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Boston Police Superintendent Rafael Ruiz Retires

wbzcentro — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:35:42 +0000

February 11, 2012
He came to the United States in 1971 at the age of 15, specifically to the Boston area, as a young kid from the Dominican Republic. Eight years later, after getting a bachelor and a master’s degree in criminal justice, he joins the Boston police force and would spend more than three decades serving and protecting the people of Boston. Now after 32 years of service, with his last years as Boston Police Superintendent, the highest ranking Latino in the force is saying goodbye to his law enforcement family. On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’sYadires Nova-Salcedo talks with retired Boston Police Superintendent Rafael Ruiz. Tune in!
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Rafael Ruiz
Email: stodgo1971@aol.com
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ERACCC – Promoting Arts & Culture

wbzcentro — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:15:27 +0000

February 4, 2012
“To promote and support arts & cultural programs… Connecting schools, families and the community… In order to raise strong, confident, caring and successful people” is the goal of a non-profit organization called ERACCC (Emerging Remarkable Arts & Cultural Community Center). On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’sYadires Nova-Salcedotalks with its Founder/President Vania Calderon. Tune in!

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ERACCC (Emerging Remarkable Arts & Cultural Community Center)
617-593-9954
www.eraccc.org
facebook.com/ERACCC

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AECE – Helping Boston Children & their Families

wbzcentro — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:56:01 +0000

January 28, 2012
There is a non-profit organization in Boston that’s making a big difference in the lives of many Latino children and their families! For over 130 years, Associated Early Care & Education (AECE) has been giving greater Boston’s youngest children in need, the opportunity to reach their full potential, by investing in school readiness, promoting healthy development, and strengthening families. Currently, over 51% of the population they serve is Latino. On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with its president/CEO Wayne Ysaguirre. Tune in!

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Associated Early Care & Education (AECE)
617-695-0700
www.associatedearlycareandeducation.org

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New Campaign Educates Latinos on Epilepsy

wbzcentro — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:03:55 +0000

January 21, 2012
In an effort to raise awareness in the Latino community about epilepsy, the non-profit Epilepsy Advocate campaign has created a patient-doctor team, to better inform Latinos about this treatable medical condition and how to get the best treatment possible. On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’sYadires Nova-Salcedotalks via satellite with Dr. Alberto Pinzon Ardila and epilepsy patient and advocate Victor Aguero. Tune in!

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Epilepsy Advocacy
http://www.epilepsyadvocate.com

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Welcome the New Year with “First Night Boston 2012”

wbzcentro — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:15:06 +0000

December 31, 2011
On Saturday, December 31^st we’ll be saying goodbye to the year 2011 and hello to the year 2012! Now, if you are looking for something fun to do on this special day, we want to tell you about “First Night Boston”, a huge indoor/outdoor celebration everyone will enjoy! On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with its Director Geri Guardino. Tune in!

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First Night Boston 2012
(617) 542-1399
www.firstnight.org

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Help for the Holidays – ABCD

wbzcentro — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:28:08 +0000

December 24, 2011
Last week, we did a special segment called “Help for the Holidays”, where we featured a non-profit organization that has done a great job offering much needed services to our community. Because we received such good feedback from our viewers, we’ve decided to do it a second time. On this edition of “Centro”, we are featuring the non-profit organization ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development Agency). WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with ABCD’s Executive Vice President, Sharon Scott Chandler. Tune in!

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“Help for the Holidays”
ABCD Winter Emergency Campaign
617-348-6559
www.BostonABCD.org
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Help for the Holidays – Casa Nueva Vida

wbzcentro — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:12:29 +0000

December 17, 2011
The holidays are here! And even though we are going through some tough economic times, it is exactly during these times, that many of us feel like giving back and want to make a difference in other people’s lives. On this edition of “Centro”, we’ve decided to do a special segment called “Help for the Holidays”, where we feature a non-profit organization that has done a great job offering much needed services to our community. Now it is actually our turn to make a difference, by helping them, so they can continue helping others. WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with Manuel Duran, Executive Director of Casa Nueva Vida, a homeless shelter for Latino women and their children. Tune In!

