CHCI Latest News
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke will join Cabinet Secretaries Timothy Geithner, Janet Napolitano, Ken Salazar, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis and over 20 Members of Congress for the 2010 CHCI Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Secretaries Timothy Geithner and Ken Salazar will address CHCI's 2010 Public Policy Conference.


2010 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Grammy-nominated recording artist and drumming legend Sheila E. along with former Kumbia Kings member and Latin pop sensation Irving "Pee Wee" Salinas will provide the entertainment at CHCI's 33rd Annual Awards Gala, on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Don't miss this opportunity to witness history in the making. Register today!

On Monday, September 13, at 3:00 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will address comprehensive immigration reform at CHCI's 2010 Public Policy Conference.
On Monday, September 13, 2010, during CHCI's Public Policy Conference, CHCI Chair Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez will deliver the keynote speech for the opening luncheon, America's Promise: Education, focusing on the national imperative for the Latino community to raise college graduation rates. Rep. Rubén Hinojosa and cable network Nickelodeon will receive the CHCI Service Award for their work to advance the educational attainment of Latinos and all Americans. CHCI will also award its 2010 Distinguished Alumnus Award to Assistant Secretary for Legislative & Congressional Affairs at the Department of Education Gabriella Gomez, the first CHCI alumnus to be nominated and confirmed to an administration post by the U.S. Senate.
Register for 2010 CHCI Public Policy Conference Today!
Members of Congress and leading experts in the nation will discuss best practices, challenges, and solutions to major issues facing the Latino community at the Latino Leaders Summit Series, a highlight of the 2010 CHCI Public Policy Conference.
Visit the Latinos Leading Summit Series web pages for complete summit descriptions and dynamic panelists.
Wilmer Valderrama Announced as Celebity HostFive Great Comedians Perform to Benefit Latino Youth
Comedians Alex Reymundo, Debi Gutierrez, Filipe Esparza, Gilbert Esquivel and Carlos Santos-Cordero are scheduled to perform, a unique opportunity to enjoy five comedians in one dynamic show.
Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis will join CHCI Chair Nydia M. Velázquez and Rep. Xavier Becerra at the Opening Plenary -- America's Future: Economic Prosperity -- on Monday, September 13 at the 2010 CHCI Public Policy Conference. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius is confirmed to give the keynote address at the Morning Plenary -- America's Promise: The Impact of Healthcare Reform -- on Tuesday, September 14.


Upcoming Events
Currently, there are no featured events.