WASHINGTON, DC—A pesar de la amplia oposición pública de los contribuyentes para financiar el muro fronterizo, esta semana el liderazgo republicano de la Cámara de Representantes impulsará la votación de […]
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Growth of U.S. Hispanic Population Shows the Future is Latino
August 12, 2021
‘Diversity makes the United States unique and is a source of its strength’ WASHINGTON, DC— In response to today’s Census announcement that shows that the United States’ Hispanic population grew 23 percent to 62.1 million (18.7% of […]
UnidosUS President and CEO: For Equitable Recovery, Dual Infrastructure Packages Must Move Forward Together
July 29, 2021
Bipartisan package too limited to fully rebuild our economy for all communities WASHINGTON, DC—Following the Senate’s vote to advance a bipartisan infrastructure package, UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía, made […]
UnidosUS Annual Awards Honors Key Leaders and Advocates Driving Positive Change for Latinos and the Country
July 27, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC—UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza), the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, honored five leaders and trailblazers who have created meaningful change for the Latino […]
It also welcomes new executive officers and Board members WASHINGTON, DC—UnidosUS (formerly NCLR) the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, is pleased to announce that Luis Granados, CEO of […]
Leaders, Activists, Writers and More: UnidosUS Announces Speakers and Highlights for its 2021 Annual Conference
July 22, 2021
President Joe Biden to deliver virtual remarks at the largest Latino gathering WASHINGTON, DC—President Joe Biden; U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen; U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona; independent journalist María Elena Salinas; activist, […]
WASHINGTON, DC— Following the recent ruling by a U.S. district court in Texas that limited the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Carlos Guevara, UnidosUS’ Director for Immigration Initiatives, issued […]
WASHINGTON, DC—In prerecorded remarks, President Joe Biden will give a virtual address to UnidosUS’s 2021 Annual Conference on July 26 just before 3 p.m. EDT, making him the fifth sitting […]
New UnidosUS/Georgetown Report: Medicaid Expansion Could Narrow Health Coverage Gaps for Latino Families
June 29, 2021
Hispanic families’ gaps in health insurance growing wider and faster in states without entitlement expansion WASHINGTON, DC—Latino children and parents are disproportionately more likely to be uninsured across the country, […]
UnidosUS Awarded $150,000 from Pritzker Family Foundation to Support Latino Infant Initiative
June 24, 2021
Grant will further organization’s efforts to promote early learning and development among the youngest Latino children WASHINGTON, DC—UnidosUS (formerly the National Council of La Raza), the nation’s largest Latino civil […]
New Report: Number of Blacks and Latinos Killed in Police Custody More Than Double Other Counts
May 27, 2021
Federal legislation to address police abuse needs to include provisions for more accurate data, to address the full scope of the problem WASHINGTON, DC—The number of Latinos and Blacks killed […]
WASHINGTON, DC— On Thursday, May 27, 2021, NAACP and Unidos will Host “Reunite to Reform” (FPO), a joint town hall on policing in America. Panelists for the town hall include Janet […]