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NEWS AND PROFILES CONNECTING THE LATINO AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA
June/July 2015 / Issue 339
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AMERICANS
CELEBRATE
INDEPENDENCE
DAY!
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Hispanic Heritage Commendations to Be Awarded
at La Familia 2015
T
he La Familia Hispanic Heritage Awards will be presented to deserving
Latino community members at the 13th Annual La Familia Latino
Festival & Expo that will be held at the Neighborhood House, located
in St. Paul, on Saturday, August 8th from 11am to 3pm. These community
members are being honored for their work they do in the community
that brings recognition to the Hispanic culture and community.
The Awards will be presented from noon to 1pm on the Festival Stage
and the event is free and open to the public. The commendations will be
presented to the following individuals.
Juan Cervantes
Aida Pinero
Martha (Mardi) Dominguez
Pablo Basques
Henry Capiz
Gladys Rodriguez
Juan Cervantes, owner of Juan Cervantes State Farm Agency in St.
Paul. Juan is a business leader who has volunteered for many years with
the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and other organizations in promoting
economic development in the Hispanic community. Pablo Basques is
an artist who has dedicated his work to bring awareness and recognition
to the contributions of the Hispanic culture and community. Pablo is a
Vietnam veteran who is a member of the Post #5 Mexican American
Veterans.
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Aida Pinero, works for U.S. Bank and has been a leader in raising
funds for the American Heart Association. Aida brings much awareness
to the Hispanic community of this disease and the importance to learn
more about the symptoms to look for. Henry Capiz, of St. Paul, a veteran
who served his country and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in
the Air Force Reserve. In his professional life, Henry was the Chief Pharmacist at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Paul.
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Martha (Mardi) Dominguez is the Family and Community Director for
Academia Cesar Chavez, a position she’s held since the school opened
15 years ago. Mardi has 36 years of experience in the field of family and
community education. Gladys Rodriguez works for the Chicano Latino
Affairs Council serving as the secretary and receptionist. Gladys and her
tremendous passion and professionalism have made a vital difference to
the success of the organization throughout the years.
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard,
Award-winning Author, Chef, & Entrepreneur
Michael Gonzalez Wallace,
Author and Health & Fitness Guru
Jose Villa, Advertising Executive, Entrepreneur,
Cross-Cultural & Digital Marketing Strategist
Scott Foreman, Photographer
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WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND!
13th ANNUAL
LA FAMILIA LATINO FAMILY FESTIVAL & EXPO
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015 - 11 AM TO 3 PM
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE – ST. PAUL
Hello, we want to invite you to attend the 13th annual La Familia Latino
Family Festival & Expo. We are proud to welcome the Latino community to
the Neighborhood House at Wellstone Center in the heart of St. Paul’s West
Side, as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage and “La Familia” the Latino family.
All of our sponsors, exhibitors and supporters are excited to be participating in La Familia 2015 because it gives them the opportunity to say “we
value the Latino community for your contributions to Minnesota and we
value your business”.
All our expo areas are made up of companies, organizations and associations that are interested and involved in the Latino community. They want
to form strong relationships with our fast growing community. Our goal at
La Familia 2015 is to motivate and educate our attendees, yet at the same
time, it’s a festival featuring a Kid’s area, entertainment, food and activities
for the entire family. This year we’ve added the Latino Education Achievement Gap Summit.
Make sure you visit our Health and Wellness expo area. There will be information presented to Prevent Diabetes, improve the lives of persons affected
with Diabetes, testing and important tips on healthy eating and active living.
Information on healthcare for seniors will be featured.
We again will be offering some great
youth entertainment at La Familia 2015.
Jovenes de Salud, Grupo de Danzas
Colombianas MN, and others will be
with us. Look for the Minnesota Twins
booth for special fun and prizes.
Delicious Tacos and other food items will
be available.
Rick Aguilar
Thank you to our Sponsors
There is no La Familia 2014 without our sponsors. Thanks to all our wonderful supporters, Minnesota Twins, Latino American Today, U.S. Bank, La
Raza 1400 – 1470 AM Telemundo Minnesota and OAK. These companies
and organizations offer great services and programs to our Latino community.
Have a great time enjoying the culture, food and music of our Latino community. It will be our pleasure to have you here with us for La Familia 2015
VIVA LA FAMILIA!!
Rick Aguilar
President, Aguilar Productions
Graduating High School with Honors....On to College!
Sophia Sura at Graduation ceremony.
Left to right: Sam Sura, Consuelo Aguilar, Tom Sura, Lisa Aguilar Sura, and Sophia Sura.
