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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Why do kids outperform their parents in this rural California town? A sociologist looks for answers.
“The Union Pacific Railroad runs through the heart of Dixon, California, a small town among the agricultural plains between San Francisco and Sacramento. Like in many rural towns its size, some neighborhoods are better off than others. But surprisingly in Dixon, from a certain point of view, there is no wrong side of those tracks.
The teenagers of Dixon generally do better than their parents. This upward mobility, as it’s called, doesn’t grab the attention of sociologists and economists as often as the more depressing statistics associated with small towns plagued by poorer outcomes…”
The top 10 most common jobs for Hispanic and Latino scientists and engineers
“Jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics have grown by almost 80% in the past three decades. Part of the increased need for STEM professionals can be attributed to the U.S. government’s efforts to bolster American competitiveness in strategically essential technologies such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
Revelo used data from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics to identify the most common occupations for Hispanic and Latino scientists and engineers. The report considered scientists and engineers to be U.S. residents younger than 76 with a bachelor’s degree or higher degree in science and engineering, or those working in science- or engineering-related jobs. The NCSES analysis is based on the 2021 National Survey of College Graduates.
Although the STEM fields play a vital role in U.S. advancement, Hispanic Americans continue to be underrepresented in the sector. Only 8% of all STEM workers are Hispanic as of 2021, according to the Pew Research Center.
In 2021, unemployment rates for Hispanic and Black American STEM workers were more than double that of their white and Asian American counterparts, a 2023 diversity in STEM report by the National Science Foundation noted…”
ZF opens state-of-the-art technology centre in Mexico
“The new building joins the advanced electronic components manufacturing plant that began production in 2023, thus completing the Monterrey campus – a strategic complex for the leading automotive technology company at a regional and global level. It is the first multi-functional and multi-divisional campus for ZF in Mexico.
Located in a 43,294 square metre area inside FINSA Guadalupe Industrial Park, ZF’s Monterrey campus is one of the most innovative and advanced of its kind in Mexico, allowing ZF to continue leading the development of cutting-edge technologies for the automotive industry…”
New Reporting Requirements for Mexicans and Other Foreigners with Participation in U.S. Entities
“The Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) entered into force on Jan. 1, 2024. Now, U.S. or Mexican entities will be required to report the individuals who directly or indirectly exercise substantial control over the entity or own 25 percent or more of the ownership interests in that entity, unless the entity is exempt from reporting.
In addition, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on Feb. 16, 2024, proposed a new transparency initiative focused on “all cash” acquisitions of U.S. residential real estate by entities and trusts, with a requirement that real estate professionals involved in the transaction must report the individual beneficial owners and other information to FinCEN within 30 days of closing. Learn what this latest proposal means if you acquire U.S. real estate through an entity or a trust…”
https://www.hklaw.com/en/events/2024/04/new-reporting-requirements-for-mexicans-and-other-foreigners
New Lydia Mendoza Graduate Scholarship Launched by CUNY Mexican Studies Institute at Lehman College
“The funds will provide students with financial support to complete a master’s degree in New York, as well as personalized tutoring, internships, and the opportunity to be part of a large community of professionals connected with NYC’s Mexican dimension,” said Dr. Miguel Reyes, CEO of CFE International, the U.S. arm of Mexico’s energy utility.
A key part of the CUNY Mexican Studies Institute’s mission is to highlight the impact of the Mexican community on New York City through academic training, research on Mexico and the Mexican diaspora in New York and the U.S., and the promotion of culture and education…”
https://www.lehman.cuny.edu/news/2024/New-Lydia-Mendoza-Scholarship-Launched-.php
Mayra Puente receives AERA award for ‘Platicando y Mapeando’ educational research methodology
“…Puente and Velez together developed the “Platicando y Mapeando” (talking and mapping) methodology in educational research, using Chicana/Latina feminist pláticas (conversations) methodology and geographic information systems (GIS) software and maps, along with U.S. Census quantitative secondary data to track the experiences of rural Latinx youth in pursuing higher education…”
SWJ El Centro Book Review – Frontera: a journey across the US-Mexico Border
“The borderlands between Mexico and the US are among the most studied border regions in the world. The border represents an intersection of several studies on security, culture, environment, and economics. This book can encompass and touch on a myriad of complex issues affecting the Mexican-American border by taking a deep dive into both sides of the border. The authors use a variety of perspectives and experts to thread together an intricate picture of the current and future state of the border. Sergio Chapa and Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera are the authors of this book. Sergio Chapa is an oil and natural gas industry expert and journalist in Houston, Texas. Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera is a professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. Sergio Chapa and Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera’s book explores the natural and ethnographic landscapes of both sides of the US-Mexico borderlands. The authors provide insight into the region’s cultural life, political context, and security situation…”
Takenos, Argentine Fintech, Sets Sights on Mexico with 80,000 User Goal
“Takenos, the fintech startup providing financial solutions for workers receiving money from abroad, has announced its expansion into the Mexican market with ambitions to acquire at least 80,000 users there by year-end.
Founders Lucas Posada, Joaquín Herrera, and Simón Bouche, the latter recently relocating to Mexico City, spearhead this move, aiming to capitalize on the transborder transfer hub between Mexico and the U.S…
Experts Warn of Toxins in GM Corn Amid US-Mexico Trade Dispute
“…”The absence of any systematic monitoring of human exposure levels to Bt/VIP toxins and herbicides from consumption of corn-based foods is regrettable,” the brief adds. “It is also unfortunate that the U.S. government rejected the Mexican proposal to jointly design and carry out a modern battery of studies able to overcome gaps in knowledge regarding GE corn impacts.”…”
Mexican President thanks the work of Cuban doctors
“Referring to the shortage of doctors in his nation, the president said in his usual morning press conference that this was the reason why they decided to bring specialists from Cuba.
