National Council of La Raza

Folic Acid Is The Perfect Mother's Day Gift for Moms-To-Be

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

NCLR Kicks off Women’s Health Week on Mother’s Day with an Urgent Call to Hispanic Women

NCLR and Sodexo Release Key Findings on Hispanic Employee Affinity/Network Groups

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Publishes resource guide on Latino diversity groups within Corporate America

NCLR Praises AT&T Aspire Program

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., today applauded the announcement of AT&T’s launch of Aspire – an education initiative to promote success in high school and improve workforce readiness.

Latino Vote Galvanized by Hate in Immigration Debate

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Speaking at the National Press Club today, National Council of La Raza (NCLR) President and CEO Janet Murguía challenged the so-called generally accepted belief that immigration must be a viable wedge issue for the 2008 elections and warned that the demonizing rhetoric surrounding the debate is quickly making the matter “one of the largest civil rights issues not only to the growing Latino vote but of our generation.”

NCLR To Testify Before Congress on the Importance of Financial Education and Wealth-Building in ...

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:30:00 GMT

Janis Bowdler, Associate Director, Wealth-Building Policy Project of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., will testify on the importance of funding financial literacy programs before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.

NCLR President to Address National Press Club on the Effect of the Immigration Issue on Latino ...

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:45:00 GMT

Janet Murguía, President and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., will discuss the impact of the immigration debate on Latino voters at a National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m.

New Kansas City Initiative Aimed at Latino Youth Creates Pathways to Better Jobs and Higher ...

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:30:00 GMT

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), today joined with partners – Guadalupe Center, Inc. and PepsiCo Foundation – to announce an initiative to help Latino students in Kansas City graduate from high school, prepare for college, and explore career opportunities.

New Education Program Builds Steps To Success For Kansas City's Latino Youth

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:15:00 GMT

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., will join with one of its Affiliates, Guadalupe Center, Inc., and PepsiCo Foundation to launch the NCLR Escalera Program: Taking Steps to Success.

New Houston Initiative Aimed at Latino Youth Creates Pathways to Better Jobs and Higher Education

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:15:00 GMT

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., today joined with partners – the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP), PepsiCo Foundation, and Shell Oil Company – to announce an initiative to help Latino students in Houston graduate from high school, prepare for college, and explore career opportunities.

New Austin Initiative Aimed at Latino Youth Creates Pathways to Better Jobs and Education

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:45:00 GMT

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., will join with one of its Affiliates, American YouthWorks, and the PepsiCo Foundation to launch the NCLR Escalera Program: Taking Steps to Success – an initiative that encourages and helps Latino youth to graduate from high school, prepare for college, and explore career opportunities.

Education Program Builds Steps to Success for Houston's Latino Youth

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:15:00 GMT

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., will join with one of its Affiliates, the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP), the PepsiCo Foundation, and the Shell Oil Company to launch the NCLR Escalera Program: Taking Steps to Success – an initiative that encourages and helps Latino youth to graduate from high school, prepare for college, and explore career opportunities.

Latino Advocates Voice the Community’s Priorities on Capitol Hill as Hispanic Vote Plays Key ...

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

On March 6, more than 350 Latino advocates representing 122 community-based Latino organizations from 33 states and the District of Columbia will meet with members of Congress to bring Latino issues to the forefront during this election year.

Looming Recession Worries Americans, Threatens Latinos’ Well-Being

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMT

As economic indicators continue to suggest that the U.S. is headed toward a recession, Americans’ concerns with the economy heighten and the financial future for many Hispanic Americans is at stake.

NCLR Honors Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Rep. Hilda Solis, and Univision Communications, Inc. ...

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:30:00 GMT

Representative Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Representative Hilda Solis (D-CA) will be the honorees at the National Council of La Raza’s (NCLR) 2008 Capital Awards gala. NCLR, the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., will hold its 21st Annual Gala at the National Building Museum, 401 F Street, NW in Washington, DC on Tuesday, March 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Historic Grand Opening of the Raul Yzaguirre Building Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration of ...

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:45:00 GMT

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) – the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. – officially launched its 40th anniversary with a special ceremony and grand opening of its new national headquarters, the Raul Yzaguirre Building.