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| Central KY News |
Vol.12 #0
Diciembre 22, 2011 - Enero 5, 2012, | COMPARTIR / SHARE:
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| Report examines local housing conditions -Part I of III |
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In Lexington: Ethnicity linked to having a low income |
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In Lexington: Ethnicity linked to having an income below the poverty level
A Lexington Human Rights Commission report released today provides a demographic profile of Lexington with a particular focus on protected classes such as racial minorities, female-headed households with children, and persons with disabilities, as well as economic... + MÁS/MORE > |
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Trono in Lex |
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Band “burned up” Camaleones
LEXINGTON-Great show full of energy and charisma that elevated the temperatures tu late hours into the night satisfaying the hundreds of music fans that filled up Camaleones last Saturday, February 2 in Woodhill Drive. The great response in attendance contributed to the elctrifying atmopsphere . A great... + MÁS/MORE > |
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Scam targets Immigrants |
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A WARNING
Scam – involving immigrants
There are credible reports that immigrants in KY are receiving calls from individuals claiming to be associated with federal immigration authorities and/or bogus businesses. The callers usually demand money for some immigration violation or claim to be able to get the person a green card.... + MÁS/MORE > |
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| “Tough, fair and practical road map” |
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Immigration Reform in the Horizon |
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Several Sources
According to a five-page draft of the plan obtained by The New York Times on Sunday, the eight senators — including Mr. McCain; Charles E. Schumer, Democrat of New York; and Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina — have agreed to address the failings of the immigration system in one comprehensive measure, rather... + MÁS/MORE > |
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At, Dance and Novo Tango |
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Land of Tomorrow Presents: Mannish by Thom Heyer and a Performance from EnVaGe
Friday, Jan 18 6:00p
Land of Tomorrow Gallery
Lexington, KY
Land of Tomorrow is pleased to present Mannish, a solo exhibition by Thom Heyer. Mannish will open with a reception on Friday, January 18th at 6pm and remain on display through January 31st. The... + MÁS/MORE > |
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HISPANICS Recovering at faster pace |
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Hispanics are gaining jobs at a faster rate
Hispanics are gaining jobs at a faster rate
PEW Hispanic
Two years after the U.S. labor market hit bottom, the economic recovery has yielded slow but steady gains in employment for all groups of workers. The gains, however, have varied across demographic groups, with Hispanics and Asians,... + MÁS/MORE > |
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Tobacco, Sweat and Books |
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“The biggest problems that migrant workers face is the lack of access to information. For example, knowing where one is, where to go in case of an emergency, where to buy food, where to access services,” says Richard Sánchez, Recruiter for the Kentucky Migrant Education Program.
“Now imgaine having the time to think about obtaining... + MÁS/MORE > |
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| Kentucky-Human Traficking |
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Eugenia's Story |
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Randi Ewing
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In 2007 A Woman’s Pace learned about human trafficking – how to define it and who is affected by it. As Maria Almario told us, “One of the most powerful weapons you can use on somebody is trust.”
That yearRandi Ewing from La Voz interviewed Eugenia. This is her story:
This is what happened to Eugenia. Originally from Zacapa,... + MÁS/MORE > |
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| ICE detained 12 last weekend |
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| Be cautious buying alcohol |
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ICE detained 12 last weekend-
Information obtained by this newspaper indicate that 12 people were arrested last Friday the 18th and Saturday 19 of May in two different liquor stores by ICE agents in Lexington.
Agents at the cash registers at the liquor stores solicited identification to the customers that failed to present valid...+ MÁS/MORE > |
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| Stolen Lives |
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Luis de Leon
A Day in America*
They deceive their victims and in the worst cases, force them to become their slaves. Thier victims are forced into prostitution and in other cases, forced labor under denigrating conditions. This is smuggling.
Kentucky reported 35 cases of trafficking. Over 80 people have received medical and psychological...+ MÁS/MORE > |
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| Four accused of prostitute recruitment |
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Recruited Spanish-speaking women from North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Maryland to become prostitutes
Customers allegedly paid the defendants $30 for 15 minutes of sexual activity
LEXINGTON, KY- Four individuals living in Lexington, Kentucky were indicted Friday, March 2 for recruiting and...+ MÁS/MORE > |
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| Minor crimes leading cause for ICE Detainers |
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In 2011, 366 Latinos/as had an ICE detainer after being booked at the local detention center primarily related to traffic violations and alcohol intoxication.
During the last 5 years (LV 11#02), an average of 3.000 Latinos y Latinas are booked every year at the Fayette County Detention Center. Generally, the number of Immigration Detainers...+ MÁS/MORE > |
| Web Event:Mexico, Central American Migrants |
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| The Invisibles II |
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Part II-Six out of ten
Every year, tens of thousands of women, men and children travel through Mexico without legal permission. As "invisible" migrants they head for the US border in the hope of finding a new life far from the poverty they've left behind. Their journey is one of the most dangerous in the world.
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| Arriving by train |
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The United States is widely known as the land of opportunity. In their search for that dream many immigrants arrive and travel this land on foot, in car or by plane. Whowever, they also arrive in cargo trains that everyday unknowingly carry hundreds of immigrants(and not immigrants).
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