Every Day is Magic: Ada Limón
In her 2015 collection, Bright Dead Things, a National Book Award finalist for poetry, Ada Limón writes of moving to Kentucky: “Confession: I did not want to live here.” It’s perhaps not a surprising sentiment coming from a coastally oriented person who was raised in Northern California, attended college in Seattle, and then spent over a decade in New York City.
But Limón and her husband, Lucas, have been in Lexington for seven years now and the effects of settling into this place are noticeable in her new book, The Carrying (Milkweed, Aug.). It’s a phenomenally lively and attentive collection replete with the trappings of living a little closer to nature. While Bright Dead Things is marked by a preponderance of light, such as images of fireflies and neon signs, The Carrying features numerous appearances by various trees, birds, and beetles. Limón also demonstrates a greater willingness to be explicit in naming colors, particularly green. “It’s crazy green, the whole book,” she says. “Lexington is the greenest place I’ve ever lived.” Similarly, where in Bright Dead Things, Limón tells a lot of stories and anecdotes, in The Carrying she is very present in her thoughts and experiences.
As it turns out, these shifts in focus have another, altogether unexpected source. While putting Bright Dead Things together, Limón was diagnosed with chronic vestibular neuronitis, which can cause bouts of vertigo. “If I’m really having vertigo, it’s pretty intense and I really have to focus,”
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How Latino voters view the 2024 presidential election
“From 2016 to 2024, the number of Latinos eligible to vote grew from 27 million to a projected 36 million.
While Latino voters have favored Democratic candidates in presidential elections for many decades, the margin of support has varied. In 2020, 61% of Latino voters cast their ballot for Joe Biden, while 36% voted for Donald Trump, a narrower margin than in 2016 between Hillary Clinton and Trump…”
Garrigues Integrates Mexican Firm Sánchez Devanny
‘The integration of both firms will create one of Mexico’s largest law firms, with nearly 160 professionals and offices in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Querétaro. Garrigues will fully own the new entity, Garrigues Mexico, strengthening its leadership in Latin America…”
https://www.leadersleague.com/en/news/garrigues-integrates-mexican-firm-sanchez-devanny
10 Red Flags That Pros Know Mean A Bad Mexican Restaurant
“…Here is a selection of red flags that could make you question a Mexican restaurant’s know-how and professionalism, according to Miguel Martín Gómez, the well-traveled chef and owner of Colíma Cocina Mexicana in Amsterdam. Additional insight is provided by Tom Gilliland, the award-winning co-founder of Fonda San Miguel in Austin. So, hold that tequila shot ritual and keep your eyes peeled for those cheddar-smothered appetizers, canned tomatoes, and beef fajitas….”
U.S. sanctions Mexican drug cartel-linked companies over alleged timeshare fraud
“…And about 6,000 U.S. citizens reported losing nearly $300 million from 2019 to 2023 via Mexican timeshare fraud crimes by targeting American timeshare owners often in various or complex ways in years-long schemes, according to the FBI, adding that totals what they can track legally as unreported crimes keep on.
Treasury points at four companies in Mexico: Constructora Sandgris, Pacific Axis Real Estate, Realty & Maintenance BJ and Bona Fide Consultores, which the department claims were the front companies doing business on behalf of those linked to Mexican drug cartel…”
Hispanic population faces worst oral health outcomes: What can be done?
“The Hispanic and Latino population has accounted for 56% of the US population growth since 2000, according to the 2010 Census.1 In 2022, 42.3% of the population identified as a racial or ethnic minority.2
Despite this significant demographic shift, these populations face the worst oral care outcomes, according to many studies, and disparities in oral health are significantly impacting these communities. According to the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA), “Factors such as culture, language, immigration policies, anti-immigrant sentiments, and other social detriments of health are influencing their inability to access oral care.”3…”
Report Endorses Early College Access for Mexican Americans
“The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute of Leadership, Equity, and Justice has released its latest report, “Reframing College: Mexican American Students, Higher Education, and Family Restorative Justice,” examining the impact of an early college program in San Luis, Arizona, that prepares Mexican American first-generation college-going students for success in postsecondary education by reshaping their perspectives through family engagement and validation of…”
Experts Warn of Mekotio Banking Trojan Targeting Latin American Countries
“Financial institutions in Latin America are being threatened by a banking trojan called Mekotio (aka Melcoz).
That’s according to findings from Trend Micro, which said it recently observed a surge in cyber attacks distributing the Windows malware.
Mekotio, known to be actively put to use since 2015, is known to target Latin American countries like Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Spain, Peru, and Portugal with an aim to steal banking credentials…”
https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/experts-warn-of-mekotio-banking-trojan.html
This top 10 is making a big difference to advance health care
Juan Robles, MD
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https://www.ama-assn.org/about/awards/top-10-making-big-difference-advance-health-care
Student Affairs Career Advice From the President
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- “Be curious about the enterprise,” said Tomikia P. LeGrande, president of Prairie View A&M University in Texas. Higher ed…”
- https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/college-experience/2024/07/01/eight-considerations-rising-student-success
The rise of Mexican American culture in the US
“It’s a tale nearly as old as the U.S. itself – immigrants came to the “land of the free” only to face extreme discontent. As a result, the newcomers forced their assimilation into the U.S. the only way they knew how – by turning their backs on their customs and language.
