in the latest SomosPrimosn
(http://www.somosprimos.com/sp2007/spsep07/spsep07.htm) here is a write up:

*Nuestra Familia Unida
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Frank Moreno Sifuentes has once again come up with some interesting oral
histories, stories, cuentos, and poems. Please have a listen to a few
"Cuentos de Kiko" from the archives of
the http://NuestraFamiliaUnida.com podcast project
http://NuestraFamiliaUnida.com/podcast/oral_history.html#kiko

Stories include . . . Art of Nicknaming, Calcutta 1973, Christmas Kiss,
Destino de Mama Brande, Football Mania, La Jefita, Las Mamas, Letter to
Jefito, Lupe Lemos y El Puerquito (parts 1-5), Ormigas Rojas, Secret
Gift, Tortilla Lore. Sent by Joseph Puentes makas@nc.rr.com

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Click here: Somos Primos: Hispanic Heritage and Diversity Issues

http://www.somosprimos.com/sp2007/spsep07/spsep07.htm

Hi All . . . The good news and the bad news. . . the struggle for
inclusion goes on. The good news: the _Smithsonian_ will hold a 3-day
symposium on the subject of our contributions back to colonial times.
The bad news: Burns is doing a presentaion and book signing at the
_National Archives_ on September 11th and speaking to the_ Press Club
_on September 19th.

I have a big apology to make to some of your friends. I lost a whole
page of _August requests_ to be added, deleted, or with an email
address change. If your friends and associates comment to you, please
suggest that they contact me again. Thank you.

May you enjoy your Hispanic Heritage Month activities. Let me suggest
that you look at the Table of Contents before going to the issue. It
was difficult to decide where to put some of the information. You will
find the issue packed with resources.

Warm regards, MImi

Content Areas

*United States*
The Spanish Contributions to the Independence of the United States:
Between Reform and Revolution (1763-1848) Smithsonian
USS New York: Ship's motto: "Never Forget" September 11th
Pew Hispanic Center data
Abstract: E Pluribus Unum: Diversity & Community in the 21st Century
World War II Daily: East L.A. Marine: Untold True Story of Guy Gabaldon
New documentary: Dr. Hector P. Garcia MIMI GET NAME FROM WEB
"Garcia Style" by Wanda Garcia on the life of Dr. Hector P. Garcia
San Jose Woman Receives National Recognition
College tour gives Latino students a wider world view

*National Issues*
Latest information on THE WAR and PBS, go to www.DefendTheHonor
Latinos battle for more recognition in war film
Submit questions to Burns for Press Club luncheon, September 19th
Fathers Create Bulletproof Backpacks, Parents Take Defensive Action,
Million Father March - It's About Education
Too many Latino men are living in prison
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Action Item*
Letter to a PBS station requesting funds
Texas State Capitol Event to Honor Latinos & Latinas
Flap over Burns' 'The War' gives Latino filmmakers a boost
What YOU Can do about THE WAR . .
Prof Seeks Collaborators for Documentary on Vietnam Vets in Guadalupe,
Latinos feted in war film
Sorpresa TV Network Seeks Youthful participants-
Filmmaker looking for Quinceañeras
Mendez v. Westminster School District, U.S. Postage Stamp
State of Washington joins California in honoring Mendez Case
Sept 14, Mendez v. Westminster School District Stamp unveiled

*Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month*
The Bronze Screen, 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
Lalo Guerrero: The Original Chicano
Mariachi for Gringos
Hispanics in American's Defense: Latino Blood, American Hearts
Invite a Latino Astronaut to your child's school

*Culture*
The Arts in Latin America 1492-1820, Los Angeles
Cantinflas Lives Up to His Name
Maria Felix Estate Auction Nets $7.3 million
Revolutionary Ideal: Transforming Community thru Oral History
On Speaking Spanish

*Education*
Earning a Texas Education by Rep. Juan M. Garcia III
Ricardo Favela Scholarship Fund
Students teach educators about schools
Rethinking Schools
Secretary of Commerce's Speech to HNIP Interns
Why High-Achieving Hispanic Students Go to Hispanic U:

*Business*
"Information Center New"
Wanted: Latinos to fill federal jobs
Nov 8-11 5th Convocation To Build Latino Wealth & Influence

*Anti-Spanish Legends*
Shared riches bring wealth of baggage

*Military & Law Enforcement Heroes*
Documentary: "The Forgotten Eagles"
Fake Marine Sentenced to Tend Graves
Fake General
Musical Echoes of Chicano Soldiers during WWII
Citizenship by choice: Alfred Rascon
Hispanic Medal of Honor recipients, Part 7
Recommended Websites

*Cuentos*
My Cousins Orlando and Vita Lozano
Nuestra Familia Unida
Letter to Society - Chicano Poem
The Return of Papantzin

*Literature*
Vicente Riva Palacio Defines a Nation: Mexican Independence Day 1871
Introduction by Ted Vincent
"Las Mananitas" from book: Mariachi for Gringos
Poems of the moon by Rafael Jesús González
Beauty of the moon by Mimi Lozano
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Surname: *Arzamendis

*Patriots of American Revolution*
Smithsonian Symposium September 27-29, 2007
The Spanish Contributions to the Independence of the United States:
Between Reform and Revolution (1763-1848)
Library of Congress Global Gateway:
Links between Spain and the Library of Congress for resources on our
Colonial period archives.

