 30s., the fad really Después Dios Creo al Perro y Dijo: took off. 13. Ranfla ...... q “Serás perro, cuidaras la casa de los hombres, comerás lo que 2. True - Las Nubes is the polka driven ranchera 14. Che Guevara ...... s te den y vivaras 20 años.” song that became Little Joe y la Familia’s signa- El perro contesto: “¿Señor, seré todo lo que me pidas pero... ture hit in 1972 at the peak of the Chicano Move- 15. Baboso ...... t 20 años es mucho, por qué no mejor 10?” Y así Dios creo al ment. It came out on the album Para La Gente perro. and only 5,000 copies were pressed. With its 16. Johnny Treviño ...... l intricate synthesis of jazz and ranchero, it be- came a virtual anthem for Chicanos everywhere 17. Atole ...... b in the Southwest. Check it out on: Youtube.com Luego Dios Creo al Mono y Dijo: 18. Canton del Perro Flaco . . d 3. True - In the late 60s and early 70s, Mexican “Serás mono, saltaras de árbol en árbol, harás payasadas para Americans throughout Texas took a stand 19. Conjunto Music ...... c divertir a los demás y vivaras 15 años.” against poor schooling and a high dropout rate El mono contesto: “¿Señor, seré todo lo que mi pidas pero…15 by staging walkouts all across the state. Some of 20. Melon ...... h años es mucho por qué no mejor 10?” Y así Dios creo al mono. the cities that saw Chicano student walkouts in- cluded, Crystal City, Uvalde, La Pryor, Houston, 21. George I. Sanchez, Ph.D. . g Edcouch Elsa, and Robstown just to name a few. 22. Mario Moreno ...... i Finalmente Dios Creo al Hombre y 4. True - The Intercultural Development Asso- ciation in San Antonio is one of several research 23. Huevos a la Mexicana . . . n Le Dijo: “Serás el más inteligente de la tierra, dominaras outfits that believes the dropout numbers re- el mundo y vivirás 30 años.” 24. Pinto ...... j ported by the Texas Education Agency are way El hombre contesto: “¿Señor, seré todo lo que quieras pero...30 too low. 25. Tapita ...... f años es poco, por qué no me das los veinte años que no quiso 5. False - There are more Latinos in Utah than in el burro, los 15 años que rechazo el perro y los cinco años que Wisconsin. According to the 2000 Census, Utah 26. Gordita ...... e no acepto el mono?” counted 201,559 Latinos where as Wisconsin counted 192,991. In 1990, the Latino population 27. PODER ...... o Y así es como el hombre vive 30 años como hombre. in Utah came in at 84,997. Wisconsin’s 1990 Luego se casa y vive 20 años como burro, trabajando Latino population was 93,232. In both states, the 28. Agua ...... p Latino population increase is over 100% in just de sol a sol, cargando en su espalda el peso de la familia. 10 years. 29. Art Rodriguez ...... u Luego se jubila y vive 15 años como perro, cuidando la casa, comiendo lo que le den y termina viviendo 5 años 6. False - Jo Raquel Tejada Welch was born in 30. Carlos Castañeda ...... a Chicago, Illinois in 1940. It was in Houston, Texas más como mono, saltando de casa en casa de sus hijos, where she reportedly had some plastic surgery Answers: haciendo payasadas para los nietos. performed on her nose. 31. b. Chicano Studies 7. True - Check it out on the internet. 32. a. Wear shorts in public Subscribe to 33. d. Spanish will give way to English. 8. True - According to Luis Reyes and Luis Rubie This is probably the best answer. in their book Hispanic Hollywood, most of the La Voz de Brazoria County people inside Rick’s Cafe were Latinos. (And 34. b. 2007 Kealing Middle School in they were singing La Marseillaise (French na- Austin, Texas had two walkouts. tional anthem). Subscribe to La Voz de Brazoria County and 35. d. Undocumented workers. In the receive your copy in the mail. Send $25.00 9. True- At least in my opinion, El Flaco has some early 70s, UFW organizers were required to report undocumented very good frijoles charros. 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