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ARIZONA DECISION IS A BIG VICTORY BUT THE FIGHT CONTINUES, SAYS NCLR
July 28, 2010Calling 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 decision to block sections of Arizona’s controversial immigration law from taking effect.
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JOBS ARE TOP CONCERN FOR LATINOS AND BLACKS IN THE NEW SENATE ENERGY PACKAGE
July 27, 2010NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, today applauded Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D–NV) for introducing the “Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability” bill meant to address the country’s energy challenges in the wake of the BP oil spill. The bill is an important step forward because of its potential to create new jobs and business opportunities for minority workers and families.
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KIDS IN PUERTO RICO FARE WORSE THAN CHILDREN IN THE MAINLAND UNITED STATES
July 27, 2010Children in Puerto Rico are more likely to fail nine out of ten key indicators of child well-being, including facing higher levels of risk than children in the mainland United States for low birth weight, teen idleness, and poverty, according to the 2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) and joined by NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S.
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News Roundup for Tuesday
July 27, 2010After a brief absence spent getting familiar with our new blog and website, we’re over the moon to be back in action with our daily news roundups.
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NCLR WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
July 22, 2010Five individuals were recently named as the newest members of the Board of Directors of NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States.
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Standing Tall with 2,500 of Our Closest Friends
July 21, 2010As I watched President Obama sign the banking reform bill this morning I reflected on what it means for all Americans, but especially what a significant victory it was for Hispanics and other minorities pursuing the American Dream.
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Overcoming Childhood Obesity Means Addressing Mom’s Weight Issues As Well
July 21, 2010The information gap and general lack of understanding of obesity’s unique and disproportionate impact on women contributes to the challenges of the 65 million American women who are considered overweight or obese, said the Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance Task Force on Women at a meeting on Capitol Hill today.
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This is the news roundup for Tuesday, July 20, 2010
July 20, 2010The Washington Post published two stories of interest this morning, one about how Republicans are dealing with immigration and the other a synopsis of a recent AP-Univision poll of Hispanics which shows that they worry most about losing jobs, paying the bills, and helping their children secure an education. The New York Times has a story on the Senate being set to extend relief to the jobless, while The Wall Street Journal has a piece on the drop in unemployment numbers. In other news, it looks like the gulf oil gusher has finally been capped.
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IMMIGRANT YOUTH AND SUPPORTERS GATHER IN NATION’S CAPITAL TO RALLY FOR “DREAM ACT”
July 19, 2010NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, this week welcomes hundreds of immigrant youth from across the country who are gathering in our nation’s capital to organize public activities, including a graduation ceremony next to the Capitol, a rally outside congressional offices, and lobby visits to Capitol Hill, to urge action on the “Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act” (S. 729).
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FINAL PASSAGE OF FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM BY CONGRESS IS A MAJOR VICTORY FOR LATINO FAMILIES
July 15, 2010NCLR (National Council of La Raza)—the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—applauds Congress today for final passage of the financial reform legislation package, a set of changes that sends a clear message to Wall Street that abuses against American families will no longer be tolerated. NCLR also praised President Obama for his leadership in seeing that reform passed this year.
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NCLR PRESENTS 2010 AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD TO MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCIÓN
July 15, 2010NCLR (National Council of La Raza)—the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—presented the 2010 Affiliate of the Year Award today to Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres), an organization that contributes to the development of Latinas and their families in the Chicago area through programs that foster full participation in society while preserving cultural identity and dignity.
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NCLR Strengthens Online Presence by Launching Redesigned Website
July 13, 2010As the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, NCLR has made its mark in politics, advocacy, and on-the-ground services through vital partnerships with our community-based Affiliates. We have played a prominent role in national civil rights policy debates and developed programs that strengthen the Hispanic community.
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What’s the Matter with Arizona? Text BOYCOTT to 62571
July 12, 2010While the economy, education, and health care all top the agenda, another critical matter has grasped the minds of the Latino community: immigration, and specifically, Arizona's controversial anti-immigrant law, SB 1070.
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Educating Our Way Out of the Economic Crisis: Everyone College-Ready
July 11, 2010For many Latino parents, witnessing their child's college graduation is the embodiment of the American Dream.
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YOUTH LEADERS AT NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE WILL EXPLORE HOW TECHNOLOGY EMPOWERS COMMUNITY ACTIVISM
July 08, 2010Líderes Summit to host more than 450 Latino youth leaders in San Antonio
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANNOUNCES LAWSUIT AGAINST ARIZONA’S MISGUIDED IMMIGRATION LAW
July 06, 2010Today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit intended to block the implementation of SB 1070, a law recently signed by Governor Jan Brewer (R–AZ) of Arizona. The law, widely criticized by civil rights groups, essentially codifies racial profiling and requires local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws that fall under federal jurisdiction.
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NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO PRESENT NATIONAL AND STATE LEADERS AND FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES
July 06, 2010Governor Rick Perry, Texas Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Bill White, and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro join Cabinet Secretaries Hilda Solis and Shaun Donovan, Senator Robert Menendez, and Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon in addressing key issues for Latinos
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SPECIAL MILITARY NATURALIZATION CEREMONY TO BE HELD FRIDAY
July 06, 2010The Mexican American Unity Council (MAUC) will host a special naturalization ceremony for members of our country’s armed services at its San Antonio headquarters on Friday, July 9 at 1:00 p.m. The immigrants becoming U.S. citizens will include about 12 military personnel from Fort Sam Houston and Fort Hood, Texas.
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AS UNEMPLOYMENT GAPS PERSIST, OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECOVERY WAIT IN THE WINGS
July 02, 2010Another disappointing employment report makes congressional action all the more imperative, according to NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States.
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IMMIGRATION A CENTRAL FOCUS AT THE 2010 NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
July 02, 2010A featured session on Arizona, a policy update on the status of immigration reform, a discussion on what community groups can do to organize, and even a special naturalization ceremony are just some of the events that will take place surrounding the issue of immigration as it takes center stage during the 2010 NCLR Annual Conference, set for July 10–13 in San Antonio, Texas at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
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