News and Profiles Connecting the Latino American Community in Minnesota
August 2013 / Issue 319
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HISPANICS IN HIGH SCHOOL, WHAT IS THEIR FUTURE?
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n 2012 the U.S. Department of Education released data, which showed that Minnesota placed last among all states in the rate of
Hispanic students 4-year high school graduation and the graduation rate gaps between White students and both Hispanic and Native
American students. The same gap between Black and White students in Minnesota was the second to the worst in the nation. This
regretful piece of news is ominous in its implications for the future. The demographic growth of minorities is much greater than that of
the majority community. The growth of the Latino population in Minnesota between the Census of 2000 and 2010 was 74.5 % approximately
10 times that of the total population. This means that the low levels of education of the minorities will increasingly affect the overall
state’s rankings in education and the quality of its largely aging workforce.
Latino students will face significant barriers when they enter the job market. Insufficient education translates into greater difficulties when
according to many studies, 40 percent of Latinos age 25 and up and without high school diplomas are currently unemployed or have only
have a temporary job. The situation will only get worse in the future according to experts, since half of the 15.6 million new jobs that are
forecast to be created in the United States by 2016 will require at least some university education. The majority of these jobs will be in
the areas of education, health care, social services, computers and environmental sciences. Thus, in 2018 people who have not completed
high school will only be able to be hired for 28 percent of available jobs. A large percentage of the Latino workforce will continue to be
concentrated in low-paying jobs in agriculture, fishing, cleaning services and construction.
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Minnesota’s educational system is good in many aspects but has been unable to integrate minority communities. Programs that improve
the performance of minority students have existed for a long time but they have not been replicated sufficiently. Minnesota’s education
is highly competitive and market-based. Children of immigrants who have grown up in poverty, minimal education and no English are
placed in competition with the children of educators, doctors and engineers who have lived here for generations; so are the children of
the multiplying Minnesota poor. Minnesota’s immigrant situation today cannot be compared, as often done, with that of the early 20th
century: European immigrants were then equally or better educated than native-born Americans since only about 6% of the latter had a
high school education, compared to Minnesota’s current 93.2%. Furthermore, the U.S. government, at the time more interested in equality
of opportunity than in income, invested heavily in public high schools. Competition is today more highly valued than equity but so are fairness
and a level-playing field.
The factors explaining why Latinos are at greater risk of dropping out of school and remaining jobless are among other things, the language
barrier, their immigration situation, and that of their families, and a overrepresentation in the juvenile justice system. Economic difficulties
also present another obstacle given that 23 percent of these young Latinos live below the poverty line compared with 13 percent of their
white peers. The entire problem of dropping out of school and losing or being unable to find jobs, has repercussions not only in the lives
of these young people but also imposes an elevated economic and social cost on the country as a whole. We have Latinos in political
leadership positions such as Sen. Patricia Torres Ray (DFL-Minneapolis) and Rep. Carlos Mariani (DFL-St. Paul) who chair the Education Policy
Committees in the House and Senate. They should reach out to Governor Dayton and have the administration respond to these graduation
numbers. It’s time the Latino community leadership addresses this issue and begins the process of turning this dangerous trend around.
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Minority Liberty Alliance
Maria de la Paz
Latino Community Outreach Director
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he Minority Liberty Alliance (MLA) is working with various minority groups in the Twin Cities to empower and engage in civil liberties and to
gain a collective voice in the state of Minnesota. As the MLA Latino community outreach director, our goal is to connect and develop relationships
with the Latino community and other minority leaders, organizations and agencies in the metro area and outstate.
The Latino Community Outreach project is one program that is up and running as an agent for building relationships and bridging political arenas
to empower the Latino community. Our intent is to network with existing Latino leaders and Latino organizations, to tackle issues of disparity in
education, employment, housing opportunities as well as immigration reform.
The MLA wants to offer training and mentorship to empower and pursued civic engagement. By unifying, connecting and banning together, the
Latino community could be represented in government and policy making.
The MLA believes that each minority group should be represented by someone in their own community and be engaged in civic issues that affect
their community as citizens with American rights. Currently, the MLA is working with minority groups and organizations to legislate for and make
into policy parents and students having an opportunity to attend schools of their choice. We believe school choice and school vouchers are policy
issues in education that will squash education disparity in the inner city.
Maria de la Paz
If you have a comment or would like to join us at
Minority Liberty Alliance, we are located at 1821
W University Avenue S-135 Saint Paul MN 55104.
