Program List

Top Areas Covered Since 2001

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Public Health

Breast Cancer: Marcela Blinka — Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Carolina Hinestrosa — Nueva Vida Cancer Support Group
Reina Mira – Cancer Survivor
Depression: Teresa Tufano — Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Dr. Juan Romagoza — Clínica del Pueblo
Mercedes Aviles – Personal Testimony
Cervical Cancer: Dr. Silvia Abularach — Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Carolina Hinestrosa — Nueva Vida Cancer Support Group
Flor de María Germán – Cancer Survivor
Hispanic Women & Smoking: Dr. Paola Morello — Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Jeannette Noltenius – Latino Council on Alc. & Tobacco
Patricia Sosa — National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids
Hispanic Women & AIDS: Dr. Marcia Gómez — Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Catalina Sol — Clínica del Pueblo
Claudia Campos – Psychologist & Educator
Mont. Cty. Cancer Initiative: Sonia Mora – Mont. Cty. Latino Health Initiative
Lourdes Sánchez – Public Health Specialist
Dr. Rebecca Vargas-Jackson — Washington Hosp. Center
Colon Cancer: Sonia Mora — Mont. Cty. Latino Health Initiative
Dr. Rebecca Vargas-Jackson — Washington Hosp. Center
Ricardo Villanueva – Cancer Survivor
Hispanic Women & Diabetes: Odette Wynter-Tuckson — American Diabetes Association
Dr. Juan Romagoza — Clínica del Pueblo
Lucía Jiménez – Diabetes Patient
Child Nutrition: Luz Neira — Nutritionist
Clara Aisenstein – Child Psychologist
Santos Medrano – Parent Testimony
Dental Health of Latino Children: Juan Romagoza – Clínica del Pueblo
Angela Noguera – Dentist
Angelica Castillo – Social Worker
Alcohol-Related Traffic Deaths: Hiram Rosario – Metropolitan Police Department
Claudia Campos – Psychologist
Fernando Moreno – Substance Abuse Therapist
La Clínica: Dramatic Special on Colon Cancer
Latinas and HIV/AIDS: Britt Rios-Ellis – National Council of La Raza
Raquel Collazo – Testimony
Yolanda Hernández – Testimony
Child Abuse & Neglect: Gladys Gutiérrez – Mary’s Center
Lillian Perdomo — Alliance Against Domestic Violence
Gloria Elliott – Clínica del Pueblo
Occupational Health and Safety: Yanira Merino – LIUNA
Milagro Rodríguez – AFGE
Felicita Amaya – Testimony
Death and Tobacco: Dr. Elemer Huerta – Washington Hospital Center
Patricia Sosa – Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Ronaldo Martínez – Cancer Survivor
Pedestrian Safety: Gabriel Cano – Department of Transportation
Lita Trejo – Mary’s Center
Margo Stanton – Montgomery County Dept. of Transportation
Second Hand Smoke: Jeannette Noltenius – Anti-Tobacco Activist
Dr. Armando Peruga – Pan American Health Organization
Reynaldi Flores – Testimony
Teens and Tobacco: Dr. Oscar Claros – Latino Council on Alcoho & Tobacco
Nicolás Ojeda – Teen Testimony
Niurca Soriano – Teen Testimony
Teen Pregnancy: Ligia Artiles – Latin American Youth Center
Evelyn Cabrera – Teen Mother
Ana Carcamo – Teen Mother
Marketing Tobacco: Patricia Sosa – Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Dr. Sonia Nieves – American Cancer Society
Alejandro García Barbón – Latino Council on Tobacco Prevention
Tobacco Cessation: Dr. Paola Morello – Pan American Health Organization
Patricia Sosa – Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Gloria Aleman – Ex-smoker
Obesity / Nutrition for Kids: Gladys Gutierrez – Mary’s Center
Dr. Cheryl Focht – Mary’s Center
Luz Neira – Mary’s Center
Tobacco Industry Deception: Dr. Armando Peruga – Pan American Health Org.
Patricia Sosa – Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Talking to Kids About Tobacco: Jeannette Noltenious – Anti-Tobacco Activist
Gladys Gutiérrez – Social Worker
Daniel Arretche – Identity Youth Program
Child Abuse Prevention: Dr. Edgardo Menvielle – Children’s Hospital
Dra. Jessica Valner – Psychologist
Lead in D.C. Water: Dr. Juan Romagoza – Clínica del Pueblo
Gustavo Velásquez – D.C. Office on Latino Affairs
Ivan Ortíz Torres – D.C. Department of Human Services
Women and Smoking: Jeannette Noltenious – Pan American Health Organization
Patricia Sosa – Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Niurca Soriano – Youth Leader
Understanding the U.S. Healthcare System: Marcos Pantelís – CASA of Maryland
Isabel Van Isschot — Clínica del Pueblo
José Campos — Client, CASA of Maryland
Selling Tobacco to Minors: Germán Perilla – Anti-Tobacco Activist
Deborah Paz – Youth Leader
Samuel Encarnación – Youth Leader
Lead Poisoning: Lina Younes – EPA
Dr. Gonzalo Paz-Soldan — Pediatrician


