Celebrate! It's Cinco De Mayo / Celebremos! Es El Cinco De Mayo! (English and Spanish Edition)
Phi Beta Cons (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
So what if 24 percent of Americans don't care for Columbus Day? No big deal. Indeed, if there were no kind of celebration, then there wouldn't be those school events where he (and by analogy, all Europeans) are put on trial. A much more sensible approach (thus, won't happen) would be to have two holidays, preferably in August when we can go to the beach. The first holiday would be "Civil Rights...
Overheard in New York (Free subscription) | 07/25/2009
Blonde : I love Cinco de Mayo! Friend : Any excuse to drink is fine with me! Blonde : Did you know that it's Mexico's Independence Day? Friend : Doesn't everyone? Blonde : I didn't. I just think it's so funny, because we don't even celebrate America's Independence Day. Friend : What? --Town Tavern Overheard by: TJ Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! ·...
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 06/28/2009
The Stonewall commemoration event on Monday, billed by the White House as a celebration in the vein of Cinco de Mayo or St. Patrick's Day, will not be used to share any new policy developments. ( Wash Blade ): Shin Inouye, a White House spokesperson, said in a statement the event "is a chance for the White House to recognize the accomplishments of LGBT Americans." ...When questioned about...
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 06/23/2009
It's hard to have any other impression after reading this NYT piece than the Obama administration would really like to hustle the invitees to this Stonewall event through some back door, and hustle the queers back out ASAP. Look at this: As advocates for gays and lesbians intensify their criticism of the White House, President Obama has invited some of their leaders to an East Room reception next...
Resources for Life.com (Free subscription) | 05/12/2009
Activism The 2008 Postville Raid One Year Later: What have we learned? This past week, on May 5, millions of people in the United States, Mexico, and around the world observed Cinco de Mayo as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. As part of America’s diversity, we have an opportunity to celebrate the cultures of the [...]
Singing Loudly (Free subscription) | 05/06/2009
I've now heard a handful of, no doubt, loyal patriots talking about how they won't celebrate Mexico winning independence on Cinco de Mayo until they celebrate the 4th of July. Interesting argument because it shows how very, very, very little people know about world history. Perhaps that is more pronounces with xenophobes, racists, and the like? I dunno, but I can't remember a time that I ever assumed...
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 05/06/2009
A multi-agency DUI saturation patrol will be in Scottsdale tonight, as folks celebrate Cinco de Mayo, police said.
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 05/05/2009
10,000 showed for Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Chihuahua races.
Reno Gazette Journal (Free subscription) | 05/05/2009
Jose Rodriguez was an advocate for the Mexican-American community in Carson City in 1973 he noticed there weren't any official plans to celebrate the Cinco de Mayo holiday in Northern Nevada.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 05/05/2009
Dear Diversity Diva: Not to be funny, but I’m trying to figure out why people in America celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Is it even a holiday that has anything to do with our country? The company I work for has been having Cinco de Mayo activities for a few years. — Figuring Out Festivities
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 05/05/2009
Join in the Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Fountain Square and local restaurants and bars, see best-selling authors Mary Higgins Clark and her daughter Carol Higgins Clark, or try another of these suggestions for a good time today.
NY Daily News (Free subscription) | 05/04/2009
The weather was dreadful for Sunday's Cinco de Mayo parade, but the spirit of celebration was strong - even defiant.
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 05/02/2009
11th annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration includes Chihuahua races
JSOnline (Free subscription) | 04/30/2009
While the Cinco de Mayo celebration has been cancelled this weekend over concerns about swine flu, Friday's planned immigration reform march from the south side to Veterans Park is still on.
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