News Room

Walmart Renews Commitment to Latino Education and Career Development

October 18, 2011

Second $1 Million Gift to CHCI Continues Year-Round Internships for Latino Undergraduates

CHCI today announced a new $1 million grant from Walmart to continue the fall and spring semesters of its award-winning Congressional Internship Program (CIP) through 2015. Walmart's $1 million donation in 2009 allowed CHCI to expand its traditional summer program to conduct three internship sessions each year, effectively doubling the reach of the internship program. Since the program's expansion, 55 CHCI Walmart Congressional interns have benefited from this life-changing experience. More...

Higher Education is a "Must" for All Latinos

October 18, 2011

For the United States to remain globally competitive in the future, higher education should be viewed as a “must” not a "maybe" for all Latinos.  And, in order for the quality of education to improve and high school and college graduation rates to increase, the U.S. educational system needs a two-fold investment. 

Read what our educational experts said the two-fold investment in education should be. 

Lifestyle Choices and Preventive Care are Keys to Healthier Latinos

October 18, 2011

The healthcare challenges facing Americans, particularly the Latino community, are many.  In fact, Latinos are disproportionately affected by a variety of preventable chronic health conditions.  Despite positive changes made through the Affordable Care Act, prevention still remains only a small focus of the whole system, yet it is a critical piece to a healthier country.

Learn more about what expert panelists say are the keys and challenges to a healither Latino community.

Immigration Reform Critical for Workforce and Economy-Panelists Say

October 13, 2011

Immigration reform is currently one of the country’s hottest topics.  Telemundo News Anchor José Díaz-Balart moderated this popular and timely session, which discussed immigration reform and how it relates to deportation, the DREAM Act, future workforce needs, and the effects on the American economy.

Read what the panelists had to say about this critical topic.

Export Trade is Key to Building a Stronger International Community

October 5, 2011

In CHCI's Public Policy Conference Opening Luncheon, Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan, Ambassador Ron Kirk, and two bank presidents--Fred Hochberg and Luis Alberto Moreno--discussed what factors go into building a stronger international community. Led by session moderator Pedro Pierluisi, Puerto Rico's Resident Commissioner, these trade experts shared their views on what Latino businesses and the United States can do to build a stronger international community with our neighbors to the south.

Learn what other factors are needed to build a stronger international community.

Leading Panelists Examine the U.S. Economy and Changing Demographics

October 3, 2011

CHCI's Public Policy Conference kicked off on Monday, September 12, with a dynamic opening plenary that examined the U.S. Economy and Changing Demographics.  CHCI Chair Rep. Charles A. Gonzalez, moderator Ray Suarez from PBS' acclaimed NewsHour, and four leading panelists offered sobering realities mixed with optimism for the future as they discussed the changing demographics as they relate to the U.S. economy. 

Read about what these leading panelists had to say in CHCI's Public Policy Conference Opening Plenary.

THE LATINO LIST Airs Tonight at 8:00 p.m. on HBO

September 29, 2011

2011 CHCI 34th Annual Awards Gala Draws Washington's Elite

September 22, 2011

Thank You to CHCI Hispanic Heritage Month Sponsors

September 16, 2011

CHCI's 2011 Hispanic Heritage Month Events were a huge success!  This year's events featured members of Congress, Cabinet members, foreign digitaries, television and music celebrities, national leaders and industry experts, and of course, the President and First Lady. 

These events wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.  CHCI would like to thank every sponsor for its participation and dedication to Keeping the Promise to develop the next generation of Latino leaders.

Exclusive Sneak Peek of HBO's THE LATINO LIST Tonight

September 12, 2011

Join CHCI and AT&T tonight at the S. Dillion Ripley Center for the Arts & Culture Reception.  View the American Sabor: Latinos in Popular U.S. Music exhibit and catch a sneak peek of HBO's new documentary THE LATINO LIST, which will air on September 29.  Screening times are 7:15 and 8:00 p.m.

Filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders will be on hand to talk about this unique project with Maria Hinojosa. 

Heineken USA is providing shuttles to ensure attendees arrive to and from the event safely.

To attend this very special event, print this invitation and bring it with you to the Smithsonian Institution's S. Dillion Ripley Center.