Please feel free to check us out at our website
www.minoritylibertyalliance.com or call us at
952-955-9564
The Minority Liberty Alliance community
Creative Arts Camp: A Neighborhood Success
By Carmen Robles
T
he 4 day Creative Arts Camps hosted at the First Covenant Church on Arcade Street
on August 5th - 8th was a success due in part to the team of three art venues in the
visual and performing arts, and the more than 63 volunteers who helped deliver artisticacademic programming in an atmosphere to 60 registered campers in grades 1st – 8th.
Ken Antonio Rivera led the development of ‘walking art’ sculpture that can be shared with
the community. The mosaics were constructed on sheets of styrofoam (donated by Home
Depot) and celebrates the diversity of “neighbor” in three languages: English, Spanish,
Hmong and Braille. Campers also learned techniques helping them to create self portraits
as well as the basic skills to create bubble art. Center for Hmong and Arts Talent (CHAT)
facilitated HIP HOP’s dance form of POPPING and Street Beats Creative Arts Fusion
Workshops Led by: Chukwu Emeka & David Tullis led the “Creative Arts Camp Drummers.”
Through Creative Arts Camp, First Covenant Church of Saint Paul and The Saint Paul Covenant
strive to offer children and youth a safe and fun atmosphere to build self-confidence and
self-worth, foster positive interactions between peers, develop leadership skills for youth
and to provide opportunities for students to express themselves through visual and
performing arts. Funding for this camp was provided by the Youth Philanthropy Fund of
The Minneapolis Foundation. Special thanks to Home Depot IGH; Ramsey County Public
Health and El Burrito for their generous donations.
Julia and Alejandra Silva-Diaz
Julia and Alejandra Silva-Diaz peer mentors
with camper Anja Swenson, who designed the
Braille mosaic
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Innova College:
Recipe for Success (Receta para el Exito)
By Adolfo Rudy Cardona
T
he rise of Latino Americans population in the United States is undeniable. In fact, Latino Americans are the largest minority group in the nation,
and the fastest growing of any population. It is projected that it will continue to grow and, by 2050, it is estimated that 30 percent of the U.S.
population will be Latino. Currently, Latinos make up more than 16 percent of the U.S. population—50.5 million total, as of the 2010 Census. The
educational success of these citizens will determine the economic strength and global competitiveness of not only of the state of Minnesota but
also of the nation as a whole.
While some in the Latino community are heading to universities to pursue higher education degrees, there remains a large percentage of them who
challenged by the English language do nothing but to dream of one day becoming a part of a competent educated workforce in the US. For many, the
dream is further shattered by not only the extraordinarily high costs involved in attending a college and or university but also of their legal status,
even though readily and capable of attending a college. Concern with the needs of the Latino market access to education a new proposal offered by
Innova College out of Miami, Florida is sure promising this unique and innovative format to be a Recipe for Success.
With degrees both technical and bachelors in Business Administration and with emphasis in International Business, Logistics, Human resources,
Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism among others, classes are taught in Spanish and online. Innova College does require that students learn English
while attending their classes in Spanish. This virtual American education model affords the opportunity to Latinos in the US to work while pursuing
a degree from anywhere around the world, enabling minds and preparing a competent workforce ready to live the American dream.
Mario Herane, Chief Operating
Officer
Innova College wants to be a point of reference for those who wish to earn an American degree delivered in Spanish. This institution wants to reach all Spanish speaking people in the
US and abroad who understand the need to prepare for a highly competitive world, where the knowledge gained based on American academic standards and the competence in the
English language, will provide them with the tools to reach personal and professional objectives,” said Mario Herane Chief Operating Officer (COO) when asked about Innova’s College
vision.
In a moment where current economic conditions in the US are far from shining, and jobs slowly turning around, education is an indispensable option for Latino Americans; after all, they
are the future of this country. Readiness to compete requires the right academic skills. This is the grand Recipe for Success that Innova College is now offering and one that will determine the economic future of this nation!
You can learn more about Innova College by visiting www.innovacollege.com or calling 1-800-758-0100
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l rápido crecimiento de Latino Americanos en los Estados Unidos es innegable. Inclusive, los Latino Americanos son el grupo minoritario más grande
de la nación. Se proyecta que continuará creciendo y para el 2050, se estima que un 30 por ciento de la población en los Estados Unidos serán Latinos.
Actualmente, los Latinos constituyen más del 16 por ciento de la población en el USA, más de 50 millones, de acuerdo al Census del 2010. El éxito educacional
de estos ciudadanos determinará la fortaleza económica y la competitividad global no solo de Minnesota sino de toda la nación.