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“Help for the Holidays”
Casa Nueva Vida
617-524-6332
www.casanuevavida.org

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“Take the Lead” – A New Book by Johnny Diaz

wbzcentro — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:11:27 +0000

December 10, 2011
After writing 3 different books on his experiences being a Cuban living here in Boston, “Boston Boys Club”, “Miami Manhunt” and “Beantown Cubans”, local Latino author Johnny Diaz has put out a brand new book titled “Take the Lead”, where he offers his readers 3 different stories at once. On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with author Johnny Diaz. Tune in!

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Johnny Diaz “Take the Lead”
Available at amazon.com & Barnes and Noble
Johnny Diaz Website: www.beantowncuban.com

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Local Author’s New Book Offers Networking Tips

wbzcentro — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:53:03 +0000

December 3, 2011

A brand new book has hit the market and it’s by a local author, who’s considered a networking guru. Juliette Mayers is the author of “A Black Woman’s Guide to Networking” and in this book, she gives readers effective networking strategies to succeed and achieve career and business goals. On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with author Juliette Mayers. Tune in!

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Juliette Mayers

“A Black Woman’s Guide to Networking”

Available at amazon.com

www.juliettemayers.com

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Centro Presente – 30th Anniversary Gala

wbzcentro — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:51:33 +0000

November 26, 2011

The non-profit organization Centro Presente is turning 30 and they want you to be a part of their 30th Anniversary Gala event taking place on Saturday, December 10th at the Holiday Inn in Somerville, Massachusetts. On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with Executive Director, Patricia Montes. Tune in!

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Centro Presente’s 30th Anniversary
Holiday Inn – Somerville, MA
December 10, 2011 7PM
617-629-4731
www.cpresente.org

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Local Latin Beauty Competes to be Crowned “Miss Latina Global”

wbzcentro — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:32:24 +0000

November 19, 2011
On Sunday, November 27^th, the “Miss Latina Global” Beauty Pageant will take place in California and we have a local Latin beauty that’s going to be representing us. She was born and raised in Lawrence Massachusetts and she will be representing her parent’s homeland – Puerto Rico. On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with “Miss Puerto Rico” Yolanda Santiago. Tune in!

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Yolanda Santiago “Miss Puerto Rico”
Miss Latina Global
(978)-876-1448
Ysantiago12@yahoo.com
www.misslatinaglobal.com

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La Alianza Hispana & Northeastern University Conduct Study to Benefit Latino Community

wbzcentro — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:55:08 +0000

November 12, 2011

If you are a Latino of Puerto Rican, we have some important information you should know about. The non-profit organization “La Alianza Hispana” and Northeastern University’s Center of Population Health and Health Disparities are conducting a special study and they want you to be part of it. On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks La Alianza’s Outreach Coordinator, Rosa Sanchez Garo. Tune in!

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La Alianza Hispana & Northeastern

University’s Center of Population Health

and Health Disparities

617-427-7175 Ext. 209

www.laalianza.org

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ALPFA Executive Leadership Summit

wbzcentro — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:55:28 +0000

November 05, 2011
On Thursday November 17th, the non-profit organization ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting) will be celebrating their annual Executive Leadership Summit at the Westin Copley Hotel in Boston from 6-9pm and you are invited! On this edition of “Centro”, we talk bout ALPFA and their signature event. On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with ALPFA Boston’s Executive Director Radhames Nova. Tune in!

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ALPFA Executive Leadership Summit
2-5pm Career Fair
6-9pm Executive Leadership Summit
November 17th
Westin Copley, Boston
www.alpfaboston.org

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Komen – Bringing Breast Cancer Awareness to Latino Community

wbzcentro — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:57:41 +0000

October 29, 2011
Because October is breast cancer awareness month, we’ve decided to do a special segment on how breast cancer affects the Latino community and the barriers to breast cancer care among Hispanic populations across the state of Massachusetts. On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with Jeanette Beltran, Director of Community Initiatives at Komen Ma. Tune in!