Education

Parental Role in Education: Rosa Briceño — Parent Coordinator
Maribel Juarez — Parent
Marcos Brizuela – Parent
Abuse of Latino Children in School: Margarita Ruiz – D.C. Office of Human Rights
Ana Hernandez – School Counselor
Cesil Valladares – Mother of Abused Child
Special Education Needs of Latino Students: Hugo Galindo — Psychologist
Soledad Labarca – Speech Therapist
Stacy Brustin – Public Interest Lawyer
Parental Role in Education: Daniel Domenech — Superintendent, Fairfax Schools
Isis Castro – Member, Fairfax School Board
Sandra Gutiérrez – Public School Teacher
Latina Role Models: Marta Urquilla — Hermana a Hermana Youth Group
Yanira Cruz Gonzalez – National Council of La Raza
Gabriela Lemus – LULAC
The Importance of Reading to Children: Anna Hoyt — Telenoticias 64
Elissa Miller – Arlington Public Library
Ricardo E. Campos – Arlington Schools
Crisis in Education for Latino Kids: Gabriel Romero – Mont. Cty. School Board
Marta Guzmán – Principal, Oyster Elementary
Sandra Gutierrez – ESL Teacher, Blair H.S.
Outstanding Latino Students: Jesse Rodríguez
Tadina Ross
Mark Pérez


Immigration

Changes to Immigration Laws: José Pertierra – Immigration Lawyer
Maria Reff — Immigration Lawyer
Pablo Moreno – Personal Testimony
TPS for Salvadorans: René León – Salvadoran Ambassador
José Pertierra – Immigration Lawyer
Saúl Solorzano – CARECEN
Update on TPS for Salvadorans: René León – Salvadoran Ambassador
José Pertierra – Immigration Lawyer
Claudia Camacho – TPS Recipient
Extension of TPS for Salvadorans: Carmen Tobar – Adjunct Ambassador, El Salvador
Enid González Aléman – Immigration Lawyer
Rights of Domestic Workers: Steven Smitson – CASA de Maryland
Luis Colorado — Testimony
Ruth Vargas – Testimony
Rights of Undocumented Immigrants: Vanessa Cardenas – Immigration Forum
Katherine Culliton – MALDEF
Jorge Figueredo – Hispanic Committee of Virginia
Bush Immigration Proposal: José Pertierra – Immigration Lawyer
Fabiola Rodríguez – Democratic National Committee
Yanira Merino – Laborer’s International Union
Immigrant Rights (CLEAR/DREAM Acts): Vanessa Cárdenas — National Imm. Forum
Jorge Figueredo – Hisp. Comm. of Virginia
José Quiñónez – Center for Comm. Change


