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The president has revealed that there are no secret tapes of his conversation with James Comey (but didn’t we always know this?). Trump tweeted out this “revelation” and also spoke about it this morning on Fox News. Which brings us to the issue of this administration and the WH press corps where the divide between information and propaganda is becoming thinner as infrequent daily press briefings morph into frustratingly vague off-camera exchanges. But let’s be sure to not lose sight of the larger issue. Indisputably, Russia interfered with U.S. elections. Breaking this morning, the WaPo takes a look at what happened on Barack Obama’s watch, the steps that 44 took to address it, and where things stood when the torch was passed. Agree or disagree with either administration’s action or inaction -- it’s worth a read. Further highlighting the stark differences between these two administrations is the battle over healthcare. The Senate AHCA bill appears to be DOA. The GOP appears to be at least four votes shy of passing the legislation that had a rocky rollout. Yesterday President Obama weighed in on Facebook saying, “The Senate bill, unveiled today, is not a health care bill. It’s a massive transfer of wealth from middle-class and poor families to the richest people in America ... Simply put, if there’s a chance you might get sick, get old, or start a family – this bill will do you harm. And small tweaks over the course of the next couple weeks, under the guise of making these bills easier to stomach, cannot change the fundamental meanness at the core of this legislation.” Here's what's up for the weekend:
- WaPo does extensive analysis on Russia hacking and what happened on President Barack Obama’s watch and the actions he took. Worth the read. Check it out here.
- AG Jeff Sessions blows off the CHC.
- Tri-Caucus talks Trumpcare and its affect on communities of color. See Barack Obama's response to the Senate bill here.
- CBC Chair Cedric Richmond (D-LA) put on for his city.
- Barack Obama hits the campaign trail again -- but first: Indonesia.
- Members form bipartisan caucus to focus on diversity in film.
- Preet Bharara's memo to DOJ reads like a book -- looks like it will be one.
- Healthcare dominates the headlines with very few people of color on TV to lend their voice. What gives?
- Uh-oh! El Chapo is pissed at Netflix and Univisión.
- Wall Street Journal reporters warn against lack of diversity.
- NALEO jumps in the SB4 fight in Texas.
- Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA) cross party lines to introduce small business legislation.
- CNN moves three Latino correspondents.
- Buzzfeed's Darren Sands digs deep into Black Lives Matter.
- New jobs below and on our website.
- There's a Ramadan lunch with Congressmen Keith Ellison (D-MN) and André Carson (D-IN)? Details below in FOMO.
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Congressman Charlie Crist (D-FL) at a Summer of Civility gathering greeting Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and vowing to treat each other with civility. | |  |
The Ambassador of Cuba to the U.S. José Ramón Cabañas met with Congresswomen Barbara Lee (D-CA), Val Demings (D-FL), and Karen Bass (D-CA) on Wednesday. | |
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AG Sessions Blows Off CHC
Back in May, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus sent a letter to AG Jeff Sessions asking for a meeting to discuss the DOJ’s enhanced focus on immigration enforcement and the agency’s “troubling policy changes.” But Sessions has declined to meet with the CHC. On Thursday, his office replied that he just doesn’t have the time. “Unfortunately, due to the Attorney General’s schedule he has to decline your gracious offer. On behalf of the Attorney General’s office, we offer you best wishes. Thank you for thinking of Attorney General Sessions,” said the DOJ statement sent to the CHC. Throw shade much? CHC Chair Congresswoman Michelle Luján Grisham (D-NM) isn’t buying that excuse. “Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ refusal to meet with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus once again shows that this Administration is not interested in productively engaging Members of Congress regarding policy changes and proposals that impact millions of families. Instead of working with Congress to ensure fair and impartial justice for all, Mr. Sessions has been issuing directives that make communities less safe by driving a wedge between local police and communities,” she said. Essentially, Sessions is saying that he cannot make time for the CHC -- ever. Ese hombre. See the entire CHC statement here.
