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MamásLatinas, the first bilingual website to “super-serve” Hispanic mothers living in the United States, held their first annual award ceremony on October 17, recognizing the accomplishments and overall successes of seven influential Latina moms. Patricia Gracia, president and co-founder of Hispanic advertising/PR agency, Power Media Group (www.powermediagroup.com), and nonprofit 501 c3 organization, Power Woman Business Center (www.powerwomanbc.com), was honored to be one of the recipients of such a significant award. Each of the seven winners received $5,000 amongst other gifts in appreciation for their impact they have made in the Hispanic community.

2Leaf Press is pleased to announce the publication of its first book, "Hey Yo! Yo Soy! 40 Years of Nuyorican Street Poetry, A Bilingual Edition" by Nuyorican poet Jesús Papoleto Meléndez. This 386-page collection, comprised of three previously published books, "Casting Long Shadows" (1970), "Have You Seen Liberation" (1971), and "Street Poetry & Other Poems" (1972), consist of 60 poems about growing up Puerto Rican in New York City’s El Barrio. Meléndez has long been considered one of the founders of the Nuyorican Movement and the political, intellectual and linguistic topics he approaches in his work remain extremely relevant to this day. This historical collection is available for sale on Amazon.com and other online outlets.

2Leaf Press is pleased to announce the publication of its first book, "Hey Yo! Yo Soy! 40 Years of Nuyorican Street Poetry, A Bilingual Edition" by Nuyorican poet Jesús Papoleto Meléndez. This 386-page collection, comprised of three previously published books, "Casting Long Shadows" (1970), "Have You Seen Liberation" (1971), and "Street Poetry & Other Poems" (1972), consist of 60 poems about growing up Puerto Rican in New York City’s El Barrio. Meléndez has long been considered one of the founders of the Nuyorican Movement and the political, intellectual and linguistic topics he approaches in his work remain extremely relevant to this day. This historical collection is available for sale on Amazon.com and other online outlets.

The IAAS Announces launch of 2Leaf Press imprint with its first book, a bilingual collection of poetry by Nuyorican poet-activist Jesús Papoleto Meléndez set to publish October 26, 2012

phati’tude Literary Magazine offers literary aficionados a wide range of diverse writers at an affordable price.

phati'tude Literary Magazine publishes long-awaited Latino issue, ¿WHAT’S IN A NOMBRE? underscoring the important contribution of Latino writers in American literature

phati'tude Literary Magazine publishes long-awaited Latino issue, ¿WHAT’S IN A NOMBRE? underscoring the important contribution of Latino writers in American literature

phati’tude Literary Magazine is pleased to announce its open submission call for its upcoming Winter issue, ¿WHAT’S IN A NOMBRE? Writing Latin@ Identity in America, to be published February 2012. The issue will be guest edited by poet, editor, playwright, activist and educator, Nancy Mercado. The submission deadline is January 6, 2012. Writers and artists are encouraged to review submission guidelines and send in their work.

Recently reinvented and revamped with a new look, phati’tude Literary Magazine is back in action with a new team of volunteers and a set of new titles that offers a culturally diverse collaboration of emerging and established writers available on Amazon.com.

phati’tude Literary Magazine announces Nancy Mercado as guest editor for ¿WHAT’S IN A NOMBRE? Writing Latin@ Identity in America, to be published in February 2012.

phati’tude Literary Magazine is pleased to announce its fall issue, AWAKENINGS: BRIDGING THE CULTURAL DIVIDE Remembering September 11th. The deadline is August 12, 2011.

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge, the only Spanish-influenced tapas lounge in downtown Raleigh, has been named the best place to salsa dance in Independent Weekly’s 2011 Best of the Triangle awards, an annual readers’ poll. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, The Red Room transforms into the area’s trendiest salsa party, with free dance lessons offered early in the evening, reasonably priced appetizer-sized portions made for sharing, and other specialties including sangria, wine and signature red cocktails.

phati'tude Literary Magazine Encourages Emerging Writers to Participate in the 1st African American Literary Festival at the Langston Hughes Community Library, February 26, 2011

Transdiaspora Network (TDN), a non-profit organization that promotes HIV prevention through Caribbean cultural expressions, is holding a Social Photography Exhibition and small gathering this October 15th, 2010, to celebrate the National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). This invitation-only event will showcase 11 photographs taken by high school students in the Brooklyn community, allowing them to share their perspectives on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.

The Coming King Foundation announces the establishment of a 2nd Sculpture Prayer Garden 44-miles south of Minneapolis, MN on the campus of Christian Family Church in Owatonna, MN.

Terry O'Sullivan, General President of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) - announced the appointment of Northern California District Council of Laborers Business Manager, Oscar De La Torre, as LIUNA Vice President at Large.

The purpose of Harlem Pride is to promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Same Gender Loving Pride in Harlem by providing opportunities for networking and communication among organizations and community members in Harlem. With thousands of LGBT residents in Harlem and more visitors expected for general June Pride Month events, Harlem Pride’s time has come.

Web of Compassion, Inc, a Princeton-based non-profit organization, with its slogan, “DANCE 4 GOOD”, spearheads a fund raiser, bringing together salsa dance professionals, teachers, and musicians to support victims of the recent devastating four near-simultaneous calamities in Asia Pacific- typhoon Ketsana with its torrential rains flooding Philippines and Vietnam in South East Asia, and a strong earthquake followed by a tsunami in American Samoan islands. The calamities have taken lives from across the region and have deeply sowed destructions of properties, economic hardships, devastations and chaos. The struggles continue as the floods remain until now. The disaster preparedness of government and non-government humanitarian groups is being tested as the challenges seem to be insurmountable. Mobilization for help across the globe is being sought.

Enye Media, an advertising agency helping businesses market to the Latino community, was recently featured in the Journal Record.