NCLR President and CEO

As someone who has experienced the promise of the American Dream firsthand, Janet Murguia has devoted her career in public service to opening the door to that dream to millions of American families...

Governance

NCLR is governed by a Board of Directors, which includes 21 elected members who are representative of all geographic regions of the United States and all Hispanic subgroups....

History

NCLR traces its origins to the civil rights movement of the 1960s, as well as to previous efforts that preceded World War II, such as those related to early school and housing desegregation...

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NCLR provides the public with information on the Hispanic population as well as insight into its own organizational history...

Jobs at NCLR

Find job opportunities in policy, education, health, housing, workforce development, special events, organizational support, and more...

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NCLR informs the public about Latino priorities through news releases, articles, blog posts, and more...

Press Room

NCLR's Communications team works with the news media and digital platforms to inform the public in order to strengthen NCLR's research, program, policy analysis and advocacy efforts on issues that are important to the U.S. Latino community....

Annual Report

For more than four decades, NCLR has aimed to better our nation by empowering Latinos at both the local and national levels. The annual report sheds light on how the Hispanic community is faring and presents some of NCLR's leading policies and programs creating vital change....

Advocacy & Empowerment

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 initiatives. In addition, NCLR strengthens Latino participation…

Census

2010 U.S. Census: Hispanics in the United States This year, the 2010 U.S. Census data showed that over the last decade the Latino population grew from 35.3 million to 50.5 million, accounting for more than half of the nation’s population growth. Latinos now make up 16% of the total U.S.…

Children and Youth

Latino children and youth are the fastest-growing segment of the American population. Currently representing 23% of all children under the age of 18, Latino children are a critically important part of our nation’s future. Through its work, NCLR ensures that Latino children and youth are represented in today’s policy debates…

Civil Rights and Justice

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....

Economy and Workforce

The strength of the American economy is increasingly linked to the strength of the Latino workforce. Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of the American workforce, with 22.7 million Latinos at work in the United States representing 14.8% of the labor force. By 2050, one in three working Americans will be…

Education

NCLR addresses the issue of education through a complementary, two-part approach. NCLR's education program services and activities are targeted to nearly 300 affiliated organizations while its education policy work addresses national issues in public education....

Health and Nutrition

NCLR develops and implements health education and prevention programs and conducts health advocacy activities in partnership with its Affiliate Network to protect the health and well-being of the Latino community....

Immigration

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....

Research

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…

Wealth Building

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…

NCLR Annual Conference

The 2013 NCLR Annual Conference, with over 50 workshops along 11 different topic tracks, four town halls, multiple networking events, and five key meal events, including the Latinas Brunch and the NCLR Awards gala, is poised to be our biggest Conference yet! NCLR is also excited to bring the National…

Nat'l Latino Family Expo

The 2013 NCLR National Latino Family Expo The NCLR National Latino Family Expo® is one of the largest events in the country focused on resources and activities for the Latino family, with more than 200 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. From live entertainment and giveaways to free health screenings…

NCLR Capital Awards

The NCLR Capital Awards is the only Hispanic event that recognizes leaders 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....

NCLR ALMA Awards

The NCLR ALMA Awards honors outstanding Latino artistic achievement in television, film, and music and the enhancement of the Latino image in the entertainment industry. The show has established a following around the country and has made inroads for Latinos in Hollywood both in front of and behind the camera. ...

Nat'l Latino Advocacy Days

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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Affiliate Network

The NCLR Affiliate Network has grown to nearly 300 community-based organizations. Their services are diverse and include charter schools, after-school programs, job readiness and training, English language preparation, homeownership counseling, health centers, and community activities centers, to name a few. In total these organizations provide services to millions Hispanic Americans....

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Capacity-Building Series

NCLR is committed to providing opportunities that actively build the capacity of its Affiliates for program delivery and advocacy. The following training sessions provide Affiliates with the chance to refine their skills, collaborate with one another, and discuss ideas that bring positive and meaninful change to the lives of Hispanics…

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NCLR's active and productive relationships with its community-based affiliate organizations are at the heart of NCLR's work and key to its ability to fulfill its mission. In providing capacity-building assistance, policy analysis, advocacy, and special initiatives that complement the work of our affiliates, NCLR is able to work "on the…

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We invite you to post local opportunities, job descriptions, and other announcements on this page. This is your place to share best practices and resources with Affiliate organizations in your region. You also have the opportunity to network with Affiliates across the nation on the NCLR Affiliates Forum. These resources…

Affiliate Council

The NCLR Affiliate Council is the vehicle through which NCLR Affiliates influence NCLR policy and operations. The Affiliate Council serves as a voice for, and represents the bond between, NCLR and its most important constituency. The Affiliate Council is made up of two members (one male and one female) from…

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Action Network Sign-Up

Join the NCLR Action Network and make your voice heard! The NCLR Action Network is free and will help you contact your members of Congress and other powerful leaders on important issues affecting the Latino community. You will also receive invitations to host local events in your area, join national…

Current Campaigns

The National Campaigns team works to expand opportunities for Latino engagement in civic life and public policy debates. The team works to build and expand a network of individuals who can weigh in on issues of interest to Latinos and their sister communities, creating tools and opportunities to disseminate information, mobilize, and effect change....

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Why Give?

