WASHINGTON, DC—UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza), the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, announced today that it has awarded $750,000 to 30 of its Affiliates, all […]
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Poll finds 68 percent fear not being able to keep up with basic expenses; 31 percent of U.S.-born Latinos and 45 percent of immigrants still haven’t received federal stimulus funds […]
In the wake of COVID-19’s immediate impact, nearly half of small-business owners say they anticipate closing within 6 months; only 1 in 10 received funding they requested WASHINGTON, D.C.— Amidst […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating toll on the Latino community, especially Latino workers. Between March and April 2020, the Latino unemployment rate more than tripled, to 18.9 […]
House of Representatives Must Pass the HEROES Act
May 15, 2020
UnidosUS president strongly urges ‘Yes’ vote on latest stimulus package WASHINGTON, DC—The recently introduced $3 trillion HEROES Act represents significant progress in reducing the disproportionate impact the coronavirus crisis has […]
Sen. Kamala Harris, Rep. Ayanna Pressley and UnidosUS President and CEO to Host Media Call
May 13, 2020
Will discuss Save Our Street Act and small business support WASHINGTON, DC—Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía, and MEDA (Mission Economic Development […]
WASHINGTON, DC—To highlight the need for inclusive relief from the coronavirus health and economic crises in any future stimulus package, UnidosUS is hosting a virtual town hall with Mayor Regina […]
UnidosUS Jobs Report details pandemic’s disproportionate impact on Latinos WASHINGTON, DC— As the nation reels from April job loss numbers not seen since the Great Depression, UnidosUS has found that […]
Coronavirus’s disproportionate impact on Latinos demands immediate action WASHINGTON, DC—As part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic, UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization (formerly known […]
Congressional Tri-Caucus Introduces Landmark Health Equity and Accountability Legislation
April 28, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and the Congressional Tri-Caucus – which represents over half of the Democratic Caucus and includes the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black […]
Congress must instead prioritize support for America’s working families, including mixed status families WASHINGTON, DC—As the House prepares to vote on the $484 billion stimulus package known as “Phase 3.5” […]
The country’s largest national Hispanic conference will offer timely and important programming on its digital platforms WASHINGTON, DC—UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization (formerly known as […]