Immigrants!!!

Latinos and Asians Contribute More to Your State Than You Think

Published at 1:07 am, January 14, 2012

Photo Credits: State Map

Immigration has never been a numbers game. When people think of immigration in America, they likely call to mind fear-fueled myths perpetuated by immigration restrictionists, like “immigrants are stealing American jobs” or “immigrants are a drain on our system.” Sadly, numbers and facts have rarely been part of the discussion, especially as state legislatures continue to take immigration law into their own hands. Today, however, the Immigration Policy Center published 50 state fact sheets updated to show just how much immigrants, Latinos and Asians contribute to our country as consumers, taxpayers, workers, entrepreneurs and voters—facts state legislators would do well to consider before passing legislation that drives immigrants, undocumented and documented, from their state.

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Latino-themed ¡Rob! has Big TV Debut

Gets 13.5 Million CBS Viewers

January 13, 2012 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen

Last night’s audience for the premiere of the Latino themed ¡Rob! ignored TV critics urging them to stay away from the show for its dull plot line and stereotypical portrayal of Latinos.

The show actually gave CBS its best numbers for a regularly scheduled program in its time slot since May 2010, according to The Wrap.

I watched and the familia watched and we weren’t overly offended or overly underwhelmed and actually had a few good laughs watching.  A big draw for many Latino TV watchers was Eugenio Derbez, portraying cousin Hector.

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