2012 was undoubtedly one of the National Council of La Raza's (NCLR) most successful years. But more importantly, this year was filled with unforgettable victories for the Latino community. We simply could not have done it without your support. As NCLR looks forward to the future, we will continue to…

Amigos & Founders

Amigos de NCLR – $35 and above Become a leader in improving opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Amigo donors are at the very core of the institution by providing the financial foundation needed to bolster all of NCLR’s programmatic and advocacy work. As an Amigo de NCLR, you will receive an…

President's Council

Improve opportunities for Latino families by joining the President’s Council today! NCLR’s President’s Council is a group of influential community, business, media and nonprofit leaders from across the country whose investments allow NCLR to empower the lives of millions. Your President’s Council support of $1,000 or more per year…

Corporate Champions

NCLR’s Corporate Champions are a select group of industry leaders dedicated to building stronger American communities. Support from these corporations provides NCLR with the flexibility to respond to the most pressing and timely needs of Latino families. For more information on corporate partnerships, please contact corporatepartner@nclr.org.

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Thank you for deciding to join NCLR and improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans! NCLR offers many ways to make your investment as easy and efficient as possible. Make a secure online donation today by joining NCLR’s Amigos de NCLR, Founders’ Circle or President’s Council levels. Make a monthly gift…

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News Roundup for Monday

August 30, 2010
Alzheimer’s coverage continues, with no magic bullet to slow the effects of the disease, consumer spending is on the rise for the first time in months, the media profiles South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, and local governments are getting out of the hospital business, with serious consequences.
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News Roundup for Friday

August 27, 2010
Tight budgets cause cities to close fire houses, a small period of gluttony can have lasting effects, tension over immigration policies builds within Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the mortgage picture brightens, for now.]
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News Roundup for Thursday

August 26, 2010
Despite reform, banks have room for risky deals, study looks at motherhood and poverty, the health care market moves ahead in California, and Latino voters having an impact in primary elections.
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A CLOSER LOOK AT LATINO CHILD NUTRITION

August 25, 2010
Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that obesity rates—already at an alarming high—have increased yet again.
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News Roundup for Wednesday

August 25, 2010
Alzheimer’s is charging at us head on, U.S. schools chief pushes for disclosure of data, budget cuts force police to refocus their efforts, and immigration court backlogs reach new highs.
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Hispanics and Alzheimer’s Disease – Keeping the Mind Active

August 24, 2010
The epidemiology of Alzheimer’s disease among Hispanics in the United States has only begun to be investigated.
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News Roundup for Tuesday

August 24, 2010
Immigrant deaths may break records at the Arizona border, a drive to overhaul low-performing schools is delayed, 401(k) withdrawals set a record, and obesity rates are higher among minority girls.
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News Roundup for Monday

August 23, 2010
It’s back to school, but not too early, housing fades as a means to build wealth, “boycott Arizona” is a winning message, and the worst traffic jam ever is under way.
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News Roundup for Friday

August 20, 2010
Eggs recalled, schools wait to rehire teachers, disabled workers filed a record number discrimination claims in 2009, and amending the 14th Amendment.
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News Roundup for Thursday

August 19, 2010
Border Patrol suicides cause alarm, how to define “American” in 140 characters, Latinos suffer 50% of foreclosures in CA, and how public education is failing Black and Latino male students in Wisconsin
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News Roundup for Wednesday

August 18, 2010
Ruben Navarrette has a DREAM, the Department of Justice threatens to sue Arpaio, the federal government affirms its role in mortgages, and the sting may be taken out of insulin.
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News Roundup for Tuesday

August 17, 2010
Economy leads to cuts in use of health care; minorities disproportionately discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell”; poor marks for “for profit” schools; and Hazing Arizona
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News Roundup for Monday

August 16, 2010
New poll shows a surprising demand for immigration reform, The Washington Post argues that birthright citizenship should be left alone, education achievements in New York City take a serious blow, and new ways to get primary health care are highlighted.
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Congress, Make Our DREAMs of Economic Prosperity a Reality

August 16, 2010
With Congress out for the summer recess, senators and representatives have gone home to rev up for the midterm election. While they have managed to enact some notable and transformative measures in the last year, there is one issue that still suffers from excessive political posturing, impeding the progress that it deserves: immigration reform.
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News Roundup for Friday

August 13, 2010
President Obama signs a bill to send more immigration agents to the U.S.-Mexico border while Target faces protests for supporting a candidate who opposes gay rights and takes a hard-line stance on immigration. Foreclosure rates soar and many homeowners have trouble refinancing to lower mortgage rates. Florida’s community colleges offer more four-year degrees in high-demand disciplines.
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287(g): It’s Broken. Don’t Fix It, Get Rid of It

August 13, 2010
ompelling evidence shows that the same poorly conceived and badly implemented enforcement strategies that have led to national outrage around Arizona's SB 1070 have received little attention as state-level enforcement programs in the form of the federal law known as 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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News Roundup for Thursday

August 12, 2010
Immigrant children are in the spotlight with a new report on U.S. birthrates and a representative story about an undocumented student. Americans are confused about health care as the system begins to change and a battle in state government will determine who controls the cost of health insurance premiums. President Obama designates more funds to help unemployed homeowners.
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News Roundup for Wednesday

August 11, 2010
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to send 1,500 more immigration agents to the U.S.-Mexico border, and Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano spoke about a border program to identify “criminal aliens.” A large Tea Party rally on immigration will be held in Arizona this Sunday. And the Federal Reserve and Congress respond to the slow pace of economic recovery.
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News Roundup for Tuesday

August 10, 2010
Government agencies will make decisions today about central bank interest rates and access to low-cost bank accounts. An Equal Employment Opportunity Commission report documents the need for greater diversity in the federal workforce, and a new poll considers the religious affiliations and social views of two generations of Latinos. Two corporate giants speak out on net neutrality.
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News Roundup for Monday

August 09, 2010
A new poll looks at obstacles to Latinos earning high school degrees while the Obama administration refrains from deporting undocumented students and plans to send more young people to college. The weak economy is leading more people to file early for Social Security. The House will consider bills to save 138,000 teachers from layoffs and send 1,500 more immigration agents to the border.
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