Adolfo Rudy Cardona
Mientras algunos en la comunidad Hispana van camino a las universidades en busca de un diploma universitario, existe un gran porcentaje de ellos que por
falta de hablar Ingles no hacen nada más que soñar en convertirse en profesionales trabajadores competentes en los Estados Unidos. Para muchos este
sueño es destrozado por los extraordinarios costos que significa el ir a una universidad en este país y/o por su estatus legal que les impide registrarse, aún
cuando estén preparados, es decir, haber terminado un bachillerato, para seguir sus estudios universitarios. Considerando estas necesidades de la comunidad
Hispana en los Estados Unidos una nueva propuesta ofrecida por Innova College en Miami, Florida ofrece un innovador formato educativo virtual que
promete ser toda una Receta para el Éxito.
Con títulos técnicos y universitarios en Administración de Empresas y con énfasis en Negocios Internacionales, Mercadeo, Logística, Hotelería y Turismo
entre muchos otros, sus cursos son dictados en español y por Internet. Innova College si requiere que el estudiante estudie Ingles mientras cursan sus clases universitarias. Este modelo
educativo brinda una amplia interacción entre el alumno y el cuerpo docente y un ambiente educativo conducente al aprendizaje. Este formato de educación Americana y virtual, le
permite a los Latinos en los Estados Unidos trabajar mientras estudia desde cualquier parte del mundo, preparando mentes profesionales y trabajadores competentes listos para vivir el
sueño Americano.
“Innova College desea ser un referente de quien desea obtener un título norteamericano, estudiando en Español. La institución desea llegar a todas aquellas personas en Estados Unidos
y el extranjero que comprenden la necesidad de entrenarse en este mundo globalizado y altamente competitivo, en donde los conocimientos de la industria educacional norteamericana
y la capacidad de desenvolverse en el idioma inglés le proveerán de las herramientas para cumplir sus objetivos personales y profesionales”, dijo Mario Herane Chief Operating Officer
(COO) cuando se le pregunto que cual era la visión de Innova.
En un momento cuando la economía de este país apenas comienza a despertar de una recesión, y los trabajos a duras penas aparecen. La opción por una educación para los Latino
Americanos es indispensable; después de todo, ellos son el futuro de América. Innova College se ha convertido entonces en un Puente para el Futuro y el éxito de este país convirtiéndose
en una verdadera Receta para el Éxito!
Si quiere conocer más de Innova College, visite a www.innovacollege.com o llame 1-800-758-0100
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Consejos para ayudar a los hijos
con la tarea
Los padres no tienen que ser expertos
en todo pero sí deben estar dispuestos
a ayudar
H
ay muchas cosas que los padres pueden
hacer para ayudar a sus hijos en su
regreso a la escuela, como reemplazar la
mochila vieja o comprarles los útiles que
necesitan. Pero hay algo que pueden hacer
que es más importante y no siempre
cuesta dinero: ayudarlos con la tarea.
Los niños que hacen la tarea constantemente
suelen tener mejores calificaciones. Y aunque
a veces no es fácil hacerlos cambiar el
televisor o la computadora por el cuaderno
de tarea, especialmente después de un día
largo de actividades, estos consejos del
Gobierno pueden ayudar:
• Hablar con los hijos sobre la
tarea. Es importante que los niños entiendan la importancia de hacer la tarea y el
impacto positivo que puede tener en sus
calificaciones. Además de repasar y practicar
lo que aprendieron en clase, la tarea los
ayuda a prepararse para las lecciones del
día siguiente y desarrollar la disciplina que
necesitan para su éxito académico.
• Reunirse con los maestros.
Cuando se trata de la tarea, los maestros
pueden tener exigencias distintas. Por lo
tanto es importante hablar con ellos para
conocer sus expectativas. Por ejemplo,
algunos maestros quieren que los padres
revisen cuidadosamente la tarea de sus
hijos, mientras que otros prefieren que
sólo controlen que la hicieron. Además, el
maestro puede contestar preguntas como
cuánto tiempo debe pasar el estudiante
haciendo la tarea y qué hacer si tiene
dificultades o si le resulta demasiado fácil.
• Fijar un horario para hacer la
tarea. El mejor momento para hacer la
tarea es el que mejor funciona con las
actividades del estudiante y la disponibilidad
de sus papás. Puede ser antes o después
de jugar, ver televisión, cenar o de hacer
alguna actividad extracurricular. Lo importante
es que la hora sea constante y que no sea
la última actividad del día, cuando el niño
esté cansado y con sueño.
