Cuando era niño en Nueva York, el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana fue un momento que me emocionaba y hacia sentir orgulloso. Cada año, los maestros de mis clases otorgaban historias inspiradoras sobre personas Afroamericanas famosas e importantes de la historia, contándonos, por ejemplo, sobre el genio y la creatividad…
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. February 25, 2021 – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation’s premiere Latino leadership development organization, announced a $275,000 grant from State Farm®. Since becoming a CHCI partner in 2004, State Farm has provided support towards CHCI’s Annual Leadership Conference, which included a pitch competition last year,…
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…