Press Releases

UnidosUS will work alongside Power the Polls to engage more Hispanics as potential poll workers, helping to alleviate local poll worker shortages across the country  With the midterm elections fast […]

The award, funded by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, is the largest government grant ever received by UnidosUS  Washington DC—Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that UnidosUS, the […]

Washington DC—In response to the unveiling of a Senate deal on a budget reconciliation package, UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía issued the following statement: “UnidosUS applauds the agreement that […]

Groundbreaking bilingual public health campaign continues countering misinformation and helping Latino families keep up-to-date on COVID-19, flu vaccinations WASHINGTON, DC— UnidosUS, formerly the National Council of La Raza, the nation’s […]

SAN ANTONIO—UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, honored tonight five leaders and trailblazers creating meaningful change for the Latino community. UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía […]

SAN ANTONIO—UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, honored Puerto Rico’s One Stop Career Center with the UnidosUS Affiliate of the Year Award for creating meaningful change […]

Policymakers Must Take Action to Unleash the Potential of Latino—and All—Students to Succeed SAN ANTONIO — The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionately negative impact on Latino students and their families […]

The multi-year, multi-state partnership will expand Hispanic participation in elections and policy debates SAN ANTONIO—UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, and Mi Familia Vota, a national […]

Washington, DC— UnidosUS is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors: Rudy Espinoza, Executive Director, Inclusive Action (Los Angeles, CA) Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick, Retired […]

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, President Joe Biden awarded Raul Yzaguirre—former President and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (now UnidosUS)—the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in […]

WASHINGTON, DC— UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, is announcing the promotions of Johanna Greene to the position of Deputy Vice President, Finance, and Clarissa Martínez-de-Castro […]

WASHINGTON, DC— Earlier today, President Joe Biden announced that Raul Yzaguirre, former President and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (now UnidosUS), will be awarded the Presidential Medal […]