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MOCs Form Bipartisan Caucus for Film Diversity
Members Hank Johnson (D-GA), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), and Raúl Ruíz (D-CA) announce the formation of the Congressional Caucus for Advancement of Studio, Talent and Film Diversity. This new bipartisan caucus aims to focus on increasing opportunities for representation of minorities in the film and television industries. Johnson, Ros-Lehtinen, and Ruíz, all serving as co-chairs, plan to add to its congressional membership in the coming weeks. “Last year I challenged the Academy to be diverse and inclusive. This year, Oscar nominees were more diverse and that’s good, but the underlying problem has not gone away: Minorities are underrepresented in all key roles in both behind and in front of the camera,” said Johnson. “The motion picture industry has long been a crucial ally in the fight for justice and served as a long time vehicle to give people a better understanding of other people and cultures around the world ... The Caucus for Advancement of Studio, Talent, and Film Diversity is going to keep the spotlight on the importance of diversity.” More here.
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CBC Chair Calls White Privilege at Hearing
At a House Judiciary Committee Meeting, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) put on for his city. The New Orleans native called out Congressman Steve King (R-IA) for citing statistics comparing the violent death rate in El Salvador to the homicide rate in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. If you know Steve King, you know he is no stranger to making outright racist comments. Richmond quickly interrupted. “We’re going to lose all civility in this committee if he thinks it’s appropriate to compare New Orleans to Guatemala,” Richmond said. “If the gentleman persists on it, then let’s go in the back and have the conversation about New Orleans. If it takes walking across over there, then I’m prepared to do that, too.” We could tell you what happened next, but we’d rather show you. See the exchange for yourself here.
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Chairman Jon Soltz of VoteVets.org with his consultant, Chuck Rocha of Solidarity Strategies, hosted a congressional reception for veterans serving in Congress and the Senate. | |  |
CNN commentator Symone Sanders with the Honorable Omarosa at the Newseum on Wednesday. | |
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Tri-Caucus Members Decry Trumpcare and Its Impact on Communities of Color
Members of the Tri-Caucus are holding a press conference at 9:45A this morning to discuss the impact of the Senate GOP healthcare bill on communities of color. Participating will be Congressman Dr. Raúl Ruíz (D-CA), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Health Care and Mental Health Task Force; Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust; and Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA), chair of the Congressional Asian and Pacific American Caucus. African Americans and Latinos are among the minority groups most likely to lack healthcare coverage, and both groups saw the number of uninsured drop significantly when the Affordable Care Act -- Obamacare -- was enacted. Repealing it, says the Tri-Caucus, would have a “devastating” effect on communities of color. This morning’s press conference takes place in the Radio & TV Press Gallery on the 3rd floor of the U.S. Capitol.
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Obama Stumps for Northam
Virginia gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Ralph Northman is pulling out the big dogs to help him clinch a win in November. Former President Barack Obama will return to the campaign trail to stump for Northam, who will face Republican Ed Gillespie in the ballot box in five months. For the past three election cycles, Virginia has been blue. However, when a national candidate is not on the ticket, anything can happen. Dems have been disappointed with a string of losses lately so they are, no doubt, jonesing for a win. More here.
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Kamala Harris and Other Dems Say ‘Insufficient Funds’ for Trump’s Border Wall
In a letter spearheaded by Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Robert Menéndez (D-NJ), Senate Democrats urged Senate appropriators to decrease funding for Trump’s deportation force and detention beds as part of the FY18 budget, and that no funds be authorized for a costly and unnecessary border wall. “As your Committee considers the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriations bill, we respectfully seek a reduction in funding for President Trump’s detention beds and deportation force, and ask that no funds be made available for a costly and unjustified border wall. President Trump’s budget makes massive cuts to domestic programs that support all Americans, including critical DHS grant dollars that help guard against terrorism and keep communities safe, while asking for $2.8 billion in new discretionary spending to implement his immigration Executive Orders,” wrote the senators. Translation: solar powered or not, the wall is a bad idea, and our money is better spent elsewhere. More here.
