This week, Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urged immigration activists not to lose sight of Republican inaction that has caused immigration reform to stall in congress. Pelosi acknowledged that the current frustration of many Latinos and activists is warranted, albeit misdirected, and Republicans should also be held accountable for their recent role in delaying meaningful […]
Minority Leader Pelosi Urges Immigration Activist to hold Republicans Accountable for Immigration Delay
September 25, 2014 By
Javier Palomarez, USHCC President, Says Sec. Julian Castro Could Become First Latino President
September 24, 2014 By
In his keynote address that concluded this year’s national convention, President and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), Javier Palomarez, asserted that the first Latino president was already among us. Palomarez was referring to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Julian Castro, who also addressed attendees of the convention this week. “It […]
USHCC Annual Convention Highlights Booming Development of Hispanic-owned Businesses Throughout U.S.
September 23, 2014 By
This week, thousands of Latino business leaders gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah for the annual convention hosted by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC). Although Utah is not generally thought of as a hotbed for Latino communities and businesses, President and CEO of USHCC, Javier Palomarez noted that the choice to host the […]
Comentarios From Maria: On November 4th, Everyone to the Polls
September 22, 2014 By
How many times have we heard our friends and families say “I am not going to vote this year,” or “why should I vote if my vote does not count?” This way of thinking is not only unfortunate but dangerous because we have already witnessed elections that are determined by the very last votes. One of […]
Latino Students Encountering Crippling Student Loan Debt
September 19, 2014 By
Although there has been a promising increase in the number of Latino students pursuing a higher education throughout the United States, these students are facing crippling student loan debt. The amount of debt Latino students have accrued in recent years skyrocketed and disproportionately hindered Hispanics according to recent studies conducted by the Financial Industry Regulatory […]
Voto Latino Forms Coalition to Raise Latino Voter Turnout to Unprecedented Levels During Midterm Elections
September 18, 2014 By
This week, a coalition of the nation’s leading Latino organizations announced a groundbreaking voter registration drive that will make every effort to increase Latino voter turnout to unprecedented levels during the upcoming November midterms. The month-long drive, which purposefully coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month, was spearheaded by two nonpartisan groups, Voto Latino and Mi Familia […]
USHCC Names Vme TV CEO Eligio Cedeño “2014 Businessman of the Year”
September 17, 2014 By
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) recently announced that the CEO and majority owner of Vme TV, Eligio Cedeño will receive the prestigious Businessman of the Year Award and will be honored during USHCC’s 2014 National Convention on September 23 in Salt Lake City, Utah. USHCC honors executives who are both pioneers in […]
Guest Blogger: Sec. of Labor Tom Perez “Hispanic Heritage Month: Expanding Opportunity for All”
September 16, 2014 By
As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, I think about my immigrant parents – their pride in their Dominican roots as well as their fierce belief in and gratitude toward America. Because of their sacrifices and their hard work – and also because of investments that the nation made in me – I’ve enjoyed tremendous opportunities in […]
Comentarios From Maria: Obama’s wise move on immigration
September 15, 2014 By
As a Latina activist I was devastated to learn the President would delay executive action to keep undocumented immigrants with no criminal record from getting deported. He’d promised he’d do it, our community expected it, and the country’s economy needed it — especially as Republicans have abdicated their obligation to pass real and lasting legislative […]
White House Officials Meet with Congressional Hispanic Caucus to Discuss Immigration Delay
September 12, 2014 By
On Thursday, top White House officials met with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to assuage their concerns over the president’s decision to delay taking executive action on immigration until after the November midterms. Latino lawmakers were understandably livid over the delay but used the meeting with the White House to identify viable next steps […]
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