• Escoger un lugar cómodo y
eliminar las distracciones. Para
fomentar la concentración es importante
encontrar un lugar en la casa que tenga
buena iluminación donde el niño pueda
sentarse y hacer la tarea sin distracciones.
Puede ser la mesa de la cocina, un
escritorio o su propia habitación, siempre
y cuando no haya distracciones como
televisores prendidos o aparatos
electrónicos a mano, a menos de que
sean esenciales para hacer la tarea.
• Proveer los recursos necesarios.
Los padres no tienen que ser expertos en
todas las materias para ayudar a sus hijos
con la tarea. Sin embargo, pueden
proveerles los recursos que necesitan,
incluyendo lápices, plumas, borradores y
papel para escribir. También pueden llevar
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a sus hijos a la biblioteca o navegar el
Internet con ellos para encontrar recursos
que ayuden con la tarea. GobiernoUSA.
gov, por ejemplo, tiene una sección de
niños con información práctica sobre varios
temas. Por su parte, el Departamento de
Educación cuenta con una serie de folletos
para ayudar a los hijos con la tarea de
matemáticas, ciencias, lectura y comprensión.
Para aprender más sobre temas relacionados
a la educación se recomienda consultar
GobiernoUSA.gov, el portal oficial del
Gobierno de los Estados Unidos en español,
que forma parte de la Administración de
Servicios Generales (GSA) de EE. UU.
Fuente: GobiernoUSA.gov
How to Help Your Kids with their Homework
You don’t need to be an expert on every subject,
just be willing to help
T
here are many things you can do to help your kids start
the school year on the right track, like replacing an old
backpack or getting them the school supplies they need.
But there’s something more meaningful you can do that
may not cost money: help them with their homework.
Students who do their homework consistently tend to
have better grades. It’s not always easy to get them to do
their homework, especially after a busy day, but these tips
can help:
• Talk to your children about their homework.
It’s important that your kids understand why it’s important
to do their homework and the positive impact it has on
grades. Homework helps them practice what they’ve
learned as well as prepare them for upcoming classes.
Plus, by doing their homework they develop the discipline
and skills they need to be successful throughout their school
years.
• Talk to the teachers. Different teachers might
expect different things from parents, so be sure to talk to
them to figure out your role. For example, some teachers
prefer parents review their kids’ homework; others prefer
parents make sure kids do their homework. Teachers
can also tell you how much time your child should spend
doing homework and what to do if the homework is too
easy or too difficult.
• Select a fixed time to do homework. The best
time to do homework is the one that works best for your
child and you. It can be before or after playing, watching
television or dinnertime. What’s important is that homework
time is consistent. Avoid leaving it for the end of the day,
when your child is tired and sleepy.
• Pick a quiet area and eliminate distractions.
To help your children focus on homework, pick a place in
the house where there’s plenty of light and no distractions.
It doesn’t have to be fancy. It can be the kitchen table or
a desk. Make sure the TV is off and put away electronic
devices, unless they’re essential to doing homework.
• Get them the resources they need. You don’t
have to be an expert in all subjects to help your kids with
homework. However, you need to make sure they have
the tools they need to succeed. If you need expert help,
you can always take them to the library or help them
with their search online. You can also visit kids.gov to
find information on homework topics. The Department
of Education also has several resources to help your child
with homework in different areas, including math, reading
and writing.
USA.gov and GobiernoUSA.gov are the U.S. Government’s
official web portals in English and Spanish, and part of the
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
School Lunches! What’s a parent to do?
• Read food labels and compare the sodium amount in
different products, then choose the options with the
lowest amounts of sodium. Some varieties of bread
can vary from 80 to 230 mg of sodium per slice! That
can make a big difference in lunchtime sandwiches.
• Pack fresh fruits and vegetables with lunch every day.
• For a healthy snack, make trail mix using unsalted nuts, dried fruits, and whole grain cereal.
• When buying prepared meals, look for those with
less than 600mg of sodium per meal.
FALL BOMBER’S
MOON BALL
Saturday Sept. 7th
2013
11th ANNUAL LA FAMILIA LATINO FAMILY
FESTIVAL & EXPO
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 10 AM TO 4 PM
The 11th Annual La Familia Latino Family Festival & Expo will be held on
Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Neighborhood House at Wellstone
Center in Saint Paul, MN from 10am to 4 pm. This successful, unique event
celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and honors Latinos, their culture and
contributions. La Familia will create high visibility for your company and
provide you the opportunity to display your products and services in a winning
environment. La Familia, a great event to build your relationship with the
Latino community.
