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- 26th September, 2011 14:41Class Start for Some, But Others Are Turned Away As Overcrowding Worsens
- 26th September, 2011 1:00Will the DREAM Act Legislation Complicate Student Aid?
- 6th September, 2011 17:27Incendios forestales en Texas arrasan con mil casas
- 31st August, 2011 19:59Crime and Drug Cartels Top Concerns in Mexico
- 29th August, 2011 20:21Jueza Suspende la Ley Migratoria de Alabama
- 29th August, 2011 20:11Perry’s Complicated Relationship with Latinos
- 23rd August, 2011 16:05Rick Perry Holds the Record on Executions
- 23rd August, 2011 15:32D.C. Monuments ‘Stable’ After 5.9 Quake
- 22nd August, 2011 20:59The Hidden Cost of Higher Ed
- 22nd August, 2011 20:54Prometen Legalizarse Pero Nadie Lo Verifica

October 5 – 6, 2011 Come meet high level executives from the private and public sector in areas that can help your business survive and thrive during these challenging economic times. [More] October 8-9, 2011 Latino Literacy Now- Interact with authors from all over the U.S. and Latin America, and join us in recognizing and supporting the work of Latino/Chicano writers and artists who will be speaking and signing books. [More] October 13-15, 2011 National Society of Hispanic MBAS [NSHMBA]- NSHMBA invites you to explore job opportunities, network, and invest on you future by attending the 22nd Annual Conference & Career Expo in Anaheim, California. [More] October 19-22, 2011 National Association of Hispanic Publications [NAHP]-The majority of the presentations at the 2011 convention will encompass the nuts and bolts of providing readers with a print, online and mobile version of a publication. [More] October 26-30, 2011 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers [SHPE] -The SHPE Conference is the major event for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. and the largest technical and career conference for Hispanics in the country. [More] October 29-31, 2011 Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities [HACU] – HACU’s 25th Annual Conference provides a unique forum for the sharing of information and ideas for the best and most promising practices in the education of Hispanics. [More] November 16, 2011 LATINA Style- Since its establishment in 2002, the Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund, dedicated to the memory of Anna Maria Arias, late founder of LATINA Style Magazine, recognizes her drive and mission to empower Hispanic women. [More] February 15-17, 2012 National Association of Bilingual Educations [NABE]- NABE celebrates our multicultural nation through bilingual education. NABE is devoted to advocating for students learning in more than one language and bilingual education professionals [More]		Class Start for Some, But Others Are Turned Away As Overcrowding Worsens September 26, 2011-The city is packing more and more students into already overcrowded schools this fall, and some neighborhood kids are being turned away at their local schools [More] Will the DREAM Act Legislation Complicate Student Aid? September 25, 2011- Will the law pit illegal immigrants against U.S. citizens at a time of skyrocketing demand for student aid? Can the state afford the largesse in this bleak economy? [More] Incendios forestales en Texas arrasan con mil casas September 6, 2011- Más de 1,000 casas han sido destruidas por al menos 57 incendios forestales en la reseca Texas, la mayoría de ellas arrasadas por un fuego devastador cerca de Austin. [More] Crime and Drug Cartels Top Concerns in Mexico August 31, 2011- When asked who is most to blame for the drug violence in their country, more now say both Mexico and the U.S. are to blame than did so in recent surveys. [More] Jueza Suspende la Ley Migratoria de Alabama August 29, 2011- Una jueza federal en Birmingham bloqueó temporalmente el lunes que entre en vigencia una nueva ley de Alabama para controlar a los inmigrantes sin permiso de residencia en el país. [More] Perry’s Complicated Relationship with Latinos August 28, 2011- The poor attempt at humor was probably intended to reflect Perry’s ease with Latinos. Instead, it laid bare a complicated relationship between the governor and one of the most crucial electoral blocs in Texas and the U.S. as a whole. [More] Rick Perry Holds the Record on Executions August 23, 2011-Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry brings to the presidential race a law-and-order credential that none of his competitors can match — even if they wanted to: In his nearly 11 years as chief executive, Perry,has overseen more executions than any governor in modern history. [More] D.C. Monuments ‘Stable’ After 5.9 Quake August 23, 2011- An eartquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck near Washington, D.C., the U.S. Geological Survey said. All national monuments and parks in Washington are “stable but closed” following Tuesday’s earthquake. [More] The Hidden Cost of Higher Ed August 22, 2011-Over the next few weeks, millions of Americans will be heading off to college, and despite the promise of need-blind admissions, more of them than ever will be struggling to pay for it. It’s