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…
Washington, DC, January 15, 2021 – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Swearing-In Ceremony held last night to welcome Hispanic members of the 117th Congress, and officers of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) featured Senator and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris. The oath was administered to the Members and CHC officers by retired Justice,…
Washington D.C., January 12, 2021 — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) will honor newly elected and re-elected Hispanic members of the 117th Congress, and the officers of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) with a Ceremonial Swearing-In on Thursday, January 14 at 7:00 pm (EST). The 117th Congress will include…
Washington, D.C., January 7, 2021 – Marco Davis, President and CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), made the following statement: We are deeply saddened and upset by yesterday’s events. The actions of the violent mob at the U.S. Capitol were an attack on some of our nation’s most…
Washington, D.C., October 6, 2020 – Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) launched a podcast titled Here to Lead which will feature some of the nation’s most influential Latino/a leaders in thought-provoking conversations to celebrate Latino achievement, identity, and culture. The Here to Lead host, CHCI President and CEO…
Washington, D.C., September 21, 2020 – Joe Biden, the 47th Vice President of the United States and former U.S. Senator from Delaware, will address the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) 43rd Annual Awards Gala on September 21 in brief pre-recorded remarks. With the theme Our Voice, Nuestro Poder this year,…
Washington, D.C., September 3, 2020 – Julián Castro, former presidential candidate and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will be among the nation’s distinguished honorees at CHCI’s 43rd Annual Awards Gala on Monday, September 21. Castro, who also served as the Mayor of San Antonio in 2009-2014, will receive…
Washington, D.C. – August 18, 2020 – Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) proudly announces the 2020 Medallion of Excellence Honorees—Isabel Allende and José Andrés. They will be recognized at the CHCI 43rd Annual Awards Gala to be held in an all-virtual setting on September 21, 2020, 6:00-8:00 pm…