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Jim Smith, candidate for Baltimore County Executive is a former
judge on the Baltimore Circuit Court. His campaign concentrates on
Smart Growth and the protection of the environment, improving schools,
renovating neighborhoods and ensuring the safety of county residents.
Jim has been endorsed by Baltimore Co. Fire Fighters Association,
Fraternal Order of Police, Teachers Association, Baltimore Building
and Trades Council, the AFL-CIO, many senators and delegates members
of the Baltimore County Council where he served two terms as chairman.
The Hispanic Democratic club of Baltimore has endorsed Jim and has
began to work on his campaign. See Campaign
2002
Ken Oliver is running for
the newly created 4th councilmanic district in Baltimore County. Friends
and supporters will meet with him on a FISH FRY AND RALLY on SATURDAY
AUGUST 24, 2002 at 9322 LIBERTY ROAD, ACROSS FROM UNIVERSAL FORD from
12:00 UNTIL 4:00 PM. See Campaign 2002
Candidatos Hispanos en Maryland - Jorge Ribas (Republicano), Jaime Gutierrez, Victor Ramirez, Ana Sol Gutierrez, Tom Perez y Hector Rodriguez (todos demócratas) van a ser agasajados por la Cámara de Comercio Ibero Americana en el restaurante Cubano's 1201 Fidler Lane en Silver Spring, MD 20910 de 7 a 8 pm el viernes 23 de agosto. Miembros $30, otros $40. Ayudemos a nuestra gente a escalar puestos políticos de importancia para todos. Los interesados hagan sus reservas al 410-558-3510. Los vemos el viernes en Cubano's (un gran restaurante).
On August 13th at the War Memorial Plaza building, Mayor O'Malley
introduced to a Baltimore audience the new Police Majors in charge
of the different city districts. Accompanied by his cabinet, particularly
Israel Patoka, his Director of Neighborhoods and Head of the
Baltimore Believe campaign and Police Commissioner Ed Norris,
the Mayor explained his administration's efforts to combat crime.
See News
Centro de la Comunidad will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this year by planting trees to represent all Spanish-speaking countries from North, Central, and South America, plus the Caribbean and Europe. It will take place on Saturday, September 28th, from 10 am to noon in the smaller extension of Patterson Park. See News
Tom Perez running for the Montgomery County Council   George
Della is running for the 46th. District.After many years of Perry Sfikas, a man who did more for the Hispanic community than anyone else before Martin O'Malley became Mayor of Baltimore, the 46th district has been realigned and George Della, a very well known and respected Senator from the 47th district. is taking the mantle for the district, which contains more Hispanics than any other district in Baltimore. Along with Senator Della, Delegate Peter Hammen, Delegate Brian McHale and Mr. Darren Petty are running for the House of Delegates. In the picture at right we see the 46th delegation, along with Richard Anderson, Ward Morrow, Jim Kraft and Gary Thomas, the last four running for the State Democratic Central Committee. See George Della's biography. 
Two Baltimore Hispanic Candidates. On July 30th, at its regular monthly meeting at the Latin Palace in Spanish Town, the Hispanic Democratic Club of Baltimore endorsed the two candidates for the State Democratic Central Committee. Beltrán Navarro, President of Navarro, Kim and Associates and Carmen Nieves, Executive Director of Centro de la Comunidad received "enthusiastically" the unanimous vote of the club. Beltrán, running in the 41st district is being sought by both the Verna Jones and Clarence Mitchell IV campaigns for their slates. Carmen, running in the 46th district will be the Hispanic Democratic's Club candidate to run in the slate with Senator Della whose group still has one vacancy. The club will request the Senator to include Carmen, a Hispanic and a woman, in his group.  The
Hispanic Apostolate has two important fundraising events.
One is Latino Night at Camden Yards. If you love Latin music and food, you'll love what the Orioles have in store for the Friday, September 20th game versus Boston. The Orioles have generously discounted $13 tickets to $10 and will contribute $5 of each ticket sale to the Hispanic Apostolate. Get friends and family together and let's enjoy the Salsa (Food and Music). Game time is 7:05 but the party begins at 5:30. Our other event is a Golf Tournament on October 15th at Greystone Golf course. If you don't golf, take advantage of advertising in our program book or helping to sponsor the event. If you need more information or want to get tickets, please email Hector Torres (torres@erols.com) and he'll make those arrangements. Let's all attend these important events and help the Hispanic Apostolate with its great works for the Hispanic community. See the larger ad
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 Paco Mora |
Vivimos en una época en que todos los valores se acaban y solo sobreviven los que están incorporados a la estructura social. El dinero, el placer sexual, el deseo de autoafirmarnos o, sencillamente el de triunfar. En cambio, todos esos valores que necesitan una justificación intelectual y un esfuerzo personal para ser vividos son considerados actualmente como ideologías. Siga leyendo |
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Famous Hispanics in the World and History
Meanwhile,
John Willis (right) is running for Comptroller of the State
of Maryland, one of the most important positions in the state. Running
against former Mayor and Governor William Donald Schaefer,
Willis has received the endorsement of a good many politicians and
associations, including the governor Parris Glendening. 
5th
Annual Hispanic Workforce Gala celebrates its graduates
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