not just the economy’s fault… [More] Prometen Legalizarse Pero Nadie Lo Verifica August 22, 2011- Los indocumentados que pagan colegiatura de residente estatal para asistir a universidades de Texas son requeridos por una ley a prometer que regularizarán su situación. [More] GOP: Obama Giving Free Pass to Immigrants August 19, 2011- Republicans accused the Obama administration of instituting “backdoor amnesty” after officials announced they would launch a case-by-case review of illegal immigrants slated for deportation in an effort to thin the list and focus resources on kicking out criminals. [More] Obama Works to Diversify the Workforce August 19, 2011-President Barack Obama signed an executive order Thursday directing federal officials to design a government-wide strategy for making the federal workforce more diverse. [More] Deportations Under Immigration Program August 17, 2011- More than 60 percent of the illegal immigrants living in Rhode Island who have been deported after being flagged by an immigration program did not have criminal records, recent federal figures show. [More] To Win 2nd Term, Obama Needs Large Hispanic Turnout August 18, 2011-Twelve states constitute the likely battlegrounds for the 2012 election. The ratings, came out just as Gallup was releasing its latest tracking poll showing Obama’s approval nationwide at 39%, the lowest in his presidency [More] Gutierrez Elected Vice-Chairman of State Chamber August 18, 2011 (SAN JOSE, CA) – Ernie Gutierrez, founder of Allied Industries, Inc., a leading California construction and environmental firm, was elected as the Vice-Chairman to the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce [More] WWII Veteran Brit May Goes Missing in Mexico, Police Does Little to Help Brit E. May, WWII Veteran, went missing in Veracruz, Mexico on July 26, 2011. Despite the May family’s pleas for help, Mexican police are not willing to get involve with a possible cartel abduction. [More] Next in Line for TSA? A Thorough ‘Chat-Down’ August 16,2011- Boston’s Logan International Airport will become the first in the nation this week to require every single traveler to go through a quick interview with security officials trying to spot suspicious behavior. [More] Prison Mustangs Will Help Patrol Borders August 15, 2011- For the first time, border patrol agents last week acquired mustangs that were trained by state prison inmates in Carson City, to help patrol the borders. [More] Undocumented Immigrants Face Checks on Amtrak and Greyhound August 15, 2011-Immigration searches on public transportation sites are not well publicized. Border patrols claim checks on Greyhound buses and Amtrak are meant to disrupt human smuggling activities into the country’s interior. [More] Rick Perry’s Immigration Question August 12, 2011- Texas Gov. Rick Perry may have an Achilles’ heel: immigration. “Gov. Perry is very eager to appear tough on illegal immigration, but upon closer inspection he’s part of the problem.” [More] Arrests of Drug-Smuggling Minors Rise August 12, 2011-Within a year law enforcement authorities arrested 135 minors who were trying to enter the United States over Arizona’s southern border with packets of drugs taped to their bodies. [More] “Pizza Loca” Founder, First Latino NBA Owner? August 11, 2011-”I think it means a lot,” said Alex Meruelo, the son of Cuban immigrants who is set to make history. “Me being Hispanic, being first is really touching… I hope to do the right thing. I just want to make sure I make them proud.” [More] American Bar Association Urges Congress to Keep Birthrights Citizaneship August 11, 2011-The leading attorney association in the nation is urging the U.S. Congress not to repeal automatic birthright citizenship, and to reject legislative efforts to deny it to the U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants. [More] The U.S. Government Can Take Up a New Title– “Landlord” August 11, 2011-The Obama administration filed a federal “request for information” yesterday, seeking ideas on how to turn some of the 248,000 foreclosed homes owned by government-controlled Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac into rental properties. [More] Census Tracks 20 Years of Sweeping Change August 10, 2011-Results of the 2010 Census have been pouring out all year, but they represents more than just a current snapshot. [More] Civil Protests in Chicago Against Police and ICE Violations August 9, 2011-Some 30 immigrant families accused Monday the Cook Country sheriff’s office and the Chicago Police Department of violating an ordinance that bars them from acting as agents of federal immigration authorities. [More] Mujeres a las Cantinas! Women Protest August 8, 2011- A group of women calling itself Mujeres a las Cantinas (roughly, “To the Pubs, Ladies!”) has vowed to take back their right to quaff, and are protesting all-male pubs. [More] Latino Supermarkets Are a Hit in California August 8, 2011-Hispanic grocery stores are known for their unique selections of meats and spices, along with and array of international products that have been attracting customers for generations. [More] After Deportation, Stuck