By Claud Santiago
Sophia Sura daughter of Lisa and Tom Sura of South St. Paul graduated with honors from the South St. Paul High School Class of 2014-2015. Sophia will be
attending St.Catherine University this Fall. Congratulations to the Sura family.
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The Way to Anyone’s Heart
By award-winning author and chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard (AmaliaLLC.com)
T
he old saying declares, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” I think
the way to anyone’s heart is through the stomach. My heart is in my grandmother’s and mother’s home cooking. This is the everyday food I looked forward to eating
while growing up in Guatemala. It is simple yet nutritious food that anyone can cook.
Guatemalan home cooking in Guatemala City is mild but not bland with spicy sauces
on the side. It is the food that most Guatemalans eat daily. It is closer to Spanish cuisine than to Mayan cooking, although it does have a Mayan touch. For example, tamales
are consumed at least once a week by most Guatemalans, this is a Mayan-Spanish
fusion food. One dish, Chao Mein, is neither Spanish or Mayan, but rather a Chinese
transplant. It’s a nostalgic dish for me because my dad liked it so much. In Guatemala,
Mayan stews and other elaborate traditional meals are eaten only on special occasions
and at restaurantes típicos (traditional Guatemalan food restaurants).
Many dishes that came to Latin America from Spain went through a transformation
in name and ingredients as home cooks in the New World blended them with native
ingredients and adapted them to local tastes. This is why there are many versions of
the same dish from country to country and from family to family throughout Latin
America. For example, the dish called Hilachas in Guatemala is called Ropa Vieja in
Cuba and Carne Mechada in Venezuela. The basic dish, shredded beef in tomato sauce,
is the same, but the recipe varies a bit from country to country. The original recipe
likely came from Spain. Another good example is paella. Many versions, including
Fideua (a paella-like dish made with vermicelli
noodles instead of rice), exist within Spain as well
as in Latin America.
Guatemalans today still shop at the mercados
abiertos (open markets) routinely for their daily
cooking. My sister shops once a week on market
day to buy the freshest produce. It is customary
to bargain over the price of fruits and vegetables.
Locals seldom pay what vendors ask. Shopping at
a Guatemalan market is a game of give-and-take.
Many people are bargaining experts. They wheel
and deal with vendors until they agree on a price.
If they are losing the battle after a few minutes of
bargaining, they may threaten to go to the next
stall—and that is when vendors give in. Bargaining
over small-ticket items may seem senseless, but it
Chef Amalia in the kitchen
is common practice in Guatemala. It’s a trait of a
thrifty culture. Guatemalans do it because it feels good to save money—even if it’s just
a penny.
If you are interested in learning more about Guatemalan food and culture, I have
published Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen-Gourmet Cuisine With A Cultural Flair, which
is available through AmaliaLLC.com.
AMALIA’S UPCOMING EVENTS
CHAO MEIN
(Find out more at AmaliaLLC.com)
Guatemalan-Style
Chicken Lo Mein Stir-Fry
Cooking and Wellness – Urban Roots
Recipe by Chef Amalia MorenoDamgaard
July 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
1 1/2 cups fat-free, low-sodium
chicken stock
3 to 4 tablespoons low-sodium
Chinese soy sauce
2 teaspoons Maggi sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
4 cups lo mein noodles, cooked al
dente in salted boiling water
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken,
cooked shrimp, or any other protein
Serves 6 to 8 people
Canola oil
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup julienned celery
1 cup julienned chayote squash,
peeled
1 cup julienned multicolored bell
peppers
2 cups julienned yellow onions
Salsa (Sauce)
3 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1/2 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Adorno (Garnish)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1. Add about 1/2 teaspoon of oil to
a hot wok or a medium skillet and
sauté the fresh vegetables one at
a time in the order listed. Transfer
each batch of vegetables to a bowl
after you cook it. Adjust the oil as
you cook each batch, adding about
1/2 teaspoon each time. Cook all
the vegetables al dente, about 2
minutes per batch.
2. Make the sauce in the same wok
or skillet used for the vegetables.
Sauté the garlic and ginger in the oil
for 1 minute. Dissolve the corn-
starch in the chicken stock. Add the
stock and starch mixture and cook,
stirring constantly, until the sauce
thickens (about 2 minutes). Season
with soy and Maggi sauce and
freshly ground black pepper. Do
not add any salt, as soy and Maggi
sauce are high in salt.
3. Return the vegetables to the
wok or skillet and combine with
the sauce. Add the noodles and the
chicken and mix well. Taste and add
more soy sauce and freshly ground
black pepper, if you like.
4. Serve the chao mein garnished
with green onions.