Young families insisted that children speak English in school and at home, even when parents could barely speak the language themselves. These immigrants, especially those who arrived between 1870 and 1930, no longer openly identified as Italian, Chinese, Polish or otherwise…they were American, through and through. They had to be…”
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/culture/chicano-the-rise-of-mexican-american-culture-in-the-u-s/
Expert on Latin American geography wins teaching award
“Honored for two decades of research, teaching and mentorship at UC Santa Barbara, David López-Carr, a professor in the Department of Geography, has won the 2024 CLAG
Teaching Award from the Conference of Latin American Geography.
Among López-Carr’s popular and highly rated courses, the Geography of Latin America is a favorite, he said, because “it’s a hybrid of physical and human geography that includes geology, climate, biogeography and geomorphology, and examines how humans have shaped their environments based on the natural endowments of the region and how they have responded to environmental change.”…”
LEAP Scholars help solidify and strengthen American partnership with Mexican Air Force
“When Mexico wanted to start a security forces career field in its air force, it looked at several countries to assist them. The presence of Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) Scholars, who have backgrounds in security forces, was a big factor in Mexico choosing to partner with the U.S. Air Force.
LEAP Scholars provided vital assistance during a visit from a Mexican secretary of defense delegation to Lackland Air Force Base, through real-time translations and cultural understanding. The visit led to a bilateral agreement between Mexico and the United States Air Force, strengthening partnership interoperability. The goal of this agreement is for Mexico to build a Security Forces Career Field in its Air Force…”
How First-Gen Mexican American Students Define Success
“As higher education grows increasingly diverse, equity gaps in completion and degree attainment between different ethnic and racial groups, particularly among Hispanic learners, still exist.
During the 2022–23 academic year, completion among all Hispanic students fell 1 percent, the first time since 2015–16, and first-time completion fell 1.9 percent among Hispanic students, according to an April report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
First-generation students also face unique family dynamics that motivate students’ learnings but can also pull students away from the residential college experience…”
Most doctors in US are from India
“India is the leading source of immigrant doctors in the United States and the second-largest source of registered nurses, according to a recent report by Remitly. However, when considering the total number of immigrant healthcare professionals, including home health aides and nursing assistants, India ranks third, after the Philippines and Mexico.,,”
https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/other/most-doctors-in-us-are-from-india/ar-BB1ogqPf
Unlocking investment opportunities in Latin America
“…Morena, Ms Sheinbaum’s party and its allies won a supermajority in the lower house of Congress but fell short in the Senate, making any changes to the constitution unlikely. “She doesn’t have a Senate majority, which will make it hard for extreme amendments,” adds Mr Aquilina.
“The current financial minister, who is well regarded by investors, will stay in place,” he says, with some of the financial community reassured by the way Ms Sheinbaum presents herself as more “market and business-friendly than the former president”.
Other specialists share this optimistic mood. “We expect her government to be well-grounded, with a reassuring appetite for compromise,” says Damien Buchet, chief investment officer at Finisterre Capital, part of Principal Asset Management, which manages $540.4bn in assets…”
https://www.pwmnet.com/unlocking-investment-opportunities-in-latin-america
Dollarama increases stake in Dollarcity, plans Mexican expansion
“Dollarama Inc. has increased its stake in Dollarcity to 60.1 percent and announced significant expansion plans for the Latin American chain, as per BNN Bloomberg.
Montreal-based Dollarama revealed on Wednesday that it acquired an additional 10 percent interest in Dollarcity, with plans to enter the Mexican market. This acquisition was made in exchange for 6,060,478 Dollarama common shares, valued at approximately $761.7m based on Tuesday’s share price of $125.68…”
UCSB’s ÉXITO Program graduates third cohort of future ethnic studies teachers amidst rising attacks on ethnic studies
“In Spanish, “éxito” means success. At UC Santa Barbara, ÉXITO stands for Educational eXcellence and Inclusion Training Opportunities, a first of its kind program in the UC system that provides students with a clearly structured pathway to becoming K-12 Ethnic Studies teachers. Funded by a $3 million U.S. Department of Education Title V grant, the program’s third cohort is now graduating…”
Funds forNGOs Grants and Resources for Sustainability. Discover the Best Funding Opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean This June!
“…Latin America Professional Award
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“In 1996, a group of Mexican entrepreneurs founded the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos to help Mexican professionals find success in the U.S. and assist Americans interested in doing business in Mexico.
Founded in San Antonio, the US – MX Business Association, as it’s known in English, or AEM, now has chapters all over the country. And while the founding chapter has always been active, the latest generation of young professionals, led by Victor Reyna, who was named president last fall, is breathing new life into the organization…”
University of Miami President Julio Frenk announced as UCLA’s new chancellor
“…Frenk will succeed outgoing Chancellor Gene Block, who announced his plan last August to retire at the end of this academic year after serving in the role since 2007. He will be the university’s first Latino chancellor…”