in Tijuana August 5, 2011-After being deported, hundreds of people are stuck in the industrial town across from San Diego, Tijuana, and many live in and around a canal. Not having required papers from Mexico prevents them from even applying for jobs. [More] Some violence-weary Mexicans seek U.S. asylum as a viable option EL PASO — Daniel Caudillo, an immigration lawyer from El Paso, listened stunned to the story of a father whose 12-year-old daughter was allegedly kidnapped by Mexican federal police agents. The family had arrived at his office with the thought of applying for asylum for the girl. [More] Brillantes Lideres Homenajeados en la Gala de NCLR NCLR otorgó seis premios, el 26 de julio, para galardonar a las personas y organizaciones que han demostrado haber alcanzado logros ejemplares, tanto en sus campos como en el servicio a la comunidad hispana y los Estados Unidos. [More] Accomplished Leaders Honored at NCLR Gala NCLR presented six awards on July 26th to honor individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exemplaryaccomplishments, both in their fields and in service to the Hispanic community and the US. [More] Wake up GOP: Smashing system doesn’t fix it OPINION- I believe in free markets, low taxes, reasonable regulation and limited government. But as I look back at the weeks of rancor leading up to Sunday night’s last-minute budget deal, I see some things I don’t believe in… [More] Farmers Oppose G.O.P. Bill on Immigration July 30, 2011- Farmers rally to fight a Republican-sponsored bill that would force all employers to verify the legal immigration status of their workers, a move some say could imperil future harvests and the agricultural community’s traditional support for conservative candidates. [More] Border Fence Website Raises $100k in a Week July 28,2011- BuildTheBorderFence.com went online last week and says it has to rely on private donations because the federal government isn’t doing its job. So far, they have raised more than $100,000. [More] Obama Leaves Hispanic Activists Unsatisfied July 26, 2011- Appearing for the National Council of La Raza, the largest Hispanic civil rights organization in the country, Obama sought to shore up support from a critical pillar of the coalition. [More] Despite Obama’s Rhetoric, ICE Numbers Show Majority of Deportations Are Non-Criminal Despite claims that they are excercising discretion in deportations, ICE’s actions suggest the opposite [More] HALT the Insanity Sen. David Vitter (R-LA), above, has introduced a bill with Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) that strips immigration agencies of their discretion to make decisions related to the detention and removal of immigrants. [More] Hispanic Household Wealth Fell by 66% from 2005 to 2009 July 26, 2011 – Hispanic Pew Center- Median household wealth among Hispanics fell from $18,359 in 2005 to $6,325 in 2009. [More] AGIF Completes Their 63rd Annual Conference The American GI Forum of the US concluded its 63rd National Conference in Albuquerque, NM (July 13-17, 2011). During the National Conference the American GI Forum worked on expanding its footprint in the local area. [More] LULAC Denounces Kansas Rep’s Outrageous Anti-Immigrant Remark March 15, 2011 – Topeka, KS–The League of United Latin American Citizens is calling upon Kansas State Representative Virgil Peck to resign from his position immediately for viciously suggesting that the State of Kansas begin shooting undocumented immigrants from helicopters just as they do with feral hogs. [More] How Many Hispanics? Comparing New Census Counts with the Latest Census Estimates March 15, 2011 – Washington DC – The number of Hispanics counted in the 2010 Census has been larger than expected in most states for which the Census Bureau has released detailed population totals so far [More] GWHCC ANNOUNCES THE AGENDA FOR ITS SECOND ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO, “LEADING THE WAY TO BUSINESS SUCCESS” March 14, 2011 Washington DC – The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) announces its agenda for the 2011 GWHCC Expo: [More] Hispanic Professionals Urge State Department, Secretary Clinton, to Issue Pipeline Permit Now, without Further Delay March 10, 2011 – (Houston, Texas) – The National Hispanic Professionals Organization (NHPO) today announced its support for the Keystone XL Pipeline and urged U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton to issue the project’s Presidential Permit “without any further delay.” [More] NATIONAL HISPANIC COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PRESIDENT NAMED TOP 100 WOMAN IN MARYLAND March 9, 2010 – Maryland – Lorna Virgili, National Hispanic Communications Group President and CEO, has been named one of Maryland’s 2011 Top 100 Women. [More] Statement of Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on February employment numbers March 5, 2011- WASHINGTON DC — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the February 2011 Employment Situation report. [More] Hispanic Veterans Urge Clinton, U.S. State Department to Grant Pipeline Permit without Delay March 2, 2011 -Austin, Texas – The American GI Forum of Texas (AGIF Texas) today announced its support for the Keystone XL Pipeline and urged the U.S. Department of State to “expeditiously grant without further delay” the Presidential Permit for the project. [More] Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) Introduces an Electronic Business Matchmaking Tool for Annual Business Expo February 28, 2011 – WASHINGTON, DC — The GWHCC will make it easier for businesses to meet by introducing a business matchmaking tool for its upcoming expo. Buyers and suppliers can get to know each other in advance and set one-on-one meetings for the day of the Expo. [More] Business Leaders Praise County College of Morris Trustees: Admitting Undocumented Students is Good for Morris County Economic Development February 28, 2011 – Morristown, NJ. The Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce (MCHACC) passed a resolution praising the County College of Morris Board of Trustees’ recent vote to provide access to education for qualified undocumented immigrant students. [More] Discussion and Art Exhibit on Issues Faced by Russian Orphans February 28, 2011- Washington, D.C. – In the historical setting of the Rayburn Congressional building, on Tuesday March 1st , politicians, business leaders, celebrity activists, and non-profit awareness groups came together to show support and raise awareness for Maria’s Children Art Center based out of Moscow, Russia. [More] Census 2010 State and County Data February 24, 2011 -The Pew Hispanic Center, a project of the Pew Research Center, today launched a new Census 2010 feature on its website. This feature provides state and county population data by Hispanic origin in 2010 and 2000 in the form of downloadable Excel files [More] Latin American Coalition Unveils New Technology Center in Charlotte to Increase Digital Literacy Among Hispanics February 22, 2011 – CHARLOTTE, NC – In response to the imperative need to help advance broadband access and literacy among the Hispanic community, Time Warner Cable (TWC) and the League of United Latin American Citizens have partnered to activate the “Empower Hispanic America Technology Center” at the Latin American Coalition (the Coalition) in Charlotte. [More] NCLR urges Congress to invest in the Latino community to strengthen our nation’s recovery February 16, 2011- Washington, DC—Yesterday, President Obama released his budget for fiscal year 2012. The President’s budget begins a process on Capitol Hill that NCLR (National Council of La Raza) hopes will be a serious and thoughtful approach to dealing with our budget deficits today, while maintaining our nation’s competitiveness in the future. [More] Census Bureau Releases First Detailed Data on Katrina Damage to New Orleans Area Housing February 15, 2011 -U.S. Census Bureau -g Almost three-quarters (74 percent) of current homeowners in the New Orleans area say their homes were damaged by Hurricane Katrina, according to data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Of these, more than four in 10 reported their homes had suffered major damage and required repairs of $15,000 or more for which most owners received federal flood insurance. [More] Arizona may require hospitals to check citizenship February 15, 2011 By Michelle Price – Associated Press -PHOENIX (AP) — Republican lawmakers want to widen Arizona’s illegal immigration crackdown with a proposal to require hospitals to check on whether patients are in the country legally, causing outrage among medical professionals who fear becoming de facto immigration agents under the law. [More] US Department of Labor releases fiscal year 2012 budget request February 14, 2011- WASHINGTON DC — The U.S. Department of Labor today outlined its part of the president’s fiscal year 2012 budget request to Congress. The department’s budget request focuses on efficiently achieving the department’s goals while exercising fiscal restraint. [More] Media Advisory: TransCanada Welcomes More Bipartisan Congressional Support for Keystone XL Pipeline Project February 11, 2011 – Washington DC- Thirty Members of the U.S. House of Representatives Led by Congressman Connie Mack Join Together to Voice Support for Vital, Shovel-Ready Pipeline Project [More] HACR to Celebrate25 Years of Powering Hispanic Inclusion Target to serve as Title Sponsor February 10, 2011 – Washington DC – The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) announced today that Target Corp., the second largest general merchandise retailer in America and an HACR corporate member, will serve as title sponsor of HACR’s 25th Anniversary events to be held, in Washington DC, April 29 – May 3, 2011. [More] Latinos and Digital Technology, 2010 February 9, 2011 – Latinos are less likely than whites to access the internet, have a home broadband connection or own a cell phone, according to survey findings from the Pew Hispanic Center, a project of the Pew Research Center. Latinos lag behind blacks in home broadband access but have similar rates of internet and cell phone use. [More] Dept of State issues Worldwide Caution for U. S. Citizens anywhere February 9, 2011 