Amalia’s Note
Guatemalan packaged chao mein
typically contains noodles, about 1
tablespoon of Chinese soy sauce,
and 2 small packets of saborín
(MSG). I choose not to use MSG
because I have an adverse reaction to
it.This recipe is very tasty without
it. Use MSG at your own discretion.
Amalia participates in the Cooking and Wellness
Program at Urban Roots to teach kids hands-on
cooking while incorporating produce from their
gardens. Urban Roots has three programs: our
Market Garden Program, Conservation Program
and Cooking & Wellness Program. Each program
contains three components: youth internships (ages
14-18 residing or attending school on Saint Paul’s
East Side. More: Urban Roots
Peruvian Delights
July 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Byerly’s St. Louis Park,
3777 Park Center , St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Amalia shares some of her culinary and cultural experiences from her recent trip to Peru through a fun
demonstration that includes classics such as Causa,
spicy chicken with potatoes, hard-boiled eggs and
olives, Lomo Saltado, beef stir fry with rice and fries.
Register: Byerly’s St. Louis Park
Delish Desserts from the Grill
July 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nordic Ware Factory Store,
4925 Highway 7, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Summer is finally here and we are ready to kick it
off with a sweet cookout! We will be taking advantage of the beautiful weather and barbecue delicious
desserts while you enjoy delicious small plates of
these easy to make treats. Enjoy Granizadas, grilled
pineapple and orange smoothies; Fresas y Queso
Con Crema and more. Register: NordicWare
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Jury Duty – A Privilege or an Inconvenience?
By Marci Malzahn
I
t was mid-January when I received the dreaded letter from the government telling me that I was the lucky one,
based on a lottery, to show up for Jury Duty by mid-February. My first thought was, “Oh no, I don’t have time for
this!” That’s usually the reaction most people have when they receive the request to do Jury Duty. Because the two
weeks that I was summoned to appear for Jury Duty fell during my much needed vacation to Mexico, I had one
opportunity to change the dates to later so I chose the weeks of March 30th and April 6th as the two weeks that I
would do my American Duty and be a juror.
Time flew and all of the sudden it was time to show up on Monday, March 30th. I kept thinking what an inconvenience
it was for me to have to do this while I’m trying to start my new business, Malzahn Strategic. But then I realized I
would gain nothing by having a bad attitude about it. So I chose to change my attitude. I pondered on what it truly
means to be a juror and my whole perspective changed. Changing my attitude and choosing to make this a positive and
learning experience was the right thing to do and it worked.
I went to the Hennepin County District Court and listened to the training attentively and with a learning attitude. I
read the entire brochure they give us to educate us on what Jury Duty is and why we’re there. One of the things I
understand now is why we sit and “just wait” to be called. The staff at the County truly cannot do anything about it.
While the attorneys and defendants are discussing last minute issues, potential solutions, and trying to do the best to
avoid a trial (and thus save the cost of a trial), we, the jurors, must wait to be called. The County employee explained
how just the fact that we are “available” is what counts. That is part of our service as jurors. Then once we are called
to participate in a panel, we have to go through the process of interrogation (as a group) by the judge first and then
by the attorneys from both sides. After the interviews, the attorneys select the jurors that they believe will allow the
defendant to have a “fair and impartial” trial.
Marci Malzahn, Founder of Malzahn Strategic
As I pondered on the duty and responsibilities of a juror, I realized what a privilege it is for us, Americans, to serve in that capacity. As a first generation Latina immigrant, I
now appreciate more than ever the privilege that it is to be a juror. If I was ever in the situation of the defendant, I would also want to have a “fair and impartial” trial
and selecting the right jurors for each case is imperative. Every American citizen has the right to have that. I then changed my attitude from “I have to do Jury Duty” to
“I get to do Jury Duty” and serve my new country to the best of my ability.
Even though in the end I was not chosen as a juror, I learned a ton through this experience and I respect the Jury Duty process. As immigrants that have undertaken
the oath to become an American citizen, we all want the benefits that this country offers but we also need to know and understand our duties as citizens and take
those responsibilities seriously. After all, what is two weeks out of our busy life compared to what our soldiers endure to protect our country on a daily basis? It’s nothing.
I encourage you, Latinos –women and men, to take the responsibility of Jury Duty seriously when you are called to serve. Go with a learning and positive attitude and
be proud to be in the position to act fair and impartial when deciding somebody’s future.
Marci Malzahn is a banking executive and founder of Malzahn Strategic, a community bank consultancy focused on strategic planning, enterprise
risk management and talent management. You can contact Marci through her website at www.malzahnstrategic.com and for speaking engagements,
please contact Preferred Speakers at www.preferredspeakers.com.
