http://www.hispanictips.com Hispanic & Latino News Redefined - Empowering & Engaging Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:56:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2011/11/16/congressional-delegation-to-visit-alabama-for-hearing-on-impact-of-immigration-law-washington-d-c-press-conference-nov-17-precedes-congressional-visit/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2011/11/16/congressional-delegation-to-visit-alabama-for-hearing-on-impact-of-immigration-law-washington-d-c-press-conference-nov-17-precedes-congressional-visit/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:11:42 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=160898 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino Redefined. Empower Yourself!]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2011/11/16/congressional-delegation-to-visit-alabama-for-hearing-on-impact-of-immigration-law-washington-d-c-press-conference-nov-17-precedes-congressional-visit/feed/ 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2011/10/19/nclr-feeding-america-address-latino-hunger-nutrition-at-hill-briefing-sponsored-by-rep-joe-baca/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2011/10/19/nclr-feeding-america-address-latino-hunger-nutrition-at-hill-briefing-sponsored-by-rep-joe-baca/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:07:09 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=157833 Joseph Rendeiro, NCLR
(202) 776-1566
Shannon Traeger, Feeding America
(312) 641-5717

Washington, D.C.—NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, and Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, will hold a briefing on Capitol Hill about the alarming rates of hunger and obesity in the Latino community and the efforts being made to improve food security and nutrition through policy changes and innovative programs. The briefing, to be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, is being sponsored by Representative Joe Baca (CA–43), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture, which has oversight of critical federal nutrition programs.

A panel of research and policy experts will be joined by a bilingual outreach coordinator from the Capital Area Food Bank in the district and a parent from San Antonio, Texas. Emily Losoya, who was recently featured in NCLR’s Comer Bien videos and stories, will speak about her family’s personal experiences dealing with the many factors that help and hinder Latino families’ access to healthy foods. The food bank representative will talk about local-level efforts to break down access barriers and improve food security and nutrition.

Latino households experience food insecurity at almost twice the rate of all households. Food insecurity is associated with poorer nutrition as individuals sacrifice the quality of food in order to make ends meet. Obesity, too, is found with greater prevalence in Latino communities. One in three Latino children is struggling with hunger, and nearly 40 percent of Latino children are overweight or obese.

The recession has exacerbated these health disparities as Latinos were hit harder by increased unemployment. However, programs that protect families from hunger and enable them to access more healthy foods are endangered as part of ongoing budget conversations. Continuing efforts are needed to increase the accessibility and affordability of nutritious food and educate low-income consumers about how to eat healthily with a limited budget.


MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: Congressional briefing on the alarming rates of hunger and obesity in the Latino community and national and local efforts to improve food security and nutrition.


WHO: Dr. Elaine Waxman, Vice President, Research and Partnerships, Feeding America
Sophie Milam, Senior Policy Counsel, Feeding America
Kara Ryan, Senior Research Analyst, Health Policy Project, NCLR
Jennifer Ng’andu, Deputy Director, Health Policy Project, NCLR
Dario Murralles, Bilingual Outreach Coordinator, Capital Area Food Bank
Emily Losoya, Parent, San Antonio, Texas

WHEN: Friday, October 21
2:00–3:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: 2168 Rayburn House Office Building
Rayburn Gold Room
Washington, D.C. 20515

To RSVP for this event or to get more information, please contact Joseph Rendeiro at (202) 776-1566.

Join the conversation on Twitter by following the live tweets at #HealthyFood4Kids, @NCLR, and @FeedingAmerica.

For more information about NCLR, visit www.nclr.org.

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Since April 2009, Valderrama has appeared at workshops around the country sharing his life story of achieving the American dream and inspiring youth to pursue their own dreams through higher education. Valderrama has also filmed several public service announcements for CHCI.


"Wilmer's unwavering commitment to CHCI's Ready to Lead Program exemplifies true leadership as a role model for Latino youth," said Esther Aguilera, CHCI President & CEO. "We need more young, civically engaged Latinos like Wilmer who are dedicated to giving back to the community and using their voice to create positive change."

CHCI will also sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles to work collaboratively to increase the number of Latino students in the Los Angeles area that are exposed to important information about college affordability, readiness and leadership.

WHO:
Wilmer Valderrama, Actor
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Rep. Joe Baca
Rep. Grace Flores Napolitano
Paul Rodriguez, Comedian
Esther Aguilera, President & CEO, CHCI
Rudy Montiel, President & CEO, Housing Authority of City of Los Angeles
(Speakers will be available to the media)

WHEN:
Monday, June 21, 2010
6:00 pm. - 8:00 pm.

WHERE:
City Club on Bunker Hill
333 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071
La Cima/Las Colinas Rooms, 54th Floor
Event Entrance: Front Reception of Underground Elevators to 54th Floor
*Valet parking available in underground garage

CHCI's Ready to Lead (R2L) program is supported by AT&T, USA Funds, State Farm Insurance, VISA, and Darden Restaurants.

About Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
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