The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. [More] Keeping the Promise – Congressional Internship Program Opens Halls of Congress to Diversity February 8, 2011 Washington DC – Yesterday CHCI welcomed its second Spring Congressional Internship class to Washington, D.C. Sixteen undergraduates from 11 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will take part in CHCI’s nationally-recognized and award-winning CHCI Congressional Internship Program (CIP). [More] President Obama’s Better Buildings Initiative Holds Promise for Latino Workers, Says NCLR February 8, 2011 Washington, DC—President Obama’s Better Buildings Initiative to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings has the potential to create significant new job opportunities for many Latino workers, according to NCLR [More] MALDEF WINS NINTH CIRCUIT DECISION UPHOLDING VERDICT AGAINST ARIZONA VIGILANTE FOR ATTACK ON IMMIGRANTS February 4, 2011 SAN ANTONIO, TX – Today, MALDEF welcomed the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in Vicente v. Barnett, upholding an Arizona jury verdict against a vigilante rancher operating along the Arizona-Mexico border. [More] Report says Latino youth are unfairly treated in the system February 4, 2011 Washington, DC—In a report released today, NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, called on the U.S. Congress to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (JJDPA) [More] LULAC TO HONOR LEGISLATIVE CHAMPIONS February 1, 2011 The League of United Latin American Citizens will honor Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana, Congressman Pedro Pierluisi of Puerto Rico and Texas State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer of San Antonio at its 14th Annual National Legislative Awards Gala on February 10th at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C. [More] The Latino State of the Union – A Challenge to Lawmakers January 28, 2011 President Obama’s State of the Union address was a direct challenge to lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle [More] MALDEF CONDEMNS RADICAL ATTEMPT TO ERODE LONG-SETTLED AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP CLAUSE OF THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT January 28, 2011 LOS ANGELES, CA – Thomas A. Saenz, President and General Counsel of MALDEF, issued the statement below in response to a radical proposal [More] LATINA Style 50 Awards & Diversity Leaders Conference on February 3rd, 2011 January 27, 2011 LATINA Style, the premier magazine addressing the needs of professional Latinas in the United States, will host the 13th Annual LATINA Style 50 Awards & Diversity Leaders Conference on Thursday, February 3, 2011 [More] NHLA Reacts to President’s Focus on DREAM Act, Immigration Reform and Education January 27, 2011 Washington, DC – Yesterday the President laid out his plans for strengthening the US economy by emphasizing job creation, educational achievement and clean energy. [More] Latino Leaders Release State of the Union Policy Priorities January 25, 2011 Latino Leaders Release State of the Union Policy Priorities [More] LULAC Bids Farewell to Its National Director of Communications and Editor of the LULAC News, Lizette Jenness Olmos January 25, 2011 LULAC Bids Farewell to Its National Director of Communications [More] Remarks of President Barack Obama – State of the Union Address January 25, 2011 Remarks of President Barack Obama – State of the Union Address [More] Celebrando Austin Come and celebrate all that Austin is! January 25, 2011 Celebrando Austin Come and celebrate all that Austin is! [More] NATIONAL HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION HOSTS “QUIERO SABER” PANEL: AN INSIGHTFUL LOOK INTO POLITICS January 20, 2011 San Antonio, TX- 2011 will be a year of major changes, especially on the state and national political arenas. New Census demographics and changes in political power will redraw the lines in more ways the one. What will this all mean to you? “Quiero Saber” will help you get answers. [More] New Coalition of Latino Organizations Unveil Plan to Protect Social Security January 19, 2011 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Latinos for a Secure Retirement was launched to serve as a voice for the Latino American community in the fight to defend Social Security as new threats emerge against the 75 year-old program [More] NCLR to Congress: Vote no on Repeal of Health Care Reform January 19, 2011 – Washington, DC—Calling recent efforts to repeal health care reform “extreme,” Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR (National Council of La Raza)—the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—urged the House of Representatives to firmly oppose proposals that would reverse the nation’s landmark health care reform. [More] Keep Them Coming Back After Graduation January 19, 2011 – Many organizations struggle to keep in touch with their clients once they have graduated from their programs, yet participant follow-up is one of the most important reporting outcomes demanded by funders. [More] NASA CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO TRAIN LIKE AN ASTRONAUT