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Uh Oh -- Netflix and Univisión Just Ticked Off a Drug Lord
Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán plans to sue Netflix and Univisión because of the production of a series that bears the name of the Mexican mafioso, as reported by his lawyer in Mexico, José Refugio Rodríguez. The reason for the lawsuit is that the producers not only make use of the name of the Mexican drug trafficker without his authorization but also “defame” his character by adding salacious details to his life story. In May of 2016, both companies announced their project to produce a series based on the life of El Chapo Guzmán, prompting his legal team to warn that they would have to pay for the rights to use the name or nickname of the notorious Mexican drug lord. “Our case does not address the issue of royalties, but we are going to exercise some legal action ... It is going to be done in the United States because there is greater right to privacy here than in Mexico and there is greater protection of people's’ private lives,” said Guzmán’s attorney. More here.
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Obama Set to Return to Childhood Home in Indonesia
Barack Obama is set to head to Indonesia in early July. Although Obama will reportedly enjoy some time vacationing in the archipelago, he is scheduled to address the Indonesia Diaspora Global Network during the 4th Indonesian Diaspora Congress, which takes place on July 1st. The 44th president is also slated to visit the Bogor Palace in West Java ahead of the event, following a personal invitation from Indonesian President Joko Widodo. The trip marks Obama’s first time visiting Indonesia since leaving the White House. He visited the country during his presidency, in 2010, and was greeted warmly, thanks to his longstanding history with Indonesia. Obama spent four years of his childhood living in Indonesia with his mother and stepfather, an Indonesian geographer. He even attended Indonesian-language schools from 1967 to 1971. More here.
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The Joint Center's Don Bell and Congressional Black Associate President Lewis Myers III at yesterday's CBA Diversity and Inclusion gathering. | |  |
At an intimate Thursday night dinner at the home of Robert Raben, Democracy In Color's Steve Phillips talks with a room full of influencers about the organization's mission. | |
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Preet Bharara's Memo to DOJ Reads Like a Book -- Looks Like it Will Become One
Buzzfeed reports on that memo written by former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on March 9th alerting DOJ officials in NY to express concern about a message he received from Donald Trump’s secretary asking him to call the president. "After receiving that message, I immediately consulted with the Deputy U.S. Attorney, Joon Kim, about the propriety of returning the call," Bharara wrote. Bharara ultimately decided not to speak with Trump and called back the president's secretary to say so. On March 11th, Bharara announced he had been fired. We’ll get even more details soon since the Alfred A. Knopf publishing house announced Thursday that Bharara was working on a book about the “search for justice” that would come out early in 2019. Bharara expects to address the circumstances that led to his firing. 2019?! We need this now! More here on the memo.
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LA LGBT Center to Honor Valerie Jarrett
The Los Angeles LGBT Center will recognize Valerie Jarrett and WME-IMG co-CEO Ari Emanuel at the 48th anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards. The event will take place on Sept. 23rd at the Beverly Hilton. The honorees will be recognized for their service towards the LGBT community and dedication to creating positive change. More than 1,200 leaders from the civic, corporate, entertainment, and philanthropic communities are expected to attend the celebration. More here.
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Chanelle Hardy Joins The Center for Global Policy Solutions Board
The Center for Global Policy Solutions welcomed Google’s Chanelle Hardy to its board. Hardy is the Strategic Outreach and External Partnerships Counsel at Google. An attorney and public policy expert, she previously worked as Chief of Staff to FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn and before that led the Washington bureau of the National Urban League. On Capitol Hill, Hardy served as Counsel and Chief of Staff to former Congressman Artur Davis. She serves on the boards of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, and the Black Women’s Health Imperative. More here.
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Juan Cartagena, President of LatinoJustice PRLDEF, with Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL) after a Tri-Caucus briefing in DC on Wednesday. | |  |
Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX) with Running Start student Noora Chandy on Wednesday. | |
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CNN Shuffles Three Latino Correspondents
CNN is moving three of their Latino correspondents. Miguel Márquez is leaving New York to return for a third time to CNN’s Los Angeles bureau. Polo Sandoval will replace Márquez in New York. He leaves the network’s Atlanta headquarters, where he covered stories for CNN, CNN International, HLN, and CNN Español. Rosa Flores is also relocating. She’s leaving Chicago to join the Miami bureau as a correspondent. Before Chicago, she was based in New York. More here.
