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arrow_smallMay 2, 2013: The Latin American Association (LAA), the largest provider of social and immigration legal services to the Latino community in Atlanta, presents a day full of soccer and fun for all ages.

 

arrow_smallJan. 15, 2013: Hundreds of bilingual job candidates are expected to attend the Latin American Association’s 31stAnnual Career Expo on Feb. 27.

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arrow_smallDec. 6, 2012: LAA’s 2012 youth conference draws close to 2,000 for day full of activities at Emory

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arrow_smallNovember 26, 2012: Latin American Association’s 13th Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference attracts middle and high school students to state’s largest college-focused event for Latino youth

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arrow_smallNovember 2, 2012: Latin American Association Sponsors Holiday Toy Drive

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arrow_smallOctober 23, 2012: Latin American Association gives out computers to middle school students in DeKalb County

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arrow_smallAugust 29, 2012: The Latin American Association Will Host Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Assistance Day on Saturday, September 15, 2012 by Appointment Only

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arrow_smallAugust 14, 2012: The Latin American Association Celebrates 40 Years of Passion and Purpose with the 24th Annual Latin Fever Ball during Hispanic Heritage Month

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arrow_smallAugust 10, 2012: The Latin American Association Will Host Public Forum August 18, 2012 on Deferred Action for DREAMers

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arrow_smallJune 25, 2012: Latin American Associaition supports striking of the 3 provisions of SB 1070; Remains concerned about the potential for civil rights violations

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arrow_smallJune 15, 2012: LAA Applauds Decision on Deferred Action for Undocumented Youth

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arrow_smallJuly 11, 2011: The LAA  to offer Acting with Tatatita

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arrow_smallJune 25, 2011: The LAA and AALAC to host "Know Your Rights" seminar about HB-87

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arrow_smallJune 23, 2011: The LAA features Sergio as part of its Cine Laintoamericano Film Series

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 arrow_smallJune 15, 2011: The LAA's Upcoming Employment Events

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arrow_smallJune 14, 2011: The LAA offers free Employment Seminars

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arrow_smallApril 25, 2011: The LAA features Those Who Remain as part of its Cine Laintoamericano Film Series

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arrow_smallApril 20, 2011: The 5th annual Citizenship Day will take place at the LAA

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arrow_smallApril 13, 2011: The LAA honors leaders in the community at its 22nd annual Compañeros Awards Luncheon

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arrow_smallApril 7, 2011: LAA hosts its 2nd annual Copa Latina de Atlanta Soccer Tournament

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arrow_smallApril 4, 2011: LAA Invites Community to Presentation on 2010 Census

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arrow_smallMarch 28, 2011: The LAA and VITA program offer free tax preparation assistance.

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arrow_smallMarch 23, 2011: The LAA features Madeinusa as part of its Cine Latinoamericano Film Series

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arrow_smallMarch 9, 2011: The LAA invites the community to explore Colombia during its first Immersion Excursion.

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arrow_smallFebruary 22, 2011: One day until the LAA's 29th Annual Career Expo.

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arrow_smallFebruary 15, 2011: The LAA launches its Cine Latinoamericano Film Series with Moon Over Avellaneda.

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arrow_smallFebruary 14, 2011: LAA's 29th Annual Career Expo to be held on February 23, 2011.

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arrow_smallFebruary 8, 2011: The LAA and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra present Noche de Romance y Nostalgia.

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 arrow_smallDecember 1, 2010: The LAA is heating up the holidays at Parranda Navideña: A White Christmas Celebration.

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arrow_smallNovember 4, 2010: Carlos Ojeda, Jr. to participate as closing keynote speaker at the Latin American Association's 11th Annual Latino Youth Leadership

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arrow_smallNovember 1, 2010: The Latin American Association is honored to receive a $25,000 grant from Bank of America.

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 arrow_small October 2010: The LAA invites the community to enjoy La Tentacion del Tango: An Evening of Tango and Milonga.