January 19, 2011 – WASHINGTON — NASA and 14 international space agencies are challenging students to complete a nutrition and fitness program known as “Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut.” Approximately 3,700 students from more than 25 different cities worldwide are participating in this six-week pilot project. [More] NCLR JOINS COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE January 14, 2011 Washington, DC—For the 25th anniversary of the holiday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 17, NCLR (National Council of La Raza)—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—will join nonprofit organizations from the NCLR Affiliate Network and the Corporation for National and Community Service to participate in community service projects throughout the nation. [More] LULAC Statement on the Shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson January 13, 2011 Tucson, Arizona — LULAC National President Margaret Moran expressed sorrow about the appalling shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords where 20 people were struck down, six fatally in Tucson, Arizona. [More] Statement Re: Governor Perry Designating Sanctuary Cities as Emergency Item January 11, 2011 -Today’s announcement of Texas Governor Rick Perry’s legislative priorities (emergency issues) is quite disappointing. By stating that the elimination of sanctuary cities in Texas is one of his two major priorities, [More] LATISM Adopts a Library Virtual Book Drive Donates Over 400 Books To A Community Library in Need Washington, D.C., January 12th, 2011—Today Latinos in Social Media (LATISM), announces the results of its LATISM Adopts a Library Book Drive program to help Community Libraries across the US. [More] HACU opens ProTalento Latino Professionals database to prospective employers Jan.11, 2011- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) announces the opening of the résumé database for Latino professionals called ProTalento to prospective employers. [More] LULAC Shocked at Shooting of Congressman Gabrielle Giffords and 17 others in Tucson Arizona Tucson, Arizona— Jan. 8, 2011 / LULAC National President Margaret Moran expressed shock and sorrow about the appalling shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 17 others in Tucson, Arizona. [More] The 2010 Congressional Reapportionment and Latinos Jan 5, 2011- Hispanic voters are nearly three times more prevalent in states that gained congressional seats and Electoral College votes in the 2010 reapportionment than they are in states that lost seats.. [More] NCLR CALLS ASSAULT ON CONSTITUTION’S CITIZENSHIP CLAUSE INFLAMMATORY, IMPRACTICAL, AND IMMORAL LULAC today called recent proposals to repeal the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment—which confers citizenship on all persons born on U.S. soil—“inflammatory, impractical, and immoral.” [More] LULAC Decries State Efforts to Violate the 14th Amendment Anti-immigrant legislators seek to create permanent underclass of easily exploitable workers with no civil rights or occupational protections in perpetuity [More] MALDEF RESPONDS TO NEW CENSUS APPORTIONMENT FIGURES LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, the United States Census Bureau released its state-by-state total population results for the 2010 Census. [More] The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Elects Janet Murguía Board Chair Washington, DC—Janet Murguía, president and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), was recently elected chair of the HACR Board of Directors, for the 2011-2012 term, effective May 2011. [More] National Hispana Leadership Institute’s Co-founder and Three-Time Presidential Appointee To Be Honored in Miami Leadership Conference WASHINGTON. Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ [More] Who’s Who of Top Hispanic Brands, Bloggers and Agency Leaders Named to National Advisory Board of Hispanicize 2011 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE / [More] United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Grantham University Announce Annual Scholarship WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ [More] Group O CEO Gregg Ontiveros One of ‘Top 100 Influentials’ in Hispanic Business MILAN, Ill., Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ [More] Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives Breaks New Ground Toward Eliminating Health Care Disparities NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ [More] CATALINA Magazine Is Looking for Groundbreaking Latinas Nationwide NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ [More] More Than 50 Million Americans Live in Hunger, According To New USDA Report CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ [More] RMHC(R)/HACER(R) Scholarship Program Accepting Applications From Hispanic High School Seniors OAK BROOK, Ill., Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ [More] Tostitos, Cesar Chavez Foundation Join Forces to Establish $500,000 Scholarship Fund to Support Latino Students Across Arizona PLANO, Texas, Nov. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ [More]