Community Picnic at Thompson Park Aug 20
The Republican Party in Northern Dakota County invite all to a picnic
on August 20 at Thompson County Park (North Shelter) in West St
Paul from 6-8 PM. Families welcome. Hot dogs, chips, sides, and the
fixin’s, and desserts, etc.
Come and meet your neighbors, have some fun and discuss politics in
a friendly atmosphere. Great playground for the youngsters.
Admission: Free
(any donation to offset cost is welcome but not required)
Thompson Park address is 360 Butler Ave E, West St Paul,
MN 55118
Questions: Contact Larry Sachi 651-894-3623 or [email protected]
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Meeting Parents Where They’re At… ¡Literalmente!
By Gina Nyhus
Young students at Garlough Environmental Magnet School
A
t Garlough Environmental Magnet School, there has been an idea floating around for many years. That idea was to place a satellite classroom in a nearby apartment building as a way to engage more Latino parents. On January 8th, 2014 the Native Language Literacy Class began and this idea became a reality.
There has been a definite need for this type of program at Garlough. This school year, 39% of our students are Latino. Many of them live in a cluster of apartments
near the Oakdale/Marie Ave intersection in West St. Paul and do not always have transportation to come to school events. Many of these students are also not meeting
grade-level academic standards. However, our Spanish-speaking parents want to learn how they can better support their child’s learning, as well as maintain their Spanish
language skills.
Since I started at Garlough as an AmeriCorps VISTA in 2013, it has been my job to build this program from the ground up. Now that the legwork is done, our class
has been running smoothly. We meet almost every Wednesday evening in the Westview Park Apartments community room. Alana Lucio Thomas teaches the class
completely in Spanish. Our main goal is to reinforce the skills and concepts that are being taught in regular classes, as well as increasing parent involvement by introducing activities that can be replicated and expanded upon at home. Lately, we have had about 20 people attend each class including students, siblings, and parents.
One parent said, “Gracías por pensar en estas clases de español. Es muy importante que los niños aprender a temprana edad.” Another mom said she learned “que
pueden aprendar el alfabeto en dos idiomas sin equivocarse o confundirse.” All of these parents are eager to help their children learn, and we are simply empowering
them to do just that.
Editor’s Note: This program received funding from ISD 197 Education Foundation.
Love Yourself Be Smoke Free: ALMAS
By Robert Hanson
LMAS, which stands for Anglos Latinos
Motivated to Succeed, is a student group at
Henry Sibley High School. The group meets outside
of the school day and focuses on service, leadership,
cultural heritage, academic achievement and more.
ALMAS continued the tradition by participating in
the Cinco de Mayo parade on May 2nd. The Latino
community it so proud of this group.
ALMAS students in front of their
Cinco de Mayo float
A
With help from Henry Sibley ALMAS students, the
West St. Paul City Council unanimously voted to
update their retail tobacco licensing ordinance.
Later, the ALMAS students were recognized for
their work on this issue by the Dakota County
Public Health Department for their “Outstanding
Contributions in Promoting the Health of the Citizens
of Dakota County.”
Congratulations to Rob Hanson
and ALMAS for your inspiring
leadership!
Rick Aguilar
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Minnesota National Guard Plan Efforts to Diversify the Force
T
he Minnesota National Guard, led by MG Rick
Nash, the Adjutant General held a meeting of
their Strategic Advisory Task Force to discuss and
plan for their Diversity through Inclusion campaign in
2015. Guest speakers included, Dr. Ahmed I. Samatar,
Founding Dean, Macalester Institute for Global
Citizenship, Hector Garcia Executive Director, Chicano
Latino Affairs Council, Rick Aguilar, President of Aguilar
Productions and Edward McDonald, Executive Director,
Council on Black Minnesotans. The top leadership of
the MNNG and other committee members listened to
the speakers discuss their community’s culture, demographics and different views on serving in the military.
Methods to recruit and welcome more members from
the various multicultural communities are priorities of
MG Nash and his staff.
Left to right: Dr. Ahmed I. Samatar, Rick Aguilar, MG Rick Nash, and Ed McDonald.
“The Senior Advisory Task Force is an essential tool I rely upon to ensure the Minnesota
National Guard is prepared to serve our state and nation. Both Hector Garcia and Rick
Aguilar provided a great overview on issues important to the Latino community in Minnesota,
and in particular the education achievement gap. The Minnesota National Guard is looking
forward to partnering on initiatives that ensure a continued meaningful relationship with
Minnesota’s Latino community now, and into the future.
”
Maj. Gen. Richard Nash, Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General
Meeting Presenter, Hector Garcia
Right: Committee Members attending the Meeting
Thanks to the National Guard members
for their service and the community
members for their participation.