Children and Youth

Latino Youth Gangs: Iris Garay — Barrios Unidos Youth Group
Pedro Salmerón – School Counselor (former gang member)
Carlos López – Youth Counselor (former gang member)
Special Education Needs of Latino Students: Hugo Galindo — Psychologist
Soledad Labarca – Speech Therapist
Stacy Brustin – Public Interest Lawyer
Child Nutrition: Luz Neira — Nutritionist
Clara Aisenstein – Child Psychologist
Santos Medrano – Parent Testimony
Domestic Violence & Children: Lilian Meza – Social Worker
Stacy Brustin – Public Interest Lawyer
Lilian Perdomo – Alliance Against Domestic Violence
Latina Role Models: Marta Urquilla — Hermana a Hermana Youth Group
Yanira Cruz Gonzalez – National Council of La Raza
Gabriela Lemus – LULAC
Dental Health of Latino Children: Juan Romagoza – Clínica del Pueblo
Angela Noguera – Dentist
Angelica Castillo – Social Worker
Youth Violence: Raúl Archer – D.C. Public Schools
Luis Cardona – Professor at UDC (former gang member)
Maria Tukeva – Bell Multicultural High School
Child Abuse & Neglect: Gladys Gutiérrez – Mary’s Center
Lillian Perdomo — Alliance Against Domestic Violence
Gloria Elliott – Clínica del Pueblo
The Importance of Reading to Children: Anna Hoyt — Telenoticias 64
Elissa Miller – Arlington Public Library
Ricardo E. Campos – Arlington Schools
Teens and Tobacco: Dr. Oscar Claros – Latino Council on Alcoho & Tobacco
Nicolás Ojeda – Teen Testimony
Niurca Soriano – Teen Testimony
Struggles of Single Mothers: Rosa Maria Landeros – Arlington Public Schools
Pascuala Mora – Single Mother Testimony
Sandra Rodriguez – Single Mother Testimony
Teen Pregnancy: Ligia Artiles – Latin American Youth Center
Evelyn Cabrera – Teen Mother
Ana Carcamo – Teen Mother
Latino Gangs 2003: Ana Sol Gutierrez – Member, Maryland State Legislature
Eugenio Arene – Council of Latino Agencies
Iris Garay – Barrios Unidos Virginia
Obesity / Nutrition for Kids: Gladys Gutierrez – Mary’s Center
Dr. Cheryl Focht – Mary’s Center
Luz Neira – Mary’s Center
Crisis in Education for Latino Kids: Gabriel Romero – Mont. Cty. School Board
Marta Guzmán – Principal, Oyster Elementary
Sandra Gutierrez – ESL Teacher, Blair H.S.
Outstanding Latino Students: Jesse Rodríguez
Tadina Ross
Mark Pérez
Traditional Stories From Latino Grandparents: Marcelina J. Maynard
Maribel Juárez
Natividad Fajardo
Talking to Kids About Tobacco: Jeannette Noltenious – Anti-Tobacco Activist
Gladys Gutiérrez – Social Worker
Daniel Arretche – Identity Youth Program
Child Abuse Prevention: Dr. Edgardo Menvielle – Children’s Hospital
Dra. Jessica Valner – Psychologist
Improving Family Communication: Pablo Moro – Centro Clínico Multicultural
María del Villar — Centro Clínico Multicultural
Gang Recruitment: Ted Loza – Assistant to D.C. City Councilmember Jim Graham
Detective Elba Longo – Metropolitan Police
Jose Cardona – University of the District of Columbia
Selling Tobacco to Minors: Germán Perilla – Anti-Tobacco Activist
Deborah Paz – Youth Leader
Samuel Encarnación – Youth Leader
Lead Poisoning: Lina Younes – EPA
Dr. Gonzalo Paz-Soldan — Pediatrician