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Not Only Do White Men Dominate the AHCA, But They Dominate the Discussion on Media Too
First, a group of mostly wealthy white men huddled in back rooms to make sweeping decisions for the country’s healthcare system. But have you looked at TV lately? Media aren’t doing much better when discussing the legislation. The watchdog group Media Matters highlights that outlets are mainly relying on white people, particularly men, for their analysis and reporting on the healthcare bill, even though the bill would reportedly have serious consequences for women and people of color. A Media Matters analysis found that the people hosted on television to discuss the bill were disproportionately white men. Of the 448 guest appearances on prime-time cable news, broadcast morning and nightly news shows, along with Sunday morning political shows, 392 appearances, or over 87 percent, were made by white guests. See the breakdown by network here.
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NNPA Elects New Leadership
Hazel Trice Edney reports that incumbent Denise Rolark-Barnes, publisher of the Washington Informer, and Black press stalwart Dorothy Leavell, publisher of the Chicago Crusader and Gary Crusader, are vying to be the chairperson of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. The trade organization for Black newspaper publishers is meeting for their annual conference through Saturday at the Gaylord National Harbor conference center right outside DC. For the first time, the organization is allowing each of their more than 200-member publishers to vote absentee for their preferred chairperson. More here.
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Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) celebrating National Selfie Day on Wednesday. | |  |
Congresswomen Robin Kelly (R-IL) and Yvette Clarke (D-NY) with former Congresswoman Donna Edwards (D-MD) and Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) at Wednesday night’s congressional softball game. | |
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Wall Street Journal Reporters Demand Action On Newsroom Diversity
WSJ’s staff is about as diverse as the business world the paper covers: It’s essentially run by white men. The situation is growing increasingly intolerable for Journal staffers, who say journalism at the paper owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch is suffering from the overwhelming homogeneity of the newsroom. Earlier this month, half-dozen female reporters at the outlet emailed Editor-in-Chief Gerard Baker and his deputy Matt Murray on behalf of nearly 200 staffers, expressed their growing frustration. The email, obtained by the HuffPost, pointedly notes that the leadership hasn’t meaningfully addressed two related issues: the significant pay gap between men and women, and the lack of racial diversity. “Until our leadership reflects a more diverse population -- the population we are trying to attract as new subscribers -- we may not be producing the best journalism possible,” the email reads. To put this in terms that WSJ might understand: growing, diverse U.S. population minus diverse voices = bad business model (also see: Diversity Winning in the US piece below). More here.
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Diversity Winning in the U.S.
The United States is becoming a more diverse country, says new Census Bureau numbers out Thursday. While whites continue to be the largest racial group at 256 million people, that population grew by only 0.5 percent; compared to three percent for Asian Americans, two percent for Latinos, and 1.2 percent for African Americans. Latinos are the largest minority group in the U.S. at 57.5 million, followed by Blacks at 46.8 million, and Asian Americans at 21.4 million. Texas leads the nation in population growth, followed by Florida in second place and California in third, and those states and others with rapid population growth stand to gain congressional seats following the 2020 Census. More here from The Hill.
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Congressman Rubén Kihuen (D-NV) on Wednesday showing support for Pride Month. | |  |
Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) supporting fellow New Mexican and cousin, Congresswoman Michelle Luján Grisham (D-NM), at Wednesday night’s softball game. | |
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Darren Sands Goes Deep into Black Lives Matter
Buzzfeed’s Darren Sands (pictured) takes a deep dive into the Black Lives Matter movement. Recently, top activists in the movement -- like Alicia Garza, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter network of organizations (a namesake group), Charlene Carruthers of the Black Youth Project 100, and others -- met privately at the Highlander Research and Education Center in TN to discuss how to move forward in Trump’s America. But Sands reports that the leaders could not reach a consensus because “the ideas were not good.” His report says some activists pitched things that had been pitched before. Someone pitched a plan that would require the recruitment of new groups into the fold and leadership of the so-called resistance. And someone pitched a grand vision: the organization of one million Black people. This last idea in particular infuriated people inside and outside the meeting. Sands highlights how the movement is struggling with the complications of becoming associated with an internationally recognized brand of activism in the space of a few years. His deep dive is worth the read. Check it out here.