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 arrow_smallOctober 2010: Ralph de la Vega of AT&T to participate as Keynote Speaker at the Latin American Association's 11th Annual Latino Yoth Leadership Conference.

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 arrow_smallOctober 2010: Registration now open for the Latin American Association's 11th Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference, presented by AT&T

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 arrow_smallSeptember 16, 2010: The Latin American Association (LAA) is excited to announce the upcoming 22nd annual Latin Fever Ball, España: Descubre la Pasión, presented by The Coca-Cola Company.

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arrow_smallMay 7, 2010: Career Expo: Inmediate oportunities for Bilingual Teachers, Nurses and Sales Candidates

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 arrow_smallMay 3, 2010: Career Expo: Invitacion a companias y profesionales a explorar oportunidades para formar equipos de trabajo diversos y multibilingues

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arrow_smallApril 7, 2010: LAA’s Copa Latina: Fútbol, Familia y Fiesta Team Registration Now Open.

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arrow_smallApril 6, 2010: LAA opposes Georgia’s Senate Bill 67 which proposes to eliminate offering the driver’s license exam in any language other than English.

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arrow_smallFebruary 23, 2010: LAA invites parents, middle and high school students to attend C.R.E.C.E., a seminar on applying to college and postsecondary insitutions. Saturday, March 6 from 1- 4 pm

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arrow_smallFebruary 9, 2010: Free H1N1 Vaccinations to be Offered at the LAA’s outreach center Thursday, Feb. 11 from 2 – 5 p.m.

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arrow_smallFebruary 9, 2010: Free tax preparation offered by the LAA’s Marietta Outreach Center and the VITA Program every Friday until April 9

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arrow_smallFebruary 9, 2010: U.S. Census Bureau to Administer a Skills Test in Spanish for Individuals Interested in Working for the 2010 Census at the Latin American Association.

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arrow_smallJanuary 14, 2010:  LAA Receives $75,000 Grant from The Community Foundation

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arrow_smallJanuary 14, 2010: Siente Latino Fiesta kicks off LAA's cultural series with a day of free dance classes and entertainment Saturday, Jan. 23

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arrow_smallDecember 7, 2009: LAA Received Mexican-American Business Chamber Award for Community Involvement

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arrow_smallNovember 20, 2009: LAA Kicks Off Spirit of Giving Toy Drive!

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arrow_smallNovember 4, 2009: LAA to Co-Host White House Initiative's Community Conversation on Latino Education

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arrow_smallOctober 17, 2009: LAA CEO Millie Irizarry to Participate in CNN's "Latino in America" Panel Discussion and Documentary Screening

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arrow_smallOctober 2009: Latin American Association Raises Funds for Flood Victims through Operation Recovery Initiative

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arrow_smallSeptember 30, 2009: LAA Invites Community to the American Jewish Committee and the Temple's Atlanta Mayoral Debate October 7, 2009

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arrow_smallSeptember 30, 2009: CNN Anchor Rick Sanchez to Participate as Master of Ceremonies at the 21st Annual Latin Fever Ball

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arrow_small September 30, 2009: Registration Now Open for Latin American Association's 10th Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference

 

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arrow_smallSeptember 23, 2009: Dr. Victor M. Rios of UC Santa Barbara to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Latin American Association's 10th Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference

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arrow_smallSeptember 23, 2009: Latin American Association Invites Community to Latino Day at Zoo Atlanta, Sunday, September 27

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arrow_smallAug. 24, 2009: Millie Irizarry Joins the Foundation Center's Atlanta Advisory Board

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arrow_small Aug. 19, 2009:  The Latin is Proud to Announce Eduardo Martinez of UPS and Ileana Martinez of Thompson Hine LLP as co-Chairs of the 21st Annual Latin Fever Ball

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arrow_small Aug. 17, 2009: A Night of Mystique and Elegance: Latin American Association Presents the 21st Annual Latin Fever Ball ¡Misterios del Amazonas!  

