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During the Friends of Justice Sonia Sotomayor reception back in October to honor the newly-appointed Supreme Court Justice, the USHCC launched the Latina Leadership Initiative - a comprehensive program that provides current and aspiring Latina business owners with access to the tools, resources and information necessary to establish themselves in a competitive business environment.

With Justice Sotomayor as the finest example of grace, dedication, integrity and intellect, the USHCC guaranteed their commitment to the Latina Leadership Initiative and applauded the role Latina entrepreneurs play in the U.S. economy.

If you find yourself in Boston November 19th through December 13th, then you are in luck! The 8th Annual Boston Latino International Film Festival (BLIFF) gets underway and will be presenting the latest films produced by Latinos and the latest films dealing with the social issues of Latino communities in the US and Latin America. This year, the film festival will screen over 80 movies from the US, Latin America, and Spain; and will run three weekends in a row.

For more information on the festival and to view the film schedule, those interested can visit http://www.bliff.org/


	Recent reports show Hispanics more at risk of Alzheimer’s. Lack of understanding of the disease is considered part of the problem, as Latinos more often mistake dementia symptoms for normal aging, delaying diagnosis. This month, don’t miss La Guia Holistica para la Enfermedad de Alzheimer by Zoe A Lewis, M.D., author, speaker, and Alzheimer’s disease education activist.
The book covers a multitude of care and care giving issues for both the patient and caregiver facing a dementia diagnosis and it’s also available in English under the name I Hope They Know: The Essential Handbook for Alzheimer’s Care.

Thanksgiving or Dia de Accion de Gracias is just around the corner, and if you were looking to add a traditional Puerto Rican flare to your Thanksgiving dinner, this is the recipe for you.

Roast Turkey (Pavochon) and Mofongo stuffing

Ingredients

For the Turkey:

Adobo seasoning
Sazon
Fresh Garlic
Olive Oil
Mofongo stuffing:
6 large green platanos
1/3 cup of chicken broth
4tsp of chopped garlic
One pound of bacon chopped and cooked
3 sweet chili peppers (chopped)
¼ cup olive oil

Directions
1. Defrost the turkey
2. Season the turkey the day before by combining 2 heads of garlic (crushed), 4 tablespoons of olive oil, at least 2 packets of Sazon and about 2 tablespoon of Adobo. Spread the rub between the turkey skin and the meat and over the outside-skin of the turkey.
3. Roast the turkey

Mofongo Stuffing
To make mofongo stuffing, combine the chopped bacon, garlic, olive oil and chopped peppers. Next, using a pilon (like a mortar and pestle), mash the platanos with the olive oil mixture. Finally, add chicken broth to your mofongo for moisture and you are ready to stuff the turkey.

LATINA Style Businnes Series
DATE November 19	CITY Houston, TX

LATINA Style 50 Diversity Conference & Awards Ceremony

February 4, 2010-Washington, D.C.

National Resource Center for Hispanic Mental Health
DATE November 8-10	EVENT 1st Biennial National Latino Mental Health Conference Miami, FL

Lake County Chamber of Commerce
DATE November 12	EVENT 2nd Annual Hispanic Scholarship Gala Waukegan, IL

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
DATE November 14	EVENT 2009 ¡Triunfando! Awards Gala Houston, TX

Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute
DATE November 18	EVENT Hispanics and Health Care Reform: Fostering Alternative Solutions and Best Practices Washington DC

Latino Leaders Network
DATE November 20	EVENT Latino Leaders Luncheon Series Washington DC

National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators
DATE November 19th-21st	EVENT NHCSL Seventh Summit of Hispanic State Legislators Santa Monica, CA

Intern this fall at LATINA Style

Looking to experience the fast-paced world of magazine publishing? Fall 2009 Internship positions are available at LATINA Style!

Full and part-time internships offer exposure to publishing, editing, circulation, special events, and public relations.

An estimated 20 percent of Hispanics online are considered ‘Hispanic-fluentials’. According to a recent piece by BodenPR on the level of engagement of U.S. Hispanics with social media, results show U.S. Hispanic market segments – Generation Y and Baby Boomers – are consuming information online more than ever before. So, if you don’t have your Facebook account set up to keep in touch with friends yet, or aren’t reading the online reviews on the next best-seller and commenting about it, it seems like it’s time to catch on!

For further information, comments or suggestions, e-mail Gloria Romano, gloria@latinastyle.com
or call (703) 312-0904
www.latinastyle.com