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CHCI on Telefutura's Escandalo TV

September 16, 2009

2009 CHCI Alumni Impact Study

September 15, 2009

CHCI released the results if its 2009 Alumni Impact Study at the 2009 Public Policy Conference, documenting the profound impact it has had on the lives of young Latinos. 

CHCI Announces 2009 Medallion of Excellence Awardees

September 14, 2009

CHCI today announced renowned musician Lalo Guerrero and CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O'Brien as the 2009 Medallion of Excellence for Leadership and Community Service Award honorees at its 32nd Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This year's theme is Latinos Leading in the Arts.

En el Instituto del Caucus Hispano del Congreso Forman a futuros líderes latinos

September 11, 2009

Felipe Lagos
Washington Hispanic

Los congresistas hispanos del Capitolio tendrán la oportunidad de dar a conocer su posición en los temas que enfrenta la comunidad a nivel nacional cuando la Conferencia de Políticas Públicas del Instituto del Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHCI, por su sigla en inglés) comience este 13 de septiembre.
Será un evento especial, sin duda, ya que servirá además para celebrar los importantes pasos que han dado los latinos dentro de la vida cívica del país. Más notablemente, la confirmación a la Corte Suprema de la jueza Sonia Sotomayor.

President Obama, First Lady to Attend CHCI Annual Awards Gala

September 7, 2009

Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-12), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), today announced President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will attend CHCI's 32nd Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. President Obama will address more than 2,000 guests commemorating CHCI's 32 years of serving the Latino community.

Ozomatli Announced as Annual Awards Gala Entertainment

August 31, 2009

CHCI's 32nd Annual Award Gala will heat up on Wednesday, September 16 with internationally acclaimed urban-Latino-and-beyond collision group Ozomatli scheduled to perform.  Click here for more information on the Gala.

Music Icon Marc Anthony to Receive 2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award

August 12, 2009

CHCI announced Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony as the recipient of the 2009 CHCI Chair's Award. Hon. Nydia Velazquez (NY-12), CHCI Chair, will honor Anthony, one of the most influential artists of his generation, with the prestigious "2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award" at CHCI's 32nd Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

Join 20 Members of Congress, Cabinet Secretaries at Public Policy Conference

August 4, 2009

CHCI's 2009 Public Policy Conference, themed "Latinos Leading in a Global Society," happens September 13-15 in Washington, D.C. Join 20 Members of Congress, President's Obama's Cabinet Secretaries, and national policy leaders to discuss Latinos leading in key issue areas such as the economy, health care reform, census, immigration, education, workforce preparedness, energy, and the green economy.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
to Attend 32nd Annual Awards Gala

The 32nd Annual Awards Gala takes place September 16, 2009, and hosts dozens of Members of Congress, national celebrities, and includes top-notch entertainment as CHCI honors Latino leaders dedicated to serving the community.

To read the latest CHCI eNews on the Public Policy Conference, please click here.  For more information on the Public Policy Conference, please click here.

CHCI Announces New General Counsel

July 31, 2009

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced Alicia Villarreal of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP as its new general counsel. She will serve as a non-voting board member and provide advice and counsel on board governance and legal matters to the Institute.

CHCI Announces Reyes of Comedy Lineup

July 20, 2009

In celebration of Latinos leading in the Arts, CHCI will host its 9th Annual Reyes of Comedy, Tuesday, September 15 at the historic Warner Theatre. Laugh it up with rising and established comedians Greg Giraldo, Joey Medina, Rudy Moreno, Erik Rivera, and Cristela Alonzo as they promise to present a hilarious show. To learn more about Reyes of Comedy, click here.