Civil Rights Statement on the Administration’s Report on Reforming the U.S....
Contact: Nancy Wilberg Ricks, NCLR 202-776-1754 nwilberg@nclr.org Deidre Swesnik, NFHA 202-898-1661 dswesnik@nationalfairhousing.org WASHINGTON, Feb. 11—The following is a joint statement from civil...
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NCLR Congratulates Beatriz Otero, New Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2011 Contact: Julian Teixeira (202)776-1812 jteixeira@nclr.org Washington, DC—NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and...
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President’s Budget Takes Steps to Invest in America’s Future, Reduce the Deficit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2011 Contact: Jackeline Stewart (202) 785-1670 NCLR urges Congress to invest in the Latino community to strengthen our nation’s recovery Washington, DC—Yesterday,...
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NCLR Receives Top Rating for Strong Financial Management
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2011 Contact: Julian Teixeira (202) 776-1812 jteixeira@nclr.org Prestigious Charity Navigator Gives NCLR Four Stars Washington, DC--NCLR (National Council of La...
View ArticleThe President’s Budget: A Step in the Right Direction
President Obama’s budget proposal adds to the current debate on how to restore our country’s fiscal health. While it is far from perfect, the president's plan reflects a serious and thoughtful...
View ArticleGood Jobs Still Scarce Despite Growth in Industries with Strong Latino...
Contact: Julian Teixeira (202) 776-1812 Washington, DC—NCLR (National Council of La Raza) today released an analysis of Latino employment trends showing that significant job growth is occurring in...
View ArticleNCLR Panel Sees the Growing Latino Population as Key Influencers in the...
In the face of harsh anti-immigrant and anti-Latino rhetoric during the 2010 midterm elections, Latinos emerged as important political players, with Hispanic candidates proving competitive in...
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Seven Organizations join NCLR’s Affiliate Network
Contact: Julian Teixeira (202) 776-1812 jteixeira@nclr.org Seven new Affiliate members—El Colegio Charter School, Ibero-American Action League Inc., Identity Inc., Latin American Montessori...
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NCLR Announces Recipients of 2011 Capital Awards
Contact: Julian Teixeira (202) 776-1812 jteixeira@nclr.org High-ranking U.S. congressman and internationally recognized musical group among this year’s honorees Washington, DC—NCLR (National Council...
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NCLR Releases Data Book to Highlight Status of Children in Puerto Rico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nayda Rivera-Hernández (787) 649-9501 nrivera@nclr.org 2010 KIDS COUNT – Puerto Rico Data Book provides statistical snapshot of the 78 municipios On Tuesday, March 15,...
View ArticleNote to Attorneys General: There’s Room for Improvement on Foreclosure...
Earlier last week, a term sheet being negotiated among 50 state attorneys general (AGs) and the five largest mortgage servicers was leaked to the press. It does give us a brief, if incomplete, glimpse...
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CONGRESS ASKED TO PLEDGE TO RESPECT THE LATINO COMMUNITY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joseph Rendeiro (202) 776-1566 jrendeiro@nclr.org CONGRESS ASKED TO PLEDGE TO RESPECT THE LATINO COMMUNITY NCLR looks to congressional leaders to set national tone...
View ArticlePoverty, Birth Complications, Family Problems Affect Well-Being of Children...
Contact: Nayda I. Rivera-Hernández (787) 649-9501 nrivera@nclr.org New NCLR report documents risks in each of Puerto Rico’s 78 municipios San Juan, P.R.—The 2010 KIDS COUNT – Puerto Rico Data Book,...
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Peck’s Remarks on Immigrants and Feral Hogs Offensive to Kansas, Offensive to...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julian Teixeira (202) 776-1812 jteixeira@nclr.org WASHINGTON—NCLR (National Council of La Raza) today condemned a remark made by Kansas State Representative Virgil Peck...
View ArticlePeck’s Remarks on Immigrants and Feral Hogs Offensive to Kansas, Offensive to...
By: Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR Kansas State Representative Virgil Peck might think he was being funny yesterday, but to Hispanics everywhere his comments are no joke. According to today’s...
View ArticleCongress asked to Pledge Respect
By: Loren McArthur Treat others how you want to be treated. It’s a simple rule, one most people learn by the time they turn five years old. But knowing what’s right and doing what’s right are two very...
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NCLR announces fifth annual NCLR–Best Buy Emerging Latino Leaders Scholarship...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Occean (202)776-1732 joccean@nclr.org WASHINGTON—The Best Buy Children’s Foundation and NCLR (National Council of La Raza) proudly announce the launch of the...
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NCLR Announces Fifth Annual NCLR–Best Buy Emerging Latino Leaders Scholarship...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Occean (202)776-1732 joccean@nclr.org WASHINGTON—The Best Buy Children’s Foundation and NCLR (National Council of La Raza) proudly announce the launch of the...
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NCLR applauds recent defeat of five Anti-Immigrant Bills in Arizona
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julian Teixeira (202) 776-1812 jteixeira@nclr.org Statement by Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR (National Council of La Raza) WASHINGTON, D.C.—We applaud the...
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NCLR Applauds Recent Defeat of Five Anti-Immigrant Bills in Arizona
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julian Teixeira (202) 776-1812 jteixeira@nclr.org Statement by Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR (National Council of La Raza) WASHINGTON—We applaud the...
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