NYC Latino Politics - Latest Comments

Re: ABC-TV Issue Gave Life To Dormant Community

Antillano — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:04:45 -0000

I agree. The National Hispanic Media Coalition is having their first conference in Pasadena, CA perhaps they should also take on this subject and your recommendation?

Re: ABC-TV Issue Gave Life To Dormant Community

Respier — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:17:49 -0000

This activity is a very important part of our on-going struggle. The fact that we have heard it all before, as it were, is beside the point. We fight on because the power structure will always make derogatory statements and behave disrespectfully to Puerto Ricans just to remind us where we stand in their eyes. That we gain some executive positions or have a Puerto Rican face hosting a talk show means nothing to those in power, who view us as nothing more than colonized subjects,
and that they have no price to pay for the manner in which they minimize our humanity and regard us generally.What I would like to see is a roundtable of activists who have attacked the matter of Puerto Rican representation in media. Names like Marta Vega, Georgina Falu and practically all of the leading Puerto Rican organizations have stepped forward on this issues over the years. Maybe its time to compare notes.

Re: Pre-Hispanic Heritage Month Event At Citi-Field.

Xiaoyao — Sat, 05 May 2012 05:33:07 -0000

This blog about it！Let me learn a lot of knowledge！Thank you !

Re: ABC Tiempo Piece

BellaVida — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:04:25 -0000

I commend you all for your dedication and applaud all of your efforts. You make Latinos proud.

Re: ABC Apology Letter – What’s Your Response?

JonSgt — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:40:56 -0000

I'm a little annoyed and disappointed. I may not be an editor, but I have to say something about this error so it doesn't continue to happen. In the six paragraph the word "thought" is used incorrect. The proper word Is "taught". These communications are read by many. Even people who are not Latinos . We have elevated ourselves above the stereo typical believes of none Latinos in this society. Being in Politics, Education, Entrepreneur, Sports and Family. Us being Puerto Rican have to pave the way for all Latinos as mentor and leaders. So please, lets proof read our communications before they are send out. I hope my short statement has no mistakes....lol

Re: Boricuas For Positive Image Founders On ABC-TV Show This Sunday

millie feliciano — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:37:13 -0000

THE PROGRAM TIEMPO WAS VERY INTERESTING REGARDING THE GROUP BORICUAS FOR POSITIVE IMAGES IT VERY UPLIFTING TO HEAR OUR VOICES BEING HEARD POWER TO THE PEOPLE PALANTE PAZ E AMIOR

MILLIE FELICIANO
KEEP ON THE GOOD WORK MR. TORRES

Re: Boricuas For Positive Image Founders On ABC-TV Show This Sunday

AurN — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:02:00 -0000

Thank you, Mr. Pabon and Mr. Rivera;

We the Puerto Rican need this movement now more than ever. We are lost through the crowds. We are hurting in more ways than people think. Please start with the Puerto Rican Day Parade, They have taken the parade in another route. I always ask Where are the Puerto Ricans!!!

Sincerely

Re: OBAMA & SPORTS, IS THERE A COMPARISON?

Pagapaga — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:21:19 -0000

I am a Conservative American of Puertorican descent and will like to see an organization that is more in line with my political views and love of the USA. Latinos for the most part, tend to support Democrats when they vote and have no clue as to why they are voting for the candidate other than the fact that the candidate is a Democrat. I will like to turn on the TV and tune into an unbiased political discussion. Talk about the real issue of "illegal" immigration and the targeted dismantling of America and the destruction of our Constitution.It seems like the Conservative and Republican latinos are shunned and labeled traitors.

Re: Boricuas For Positive Image Founders On ABC-TV Show This Sunday

Marilyn — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:15:49 -0000

I sure hope this movement stays strong....I watched the interview today and felt very proud. I am a puerto rican woman,who left my home, got pregnant and quit high school at age 17. I should of been a statistic, but I did not allow that...I had my two sons got my high school diploma went to college and got my associates degree...I am know a Medical Coder and am certified through AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) my boys both received their bachelors degree and are hard workers and I am still with the father of my boys...I had a vision of success for my family and I kept at it, even when it was a struggle at times....We need to have a vision as boriquas and keep at it...God Bless

Re: Boricuas For Positive Image Founders On ABC-TV Show This Sunday

Gonzalezj97 — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:54:29 -0000

I am grateful that my fellow Puerto Ricans still care about things which affect us as a people.

Re: Progressive Activist Announces Run In South Bronx Politics

Treesunrise — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:39:02 -0000

So true, that last paragraph especially!

Re: Boricuas For Positive Image Founders On ABC-TV Show This Sunday

Cappas — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:16:30 -0000

I plan to re-print this article with one photo in the East Harlem Journal to ensure that the community gets the information and is able to view the public apology on WABC-TV this Sunday...