- Latino American Today
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Mexican Consulate Celebrates 10th Anniversary
By Claud Santiago
T
he Consulate of Mexico in St. Paul located on East Seventh Street celebrated its
10th anniversary with a reception and program held on Harriet Island. Over 400
attendees including, Hispanic business, civic and political leaders along with St. Paul
Mayor Chris Coleman and many other special guests and friends of the Hispanic community enjoyed a beautiful evening on the Mississippi River venue.
The past and current consuls attended the celebration they included, Nathan Wolf, Ana
Luisa Fajer and current consul Alberto Fierro.
The Hispanic population in Minnesota grew 75 percent between 2000 and 2010 when,
according to the U.S. Census Bureau, it reached 250,258. That number is not just in the
Twin Cities: Large pockets of new immigrants have been settling in smaller communities
like Worthington.
While Minnesota has drawn new residents from many different Latin American countries,
Mexico remains a large source for immigrants.
Rick Aguilar with past and current Consuls of Mexico (left to right): Nathan Wolf,
Ana Luisa Fajer, and current Consul Alberto Fierro.
CLAC director Hector Garcia and Chris and Rebeca Sedarski
at the celebration.
Elia Bruggeman, Deputy Education Officer at the Minneapolis
Public Schools received the prestigious Mexican OHTLI award.
The staff from Academia Cesar Chavez (in the center) school founders Ramona
and Francisco Rosales.
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Latino Families Deserve Choices in Education
By Mitch Pearlstein
O
pportunity for All Kids (OAK) is a coalition of education, religious, other interested organizations, and individuals seeking to increase educational options for
all Minnesota students, starting with low-income boys and girls.
The good news in the recently concluded legislative session is that OAK supported
three bills, each of which would have helped large numbers of Minnesota families
in different and tangible ways. Two of the bills pertained to tax credits and a third
aimed at providing substantial help for families of children with disabilities.
The bad news is that none of them passed, as school choice opponents at the
Capitol remained opposed to expanding options for low-income families, with the
educational establishment, led by the teachers union, Education Minnesota, doing
the same.
But then there was good news again, as yet another public opinion poll – there
have been three key ones over the last two decades – showed that Minnesotans
strongly favor of the kinds of educational freedom contained in the three bills.
Which is another way of saying, if we organize and advocate vigorously, our
chances of affording many more parents the opportunity to send their children to
best possible schools are strong.
In the most recent poll, conducted in February
by the Friedman Foundation for Educational
Choice, 64 percent said they supported school
vouchers. Two other well-conducted surveys
showed virtually identical results as long ago as
the 1990s.
But the Friedman poll wasn’t only about vouchers,
as it also asked questions about educational tax
credits and educational savings accounts (ESAs),
the latter specifically in the way they could help
families with children with special needs.
In regards to tax credits, support was once
again powerful at 65 percent. And as for ESA’s,
Minnesotan supported them by an overwhelming
80 percent.
OAK looks forward to working with the Latino community in turning these remarkable results into better educational opportunities for all children.
Mitch Pearlstein is president of OAK. To get involved with OAK, please email
him at [email protected] or call him at 612-455-0613.
Hispanics for School Choice
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FSC was formed because education is the single most unifying issue of
the various Hispanic communities in Wisconsin. Hispanics overwhelmingly support Educational choices in all it’s forms, Public, Choice, Charter,
Virtual and Home school.
Wisconsin and specifically the city of Milwaukee have been national leaders
in school reform over the past 20 years. Created in 1990, the Milwaukee
Parental Choice Program (MPCP) is the nation’s largest and oldest school
voucher program for low-income families; this initiative has included many
children in the Hispanic community. Milwaukee boasts a successful charter
school network as well as a network of sought after public schools. We believe that having these choices leads to better outcomes for students and
families now and in the future.
HFSC was set up as a grassroots organization for the purposes of informing and representing the Hispanic Communities of Wisconsin on the issues
of Educational Choice.
HFSC is not just an organization for those with Hispanic heritage but open to anyone who would like to advocate for educational options on behalf of
the children and parents of Wisconsin.
Please join our Free Membership today to receive updates and important information on the issues and our local events. See more at: http://www.hispanicsforschoolchoice.com/#sthash.OX4QMxGp.dpuf
Mission Statement Hispanics for School Choice exists to represent and inform the Hispanic Communities of Wisconsin on the issues of Educational
Choice and to advocate for the removal of any restrictions on the parental right to choose.
See more at: http://www.hispanicsforschoolchoice.com/#sthash.bUyLMG7K.dpuf