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Dallas Incubator for Latino Leadership Goes National at NALEO
The youngest trustee of the Dallas school board, Miguel Solís, and philanthropist Jorge Baldor created the Latino Center for Leadership Development in 2013 as an incubator for policymakers whose work would improve the lives of Latinos. Now, the center is ready to start nurturing another group of young people. This week, the center will attempt to go national at the annual conference of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials being held in Dallas through Saturday. Solís and Baldor, who has self-funded the center, argue that producing a strong crop of people who can write policies to deal with the challenges and obstacles Latinos face is mission critical, for Latinos and for the rest of the country. NBC Latino's Suzanne Gamboa has more.
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) waiting on Thursday morning to receive calls from constituents on gerrymandering, TrumpCare, and future elections. | |  |
NALEO board members arriving in Dallas on Wednesday for the annual conference. | |
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Duckworth and Evans Help Intro Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity Defenses for Small Businesses
In a rare display of bipartisanship, Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA) joined Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) and Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH), chairmen of the Senate and House Small Business Committees, to introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve cybersecurity resources for small businesses. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Cyber Training Act will be a priority in each respective committee. “Our small businesses depend on the essential resources that our Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide and I will continue to set forth legislation that allows our small businesses and SBDC’s to continue to thrive and prosper,” said Evans. A small step for bipartisanship, a win for small businesses. We’ll take it. More here.
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Trump Targets Immigrants Chapter 836
In just the latest in a series of Trump scapegoating immigrants to rile his base, he said Wednesday he’ll pursue legislation that would bar immigrants from being eligible for welfare for at least five years. Make no mistake -- this is straight up pandering because most immigrants are already restricted. Trump said at a rally in Cedar Rapids, IA, that “the time has come” for “new immigration rules” that would require those seeking admission to the country to be able to support themselves financially and would bar the use of welfare for a period of at least five years. It is unclear, however, how Trump’s proposal would change the current situation. Foreigners with non-immigrant visas and those who don’t have legal status are generally prohibited from those benefits altogether. U.S. immigration law already bars most foreigners who enter the country on immigrant visas from being eligible for federal benefits like Social Security and food stamps for the first five years. States typically have the authority to determine eligibility for local programs, so will his plan trump states’ rights? More here.
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Protesters held a No DAPL Rally in front of the District Court House in DC on Wednesday. | |  |
Members Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Joe Crowley (D-NY), and Grace Meng (D-NY) cheered on players in the Congressional Women's Softball game on Wednesday. | |
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Ruling Hits Arizona Immigrant Students Hard
The Arizona Court of Appeals has overturned a ruling that allowed DREAMers to pay in-state tuition at Arizona’s public colleges and universities. The young immigrants who are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, had been allowed to pay in-state tuition since 2015, after a judge ruled that DACA recipients were considered legally in the state and therefore qualified for state benefits, including in-state tuition for higher education. But Appeals Court Judge Kenton Jones ruled this week that the DACA program does not confer that status and that federal immigration law allows each state to decide on “optional” benefits for DACA recipients, including college tuition. The difference in tuition is significant: $2,580 a year for in-state tuition at community colleges, compared to $8,900 for out-of-state, and $12,000 a year in-state tuition at state universities, compared to $34,000 for out-of-state. The ruling affects nearly 28,000 DREAMers living in Arizona. More here from NBC Latino.