Admission is FREE/Entrada Gratis. Parking is Free. Activities for the Entire Family.
Again this year we will present sponsors, vendors, and exhibitors at La Familia that provide goods, services, and information in our unique expo areas: Education,
Technology, Home & Auto, Books & Publications, Culture and Careers, and Health & Environment. Also presented are the Kid’s corner, shopping, arts and crafts,
music, food, information for homes, and cars and job opportunities.
Our Health and Environment expo “Tu Vida Tu Mundo” will feature information to prevent Obesity/Diabetes, improve the lives of people affected by Diabetes.
Testing and important tips on healty eating and active living workshops will be presented. Promoting a clean environment, recyling information, and other important
information will be featured.
The Hispanic Heritage Awards presentation will be held at noon on the Festival stage.
Sponsors include Minnesota Twins, PawnAmerica, Latino American Today, U.S. Bank and KSTC-TV, Channel 45, and AARP.
For more Exhibitor or Sponsor information go on the web to www.aguilarproductions.com or call Aguilar Productions 651-665-0633
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Back to School!
Stand tall with one weight held in both
hands above your head then cross your
right leg behind your left and bend it
slightly then raise your right leg to the side
with your knee bent while simultaneously
bending your waist to the right. Return to
the starting position. that is one rep. Do
it 10 times then change legs for a full set.
Beginners do it three times advanced do
it ten times.
¡Regreso a clases!
C
onsejos de otoño: Volviendo a
la Escuela y volviendo a ponerse
en forma!
El otoño esta ya aqui y no hay un mejor
momento del año para iniciar un plan de
ejercicios y de salud y si lo necesita un
programa de pérdida de peso. Sus hijos
están a punto de ir a la escuela y usted se
puede tomar esta gran oportunidad para
ponerse en la mejor forma.
Usted tal vez quiere perder esas 5 libras
extra? Todo el mundo puede hacerlo!
Michael Gonzalez-Wallace
F
all Tips: Getting back to School
Getting back into shape!
Cree en tu propio potencial. Depende de
nosotros mismos definir nuestro potencial.
A continuación, asegúrese de que tiene un
plan exitoso para lograr su potencial.
Fall time is here and there is not a better
time of the year to start a fitness and
weight loss program. Your kids are about
to go to school and you can take it as a
great opportunity for getting into the best
shape. You maybe want to lose those
extra five pounds? Or maybe get stronger
arms?
Everyone can do it! Believe in your own
potential. It is up to us to define our
potential. See where you are at now and
envision where you want to be in the near
future. You want to get stronger, lose
weight, be happier? Then make sure you
have a successful plan to accomplish your
potential.
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• Todos los dias: Caminar rápido 15
minutos en la mañana y por la tarde
• Y hacer estos dos ejercicios:
LEVANTAR BRAZO IZQUIERDO Y
PIERNA DERECHA
Flamingo Exercise A
• Fast Walking 15 minutes in the
morning and in the evening
• Strength Training. Pick up two dumbbells (5lbs), then form a standing position
raise the right arm and left leg this is one
repetition. DO it 20 times. This is one set.
• La pérdida de Nutrición y peso:
consejos para bajar 5 kilos en 5 días!
Nutrición: vegetando puede conducir a la
pérdida de peso: Superalimentos para su
cuerpo y su cerebro Súper Súper: Receta
gratis ¡Excepcional!
Flamingo Exercise B
• Nutrition and weight loss Tips to
Lose 5 lbs in 5 days!
Strength Training
• Flamingo Exercise. Ready to
challenge your core, agility and strength in
one move? This exercise will target two of
the most difficult body areas to tone: Your
waist and your gluts! You will suddenly
get the best of a dancer and a basketball
player. Give a try to this movement and
bring the best out of you!
Nutrition: Vegging out can lead to weight
loss: Superfoods for your Super Body and
your Super Brain: Exceptional Free Recipe!
• Eat 5 times small meals
• Make dinner your lightest meal of the day
• Have protein (chicken, yogurt), Omega 3
fatty acids (Salmon, Walnuts)
• Carbs (low sugar cereal) only in the
morning
• Use plenty of vegetables such as peppers,
tomatoes, celery, carrots
• Eat slowly, it is not a race!
• Drink plenty of water – 8 glasses a day
• No rice, no bread, no pasta, no dessert.
