Upcoming Dates
June 6, 2008 Northwest Hispanic Student Leadership Conference Planning Committee Boise, ID
June 6-8, 2008 Cycle II Orientation and Training for 21st Century Leaders Internship Program Chicago, IL
June 10, 2008 Midwest Hispanic Student Leadership Conference Planning Committee Chicago, IL
June 12, 2008 Central States Hispanic Student Leadership Conference Planning Committee Kansas City, MO
June 27-28, 2008 27th USHLI National Conference Planning Committee Meeting Chicago, IL
August 14, 2008 USHLI 18th Annual Dinner Hyatt Regency Chicago |
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 Join HACE at McCormick
Place June 17 for their annual Chicago Career
Conference.
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In Memorium: Margarita Escarfullet
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Labor and the Latino community recently lost a
great champion in the struggle for human rights, civil rights, civic
participation, and social justice, Margarita Escarfullet. Margarita devoted her
life to her family, our community, and to the work of the union she loved, the
American Federation of Teachers (AFT). At AFT Margarita was the Assistant Director for Human Rights, where
she worked closely with allied groups, including USHLI. Margarita never let her
difficult battles with life-threatening diseases interfere with her commitment
to family, community, and AFT. She will be missed by all whom she touched,
inspired, and served like the true champion that she was.
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States By Dominant Latino Population Group
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The illustration above is only one of over 700
pie charts, bar graphs and tables brilliantly illustrated in the 512-page
Almanac of Latino Politics.
The Almanac of Latino Politics is made possible thanks to support from AARP, NEA, BAC and SEIU.
Click here to preview the Almanac.
To obtain a copy of the Almanac, visit our new online store or contact Isabel Reyes at (312) 427-8683 or via email at ireyes@ushli.org.
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Civic and Labor Leaders Endorse The Almanac of Latino Politics
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Civic and labor leaders participated in a press
conference in Washington, DC and endorsed The Almanac of Latino
Politics. Participating in the press conference were Rita Jaramillo, Senior Liaison, Minority Outreach, NEA; Kevin Flynn, BAC Political Director; and Junior Ortiz, Director Brand Relations, AARP. Click here
to see the video (8 minutes).
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USHLI/Freddie Mac Partnership Nets 8 Seminars in May
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USHLI conducted 8 CreditSmart Espaņol seminars in May,
serving 164 individuals, namely homeowners and prospective homeowners. CreditSmart
Espaņol, a Freddie Mac curriculum, is a series of bilingual financial literacy modules
that enable participants to understand the importance of establishing and
maintaining good credit, developing sound money management skills, avoiding
credit card debt, and provides useful information on foreclosure prevention and
mortgage protection. Click here for
a list of seminars conducted in May.
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Jose Torrez Appears on News hour with Jim Lehrer
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Jose Torrez, a two-year participant in USHLI's 21st
Century Leaders Internship Program and currently supervising interns, was a
guest on the News Hour with Jim Lehrer
recently to discuss the Latino youth vote, which is transforming Latino
politics. News Hour is one of the most watched programs on television
today. Young Latinos 18-29 years of age
comprise 42% of Latino registered voters in Chicago
and are credited with having enabled Barack Obama to win the Illinois primary. Jose, a senior at DePaul University,
has registered 4,500 new voters during his USHLI internship.
Students in our 21st Century Leaders Internship program have registered 40,600 new voters to date.
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Donate to USHLI
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USHLI accepts tax-deductible contributions, as allowed
by law, from individuals, foundation support, and donations from corporations, businesses, and labor unions. We do not receive nor
accept local, state or federal funds. Contributions in any amount are greatly
appreciated.
Donations from individuals are strongly encouraged because they help keep USHLI a constituency-driven organization with a constituency-based sustaining fund. Donors can choose to make a one-time donation or a recurring gift.
For more information on USHLI's programs and track record, please
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