Despite the political hurdles that the White House is facing as it attempts to push through its health care reform agenda, President Obama has not abandoned his efforts to overhaul the country’s immigration system as well. This week, the president will meet with his Domestic Policy Task Force and Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Charles […]
Shakira meets with President Obama to discuss Early Childhood Development and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
February 24, 2010 By
On Monday, Colombian singer Shakira was received at the White House to discuss early childhood development (ECD) projects in Latin America. Shakira, who is involved with the issue, founded the Fundación América Latina en Acción Solidaria (ALAS), a group comprised of Latin American artists and business leaders that advocates for ECD programs. While at the […]
Obama Vows More Engagement with Latin America
April 20, 2009 By
President Barack Obama attended the Fifth Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago this past weekend along with 33 other democratically elected heads of state and government in the Western Hemisphere. In Obama’s first meeting with his regional counterparts he used the opportunity to engage in a new relationship with countries of the Americas […]
CHC Accompanies Obama to Summit of Americas; Responds to Anti-Census Statement by Latino Groups
April 17, 2009 By
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) was the first to learn about President Barack Obama’s trip to Mexico, and three key members of the caucus are currently traveling with him to the Summit of the Americas. Members include Congressman Nydia Velazquez, Chair of the CHC, Congressman Xavier Becerra, vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and […]
Guest Blogger Series:Hopeful about Policy Changes towards Cuba
April 17, 2009 By
By: Carmen Peláez On Thursday, President Barack Obama said it was up to Havana to take the next step after his gesture of removing some of the restrictions that have prohibited money and travel to Cuba. This morning, Raul Castro responded within hours, saying “we have sent word to the U.S. government in private and […]
We can work as Partners
April 16, 2009 By
Op-ed by President Barack Obama As we approach the Summit of the Americas, our hemisphere is faced with a clear choice. We can overcome our shared challenges with a sense of common purpose, or we can stay mired in the old debates of the past. For the sake of all our people, we must […]
President Obama Heading to Mexico
April 16, 2009 By
Today President Barack Obama heads to Mexico City to meet with Mexican President Felipe Calderón before traveling to Trinidad and Tobago for the fifth Summit of the Americas. Obama will be the first American president to visit the Mexican capital since Bill Clinton did 12 years ago. The meeting’s top issue will be drug violence and […]
Cuban-American Community Divided Over New Cuba Rules
April 14, 2009 By
In yesterday’s shift in U.S. policy towards Cuba many Cuban-Americans are welcoming the measures made by President Barack Obama. While the President, following through on his campaign promises of lifting all restrictions on travel and money transfers to the island by Cuban-Americans, is providing hope for many moderate and liberal Cuban-Americans and is creating worry for conservative hardliners. At […]
Obama to Nominate Census Director
April 3, 2009 By
President Obama intends to nominate University of Michigan professor Robert M. Groves today to serve as the next Census director. The long-anticipated announcement was made after Commerce Secretary Gary Locke completes his first full week on the job. If confirmed, Groves faces looming managerial and political concerns surrounding the 2010 Census. The bureau received $ […]
Commerce Secretary Speaks about Importance of Accurately Counting Hispanics in the 2010 Census
April 2, 2009 By
On Wednesday, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), Univision Inc., the League of United Latin American Citizens and SEIU announced a grassroots campaign in Washington entitled, “Hágase Contar!” an effort to help advertise the 2010 Census to the Hispanic community, An estimated 1 million Hispanics were missed in the last census. […]
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