If you can’t live without any of them limit
quantities to half cup.
Photos by Beth Bischoff
• El entrenamiento de fuerza.
• Con dos pesas (5 libras), y desde una
posición de pie levanta el brazo izquierdo
y piernaderecha esto es una repetición.
Hagalo 20 veces.
• Flamingo-Ejercicio:
Listo para desafiar a su fuerza, agilidad y
la fuerza en un movimiento? Este ejercicio
se centrará en dos de las zonas del cuerpo
más difíciles para tonificar: su cintura y sus
piernas!
Póngase de pie con una pesa con ambas
manos por encima de su cabeza a
continuación, cruzar la pierna derecha
detrás de la izquierda y dobla ligeramente
y levante la pierna derecha a un lado con
la rodilla doblada al mismo tiempo que
doblar la cintura hacia la derecha. Volver
a la posición inicial. que es una repetición.
Hazlo 10 veces y luego cambie de pierna
de un conjunto completo. Los principiantes
que hacerlo tres veces avanzada de hacerlo
diez veces.
• Comer 5 veces pequeñas comidas
• Prepare la cena más ligera de su comida
del día
• Disponer de la proteína (pollo, yogurt),
ácidos grasos omega 3 (salmón, nueces)
Los carbohidratos (cereal bajo en azúcar),
sólo en la mañana
• Utilice un montón de verduras como
pimientos, tomates, apio, zanahorias
• Coma despacio, no es una carrera!
Beba mucha agua 8 vasos de agua al día
• No hay arroz, ni pan, ni pasta, ni el
postre. Si usted
no puede vivir
sin alguna de
ellas limitar las
cantidades a la
mitad de la taza
Fotos by Beth Bischoff
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Spotlight on Vision
S
outhside Vision Clinic, part of Southside Community Health Services, Inc. (SCHS),
is located in South Minneapolis at the intersection of 4th Avenue South and 43rd
Street. SCHS is a federally qualified health center that also offers dental and medical services. The clinic provides affordable, accessible and high quality care to the community.
Southside Community Health Services accepts private and commercial insurance, Medical
Assistance, MN Care and payments on a sliding fee schedule based on income. Our sliding
fee discount is available based on federal poverty guidelines of family size and income. You
must present proof of income at your appointment to be eligible for the discount.
Glenda Turcios stated that there are many things she likes about being a member of the
SCHS staff but her favorite thing is the commitment to the community. She added, “This
commitment is delivered through the services that are offered every day in the different
departments (vision, dental and medical) and caring for the patient’s well being is the main
goal.” She is happy to be part of such a wonderful staff and clinic. Dr. Walburg reported,
“Both the patients and staff of this clinic make my job wonderful.”
The receptionist, Glenda Turcios, and optometrist, Dr. Meredith Walburg, speak both
English and Spanish. Over 13 languages are spoken by other staff at SCHS and translation
services are available with advance notice. The Southside Vision Clinic is open Mondays
and Wednesdays from 8 am to 5 pm. Appointments are encouraged.
Southside Community Health Services Vision Clinic is a full service, primary care eye clinic.
Our optometry services are available to people of all ages, income levels, and occupations.
Eye examinations are available for vision problems, muscle imbalances (lazy eye), color
vision testing, depth perception testing, diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, diabetic
eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, pink eye and red eyes. Dr. Walburg has specialty training in
pediatric optometry.
Dr. Walburg reports, “Children should have their first eye examination between age 6
months and 1 year. If that examination is normal, the next examination should be at 3
years then again before first grade and every two years thereafter. If a child has an eye
problem, more frequent eye examinations are required. Adults over age 18 should have
eye examinations every 2 years and adults over age 60 should have eye examinations
yearly. Again, if an adult has an eye problem, more frequent eye examinations are required.”
Southside Vision Clinic has a full service optical with a wide variety of frames available
including frames for kids, adults and safety frames. Large assortments of Medical Assistance
frames are available. In addition, contact lenses can be ordered. The Southside Vision Clinic
and Optical is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 am to 5 pm.
Dr. Meredith Walburg with her patient at The Southside Vision Clinic
Assistance is available through our patient advocate service to help individuals sign up
for Medical Assistance, MN Care and other programs free of charge. Appointments are
encouraged to meet with the patient advocate.
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Social Science with Mayan Flavor
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard at the Science Museum of Minnesota’s Social Science
By Amalia Moreno-Damgaard
T
his past week I had the pleasure of collaborating with the Science Museum of
Minnesota’s Social Science, a special event for adults held every other month where
visitors can experience the museum and fun activities in an original setting under a central
theme. On August 1, the event complemented Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed, their
world premiere exhibition that runs from June 21, 2013 through January 5, 2014 in St.
