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- Description:
- President George W. Bush begins his remarks in Spanish as he celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with guests on the South Lawn of the White House. Bush recognizes the contributions made by Hispanic Americans, citing their culture and strong values for community. Bush talks about improving the education and financial system, providing the example of hard-working Hispanic Americans as a cause worth fighting for. Bush often interjects Spanish phrases into his speech, including "El sueño Americano es por todos," (The American dream is for all). This recording ends with the conclusion of President Bush's remarks.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-10-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michelle Martinez, author of the crime novel "Most wanted," talks about the issues faced by Latin Americans in their home country versus what they face in the United States. She describes her family and education, graduation form Harvard Law School, and her professional endeavors. Martinez discusses the story line of her book, what motivated her to write, and how she brought her experiences from the prosecutor's office to bear on her writing. She describes her writing as an opportunity to explore her own cultural heritage. Martinez discusses the art of writing and talks about what she reads. Martinez is interviewed by Diana Rivera at the 2005 Left Coast Crime Conference held in El Paso, Texas.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-02-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- El Informador de Lansing is a Spanish-language newspaper published by Spanish Communication Inc. Container lists are updated as we add new titles and issues to the collection.
- Date Created:
- 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Newspapers and Periodicals Collection
- Description:
- Marta describes her life as a Cuban American immigrant, her family, the hiring process and her first day in the factory in August 1977. Marta comments on Latino culture, the treatment of women, sexism, sexual harassment, life on the night shift, her UAW involvement and elected offices and community activity. She also talks about special assignments on new product launches.
- Date Issued:
- 2006-02-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Nacho tells of being hired in 1965 after being a migrant worker in Michigan and Minnesota. Chano tells of being hired in 1970 to earn money to buy a car. Both men tell of their first days in the plant, placement on tough jobs, discrimination, language difficulties, the 1970 strike and the UAW.
- Date Issued:
- 2006-01-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- El Renacimiento translates to The Renaissance and is a Spanish language publication. Container lists are updated as we add new titles and issues to the collection.
- Date Created:
- 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Newspapers and Periodicals Collection
- Description:
- "A multicultural magazine dedicated to the health, education, and welfare of Mid-Michigan area residents. Una revista multicultural dedicada a la salud, a la educacion y al bienestar de los residentes del area de Mid-Michigan." The magazine is published in English and Spanish within each issue. It began publication in 2006. There are many gaps in the holdings. Container lists are updated as we add new titles and issues to the collection.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Newspapers and Periodicals Collection
- Description:
- El Hispano News is a publication for the Hispanic Community in Michigan. Container lists are updated as we add new titles and issues to the collection.
- Date Created:
- 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Newspapers and Periodicals Collection
- Description:
- President Obama remarks on education reform at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's 19th Annual Legislative Conference. David Lizárraga, Chairman of the USHCC first speaks on the need for better provided education for Latinos in order to create new business and technologies. President Obama discusses the relative decline of the American education, calling for government reform and greater standards from parents and teachers.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Diana Rivera, Michigan State University librarian, talks about acquiring the Juana and Jesse Gonzales collection of papers relating to Chicano student activism on campuses, Chicanos and Latinos in the arts and materials on the history of Chicanos and Latinos in Michigan. Jesse Gonzales talks about his family, moving to Albion, Michigan from Texas, and graduating from MSU in 1971 with a major in History and a minor in Journalism. He discusses his student activism and making a career out of helping Chicanos in Michigan. Gonzales explains how his collection of papers, photos and art was complied. Gonzales and Rivera are interviewed by graduate students Ben Detmer, Annie Rantsford, Stacy Flaherty, and Kira Glass.
- Date Issued:
- 2007-12-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection