News Releases
Official updates from NCLR
NCLR Applauds Florida Judge’s Ruling to Remove Voter Registration Restrictions
August 30, 2012NCLR applauds the U.S. District court’s ruling to permanently remove the harsh restrictions on third-party voter registration groups, which have made it difficult for organizations such as NCLR to register potential voters in the state of Florida.
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Los latinos se preocupan de que el presupuesto de Ryan
August 30, 2012Con las convenciones presidenciales, las próximas elecciones que se avecinan, y la selección del representante Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) como candidato republicano a la vicepresidencia, el presupuesto de Ryan continua llamando la atención y se ha convertido en tema de discusiones.
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Latinos Worry Ryan Budget Will Hurt Low-Income Families While Giving Tax Cuts to Wealthier Americans
August 28, 2012With the presidential conventions and the upcoming elections looming, and the selection of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate, the Ryan budget will continue to receive attention and be the subject of debate.
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Las estrellas favoritas de Hollywood Eva Longoria y George López se reunirán por tercera vez
August 27, 2012Los artistas famosos Eva Longoria y George López volverán a ser los copresentadores de los Premios ALMA 2012 del NCLR, un comienzo estelar del Mes de la Herencia Hispana que se emitirá en la cadena NBC el viernes 21 de septiembre de 8:00 PM a 9:00 PM tiempo estándar del este (EDT). Christina Aguilera, ganadora de cinco Premios Grammy y asesora de The Voice, popular serie de la NBC nominada a los Premios Emmy, recibirá el Premio al Mérito por su increíble carrera artística y extraordinaria labor filantrópica. America Ferrera, Michael Peña, Nicole Richie y Wilmer Valderrama estarán entre los muchos presentadores que celebrarán los logros de algunos de los latinos más prolíficos de la industria del entretenimiento, la música, la televisión y el cine.
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Hollywood Favorites Eva Longoria and George Lopez Reunite for Third Time as Co-Hosts
August 27, 2012Popular performers Eva Longoria and George Lopez will return as co-hosts of the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards, a star-studded kickoff to Hispanic Heritage Month that will air Friday, September 21 from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. EDT on NBC.
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NCLR Telephonic Briefing to Explore Impact of the Ryan Budget on Latino Families
August 23, 2012As we gear up for the presidential conventions and the upcoming election, talk about the Ryan budget will only increase as both political parties discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the proposed plan.
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NCLR Highlights Urgent Need for Investment in Quality Early Childhood Education
August 23, 2012Today, NCLR held a telephonic press briefing to release new research by the organization highlighting best practices in early childhood education programs that are promoting positive academic and social outcomes for young Latino children.
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New Report Finds Students of Color Are Being Shortchanged: Schools Spend $334 More on White Students
August 22, 2012On a press call today with Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-PA), the Center for American Progress unveiled a new report that explores the racial inequities in state and local funding that persist in our nation's schools.
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NCLR y el Latino Economic Development Center lanzan el programa “manejo de efectivo”
August 22, 2012Para administrar exitosamente sus finanzas, las familias deben tener no sólo acceso a servicios bancarios, sino también la información y educación para poder comprenderlos bien.
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NCLR and the Latino Economic Development Center Launch the ‘Effective Money Management’ Program
August 22, 2012In order to manage their finances successfully, families need not only access to banking services but the information and education to understand them.
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Alabama’s Heinous School Provision Struck Down by Federal Court
August 21, 2012Yesterday, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta struck down major portions of the anti-immigrant laws passed in Alabama and Georgia, including a provision requiring Alabama public school officials to determine the immigration status of enrolling students. In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on Arizona’s SB 1070, a federal court once again rejected these states’ attempts to take federal law into their own hands.
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NCLR y East L.A. Community Corporation lanzan el programa “manejo de efectivo”
August 21, 2012Para administrar exitosamente sus finanzas, las familias deben tener no sólo acceso a servicios bancarios, sino también la información y educación para poder comprenderlos bien.
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NCLR and East LA Community Corporation Launch ‘Effective Money Management’ Program
August 20, 2012In order to manage their finances successfully, families need not only access to banking services but the information and education to understand them. Latinos are one of the most un- and underbanked communities in the nation, often experiencing barriers to the range of financial services—from something as basic as opening a checking account to understanding how to apply for a home mortgage. To help bridge this gap, NCLR (National Council of La Raza) and the East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) are joining together to launch the Effective Money Management program to provide one-on-one financial coaching and information about banking products to qualified low- and moderate-income individuals in the East Los Angeles region.
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NCLR Outraged by Gov. Brewer’s Response to Deferred Action
August 16, 2012Yesterday, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer issued an executive order to deny young undocumented immigrants the opportunity to apply for driver’s licenses.
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NCLR Decries Decision to Allow Pennsylvania Voter ID Law to Take Effect
August 16, 2012In response to yesterday’s ruling, NCLR (National Council of La Raza) denounced the decision by Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson to allow Pennsylvania’s controversial voter ID law to take effect despite growing concerns that the law will unfairly disenfranchise minority voters. Opponents of this legislation were seeking a preliminary injunction to block the law from taking effect before Election Day.
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NCLR Telephonic Briefing to Discuss Importance of Investment in Early Childhood Education
August 15, 2012As the nation’s children head back to school and as we edge closer to the 2012 November elections, NCLR will host a timely telephonic briefing for media to discuss new research that highlights the impact of high-quality early learning for Latino children and what elected officials can do to help improve students’ chances for future success.
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NCLR Encourages DREAMers to Begin Appyling for “Deferred Action” Program Today
August 15, 2012Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting requests for deferred action from undocumented youth who meet certain criteria.
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NCLR Responds to AT&T’s “No Text on Board—Pledge Day” Announcement
August 15, 2012Today, NCLR (National Council of La Raza) commended AT&T for its leadership on a critical issue that acutely affects the Latino community: texting and driving.
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¿Por qué los candidatos presidenciales no hablan sobre la crises de vivienda de estados unidos?
August 09, 2012Desafortunadamente para millones de estadounidenses, incluyendo a las comunidades de color, las familias trabajadoras y las personas de mayor edad, la crisis de vivienda sigue causando estragos en la economía de EE.UU.
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Why Aren’t the Presidential Candidates Talking About America’s Housing Crisis?
August 08, 2012Unfortunately for millions of Americans, including communities of color, working families, and seniors, the housing crisis continues to wreak havoc on the U.S. economy.
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