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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…

Washington, DC, July 27, 2020 – Today, The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) announced its newest cohort of Advisory Council members for 2020-2021 which include Members of Congress and leaders at Fortune 500 companies and national nonprofit organizations representing an array of industries including the finance, tech, media, and labor sectors. The 40+ CHCI Advisory Council members support the organization with resources and expertise, helping to provide strategic input and guidance.

Washington, DC, June 18, 2020—Marco Davis, President and CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), made the following statement: “We applaud the U.S. Supreme Court for its ruling that protects Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) by striking down the President’s 2017 effort to end it. In a vote…

Washington, DC, June 3, 2020 – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) will host its Leadership Conference on September 14-18 and 43rd Annual Awards Gala on September 21 in an all virtual setting.  In consideration of the pandemic, the nation’s premier Washington-based Hispanic nonprofit leadership development organization will offer its signature events that traditionally kick off Hispanic Heritage Month in Washington, DC via interactive programs, discussions and special events online.