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Susan G. Komen MA
(617) 737-5111
www.komenmass.org

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MASSCAP – Helping People in Massachusetts

wbzcentro — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:19:17 +0000

October 22, 2011

For almost half a century, an organization called MASSCAP has been helping low income families in the state of Massachusetts. MASSCAP is an association of 24 community action agencies which help people become self sufficient and offers them much needed services such as food, shelter, affordable housing and more. On this edition of “Centro” we talk about MASSCAP and a recent event they had at the state house. WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with MASSCAP’s Executive Director, Joe Diamond. Tune in!

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MASSCAP
(617) 357-6086
www.masscap.org

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Comcast “Internet Essentials”

wbzcentro — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:08:14 +0000

October 15, 2011

In an effort to give back to the communities they serve, on September 15th, Comcast launched a new program called “Internet Essentials”, which could be of great benefit to many Latino children and their families. On this edition of “Centro”, we’ll tell you exactly how this program works, who’s eligible to apply and what you get as a participant. WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with Comcast Multicultural Marketing Manager, Diana Ubiñas. Tune in!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Comcast “Internet Essentials”
1-855-846-8376
www.internetessentials.com
ESPANOL:
1-855-765-6995
www.internetbasico.com

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¿Oiste? Poder Latino

wbzcentro — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:04:21 +0000

October 08, 2011

¿Oiste? is a non-profit organization that’s trying to create a political voice for the Latino community in the state of Massachusetts. Their goal is to educate Latinos on the importance of voting and becoming more involved in the political process. On this edition of “Centro”, we’ll tell you about ¿Oiste? and an event they are having in Boston on October 13th. WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with ¿Oiste? Executive Director, Alejandra St. Guillen. Tune In!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
¿Oiste? “Poder Latino” Event
Thurs. Oct. 13, 2011 6-10PM
Lavine Civic Forum, City Year Boston
617-426-6633
www.oiste.net

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Gloria Estefan’s New Album – “Miss Little Havana”

wbzcentro — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:05:40 +0000

October 01, 2011

Gloria Estefan is a household name not just for Latinos, but for people all over the world! The seven-time Grammy award winner has been able to conquer the hearts of millions
of fans, with songs like “Conga”, “Dr. Beat” and “The Rhythm is Gonna to Get You”. And she has now released her latest album titled “Miss Little Havana”. On this edition of “Centro”,
WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks via satellite with Gloria Estefan. Tune in!

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Gloria Estefan’s New Album
“Miss Little Havana”
Physical CD Only Available at Target Stores and online, using the following link:

http://www.target.com/p/Gloria-Estefan-Miss-Little-Havana-Only-at-Target/-/A-13765167
Also available on ITunes.
www.gloriaestefan.com

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Latinos & Life Insurance

wbzcentro — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:00:54 +0000

September 24, 2011
According to a new study by the non profit organization LIFE, almost half of the the Latino population in the United States doesn’t have life insurance. And because September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, the LIFE Foundation wants to educate Latinos on the importance of having life insurance and protect their family, especially during these tough economic times. On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks via satellite with Financial Expert Mike Periu.

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LIFE Foundation
www.lifehappens.org
www.cosaspasan.org

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MAHA – Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys

wbzcentro — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:15:30 +0000

September 17, 2011

The Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys (MAHA) is a non profit organization that’s working hard for the advancement of Hispanics in the law profession, creating opportunities for their members to impact the community-at large. On this edition of “Centro”, we tell you about MAHA and a recent event they had in Boston. WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with its President, Lucy Rivera. Tune in!

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MAHA – Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys
617-742-0615
www.mahaweb.org
mahawebmail@gmail.com

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Career Coaching 4 Kidz

wbzcentro — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:09:21 +0000

September 10, 2011
The challenges we face in today’s workforce is definitely something to be concerned about. And we should be especially worried when the time comes, for our kids to become professionals themselves. There is no doubt the competition will be fierce. On this edition of “Centro”, we tell you about Career Coaching 4 Kidz, a mobile, social enterprise that serves and trains underprivileged youth locally and nationally in the art of professionalism and business etiquette. WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with its Founder/CEO, Lynette Correa.

