HISPANIC LINKS
Pew Hispanic Center: is
a nonpartisan research organization that seeks to improve the
understanding of the U.S. Hispanic population and to chronicle Latinos'
growing impact on the nation. It is a project of the Pew Research Center,
a nonpartisan "fact tank" in Washington, DC that provides information on
the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world -
http://pewhispanic.org/
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.: The Congressional
Hispanic Caucus Institute is a nonprofit and nonpartisan leadership
development organization established in 1978 -
http://www.chci.org
National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators: Organization to
organize Hispanic state legislators who advocate on behalf of Hispanic
communities across the United States. The NHCSL advocates for the
appointment of Hispanics to positions of influence in all levels and
branches of government, which will positively impact public policy for
Hispanics. We also advocate for the hiring and promotion of Hispanics to
positions of influence in the private sector -
http://www.nhcsl.com/
National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO):
Organization promoting the participation of Latinos in the American
political process - http://www.naleo.org
Hispanic Federation: Organization of Hispanic community service
agencies in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut -
http://www.hispanicfederation.org
National Council of La Raza: the largest national Hispanic civil
rights and advocacy organization in the United States – works to improve
opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300
affiliated community-based organizations (CBOs), NCLR reaches millions of
Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of
Columbia. NCLR conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy,
providing a Latino perspective in five key areas – assets/investments,
civil rights/immigration, education, employment and economic status, and
health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its
Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities
for individuals and families -
http://www.nclr.org
Hispanic National Bar Association: The national voice of the
Hispanic Legal Community -
http://www.hnba.com/index.aspx
Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund: PRLDEF champions an
equitable society. Using the power of the law together with advocacy and
education, PRLDEF protects opportunities for all Latinos -
http://www.prldef.org
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund: MALDEF is one of
the leading nonprofit Latino litigation, advocacy and educational outreach
institution in the United States -
http://www.maldef.org/
Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law: The Center is a
non-profit, public interest legal foundation dedicated to furthering and
protecting the civil, constitutional, and human rights of immigrants,
refugees, children, and the poor -
http://centerforhumanrights.org/
The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute: The Tomás Rivera Policy
Institute is a nonprofit, freestanding research organization that advances
critical, insightful thinking on key issues affecting Latino communities
through objective, policy-relevant research, and its implications, for the
betterment of the nation. TRPI has built its reputation as one of the
premier policy institutes on Latino issues through its capacity to conduct
sound primary and secondary research. One of TRPI’s critical strengths is
survey research. From questionnaire and sample frame development to survey
interviewing, the Institute provides a reliable, objective source of
information on attitudes held by the Latino community in the United States
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http://www.trpi.org/index.html
Latino Leaders Network: Is a non-profit whose mission is to develop
ongoing opportunities for “Bringing Leaders Together” to establish
relationships and dialogue on issues important to the Latino community -
http://www.latinoleadersnetwork.org/
League of United Latin American Citizens: LULAC is the largest and
oldest Hispanic Organization in the United States. LULAC advances the
economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health
and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs
operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide. The organization
involves and serves all Hispanic nationality groups -
http://lulac.org
Somos El Futuro: NYS Legislative Hispanic Advocacy Group, whose
mission is to create opportunities that increase the participation of the
Puerto Rican/Hispanic community in the public policy making process and
build the capacity of New York's Hispanic communities to work towards the
development of policies, laws, state rules and regulations that address
the needs and issues of Hispanics across the state -
http://www.somoselfuturo.org
United Way’s Latino Leadership Development Program: is to identify,
train, and promote the placement of Latinos in policy-making positions of
community organizations in order to ensure these organizations are tapping
the full potential of the Latino community -
http://www.uwrochester.org/WhatWeDo/DevelopFutureLeaders/LatinoLeadershipProgram.asp
U.S. Small Business Administration: Through a network of 23
regional centers, the New York State Small Business Development Center
delivers high quality business counseling and training to New Yorkers who
want to start a business or improve the performance of an existing
business, where the services are free of charge and have significant
impact -
http://www.nyssbdc.org
LatPro: This is a
website dedicated to helping Hispanic professionals find career success.
If you are a bilingual (Spanish/English or Portuguese/English) or Latino
professional interested in job opportunities and career development, join
LatPro - http://www.latpro.com/
Hispanic Employment Program: The HEPM was established to focus
specific attention on the needs of Hispanic Americans in all areas of
federal employment -
http://www.hepm.org/
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