National Council of La Raza

NCLR President and CEO

As someone who has experienced the promise of the American Dream firsthand, Janet Murguía has devoted her career in public service to opening the door to that dream to millions of American families. Now, as a key figure among the next generation of leaders in the Latino community, she continues…

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For more than four decades, NCLR has aimed to better our nation by empowering Latinos at both the local and national levels. In 2009, NCLR continued to fulfill this mission through its key role in the national civil rights and immigration debates and by promoting educational excellence, economic equality, civic…

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Consistent with its mission to improve opportunities and open doors for Hispanic Americans, NCLR believes that advocacy, civic engagement, and community-based support are essential parts of any community-empowerment strategy. Thus, the organization concentrates on advocacy activities at state and local levels through its State and Local Advocacy Initiatives. In addition,…

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Discrimination severely limits the economic and social opportunities available to Hispanic Americans. NCLR conducts policy analysis and advocacy activities in the civil rights arena in order to promote and protect equality of opportunity in voting, justice issues, education, employment, housing, and health care for all Americans....

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NCLR’s Housing and Community Development component and Wealth-Building Policy Project seek to strengthen Latino communities by preserving and increasing their wealth. Latino families own just nine cents for every dollar owned by White families, a figure known as the racial wealth gap. For this reason, NCLR is devoted to helping…

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NCLR conducts immigration policy analyses and advocacy activities in its role as a civil rights organization. The primary focus of these activities is to encourage immigration policies that are fair and nondiscriminatory, to encourage family reunification, and to enact necessary reforms to the current immigration system....

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The primary aim of research at NCLR is to compile an accurate picture of the Latino population in order to build a comprehensive body of knowledge and identify solutions to the many challenges facing our growing community. Over the past two decades, NCLR's Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation has…

NCLR Annual Conference

NCLR is thankful to the city of San Antonio for being an incredible host of the 2010 NCLR Annual Conference and the National Latino Family Expo, which took place from July 10–13! New! Check out highlights from the 2010 NCLR Annual Conference

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The NCLR Capital Awards is the only Hispanic event that recognizes members of Congress from both sides of the aisle for their outstanding support of public policies that are vital to Hispanic Americans. In addition, the Public Service Award honors others outside of Washington who courageously and tirelessly advocate on behalf of the Latino community....

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Give voice to Latino priorities! The NCLR National Latino Advocacy Days are an opportunity for you to work with other Latino community-based organizations in holding your elected officials accountable for and responsive to the needs of Latino communities and all Americans. ...

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A Gift to NCLR Is a Sound Investment in the Future of America’s Hispanic Families For over 40 years, NCLR has worked to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. NCLR understands that although the Hispanic community is growing rapidly in size, visibility, and influence, it continues to face challenges. Compared to…

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Corporate America has long understood the significance of the economic and societal impact of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing minority groups. Since its founding in 1968, NCLR has worked closely with major corporations to promote initiatives that strengthen the Hispanic community and ensure the well-being and future prosperity of America.…

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2010 NCLR Annual Conference
NCLR's Annual Conference is the largest gathering of its kind in the Hispanic community, serving as the meeting ground for over 25,000 community organization leaders, activists, and volunteers; elected and appointed officials; members of the corporate, philanthropic, and academic communities; senior citizens; college students; and youth.

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NCLR Annual Conference

July 23-26, 2011

NCLR's Annual Conference is the largest gathering of its kind in the Hispanic community, serving as the meeting ground for over 25,000 community organization leaders, activists, and volunteers; elected and appointed officials; members of the corporate, philanthropic, and academic communities; senior citizens; college students; and youth. Read More

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July 29, 2010
A step forward in Arizona, Congress moves to end cocaine sentencing disparities, both parties fight for the hearts and minds of small businesses, and a new report by the College… Read More

LATINO GROUPS RESPOND TO ARIZONA SB 1070 RULING

July 28, 2010
On Thursday, July 29, Arizona’s controversial immigration law, SB 1070, is scheduled for implementation, unless the federal court intervenes to enjoin some or all of it. Read More

ARIZONA DECISION IS A BIG VICTORY BUT THE FIGHT CONTINUES, SAYS NCLR

July 28, 2010
Calling it an “unequivocal victory for Latinos and an important first step to repealing SB 1070,” Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR (National Council of La Raza), applauded today’s… Read More

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans.

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