Washington, D.C. - Aug. 10, 2022 - This Hispanic Heritage Month, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) will celebrate over 40 years of Latino excellence and leadership development with its signature 45th Annual Awards Gala, hosted by Bank of America, on September 15, 2022, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centers in Washington,…
Washington, D.C. - August 08, 2022 - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) and CHCI Chair, Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán, proudly announce the 2022 Medallion Award Honorees, musical legend Celia Cruz and Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services Xavier Becerra. During CHCI's 45th Annual Awards Gala, held…
WASHINGTON, DC - The Congressional Hispanic Institute (CHCI)’s longtime supporter State Farm once again renewed its commitment to the organization and its mission of developing the next generation of Latino leaders. The partnership between the two organizations began in 1993, and in 2022 includes a $275,000 grant for CHCI’s programs…
Washington D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) offers its sincerest condolences on the passing of former congressman and CHCI Chair, Esteban E. Torres. Torres, who was born in Arizona and grew up in East Los Angeles, CA, inspired countless people, and was known as a renaissance man. In…
CHCI will apply a $150,000 grant to develop dynamic, online leadership and professional development tools for high school students WASHINGTON, DC - State Farm, a long-standing supporter of CHCI, has teamed up with iHeartMedia to support CHCI’s programs focused on developing the next generation of Latino leaders. iHeartMedia is providing…
Washington, DC – August 09, 2021 - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) has announced that it will present the Medallion Award at its upcoming CHCI 44th Annual Awards Gala to two distinguished leaders in the Latino community: Emmy Award-winning actor America Ferrera and civil rights leader Sylvia Mendez. The…
Washington D.C. – July 7, 2021 — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) announced the addition of new members of its Advisory Council, as well as the addition of Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) to its Board of Directors for 2021-2022. The Board of Directors and Advisory Council include Members of Congress…
As a child growing up in New York, Black History Month was a time that excited me and made me proud. Each year, teachers in my classes would provide inspiring stories about famous and important Black Americans from history, telling us, for example, about the genius and creativity of George…
Washington D.C. – January 27, 2021 — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) announced the new members of its Alumni Association National Board, and regional chapter officers. The CHCI Alumni Association (CHCI-AA) is a network of more than 4,400 Latino professionals across the country. The national board includes Jose Plaza,…
Washington D.C. – January 22, 2021 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) announced the addition of new members of its Board of Directors, as well as the full slate of officers for 2021-2022. Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) will serve as CHCI’s new Chair. Rep. Barragán also serves as…