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...

News

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…

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....

Awards & Programs

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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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.

Ways to Give

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…

NCLR in the News

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Media Spotlight - April 2013

April 30, 2013
Top clips and news highlights featuring NCLR spokespeople, publications and events throughout the month of April.
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Civil Rights Groups Call for Passage of Housing Bill

April 11, 2013
Today, NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the NAACP and Del Norte Neighborhood Development Corporation, along with other community and civil rights activists, held a press conference at the State Capitol in Denver to press for approval of a measure to help struggling homeowners. HB 13-1249, the “Colorado Housing Stabilization and Mortgage Accountability Act,” would require banks to determine whether homeowners qualify for loan modifications prior to starting foreclosure proceedings.
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Media Spotlight - March 2013

March 31, 2013
Top clips and news highlights featuring NCLR spokespeople, publications and events throughout the month of March.
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Media Spotlight - February 2013

February 28, 2013
Top clips and news highlights featuring NCLR spokespeople, publications and events throughout the month of February.
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Media Spotlight - January 2013

February 14, 2013
Top news clips and highlights featuring NCLR spokespeople, publications and events throughout the month of January.
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MSNBC

January 30, 2013
The president of the National Council of La Raza, Janet Murguia, talks with Andrea Mitchell about the Senate’s proposal for immigration reform and whether it will make a difference with Hispanic voters. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
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PBS NewsHour

January 29, 2013
President Obama endorsed a bipartisan immigration plan crafted by eight senators, but that blueprint may face hurdles in the House, where some lawmakers are working on a competing plan. Gwen Ifill gets views from Kris Kobach, Secretary of State of Kansas, and Clarissa Matinez de Castro of the National Council of La Raza. Watch Bipartisan Blueprint for Immigration Reform Faces Hurdles on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.
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El Tiempo Latino- Una feria para toda la familia

July 23, 2011
Este sábado 23 y domingo 24, el Consejo Nacional de La Raza (NCLR, por sus siglas en inglés) realizará una feria gratuita para las familias en el hotel Marriott Wardman Park en DC. La feria se llevará a cabo en el marco de la conferencia nacional que realiza el NCLR cada año y que en esta oportunidad contará con la participación del presidente Barack Obama como principal orador.
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Washington Hispanic- Obama habla a la comunidad hispana

July 23, 2011
En medio de creciente expectativa, la opinión pública del país, y muy especialmente la comunidad hispana, se disponen a escuchar el discurso que pronunciará el presidente Barack Obama este lunes 25, durante la Conferencia Anual 2011 del Consejo Nacional de La Raza (NCLR, por sus siglas en inglés), que tiene su sede en un gran hotel de Washington, DC.
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NBC 4 Washington- Viewpoint July 17: Janet Murguia from the National Council of La Raza

July 23, 2011
Janet Murguia, the president and CEO of National Council of La Raza, joined Viewpoint to discuss her organization's mission to improve the lives of Hispanics. Janet Murguia, the president and CEO of National Council of La Raza, joined News4's Jum Handly on Viewpoint to discuss her organization's mission to improve the lives of Hispanics. Murguia discussed the role of the NCLR, the nation's growing Hispanic population, and the changing perceptions of that demographic. The NCLR will host its annual conference and National Latino Family Expo, from July 23 to July 26. You can find out more about the even here.
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Notimex: Inauguran conferencia hispana en EUA con naturalización de inmigrantes

July 22, 2011
El Consejo Nacional de La Raza (NCLR), la organización hispana más grande de Estados Unidos, inauguró hoy aquí su conferencia anual con una ceremonia de naturalización de unos 30 inmigrantes de 18 países.
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Ceremonia de naturalizacion inagura la conferencia anual 2011 del NCLR

July 18, 2011
La escuela pública charter Carlos Rosario International será la anfitriona de la ceremonia especial de naturalización el viernes 22 de julio a las 10:00 AM. Treinta residentes de Virginia procedentes de 18 países prestarán su juramento para convertirse en ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos. El evento iniciará la Conferencia Anual 2011 del NCLR (Consejo Nacional de La Raza) que tendrá lugar del 23 al 26 de julio en el hotel Marriott Wardman Park en el Distrito de Columbia.
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President Obama to Address NCLR Annual Conference In July

June 16, 2011
The White House has confirmed that President Barack Obama will speak at the 2011 NCLR (National Council of La Raza) Annual Conference, NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía announced today. The NCLR Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo, the single largest national Latino event of the year, will be held in Washington, D.C., July 23–26, at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. More than 25,000 participants are expected to attend the four-day event.
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AltaMed Health Services Corporation Honors NCLR Escalera Program Graduates

June 15, 2011
With its partner AltaMed Health Services Corporation, NCLR (National Council of La Raza) is pleased to honor the graduating class of the 2011 NCLR Escalera Program: Taking Steps to Success. Escalera Program graduates will be recognized on Wednesday, June 15 at 6:00 p.m. PDT. Seventy-three students from East Los Angeles have successfully earned their high school diplomas and completed the Escalera Program.
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Los Angeles Leadership Academy Renovates Its Library

June 15, 2011
The Los Angeles Leadership Academy will host a community celebration at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22 to unveil its newly renovated school library. The celebration will take place at the high school, located at 234 East Avenue 33 in Los Angeles. Remarks will be made by Mona Field, member of the school’s board of directors and the board of trustees at Los Angeles Community College District; Carolina Salcedo, a Lincoln Heights community leader whose child attends the Los Angeles Leadership Academy; Roger Lowenstein, Founder and Executive Director of Los Angeles Leadership Academy; and a representative from the Lowe’s Burbank branch.
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El consejo nacional de la raza reconoce y aplaude a las principales organizaciones latinas sin fines

June 14, 2011
El Consejo Nacional de La Raza (NCLR) desea felicitar a las doce organizaciones afiliadas que forman parte del grupo de veinticinco organizaciones Hispanas de mayor impacto en la nación. Estas organizaciones fueron escogidas por la revista Hispanic Business en base a sus ingresos anuales, y los servicios que ofrecen a la población latina de los Estados Unidos.
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NCLR’S Home for Good Campaign Ramps up Efforts to Stop Foreclosures and Protect Affordable Housing

June 08, 2011
In today’s volatile housing market, millions of Americans, including communities of color, working families, and seniors, are facing the harsh reality that they can no longer afford their homes. But in the face of these dire economic conditions, NCLR (National Council of La Raza) and six other leading civil rights and advocacy organizations—NAACP, National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (CAPACD), National People’s Action (NPA), National Urban League (NUL), The Opportunity Agenda, and PICO—are partnering in a call to action under NCLR’s Home for Good campaign to protect the American Dream of homeownership.
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Hispanic Values Are American Values

April 22, 2011
There's a lot of buzz these days about a finding in the 2010 Census that confirms what the Latino community has long known: The Hispanic population in this country has grown dramatically over the last decade. What was once the province of a few states has now become an integral part of our national community.
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The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Elects Janet Murguía Board Chair

December 22, 2010
Janet Murguía, president and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), was recently elected chair of the HACR Board of Directors, for the 2011-2012 term, effective May 2011.
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Los aztecas se fortalecen ante los grandes

June 25, 2010
Este articulo de Ahora Si se trata sobre del Presidente Obama y el apoyo de la communidad hispana. Janet Murguía, Presidenta de NCLR commento que la communidad hispana juzgara a Presidente Obama segun cumpla de la promesa de la reforma de inmigracion. Lee el articulo
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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.

National Council of La Raza
1126 16th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036-4845
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