The Latino Inaugural Gala Planning Committee announced today the participation of international super star Jennifer Lopez, and renowned, ground-breaking comedian George Lopez, both of whom join an all-star cast of world-celebrated artists and celebrities.

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After a string of supporting roles in films both memorable and not so memorable, Rosario Dawson is earning Oscar buzz for her starring role opposite Will Smith in the romantic mystery “Seven Pounds.” It has been a long trek for the striking New York native, who says missing out on great roles to lesser actors in the past decade had left her frustrated and disillusioned.

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SAGINAW—Last month La Unión Cívica Mexicana started conversations about the 30th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo. The ladies of the organization wanted to start planning early this year to bring about a fruitful celebration for our community.

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SAGINAW—Saginaw’s Hispanic history came alive to participants of the Oral History Workshop, Part II at the Saginaw Castle Museum on Federal Street. The
dozen who braved a cold and slushy December Sunday afternoon learned the basics of why and how their ancestors and family’s history can still be documented by doing oral history interviews with their elders.

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SAGINAW— Ambition and tenacity are the two attributes that describe how Amelia Le-Ann Cortez maintains a 3.7 G.P.A. at Arthur Hill High School.
“I have a lot of ambition and I don’t give up easily,” says the17-year-old senior who graduates in May. “I have big goals and I know I can accomplish them. I don’t get discouraged quickly and if I do something wrong, I want to learn how to do it right and move forward.”

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