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Febronio Zatarain y la Waina, una lectura inmigrante

SinPapeles — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:45:21 +0000

Gerardo Vázquez, Mayra Elisa Buitrón, Servando Cadenas y Víctor A Lozano de Sin Papeles, el programa de inmigración de Radio Arte Chicago 90.5fm; en una conversación con el escritor de origen mexicano Febronio Zatarian en la cual nos cuenta algo de su historia y la literatura hispana en Chicago. ¡Además nos lee parte de su trabajo…Escúchale!

Febronio Zatarain foto cortesía del escritor.

Febronio Zatarain y la Waina, una lectura inmigrante by Sin Papeles

YOUTH EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

First Voice — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:30:27 +0000

Today on First Voice we will be discussing the issues of youth education and jobs.

Tune in to 90.5fm WRTE from 6-7pm to learn what you can do to improve your chances of landing that “dream job”. From your appearance to resume writing, we’ll have the tips and tricks to help you during your job search. It doesn’t guarantee that you’ll get the job, but it will help you take steps in the right direction. We will also have the voices of many young people letting us know why having a job and an education is so important to them.

Believe it or not, there’s a strong correlation between education and incarceration (aka prison). A study by Northeastern University in Boston found that male high school dropouts were more likely to end up in jail.

In 2007, a study by Teachers College, Princeton, amd City University of New York, estimated that society could save over $200,000 in prison and other costs for “every potential dropout that could be helped to complete high school.” This same study also indicates a strong link between education, or lack of, and rates of employment.

The report analyzes unemployment rates for 2008 and finds that 54 percent of dropouts between the ages of 16 and 24 were unemployed, compared to only 13 percent unemployment for people with a college degree.

A formal education can help keep young people out of trouble, and improve their earning power in the long term (more info. about this will be discussed during the show).

Carolina Garcia
Host/ Producer, First Voice

Info on Helping Relief Efforts in Haiti & Info. About Disabilities

First Voice — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:34:37 +0000

Hello Everyone,

As promised during yesterday’s edition of First Voice, below you will find info regarding donations to aid Haiti. You wil also find info regarding things mentioned during the Disabilities & Equality interview we aired.

The Red Cross is taking donations for the Haiti relief effort through its website at www.redcross.org, via telephone at 1.800.733.2767, or you can text the word HAITI to 90999 and a $10 donation will automatically be charged to your next cell phone bill.

Yesterday’s interview with Adam Ballard from Access Living brought up several questions, so I will answer a few of those here.

1. Where can I get more information about Access Living, their mission, and services?
A: Their website is www.accessliving.org, or you can call them at Voice 312.640.2118 TTY 312.640.2169

2. What is the 3E love logo?
A: The 3E Love logo is a symbol that has been used here in the U.S. to mean acceptance of people with disabilities and their allies. If you would like to see what the symbol looks like you can visit www.3elove.com. Here you can also learn how this company helps the disabled community.

Hope this information is useful to you.

Carolina Garcia
Host/Producer, First Voice
90.5fm WRTE Chicago

Our Martin Luther King Jr. Special

First Voice — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:08:00 +0000

Tune in to First Voice on Tuesday, January 19th, as we continue to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by discussing equality. When we think of equality we often think of race, gender, sexual orientation, and even social class, but what of the disabled community? January 20th is the National Day of Acceptance for people with disabilities. This, unfortunately, is the only group that anyone can join in a heartbeat, yet it is often the most ignor…ed. With approx. 70% of its members unemployed and living at or below poverty level, legislation like the ADA does not guarantee non-discrimination and true acceptance/equality. Tell us what you think.

First Voice also extends our condolences to the people of Haiti. The earthquake, which struck January 12th, left behind an incredible amount of death and destruction, and the tiny island nation needs our help. Tune in to First Voice on Tuesdays from 6-7p CST to find out what you can do.

The situation is desperate as rescue workers continue the search, while thousands of bodies remain unburried creating an enormous threat of disease. The international community has shown great support, but there is still much to be done. Many Haitians continue to be without food, water, and other essentials.

Carolina Garcia
Host/Producer, First Voice