Human Rights & Social Justice

The Afro-Latino Experience: Grace Campbell – Afro-Latino Activist
Rolando E. Roebuck — Afro-Latino Activist
Chris Rodriguez — Afro-Latino Activist
The Latino Gay Community: Martín Ornelas Quintero — LLEGÓ
Silvia Evans — LLEGÓ
Omar Reyes – LLEGÓ
Responsibilities of Latino Media: Alberto Avendaño — El Tiempo Latino
Wendy Thompson – General Mgr., Telemundo 64
Alejandro Carrasco — Radio América
Latino Community Leaders: Gustavo Torres — CASA de Maryland
Sonia Gutiérrez – Carlos Rosario Adult Education Center Jorge Figueredo — Comité Hispano de Virginia
Role of Latino Journalists: Cecilia Alvear – President, Nat’l. Assoc. of Hisp. Journalists
Francisco Zaldivar – Los Angeles Times Newspaper
Zita Arocha – Freedom Forum Foundation
Council of Latino Agencies: Eugenio Arene – Council of Latino Agencies
Maria Gómez – Mary’s Center
Beatriz Otero – Calvary Learning Center
Rights of Domestic Workers: Steven Smitson – CASA de Maryland
Luis Colorado — Testimony
Ruth Vargas – Testimony
Victims of Torture/PTSD: Dr. Juan Romagoza – Survivor of Torture
Veronica de Negri – Survivor of Torture
Dr. Edgardo Menvielle – Children’s Hospital
Affirmative Action: Marisa Demeo – MALDEF
Gabriela Lemus – LULAC
Alberto Avendaño – El Tiempo Latino
History of Latino Immigration: Juan Gonzalez – Writer, “Harvest of Empire,” and
President, National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Civil Rights After 9/11: Maria Echaveste — Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff
Jose Pertierra – Human Rights Lawyer
Ana Avendaño – National Immigration Law Center
Border Deaths: Eric Olson – Amnesty International
Sean García – Washington Working Group on Latin America
Human Rights in Guatemala: Mary Jo McConahay – Producer, “Discovering Dominga”
Alex Taylor – Guatemala Human Rights Commission
Juanita Cabrera — Guatemala Human Rights Commission
Death of Journalists in Colombia: Alfredo Garzón – Brother of murdered journalist
Frank Smyth – Comm. for the Protection of Journalists
Roxanna Altholz – Center for Justice & Int. Law
Rights of Undocumented Immigrants: Vanessa Cardenas – Immigration Forum
Katherine Culliton – MALDEF
Jorge Figueredo – Hispanic Committee of Virginia
Latino Community Leadership: Gustavo Torres – CASA de Maryland
Silvia Portillo – Tenants & Workers Committee of N. Va.
Edgar Rivera — Tenants & Workers Committee of N. Va.
Immigrant Rights (CLEAR/DREAM Acts): Vanessa Cárdenas — National Imm. Forum
Jorge Figueredo – Hisp. Comm. of Virginia
José Quiñónez – Center for Comm. Change


Labor Rights

Employment Crisis After Terrorist Attack: Jorge Rivera – Hotel & Rest. Emp. Union
José Ramos – CARECEN
Marítza Hernández – Unemployed Worker
Role of Unions: Linda Chavez-Thompson – AFL-CIO
Jorge Rivera – Hotel & Restaurant Employees’ Union
Mauricio Castillo – Worker Testimony
Minimum Wage Laws: Ana Avendaño – Labor Lawyer
Patricia Campos – UNITE Textile Worker’s Union
Basilica García – Worker Testimony
Occupational Health and Safety: Yanira Merino – LIUNA
Milagro Rodríguez – AFGE
Felicita Amaya – Testimony
Rights of Domestic Workers: Steven Smitson – CASA de Maryland
Luis Colorado — Testimony
Ruth Vargas – Testimony
Retirement Crisis: Francisco Acosta – Natl. Comm. for the Preserv. of Social Security
Patricia Campos – UNITE Textile Workers Union
Jaime Contreras – Service Employees International Union
Justice for Janitors: Jaime Contreras – Service Employees International Union
Maria Rivera – Worker Testimony
Rafael Gonzalez – Worker Testimony
Walmartization of Salaries in the U.S.: Jaime Contreras – Service Employees Intl. Union
Yanira Merino – Laborer’s Intl. Union
Literary Collective “La Palabra”: Carlos Parada – Writer
Rei Berroa – Poet
Carole Juárez – Writer
Tobacco Industry Deception: Dr. Armando Peruga – Pan American Health Org.
Patricia Sosa – Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Traditional Stories From Latino Grandparents: Marcelina J. Maynard
Maribel Juárez
Natividad Fajardo
Bush Immigration Proposal: José Pertierra – Immigration Lawyer
Fabiola Rodríguez – Democratic National Committee
Yanira Merino – Laborer’s International Union
Talking to Kids About Tobacco: Jeannette Noltenious – Anti-Tobacco Activist
Gladys Gutiérrez – Social Worker
Daniel Arretche – Identity Youth Program
Child Abuse Prevention: Dr. Edgardo Menvielle – Children’s Hospital
Dra. Jessica Valner – Psychologist
Improving Family Communication: Pablo Moro – Centro Clínico Multicultural
María del Villar — Centro Clínico Multicultural