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Opposition to Texas Immigration Bill Grows as Houston Votes to Sue and NALEO Condemns
The Houston City Council voted on Wednesday to sue the state over SB4, the new “sanctuary cities” law, joining Texas’ three other largest cities in challenging the law. Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio, along with El Paso County and several local jurisdictions and nonprofit organizations filed the suit, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday. The bill, which goes into effect Sept. 1st, allows law enforcement to ask about the legal status of any immigrant arrested or detained, and prevents cities from allowing their police departments from adopting policies that forbid asking about legal status. Local officials say the state shouldn’t be compelled to enforce federal immigration law. Add to the list of dissenters the Latino government officials from local, state, and national office who adopted a resolution condemning Texas SB4 at the annual gathering of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO). "In a state that is over 40 percent Latino, for us to pass a "papers please" bill is incomprehensible," said Texas state Rep. Rafael Anchía. More here from the Houston Chronicle.
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Congressman André Carson (D-IN) and staff at Wednesday night’s congressional softball game. | |  |
Jaguars Offensive Tackle Kelvin Beachum, Jr. toured the CES House in DC with Tiffany Moore on Wednesday afternoon. | |
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Survey Says: Most Americans Want Legalization for Undocumented Immigrants
New polling released Thursday finds that a majority of Americans support legalizing undocumented immigrants instead of deporting them. The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) conducted 40,000 interviews nationwide and found that 79% support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, compared to 16% who support identifying and deporting them. This support is also true among voters in both major political parties, with 75% of Democrats and 55% of Republicans backing legalization for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. The PRRI poll also looked at perceptions of discrimination and found that a substantial number of African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans say Blacks face “significant” levels of discrimination while only half of whites believe that. More here.
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Saturday, June 24th, 10A: The immigrant rights group CARECEN is looking for volunteers to help citizenship students simulate the naturalization interview prospective citizens have with immigration officers, in either English or Spanish. 1460 Columbia Road, NW, Suite C-1. For questions and to sign up, email Manuel Contreras at Manuel_Contreras@help.senate.gov
Saturday, June 24th, 4P: The DC chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) hosts its annual BBQ and fundraiser. Click here to purchase tickets.
Tuesday, June 27th, 12P: Capitol Hill Ramadan Eid Luncheon, with remarks by Congressmen Keith Ellison (D-MN) and André Carson (D-IN). 2043 Rayburn. RSVP@irusa.org
Wednesday, June 28th, 8A: The Southeast Asia Resource Action Center sponsors a rally in front of the White House in support of immigrants and refugees and their families. Click here for more information.
Thursday, June 29th - July 4th: Amnesty International holds a fast and vigil in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in support of abolishing the death penalty. Click here for more information.
Monday, July 4th - 8th: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) holds its 88th-annual national convention and exposition. San Antonio, TX. Click here for more information.
Thursday, July 6th, 6:30P: Join the Congressional Hispanic Staff Association, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers in DC, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute - DC Alumni Chapter for a STEM policy panel on the Hill. Speakers will discuss current legislative efforts aimed at STEM Education, STEM Careers, STEM diversity and inclusiveness, and STEM innovation. Click here to RSVP.
Thursday, July 6th - 9th: The Japanese American Citizens League holds its 48th-annual national convention. Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, N.W. Click here for more information and to register.
Friday, July 7th, 12:30P: The Congressional Hispanic Staff Association holds its monthly lunch meeting at the Longworth Cafeteria.
Thursday, July 13th, 5:30P: The Congressional Hispanic Staff Association co-hosts the Hispanic Employee Council for Foreign Affairs Agencies' (HECFAA) State Department and USAID Chapters Happy Hour. Mackey's Pub, 1306 G Street, N.W.
Wednesday, July 26th - Friday, July 28th: ColorComm, Women of Color in Communications, holds its 2017 conference in Miami, FL, featuring keynote speaker Whoopi Goldberg. Click here to register. Saturday, August 5th, 3P: The Congressional Hispanic Staff Association hosts a tailgate before the DC United v. Toronto FC game. For more info, email James Hauser at iph86@georgetown.edu
Friday, August 18th: The deadline to apply for the Poynter Institute and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2017 Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media, to be held Dec. 3rd - 8th in St. Petersburg, FL. The tuition-free program trains journalists of color to work in digital media. Click here for more information and to apply.
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