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Career Coaching 4 Kidz
617-827-8078
www.cc4kidz.us

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National Prostate Health Month

wbzcentro — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:09:16 +0000

September 3, 2011
September is National Prostate Health Month and in light of this, we want to tell you about an event that’s taking place on Monday September 19^th, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, promoting prostate health. Its goal is to try to educate our community, and especially our men, about this health condition which is affecting many men of color including Blacks, Latinos and Asian. On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with Dr. Ingolf Tuerk, Chief of Urology at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. Tune in.

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St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
September 19^th 5pm-7pm
Seton Auditorium
RSVP for Event: 877-422-2873
General Info on Prostate Health: 617-787-8181
Or Visit the following link:
http://www.caritaschristi.org/St_Elizabeth/Services_and_Clinical_Centers/Urology/Urology_Our_Services

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Preparing for Hurricane Irene

wbzcentro — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:41:15 +0000

August 27, 2011
Hurricane Irene pounded the Bahamas earlier this week and in keeping track of its path, we are next! To help us better prepare for Irene, on this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with Daniel Llargues, Public Information Officer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Tune in to find out what you need to prepare for Irene.

WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR HURRICAN IRENE:

Supply Kit
• Water – One gallon of water per person for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food – At least a three day supply of non-perishable food
• Radio – Battery powered or hand cranked radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone and alert and extra batteries for both
• Flashlight – And extra batteries
• First Aid Kit
• Whistle –To signal for help
• Dust mask – To help filter contaminated air
• Duck tape
• Moist towels
• Garbage bags
• Hand sanitizer
• Wrench or pliers
• Can opener
• Cell phone-Charger for use in your vehicle to help you stay connected and get vital information during power failure
• Local maps
• Prescription medication
• Infant formula and diapers
• Pet food
• Important Family documents – Insurance policies, id’s and bank accounts records in water proof, portable containers
• Cash or travelers checks and change
• Have your vehicle ready –fill your tank before the storm hits since the pumps may not work due to power outage

Make a Plan
• Identify and out of town contact – it may be easier to make a long distance call than to call across town so an out of-town-contact may be in a better position to communicate among separated family members.
• Be sure every member of your family knows the contact phone number – have a cell phone, coins or a pre-paid phone card to call the emergency contact.
• ICE –In case of Emergency save a contact under that name, emergency personnel will often check under that name to get a hold of someone you know.
• Teach how t text message –Make sure your family members know how to do this, texting may be more effective when a phone call may not be able to get through.
• Subscribe to alert services – Many communities now have systems that will send instant text alerts or emails to let you know about bad weather, road closings, local emergencies, etc.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
FEMA Disaster Assistance Line
1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
www.Fema.gov
www.DisasterAssistance.gov
www.DisasterAssistance.gov/espanol

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Boston Green Fest 2011

wbzcentro — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:11:55 +0000

August 20, 2011
How would you like to go to an event where you can have a lot of fun and learn how to save the planet at the same time!

Well, you can do that at the “Boston Green Fest 2011”, taking place from August 18-20, 2011 at the Boston City Hall Plaza.

On this edition of “Centro”, WBZ’sYadires Nova-Salcedotalks with Diana Cardona. Tune in!

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BostonGreen Fest 2011
August 18-20 2011
BostonCityHallPlaza
617-477-4840
www.bostongreenfest.org

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El Planeta’s “Best of 2011”

wbzcentro — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:05:04 +0000

August 13, 2011

For the last 7 years, Latinos in Boston and other areas of New England have had access to a weekly Spanish language newspaper called El Planeta. Besides keeping their readers informed of what’s happening in the Latino community, they recently put out their “Best of 2011″ special edition. On this edition of “Centro,” WBZ’s Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with El Planeta’s Advertising Director, Raul Medina. Tune in!

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El Planeta’s “Best of 2011″

Wednesday August 17^th, 2011

FELT Nightclub (Theater District / Downtown Crossing inBoston)

617-937-5900

www.tuboston.com

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