Paul.
The special gathering gave me the opportunity to share a bit of my Guatemalan culture
with some 1,200 visitors during three presentations held throughout the evening. While
the English-Spanish exhibition gives visitors the background and opportunities to learn,
update, and explore in depth about this fascinating culture, my exciting task was to bring
the culture alive through a dynamic and cultural cooking and tasting experience.
Guatemala is the cradle of the Mayan civilization and the latter is the foundation of its
cooking. This ancient cuisine is deeply rooted in Guatemalan culture, which blended with
Spanish (and Arab) flavors during colonization and the cultural exchange that took place
formed what we know today as traditional cuisine. Native Guatemalan cuisine (one of
Guatemala’s four cuisines), the food of the ancient Maya, was rustic and its main ingredients
came from the heart of Mesoamerica, Guatemala, an area of great agricultural importance
to the region and the world.
The Popol Vuh, sacred book of the ancient Maya, establishes the importance of corn,
tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles, squash and chocolate, and others to the Mayan culture. These
ingredients are some of the most important staples of Mesoamerica (even today) and
were the focus of my presentations, which concentrated on two Mayan stews that are of
great historical significance to Guatemalan culture, and that form part of my award-winning
cookbook, Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen-Gourmet cuisine with a cultural flair.
Jocón (pronounced ho-CON), chicken tomatillo, chiles and cilantro stew, opened the door
to exploring new flavors and to a lively discussion on the cultural exchange during exploration
and colonization of Latin America. Mole de Plátano, plantains in chocolate and chile sauce,
gave me the opportunity to compare and contrast the delicious sauce with the equally
scrumptious Mexican mole, while highlighting technique, special ingredients, and distinctive
flavors. The evening’s multi-sensory experience also included visuals, trivia, and prizes;
story telling, tastings and drinks, steaming pots, sizzling skillets, while cooking aromas permeated
the vivacious crowded room with gusto.
Hungry for more? Here is a healthy, easy and delicious recipe to share with your family
and friends.
¡Buen provecho!
JOCÓN
Chicken, tomatillo and cilantro stew
Recipe by Amalia Moreno-Damgaard (AmaliaLLC.com)
Jocón (pronounced ho-CON) is a dish from Huehuetenango, a department located in
western Guatemala, and the surrounding region. The recipe varies slightly from family to
family. This is my simplified version. It is not only easy to make, but also hearty and delicious.
The sauce has a vibrant green color.You can also use it for other grilled meats such as
beef, pork, or chorizo.
Serves 4 to 6 people
4 to 6 skinless chicken thighs, visible fat removed
1 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken stock
1 small whole onion, peeled and t-scored
1/2 cup cilantro (unchopped, stems and leaves included)
1 cup trimmed green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 1/2 cups tomatillos (about 10 tomatillos), husked and quartered
1/2 cup seeded, chopped green bell pepper
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped (3/4 to 1 cup)
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro (stems and leaves)
1 whole Serrano pepper, seeds and veins included (optional)
2 corn tortillas, torn into small pieces
1 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken stock
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Adorno (Garnish), Fresh cilantro sprigs
1. Cook the chicken in the stock with the onion and cilantro in a medium saucepan until
the chicken is tender (20 to 30 minutes).
2. While the chicken is cooking, cook the rest of the ingredients (except the seasonings
and garnish) in a separate saucepan. Bring to a quick boil. Reduce the heat and simmer
covered until the vegetables are soft (5 to 8 minutes).
3. When the chicken is done, transfer it to a dish and set it aside. Reserve the onion,
cilantro, and stock.
4. Combine the vegetable mixture with the onion, cilantro, and stock. In a blender or
food processor, purée the mixture until it’s smooth. Pour the purée back into the pot and
add the chicken. Stir and cook for 5 minutes longer. The sauce should look smooth, velvety,
and bright green.
5. Season the stew with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
6. Serve the stew garnished with cilantro sprigs.
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Latinas Are Driving the Hispanic Online Market
¡Viva La Latina!
W
hen it comes to the online Hispanic market, Latinas are in the driver’s seat. At least
that’s the impression I got by reading “Latina Power Shift,” a new study by Nielsen
that paints a crystal clear picture of the growing importance of Latinas in the U.S.