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arrow_small July 16, 2009: The Latin American Association Board of Directors Passes Resolution that Supports the Nomination of a Hispanic to the U.S. Supreme Court

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arrow_small June 24, 2009: Artist Ernesto Cuevas to Paint Mural with Participants in Latin American Association's ¡Inspira! Summer Camp

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arrow_small May 19, 2009: LAA and Home Depot will Celebrate A Day of Home Renovation Workshops and Family Fun 

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arrow_small May 19, 2009: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Members and Internationally Acclaimed Venezuelan Musicians Perform Tonight at Latin American Association   

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arrow_small May 4, 2009: LAA Restructures to Meet Needs of Latino Community    

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arrow_small April 8, 2009: LAA to Host Citizenship Day  

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arrow_small April 6, 2009: Wachovia Participates in LAA's  Compañeros Annual Giving Campaign  

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arrow_small March 24, 2009: Millie Irizarry Speaks on Panel at Atlanta Woman's Community Heros Celebration

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arrow_small March 4, 2009: Donations Needed for Professional and Business Clothing Drive 

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arrow_small Feb. 26, 2009: Jonathan Eoloff joins the LAA as Managing Director of Immigration  Services 

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arrow_small Feb. 26, 2009: Latin American Association Will Celebrate “Dance to the Tropical Rhythms of Salsa and Samba”
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arrow_small Feb. 2, 2009: Latin American Association and Lazos to Host 27th Annual Career Expo and Bilingual Job Fair  

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arrow_small Jan. 26, 2009. Latin American Association and State Farm Insurance will Host Informational & Recruiting Session
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arrow_small Jan. 23, 2009: Univision 34 Atlanta and the Latin American Association will Celebrate Digital TV Information Fair
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arrow_small Jan. 12, 2009. LAA Launches New Web Site
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arrow_small Jan. 12, 2009. LAZOS, LAA Subsidiary is Launched
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arrow_small Jan. 12, 2009. LAA to Host Open House
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arrow_small Jan 7, 2009. Millie Irizarry Awarded the Hispanic Leadership Award by Hispanic Marketing Advisory Board and the National Football League Alumni-Atlanta
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arrow_small Nov. 26, 2008. 133 interviewed by Chick-fil-A at a Job Fair Organized by the Latin American Association
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arrow_small Nov. 26, 2008. Spirit of Giving: Toy Donations Needed!
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arrow_small Nov. 5, 2008. Latin American Association to Host November 8 Citizenship Day Drive
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arrow_small Oct. 2, 2008. Millie Irizarry Hires Jeffrey Tapia as Deputy Director of the Latin American Association
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arrow_small Oct. 8, 2008. LAA Welcomes Paul Raines and Juan R. Ramírez–Hernández as Keynote Speakers of the 9th Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference
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arrow_small September 24, 2008. 2,000 to Participate in LAA's Latino Youth Leadership Conference
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arrow_small September 23, 2008. Latin Fever Ball Raised More than Ever at its
20th Anniversary Celebration, Viva Las Américas!
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arrow_small September 16, 2008. The Latin American Association is Honored to Announce Stratton M. Frank as Honorary Chair and Alex Garcías as Chairperson for the 20th Annual Latin Fever Ball
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arrow_small August 29, 2008. LAA Selects Millie Irizarry as New Executive Director
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arrow_small August 27, 2008. A Historic Night for Guild Members of the LAA?s 20th Annual Latin Fever Ball Viva Las Américas!
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arrow_small August 12, 2008. The Most Exquisite and the Most Memorable: LAA Presents its 20th Annual Latin Fever Ball Viva Las Américas!
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arrow_smallMay 18, 2011: The LAA is Deeply Concerned About Impact of HB87 on Georgia

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 arrow_smallJune 23, 2011: The LAA and AALAC to host "Know Your Rights" seminar about HB-87

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 arrow_smallJune 23, 2011: Cine Latinoamericano presents "Sergio"

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