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NCLR HAILS HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE “DREAM ACT”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2010 Contact: Paco Fabián (202) 785-1670 Historic Vote Shows Where Members Stand Regarding Latinos, Sensible Solutions Washington, DC—NCLR (National Council of La...
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Senate Leadership Keeps Dream Alive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2010 Contact: Paco Fabián (202) 785-1670 Historic House vote for “DREAM Act” builds new momentum in Senate Washington, DC—NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the...
View ArticleLatino Leaders Urge the U.S. Senate to Make the “DREAM Act” a Reality
Today, a cross-section of distinguished Latino leaders from across the political spectrum, as well as in business, government, public service, entertainment, and sports, sent a letter (below) to the...
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Latino Leaders Urge the U.S. Senate to Make the “DREAM Act” a Reality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2010 Contact: Paco Fabián (202) 785-1670 Washington, DC—Janet Murguía, President and CEO ofNCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Latino civil...
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Despite Flaws, Tax Package Will Help the Economy and Latino Workers, Says NCLR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2010 Contact: Jackeline Stewart (202) 785-1670 Washington, DC—NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization...
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“DREAM Act” Vote Will be Remembered for Generations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2010 Contact: Paco Fabián (202) 785-1670 Latino community will be watching Saturday’s vote closely Washington, DC—Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D–NV)...
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NCLR and Best Buy Announce Winners of 2010 Essay Contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2010 Contact: Denise Pernick Kathy Mimberg (202) 785-1670 Washington, DC—NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy...
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The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Elects Janet Murguía...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2010 Contact: Mostafa Abdelguelil (202) 682-4012 Washington, DC—Janet Murguía, president and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), was recently elected...
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NCLR Calls Assault on Constitution’s Citizenship Clause Inflammatory,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2011 Contact: Paco Fabián (202) 785-1670 Washington, DC—NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the...
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A Moment of Silence, a Time for Reflection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2011 Contact: Jackeline Stewart (202) 785-1670 Washington, DC—NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization...
View ArticleWorking to Make Diversity a Cornerstone of the Comcast-NBCU Deal
By Janet Murguía As part of our mission to increase the Latino presence in our nation’s media, NCLR has worked for several months to ensure that the proposed alliance between Comcast and NBCU includes...
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Media Advisory: NCLR Joins Community Groups for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2011 Contact: Jennifer Occean (202) 785-1670 Washington, DC—For the 25th anniversary of the holiday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 17, NCLR...
View ArticleKeep Them Coming Back After Graduation
By Lori Ramos, Vice President Center for Training and Careers Many organizations struggle to keep in touch with their clients once they have graduated from their programs, yet participant follow-up is...
View ArticleCOMCAST-NBCU: MOVING FORWARD ON DIVERSIFYING THE MEDIA
By Janet Murguía With today’s news that the Comcast-NBCU agreement has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), we commend the Commission and especially FCC Commissioner Mignon...
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NCLR to Congress: Vote no on Repeal of Health Care Reform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2011 Contact: Jackeline Stewart (202) 785-1670 Washington, DC—Calling recent efforts to repeal health care reform “extreme,” Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR...
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Janet Murguía on the passing of R. Sargent Shriver
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2011 Contact: Jackeline Stewart (202) 785-1670 Washington, DC—NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy...
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NCLR Spokespeople Available to Comment on the State of the Union Address
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2011 Contact: Jackeline Stewart (202) 785-1670 Washington, DC—President Barack Obama will deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday, January 25. Halfway...
View ArticleThe Latino State of the Union - A Challenge to Lawmakers
President Obama’s State of the Union address was a direct challenge to lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle to work together toward a more prosperous and globally competitive America. The...
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NCLR Calls for Urgent Juvenile Justice Reform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2011 Contact: Kathy Mimberg (202) 785-1670 Report says Latino youth are unfairly treated in the system Washington, DC—In a report released today, NCLR (National...
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President Obama’s Better Buildings Initiative Holds Promise for Latino...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2011 Contact: Jackeline Stewart (202) 785-1670 Washington, DC—President Obama’s Better Buildings Initiative to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings has...
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