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Day two of saw Latino nonprofit leaders from across the country join together for collaborative advocacy training and ...
06/03/2026

Day two of saw Latino nonprofit leaders from across the country join together for collaborative advocacy training and then bringing our skills and expertise to the halls of Congress.

After a morning of advocacy training and strategy sessions, leaders took to Capitol Hill to meet directly with Senators and Senate staff to elevate the urgent issues impacting our communities.

Today was a reminder that advocacy is not just policy... it’s people! It is community leaders showing up, speaking their lived experiences, and refusing to let Latino voices be ignored!

We closed the evening honoring Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez , a champion for our communities and a trailblazer whose leadership continues to inspire generations of advocates and organizers. Thank you Rep. Gil Cisneros and Andrea Salinas for joining us and celebrating the congresswoman.

The work continues tomorrow so make sure to stay connected and continue following us on all of our social media platforms!

Last night, we welcomed Latino nonprofit leaders from across the country to our nation’s capital for the start of . ‍🔥 ...
06/02/2026

Last night, we welcomed Latino nonprofit leaders from across the country to our nation’s capital for the start of . ‍🔥

From Puerto Rico to California, New York to Florida, advocates and changemakers gathered in solidarity for four days of strategy, advocacy, and action centered on the issues shaping our communities — from health and immigration to democracy, tech, and AI.

Over the next three days, join us on Instagram stories and get the inside scoop of what we learn from one another, how we organize together, and make our collective voice impossible to ignore. Expect to see us all over Capitol Hill!

Encuentro is about organizing, mobilizing, and empowering our community. Stay tuned and make sure to follow us across all social media platforms for more!

Today, more than 150 Latino nonprofit leaders from across the country are heading to Washington, D.C. for our annual Enc...
06/01/2026

Today, more than 150 Latino nonprofit leaders from across the country are heading to Washington, D.C. for our annual Encuentro Nacional — an advocacy summit centered on advancing opportunity, stability, and prosperity for Latino and all American communities.

From legislative briefings and Congressional meetings to conversations on health, immigration, and the future of Artificial Intelligence, leaders will strategize, collaborate, and uplift the issues shaping the fastest-growing community in the United States.

Join us on Instagram stories to get the latest updates on !

Happy Pride Month! This month, we celebrate the strength, joy, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQIA+ communities, es...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!

This month, we celebrate the strength, joy, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQIA+ communities, especially our Latine voices, across the nation leaders, artists, advocates, and young people helping shape a more inclusive future.

Pride is an opportunity to celebrate as we reaffirm the importance of everyone being able to live openly, safely, and authentically. Pride month also serves as a reminder of the continued work needed to protect dignity, equity, and opportunity for all.

We are proud to stand with you this Pride Month and every month. 🧡

From September to October, immigration arrests in the Chicago area nearly tripled, rising from 760 to more than 2,000. F...
05/28/2026

From September to October, immigration arrests in the Chicago area nearly tripled, rising from 760 to more than 2,000. Families lived in fear; communities stayed home, and entire neighborhoods were targeted.

Last week, Hispanic Federation hosted the “People’s Hearing on Immigration Enforcement” in Chicago alongside community leaders, advocates, attorneys, and residents who shared powerful testimony on the devastating impact of Operation Midway Blitz – including allegations of excessive force, racial profiling, trauma and intimidation targeting immigrant communities.

We are building a public record to support accountability, investigations, and policy change.

Thank you Chicago Sun-Times for your coverage and amplifying the voices of impacted communities.

Hundreds of job seekers, dozens of employers, and one powerful day of opportunity for the community! We know this job ma...
05/24/2026

Hundreds of job seekers, dozens of employers, and one powerful day of opportunity for the community! We know this job market is challenging and that is why this week, Hispanic Federation partnered with LaGuardia Community College's Center for Career & Professional Development and Casa de las Americas to host our annual Career Expo. This event connects community members with career pathways, professional development resources, and networking opportunities with top-tier employers from across New York City.

Attendees had the opportunity to receive professional headshots, resume support, and direct access to employers and service providers...all designed to help community members take the next steps towards a brighter and meaningful career!

We are so grateful to our partners, staff, volunteers, and all the job seekers who showed up ready to invest in their future!

This week, we gathered on the steps of City Hall for a press conference in recognition of Hepatitis Awareness Month, bri...
05/23/2026

This week, we gathered on the steps of City Hall for a press conference in recognition of Hepatitis Awareness Month, bringing together health advocates, elected officials, and community leaders to raise awareness about viral hepatitis and its disproportionate impact on communities of color, LGBTQ+, and other underserved populations.

This event uplifted community voices, challenges, stigma, and called for stronger, more equitable public health responses.

Thank you to Hep Free NYC, Lynn Schulman, Carl Michael Wilson, Virginia Maloney, NYSDOH - New York State Health Department, Housing Works Inc., and Empire Liver Foundation for standing with us and helping drive this critical conversation forward.

05/22/2026

Proteger la zona marítimo terrestre es proteger a Puerto Rico. Por eso el Senado de Puerto Rico debe rechazar el PC25.

La Lcda. Maritere Padilla Rodríguez, directora senior de política pública y abogacía de Hispanic Federation Puerto Rico, lo explicó de forma contundente en la vista pública de este martes, donde también ACLU PR, SeaGrant PR, Instituto de Investigación y Planificación Costera de Puerto Ric y otras voces coincidieron en exigir que se detenga esta medida.

Puedes escuchar todas las ponencias en la página del Senado: https://vimeo.com/event/5174138

Si te quieres unir tu voz y compartir tu opinión, todavía estás a tiempo.

Somete tus comentarios a: [email protected]

O llama tu senador/a a: 787-724-2030

Puerto Rico depende de nuestra participación.

(Fuente de video: Senado de Puerto Rico - Vimeo)

Yesterday we gathered at The Graduate Center, CUNY in New York City for the . A powerful day of dialogue, reflection, a...
05/22/2026

Yesterday we gathered at The Graduate Center, CUNY in New York City for the . A powerful day of dialogue, reflection, and action. From start to finish, every session was filled with meaningful conversations, expert insights, and real solutions to advance education equity for Latino communities.

This gathering is where educators, policy leaders, and students shape the future of education.

We were honored to welcome inspiring leaders Kamar Samuels, Doris B. González, Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Havidán Rodríguez, Damaris Díaz and many more.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in this vital conversation and helped make this year’s summit unforgettable.

Congress is on the verge of giving ICE and CBP an extra $70 billion – with no guardrails or checks and balances. Our com...
05/21/2026

Congress is on the verge of giving ICE and CBP an extra $70 billion – with no guardrails or checks and balances. Our communities can’t afford that price tag or the damage of three more years of hostile, dragnet operations for years to come.

Act Now, tell Congress to Vote NO on Reconciliation 2.0! https://mstr.app/9facb18f-42ef-413b-9075-7ca743692fdc

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