The Arts & Culture Reception serves as the cultural kick-off to a month-long, national celebration of the richness and diversity of Latino heritage. Join CHCI on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Ronald Reagan Building, Pavilion Room in Washington, D.C., for our premier networking event that showcases and celebrates the societal contributions in…
CHCI and the CHCI Alumni, in partnership with the Congressional Hispanic Staff Association, are hosting a special reception honoring Congressional Chiefs of Staff who have demonstrated their commitment to promoting diversity on Capitol Hill. For 2019, two chiefs of staff will be recognized for their pivotal role in ensuring that young Latinos are hired, offered…
At this year’s Leadership Luncheon, CHCI will recognize the outstanding accomplishments of (2) Latino leaders from our esteemed alumni network. CHCI will honor Alejandra Y. Castillo with the 2019 Medallion of Excellence for a Distinguished Alumnus and Alma N. Acosta with the Young Alumnus Award. The Medallion of Excellence for a Distinguished Alumnus recognizes a…
42ND ANNUAL AWARDS GALA Thursday, September 19, 2019 Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC, 20001 Our annual Awards Gala is a highlight of our year, gathering the largest and most prestigious Hispanic nonpartisan, public and private-sector leaders and supporters in the nation — the perfect ending of our Hispanic…
Join us at CHCI’s Economic Empowerment Summit to learn about emerging financial and economic empowerment issues, developments, challenges and opportunities, such as fintech and financial inclusion, access to capital, diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector, the gender pay gap, and the future of Latino wealth. The day-long summit is designed to connect Members…
Join us at CHCI’s Tech Summit to learn about emerging trends, policy issues, and opportunities in the tech sector such as equitable access to fifth generation mobile network (5G) in communities of color, digital privacy and cybersecurity, the digital skills gap, the future of work, and ethics of the future in the face of growing…
CHCI Is Proud To Invite You To Our 2020 Capitol Hill Policy Briefing Series! Join us for public policy round-table discussions comprised of Members of Congress, congressional staffers, public policy experts, and national leaders, tackling some of the most pertinent issues affecting the Latino community. Each panel is organized and moderated by CHCI Graduate Fellows.…
Session #1: COVID-19: Addressing Health Disparities Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT This virtual briefing focuses on the impact of COVID-19 as we continue to navigate the new normal. The briefing will address deeply rooted health inequities and ways to ensure enhanced prevention, access to testing, and treatment for…
LGBTQ+ LATINXS AND COVID-19 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Time: 4:00pm-5:15 PM EDT During this global pandemic, the LGBTQ+ community is confronting more discrimination leaving them without adequate economic support and access to healthcare or resources. A panel of Latinx leaders will talk about the challenges LGBTQ+ communities are facing, highlight solutions through activism taking…
Part 1 - Anti-Blackness in the Latinx Community Wednesday, August 5, 2020 7:00pm - 8:15 PM EDT Anti-Blackness within the Latinx community prevails in our history, language, beauty standards, and how we engage with our Afro-Latino community. If non-Black Latinos are serious about supporting Black Lives Matter activists, we must reckon with anti-Blackness within our…