This past Sunday, CHCI gathered in Tornillo, Texas supporting Voto Latino and a resolute congregation of citizens, community members, elected officials, celebrities and advocates demanding accountability and for the immediate reunification of children with their families who were inhumanly separated due to the “Zero-Tolerance” policy. Inspired and not backing down,…
CHCI Joins Voto Latino to Help #EndFamilyDetention While the executive order has been signed, there is still a lot of work to be done. We must ensure for swift reunification and call for an end to family detention. The Trump Administration’s “Zero-tolerance” policy took days to execute but will leave…
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Issues Statement on “Zero-Tolerance” Separation Policy WASHINGTON, D.C. – 6/20/18 – Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), released the following statement regarding the “zero-tolerance” separation policy: The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute urges our elected officials on both sides of the aisle to end the ‘zero-tolerance’…
In an increasingly globalized world, the Internet allows for intense connectivity. We watch YouTube videos, read articles, send messages abroad through platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or e-mail, or even take a Massive Open Online Course with thousands of peers abroad—many of whom you will never meet. But in order…
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) and CHCI Chair Congressman, Rep. Joaquín Castro are proud to announce the 2018 Medallion of Excellence Honorees, Jorge Ramos and Michele Bobadilla. On September 13, these remarkable leaders will be recognized at CHCI's 41st Annual Awards Gala taking place at the Marriott Marquis in…
A select group of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute fellows and alumni spent a transformative week in Japan as part of the government of Japan’s KAKEHASHI cultural exchange program. Promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, The KAKEHASHI Project is dedicated to enhancing international understanding among the people of…
CHCI President & CEO Domenika Lynch and Vice-Chair Cristina Antelo with CHCI alumni at the 2018 Energy Summit Washington, DC – On March 14th, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) hosted the 2018 CHCI Energy Summit – A World In Transition at the Newseum. Discussions focused on the evolving trends in…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of Congressman Baltasar Corrada del Río. Congressman Baltasar Corrada del Río was a longtime public servant who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Puerto Ricans as well as Latinos all across the country. From his various political offices in…
CHCI goes to Japan! In partnership with the Japanese International Cooperation Center’s KAKEHASHI Project, we are pleased to announce the second international exchange program where we will be sending 17 young Latino leaders to Japan. CHCI attendees will participate in a week-long initiative aimed at helping young professionals gain the…
The Story of High School Twins Following in their Family’s Footsteps to Bring Success and Leadership to the Latino Community Sam and Sara are a couple of ordinary teens with extraordinary ambition. Sam, the more self-assured of the two, is a self-proclaimed band geek who cruised through years of straight…