Tobacco Prevention

Hispanic Women & Smoking: Dr. Paola Morello — Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Jeannette Noltenius – Latino Council on Alc. & Tobacco
Patricia Sosa — National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids
Death and Tobacco: Dr. Elemer Huerta – Washington Hospital Center
Patricia Sosa – Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Ronaldo Martínez – Cancer Survivor
Second Hand Smoke: Jeannette Noltenius – Anti-Tobacco Activist
Dr. Armando Peruga – Pan American Health Organization
Reynaldi Flores – Testimony
Teens and Tobacco: Dr. Oscar Claros – Latino Council on Alcoho & Tobacco
Nicolás Ojeda – Teen Testimony
Niurca Soriano – Teen Testimony
Marketing Tobacco: Patricia Sosa – Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Dr. Sonia Nieves – American Cancer Society
Alejandro García Barbón – Latino Council on Tobacco Prevention
Tobacco Industry Deception: Dr. Armando Peruga – Pan American Health Org.
Patricia Sosa – Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Women and Smoking: Jeannette Noltenious – Pan American Health Organization
Patricia Sosa – Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Niurca Soriano – Youth Leader
Selling Tobacco to Minors: Germán Perilla – Anti-Tobacco Activist
Deborah Paz – Youth Leader
Samuel Encarnación – Youth Leader


Family Mental Health

Domestic Violence: Melva Calderón – Social Worker
Rosa Rivas — Hermanas Unidas Support Group
Gloria Alemán — Hermanas Unidas Support Group
Depression: Teresa Tufano — Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Dr. Juan Romagoza — Clínica del Pueblo
Mercedes Aviles – Personal Testimony
Talking to Children After Terrorist Attack: Claudia Campos — Psychologist
Arturo Flores — Principal, Oyster School
Magda León – Social Worker
Mental Health Crisis After Terrorist Attack: Claudia Campos — Psychologist
Silvia Navas — CASA de Maryland
Domestic Violence & Children: Lilian Meza – Social Worker
Stacy Brustin – Public Interest Lawyer
Lilian Perdomo – Alliance Against Domestic Violence
Dealing With Family Stress: Alma Hamar – Clínica del Pueblo
Gustavo Jiménez – Clínica del Pueblo
Astrid Casoni – Mary’s Center
Victims of Torture/PTSD: Dr. Juan Romagoza – Survivor of Torture
Veronica de Negri – Survivor of Torture
Dr. Edgardo Menvielle – Children’s Hospital
Struggles of Single Mothers: Rosa Maria Landeros – Arlington Public Schools
Pascuala Mora – Single Mother Testimony
Sandra Rodriguez – Single Mother Testimony
Child Abuse Prevention: Dr. Edgardo Menvielle – Children’s Hospital
Dra. Jessica Valner – Psychologist
Improving Family Communication: Pablo Moro – Centro Clínico Multicultural
María del Villar — Centro Clínico Multicultural
Gang Recruitment: Ted Loza – Assistant to D.C. City Councilmember Jim Graham
Detective Elba Longo – Metropolitan Police
Jose Cardona – University of the District of Columbia