*Orange County,CA
*Sept 14: Mendez Stamp unveiling in Santa Ana
Sept 15 - Oct 15: Westminster City Cable 3 to honor Latino Veterans
Sept 16: Dia de la Familia 1-5 pm, Sigler Park
Sept 18 & 19 or 20: East L.A. Marine: Untold True Story of Guy Gabaldon
Sept 8th Play: "With Empty Pockets Y Una Sonrisa!"
Latin Festival Night, reflects cultural mix
Profile: Jesus Montoya teaches the importance of a college education
Sept 29: Annual Logan Barrio Reunion
Quilts by Hispanic/Latinas win Blue Ribbons
October 5th-6th18th Annual Latino Social Work Network conference

*Los Angeles,CA*
Play: Roll Call, opened August 29th, continuing until September 22
Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG), October 13th
Sept 15 Hispanics in the Civil War
Diversity gave birth to L.A.
Abstract: Policing the Third Border

*California *
Heritage Discovery Center, Madera
Creating New Roots
Dia de Los Muertos Displays
Book: Sons of Guadalupe, Vietnam Era veterans from Guadalupe, CA

*Northwestern US*
Save the date, October events: Old World - New World
Save the date: Oct. 20: BYU Hispanic Family History Conference

*Southwestern US *
Teresa Urrea Mexican Joan of Arc (1875-1906)
CRUCES New play, tragedies migrants experience crossing the border
Las Madres project; a monument for immigrants
On Becoming Mexicanized
THE PORVENIR MASSACRE -- According to Juan Flores
Voces Primeras launches a Production Company
Tucson's annual month long birthday bash, Happy 232nd!

*African-American*
Black Indians: An American Story
Our Pride: The Spirits of Black Japanese in Georgia
Another Side Of Race and Immigration
Discrete Silence Essays (2007), by Arthur Graham

*Indigenous*
Native American U.S. Postal Stamps, block of 12 Stamps
The Six Nations
Bread & Puppet Theater and Onondaga origins of the Iroquois League
Sacred Songs of the Ancient Mexicans
Darrell McCovey
Intro: Navajos and Environmentalists Split on Power Plant

*Sephardic *
Many Sephardic surnames are also Morisco surnames
An Abbreviated List of Jewish Illumineries Of That Period
Toward a Sephardic Haplogroup Profile in the New World

*Texas*
Once a Lost Cause, Dallas Courthouse Has Been Restored as a Museum
Sept 13-15: Border Bandits begins "Hidden History" tour,
Sept 13-16: 28th Annual Texas Hispanic Genealogy/History
Sept 22: Genealogy Conference Plano, Texas
HOGAR Journal
Tejano Heritage Month Activities - September 2007
The Noble Tlascalan
Raquel Martinez Benavides Reedy
Recommendations

*East of Mississippi*
Sept 14: National Museum of Mexican Art 20th Anniversary
Sept 15: Southwest Michigan Hispanic Celebration
Sept 26: A Walk through tour with the artist: Calixto Robles

*East Coast*
Restored Buffalo Bill Billboard on Display
The National Archive Experience
Work, Then Play
OCT. 26: Native Saint: The Amazing Journey of Juan Diego
West Side Story: Michael Farmer & the murder that shocked New York
Rising Voices of America: On the Hill, Latino Interns

*Mexico*
The Saga of the Aztec Eagles, Escuadron201
Valladolid-Morelia, Cuna ideológica de nuestra Independencia de Mexico
El Apellido Zambrano en Nuevo Leon en los siglos XVIII y XIX
La Espalda de Vidaurri
Descendents of Don Domingo Narciso de Allende Ayerdi

*Spain*
Sorpresas
Recommended Websites

*International*
Bil: New World: Old Masters and Unknown Artisans
S: Normandia
Seven Wonders
Andean Music is Flourishing Around the World
S: Primera campaña de Miranda" en Valencia
S: Día Nacional de Colombia
S: Toda Mi Familia Materna es de Paraguaná

*History*
Saving Private Jose: Midwestern Mexican American Men During World War II

*Family History*
10ª Conferencia Anual de Historia Familiar Hispana
Family History Library Catalog-Film/Fiche Search
The GenealogyBank
Search Newspapers Free for a Limited Time
Latest Genealogy Tools Create a Need to Know
Nationwide Local and County Histories to Go Online

*Archaeology*
Million-year-old human tooth found in Spain
Headless Bodies Hold Secrets to Pacific Migration

*Miscellaneous*
Blue Angel
Bless our parents who drugged us!!!
The Coal Basket Bible

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