Re: ABC Apology Letter – What’s Your Response?

Sandra Perez — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:57:04 -0000

In their response they say if they inadvertently offended anyone,Through how many people did that script pass who didn't think it was offensive. Including the actor who spewed them, I think someone with the authority to change it just let it pass thinking it would be received OK?

Re: Ozzie Guillen & The Miami Cubans

Lary9 — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:14:10 -0000

The Florida Marlin management obviously doesn't respect America's First Amendment to its Constitution which was meant to specifically protect political speech exactly like what Guillen said. What a bunch of repressive, profit-driven trolls. I'm truly disappointed. I didn't even know about this hypocritical event until Bill Maher made a comment on his show [Real Time] on Friday night 4-13-12.

Re: ABC Apology Letter – What’s Your Response?

Julio — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:18:22 -0000

It has been non-stop. We also have received other remarks for folks where they have referred to us as thieves, and other form of low life's. Our answer is once we finish with ABC, the message will get out and then perhaps we will be in a better situation to go after all of these.

Re: ABC Apology Letter – What’s Your Response?

Millie — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:17:16 -0000

Julio this is Millie - call me - I think we should now go after Steven Colbert. He had a segment the other day on Mitt Rodney but all the images he put of Latinos - were them getting arrested - in handcuffs - and other disparaging scenes.
I've been very upset since I've seen this -we need to research the episode.

Millie Gerena-Rochet

Re: Latest Update On ABC – La Lucha Continua!

Ms Sonia Collazo — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:46:20 -0000

I guess I don't watch TV!.. Your work has been commendable and admirable...

It's unfortunate and I also find it insulting. It's rather difficult for me to provide an opinion without reviewing the apology letter, and read between the lines. However, I commend you for taking the most positive approach which is to confront the offenders and demand an apology, although it took them 9 weeks to respond. A sincere apology should state that they value the relationship, our culture and want to deal with the problem to restore trust. Through my eyes, a smart thing for ABC to do at this point, in order to address the issue, and show genuine interest to address the situation in a very effective manner would be to hire our Distinguished Dr. Betances and make it "Mandatory for all employees to attend, perhaps a Puerto Rican can teach them about Embracing Cultural Diversity. In the meantime, we can always invest our time in more productive things rather than watching ABC shows.... that will teach them another lesson once the ratings start going down, you think? I urge our community to remain calm, cool and collected, No perdamos el Cache', by going down to their level.... Dios los bendiga y un saludo caluroso desde Tampa Florida.

Re: Latest Update On ABC – La Lucha Continua!

Zoraida Rios-Andino — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:37:41 -0000

I would like to know why Puerto Ricans are excluded from talk shows like the View and others?

Re: i-am-puerto-rican_2012

ArroyoValentin — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:30:50 -0000

I am Puertorrican, a positive member of society, good role model & pay taxes. "I do not sell drugs and I do not use drugs"

Re: ABC Network Struggle Goes To Broadway

ArroyoValentin — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:25:00 -0000

It is heartbreaking that in this day in age we still have to deal with this negativity. I am 100 % Puertorrican and a hard working citizen that has contributes positively to society. Not only as a good role model but paying good tax dollars! I am insulted by the comment and I am waiting for this apology. Sooner, NO later!!! I do not sell drug! I do not use drugs! My children (all adults) do not use or sell drugs! Let's us stand in unity and fight for our dignity and demand the respect we fully deserve!

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Re: Elected Officials & The ABC-TV Controversy.

Wilfredo "Wil" Rojas — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:30:00 -0000

It is now Sunday, March 18, 2012, where are we with this controversy? Are we at a point of resoving it?

Re: I’m Puerto Rican & I Don’t Sell Drugs – Chants Return Tonight to ABC-TV

Resto Gilbertocwo — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:48:51 -0000

Our country has many Congretional Medal of Honor, and many of them are Puerto Rican, A large number of our servicemen are Puerto Rican, and have served in all conflict our country has faced and will continue to serve our country. Dr. B. great seeing you again.

Re: I’m Puerto Rican & I Don’t Sell Drugs – Chants Return Tonight to ABC-TV

Mercedes Loiscruzt — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:46:33 -0000

I am a New York born Puerto Rican and raised by my parents very proud of my heritage. I was a Spanish Dancer and subsequently incorporated Puertorrican Dance into my repertoire. The teaching of puertorrican dance and the history of dance in Puerto Rico became very important to me when I discovered that many of the children did not know how rich our culture is. I added pride of being a Puerto Rican by adding biographies of famous Boricuas to all my studends and respect of us by those who were not Puerto Rican so that they would see us in all the diverse aspects of our culture, and we as a people . None of my students soled drugs. Many of them today are college graduates, and also Mothers and Fathers.

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