Criminal Justice

Domestic Violence: Melva Calderón – Social Worker
Rosa Rivas — Hermanas Unidas Support Group
Gloria Alemán — Hermanas Unidas Support Group
Latino Youth Gangs: Iris Garay — Barrios Unidos Youth Group
Pedro Salmerón – School Counselor (former gang member)
Carlos López – Youth Counselor (former gang member)
Laws on Statutory Rape: María Gómez — Mary’s Center for Maternal & Child Care
Gladys Gutierrez – Social Worker
Rosa Torres — Family Support Collaborative
Latino Killed by Police: Arnoldo Ramos – Council of Latino Agencies
Magda León – Social Worker
Roberto Ames – D.C. Superior Court
Immigrant Victims of Crime: Officer Luis Hurtado – Montgomery County Police Dept.
Jorge Figueredo – Comité Hispano de Virginia
Maria Rodríguez – First Union Bank
Alcohol-Related Traffic Deaths: Hiram Rosario – Metropolitan Police Department
Claudia Campos – Psychologist
Fernando Moreno – Substance Abuse Therapist
Youth Violence: Raúl Archer – D.C. Public Schools
Luis Cardona – Professor at UDC (former gang member)
Maria Tukeva – Bell Multicultural High School
Child Abuse & Neglect: Gladys Gutiérrez – Mary’s Center
Lillian Perdomo — Alliance Against Domestic Violence
Gloria Elliott – Clínica del Pueblo
Latino Gangs 2003: Ana Sol Gutierrez – Member, Maryland State Legislature
Eugenio Arene – Council of Latino Agencies
Iris Garay – Barrios Unidos Virginia
Gang Recruitment: Ted Loza – Assistant to D.C. City Councilmember Jim Graham
Detective Elba Longo – Metropolitan Police
Jose Cardona – University of the District of Columbia


Civic Participation & Voting

The Role of Congress: Maribel Hastings — La Opinión Newspaper
Maria Peña – EFE News Agency
Don Podesta – The Washington Post Newspaper
Latino Community Leaders: Gustavo Torres — CASA de Maryland
Sonia Gutiérrez – Carlos Rosario Adult Education Center Jorge Figueredo — Comité Hispano de Virginia
Latina Role Models: Marta Urquilla — Hermana a Hermana Youth Group
Yanira Cruz Gonzalez – National Council of La Raza
Gabriela Lemus – LULAC
Council of Latino Agencies: Eugenio Arene – Council of Latino Agencies
Maria Gómez – Mary’s Center
Beatriz Otero – Calvary Learning Center
The Latino Vote: María Echaveste – Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff
Fabiola Rodríguez – Office of Minority Leader Richard Gephardt
Latino Candidates: Ana Sol Gutierrez – Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates
Tom Perez – Candidate for Montgomery County Council
Gustavo Torres – CASA de Maryland
Latino Candidates #2: Walter Tejada – Candidate for Arlington County Board
Jorge Figueredo – Comité Hispano de Virginia
Latino Community Leadership: Gustavo Torres – CASA de Maryland
Silvia Portillo – Tenants & Workers Committee of N. Va.
Edgar Rivera — Tenants & Workers Committee of N. Va.