The study highlights the fact that Latinas are leaders in mobile and Internet technology, are
driving purchase decisions in their households, and are passionate about preserving their
heritage while embracing American culture.
80% of Latinas use the Internet to inform purchase decisions
Latinas are extremely digitally connected and view digital technology, including mobile, as
critical extensions of their daily lives. She is a voracious user of social media and uses this
medium to seek out friends and content to help her maintain her Hispanic culture. That
said, her appetite for digital, social and mobile experiences is not being met as 62%
of Latinas wish for more lifestyle information written for her.
Specifically she is seeking out digital content, in Spanish and English, across a myriad of
topics including recipes and cooking, beauty, health, fashion, parenting and finance, and are
increasingly using their mobile devices to find it.
77% of online Latinas have smartphones compared to 55% non-Hispanic whites and they
use their mobile devices all the time. Compared the non-Hispanics whites, Latinas overindex across several mobile activities including:
• Video 218 Index
• Audio Streaming 216 Index
• Twitter 199 Index
• Banking 176 Index
• Mobile Shopping 156 Index
• Social Networking 141 Index
• APPS 133 Index
And Latinas are not just browsing online
and on their phones, they are also buying
and using the web to inform purchases.
The study found that 81% of Latinas have
purchased a product online and 69% have
purchased a product in store after having
conducted research online.
62% of Latinas follow brands online
The time is now for marketers to engage with Latinas online and through their mobile
devices. Not only do they over-index in their usage of Internet, mobile technologies and
digital brand engagement, they also represent 17% of U.S. females today and 23% of new
moms who are in “acquisition mode for an array of household and family products.” In
addition Latinas are making real strides in terms of income and educational attainment
driving the $1.2 trillion that Hispanics spend on an annual basis.
¡Que Vivan Las Latinas!
Why Latino Assimilation is Happening More Than You Think
L
ater this year, ABC and Univision will launch Fusion, the first 24-hour cable news channel
aimed at the rapidly growing audience of English-speaking Latinos.
The idea would have been considered business heresy just a decade ago, when prevailing
wisdom was that Hispanics were forever wedded to Spanish-language newspapers, radio
and television. But there is a funny thing about prevailing wisdom. Sometimes it’s just dead
wrong.
According to a recent Pew Research Hispanic Center survey, news in English is replacing
news in Spanish for more and more Hispanic adults in the United States. This shift should
not be a surprise: The migration of Hispanic adults toward English-language news tracks
the broader and uniquely American story of immigration and assimilation. And it’s an
important positive development to note at a time when critics of immigration reform
assail immigrants for supposedly clinging to Spanish.
In the last century, millions of European immigrants arrived through Ellis Island, gathered
in ethnic communities, struggled to learn English from newspapers, and raised children and
grandchildren for whom English became the primary language. These days, English-language
television and the Internet are narrowing cultural differences for Hispanics in America.
According to Pew researchers, 82 percent of Hispanics receive at least some news from
English-language media, up from 78 percent in 2006. Further, 32 percent of Hispanic adults
get their news exclusively in English, up from 22 percent in 2006. Not surprisingly, those
who received some news in Spanish fell from 78 percent in 2006 to 68 percent now.
While these aren’t yet earth-shattering changes, the trend suggests a growth in bilingual or
English-dominant Hispanics. In fact, all the trends and statistics point to younger Hispanics
interacting in English more than in Spanish.
For example, the Pew survey found that 41 percent of Hispanics between the ages 18 to
29 — a highly desirable marketing demographic — obtain news only in English. That sharply
contrasts with Hispanics over age 65, where 43 percent receive news only in Spanish. One
notable exception: Older, financially secure and educationally accomplished Hispanic adults
also are more likely to read and watch news only in English.
So what does his mean for the future? Hispanics represent 16 percent of the U.S. population,
a percentage that is projected to double by the middle of the century. Hispanics will become
an increasingly big part of the nation’s political, social and economic fabric as assimilation
continues.
And as some on Capitol Hill continue to drag their feet on comprehensive immigration
reform, the latest Pew numbers reflect a reality worthy of highlighting.
Latino news choices
• 41 percent between ages 18 and 29 obtain news only in English.
• 82 percent receive at least some news from English-language media, up from 78 percent in 2006.
• 32 percent of adults receive news exclusively in English, up from 22 percent in 2006.
• 53 percent with at least some college education get their news only in English, while only 9 percent of those without a high school diploma get their news in English exclusively.
• Television is the most popular source of news, but the Internet is on the rise.
Statistics Source: Pew Research Hispanic Center
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