Press Releases

The Asian American Business Development Cener (AABDC), along with undersigned diversity and community organizations, jointly stand against anti-Asian racist acts and words that have become prevalent since the coronavirus outbreak.
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The Senate approved late Wednesday legislation to stem the crippling health and economic effects of the Coronavirus global pandemic sweeping across the U.S., and now goes to the House with aid for workers and health care systems but without key provisions in a House proposal that would ensure aid for all families, regardless of immigration status.
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Hispanic Federation’s top priorities during this public health crisis are the health and safety of our employees and ongoing support for our member agencies, who may be severely affected by this situation.
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Two in five LGBTQ students of color are harassed on the basis of both race and LGBTQ identities in schools.
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After devastating earthquakes, Bank of America reinforces long-standing support for Hispanic Federation’s Unidos disaster relief program and Puerto Rico's communities.
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Last night's State of the Union Address was as disappointing as it was unsurprising. Those of us who have listened to President Trump carefully over these last few years have come to expect speeches that combine egoism and deception in equal parts.
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Hispanic Federation condemns deceptive hurricane relief plan as Puerto Rico now recovers from recent earthquakes.
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Hispanic Federation President Frankie Miranda issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s disturbing attack at the U.S. Capitol and the efforts of President Trump and his supporters to subvert our democracy
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Hispanic Federation President Frankie Miranda has issued the following statement regarding the stabbing on Saturday of multiple people at a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey, NY.
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The Board of Directors of Hispanic Federation announced today that long-time Executive Vice President Frankie Miranda has been named President and CEO of the Hispanic Federation. José Calderón stepped down from his post to focus on his personal health and family well-being after ably leading the Federation for nearly eight years.
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Hispanic Federation (HF) and Ford Motor Company Fund – the philanthropic arm of Ford – launched the ninth year of Lucha Contra El Hambre, a hunger relief campaign to provide food to some of New York’s most vulnerable families this holiday season.
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Hispanic Federation is proud to join The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and 150 other civil rights organizations to release a policy platform, “Vision for Democracy: Fortifying the Franchise in 2020 and Beyond”, to demand comprehensive voting reform. This marks overwhelming support for comprehensive voting rights reform within the civil rights community. The platform offers concrete policy recommendations to public officials, policy makers, and candidates for the 2020 state and federal elections and proposes a unified vision for ensuring that Americans have a strong, functioning democracy.
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After Hurricanes Irma and Maria destroyed 80 percent of the island’s coffee trees and harvest, the crop was virtually gone. Coffee is vital to Puerto Rico’s rich heritage as well as its economy, and the planting of coffee trees has the power to support farmer’s livelihoods and transform communities.
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Hispanic Federation released the following statement on House Initiation of Impeachment Proceedings Against President Trump.
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Over 100 people from 13 states and Puerto Rico came to Washington, D.C., today as part of the Take Action 4 Puerto Rico! Campaign to urge members of Congress to make good on their promise and responsibility to help rebuild the island.
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Today, Hispanic Federation President José Calderón issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to move $271 million in FEMA disaster relief funds to support immigration enforcement at the border.
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Today, Hispanic Federation President José Calderón issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s new public charge rule.
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