Now 700 Cuban professionals are helping us, and we are very grateful to the people and the government of that nation, “because those doctors are even in the most remote villages curing our people”, the president from the southern state of Oaxaca said…”
https://en.escambray.cu/2024/mexican-president-thanks-the-work-of-cuban-doctors/
Mexican American Bar Association praises the work by the municipal government of Tijuana
“The Mexican American Bar Association (MABA) recognized the Municipal Administration of Tijuana for allowing them to carry out the first legal fair in the border city which offers legal options for citizens.
Representing the mayor, the Senior Official recalled that all voices must be taken into account because that is how the Municipal Administration has worked, providing certainty and pathways for the citizens that ask for it…”
Lawsuit Claims Auto Parts Maker Sewon, Recruiter ‘Lured’ Skilled Mexican Engineers to Georgia as Cheap Labor
‘A proposed class action lawsuit accuses auto parts supplier Sewon America and recruitment agency Total Employee Solution Support (TESS) of luring and exploiting highly skilled Mexican engineers and technicians to a LaGrange, Georgia, Sewon manufacturing plant as part of an illegal “bait and switch” scheme to secure cheap labor…”
Opening doors: Cuca Acosta’s journey from Santa Barbara High to college admissions leadership
“…Once she has the mic, Acosta is direct, practiced and enthusiastic. She describes the kinds of students who thrive in a University of California environment and which factors — academic and extracurricular — are considered in an admissions decision. And then she smiles, adding a gentle reminder that it’s a key time for them.
“Your GPA is going to come from sophomore and junior year. That’s right now — so no pressure.”…”
Latin America Professional Award Winners & Shortlist 2024
“Congratulations to Ernesto Benavides (1st Place), Ivan Valencia (2nd Place) Nico Muñoz (3rd Place), The winners and the shortlist of the Latin America Professional Award have been revealed. The initiative, set up in collaboration with Sony Latin America, celebrates dynamic and inspiring photographic work currently created in the region.”
https://www.worldphoto.org/latin-america-professional-award-winners-shortlist-2024
Trump promises 100% tariff on China-backed cars crossing Mexican border
“…Trump made the claim during a weekend rally in Dayton, Ohio, where he also challenged Chinese President Xi Jinping. “Those big car manufacturing plants you are building in Mexico right now, and you think you are going to get that—not hire Americans, and you’re going to sell the car to us?” he asked. “No, we are going to put a 100% tariff on every car that comes across the lot.”…”
https://www.cbtnews.com/trump-promises-100-tariff-on-china-backed-cars-crossing-mexican-border/
Building History: FIAP and AWLATAM Ratify Their Strategic Alliance for 2024
“MIAMI, FL — March 13, 2024 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — The Ibero-American Festival of Creativity (FIAP) and Advertising Week LatAm (AWLATAM) will continue working together this year to consolidate the largest gathering of the creative industries in Latin America.
“We’re proud to elevate the creative landscape through the FIAP Awards. This collaboration not only showcases the region’s exceptional talent but also reinforces the power of partnership in fostering innovation and excellence across the industry,” said Douglas Rowell, President of Advertising Week LatAm.
This strategic alliance, facilitated since 2023 by PRODU – a leading information outlet in the Hispanic communication industry – becomes a clear example of the collaborative power of large institutions to strengthen the creative industries in Ibero-America…”
https://www.noticiasnewswire.com/fiap-and-awlatam-ratify-their-alliance/
Who Is Adan Banuelos, Bella Hadid’s Boyfriend and Professional Horseback Rider?
Shortly after Bella Hadid decided to ditch the Paris Fashion Week runway in favor of a Texas equestrian competition, fans started speculating about the model’s rumored new beau. So, who is Bella Hadid’s boyfriend? Turns out, he’s a cowboy.
In February, Hadid seemed to publicly confirm her relationship with Adan Banuelos, a professional horseback rider. On Valentine’s Day, the model posted a photo of the pair lovingly looking into each other’s eyes in a since-vanished Instagram story…”
https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/bella-hadid-boyfriend-adan-banuelos/
Flecha Azul Tequila Leads the Additive-Free Tequila Movement Abroad Launching in Australia
“Founded by Mexican-American professional golfer Abraham Ancer and Mexican entrepreneur Aron Marquez and backed by entrepreneur, actor, and producer Mark Wahlberg, the tequila is crafted from 100% Blue Weber Agave that is always harvested at full maturity and produced according to traditional methods at Orendain Distillery in Jalisco, Mexico.
“I’m here to shine the spotlight on the guys who are authentically creating additive-free tequila that’s of real quality and is true to its Mexican roots. Over my next few months in Australia, I look forward to dropping into local liquor stores, having a drink at some of Sydney’s best tequila bars and signing plenty…”
Choir School of Delaware set to celebrate Mexican-American culture with Chicana Collaborative
“…Embracing and celebrating Latinx culture, this free event will include authentic Mexican cuisine, selections from a new Cuban-led musical, Aztec dancing, poetry written by Chicana poets and a panel discussion centered around what it means to be Chicana in the United States…”
Community college bachelor’s degree programs positively affect Latino community
“…A key finding of the issue brief was that 64% of Latino students in CCB programs graduated and received bachelor’s degrees within two years, which is a similar graduation rate to non-Latinos in CCB programs…”