Consumer Protection

Fraudulent TV Psychics: Dr. Juan Romagoza — Clínica del Pueblo
Maria Agostini — Comité Hispano de Virginia
Father Vidal Rivas — San Gabriel Parish
Predatory Lending: Myriam Torrico – Mont. Cty. Division of Consumer Affairs
Carmen Martínez — Housing Counseling Services
Sergio Luna – Consumer Testimony
The Importance of Credit: Myriam Torrico — Mont. Cty. Division of Consumer Affairs
Rosario Hall — Fannie Mae Corporation
José Angel Romero – Consumer Testimony
Housing Violations: Raúl Rodriguez — CARECEN
Myriam Torrico — Mont. Cty. Division of Consumer Affairs
Lita Trejo – Social Worker
Immigrant Victims of Crime: Officer Luis Hurtado – Montgomery County Police Dept.
Jorge Figueredo – Comité Hispano de Virginia
Maria Rodríguez – First Union Bank
Pedestrian Safety: Gabriel Cano – Department of Transportation
Lita Trejo – Mary’s Center
Margo Stanton – Montgomery County Dept. of Transportation
Lead Poisoning: Lina Younes – EPA
Dr. Gonzalo Paz-Soldan — Pediatrician


Latino Arts & Culture

Growth of Latino Literature: Mario Bencastro — Novelist
Barbara Mujica — Novelist
Rei Berroa – Poet
Latino Cultural Activities: Monica Villegas – Kennedy Center AméricArtes Project
Hugo Medrano – Gala Hispanic Theater
Peter Gil — Teatro de La Luna
Interview With Paola Rey: Paola Rey — Actress
Wendy Thompson – General Manager, Telemundo 64
Responsibilities of Latino Media: Alberto Avendaño — El Tiempo Latino
Wendy Thompson – General Mgr., Telemundo 64
Alejandro Carrasco — Radio América
Role of Latino Journalists: Cecilia Alvear – President, Nat’l. Assoc. of Hisp. Journalists
Francisco Zaldivar – Los Angeles Times Newspaper
Zita Arocha – Freedom Forum Foundation
Traditional Music From Latin America: Vicky Leyva – Afro-Peruvian Singer
Lilo Gonzalez – Singer/Composer
Carlos Arrien – Andean Musician
La Clínica: Dramatic Special on Colon Cancer
Importance of Latino Film: Ignacio Durán-Loera – Mexican Cultural Center
History of Latino Immigration: Juan Gonzalez – Writer, “Harvest of Empire,” and
President, National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Critical Look at Spanish-Language TV: Maria Peña – EFE News Agency
Alberto Avendaño – Tiempo Latino
Nora Eidelman – Maryland Latino Coalition for Justice
Literary Collective “La Palabra”: Carlos Parada – Writer
Rei Berroa – Poet
Carole Juárez – Writer
Traditional Stories From Latino Grandparents: Marcelina J. Maynard
Maribel Juárez
Natividad Fajardo


Response To Current Events

Salvadoran Earthquake: René León – Salvadoran Ambassador
Yolanda Yaco – American Red Cross
Walter Tejada – Virginia LULAC
Salvadoran Earthquake Update: Yanira Merino – Salvadoran Emergency Committee
Lilo Gonzalez — Centro de Arte
Sonia Marlene Aquino – Spanish Catholic Center
Abuse of Latino Children in School: Margarita Ruiz – D.C. Office of Human Rights
Ana Hernandez – School Counselor
Cesil Valladares – Mother of Abused Child
Latino Killed by Police: Arnoldo Ramos – Council of Latino Agencies
Magda León – Social Worker
Roberto Ames – D.C. Superior Court
Talking to Children After Terrorist Attack: Claudia Campos — Psychologist
Arturo Flores — Principal, Oyster School
Magda León – Social Worker
Mental Health Crisis After Terrorist Attack: Claudia Campos — Psychologist
Silvia Navas — CASA de Maryland
Top Stories of 2002: Anna Hoyt – Telenoticias 64
Alberto Avendaño – El Tiempo Latino
Andrea Peña – El Pregonero
Lead in D.C. Water: Dr. Juan Romagoza – Clínica del Pueblo
Gustavo Velásquez – D.C. Office on Latino Affairs
Ivan Ortíz Torres – D.C. Department of Human Services
Gang Recruitment: Ted Loza – Assistant to D.C. City Councilmember Jim Graham
Detective Elba Longo – Metropolitan Police
Jose Cardona – University of the District of Columbia

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