NCLR Líderes

The National Council of La Raza's (NCLR) Líderes Initiative is a national program designed to create opportunities for Latino youth that will elevate their influence as leaders in the United States.

Latest from Líderes

Just the Facts: A Snapshot of Incarcerated Hispanic Youth

NEW NCLR FACT SHEET SHOWS YOUNG LATINOS OVERREPRESENTED IN JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND ADULT PRISON FACILITIES

Growth of Latino Youth on the Rise in U.S., but these Teens and Young Adults Face Significant Challenges, NCLR Report Finds

Nearly one in five teens and young adults in the United States is Latino, and three-quarters of these youth are U.S. citizens. These are some of the data outlined in America’s Tomorrow: A Profile of Latino Youth, a new report released by NCLR.

March For America: Change Takes Courage March 21, 2010 in Washington, DC.

This immigration event will be held on the National Mall between 7th and 14th street and will begin with an Interfaith Prayer Vigil at 1pm with the rally and march at 2pm.

Videos

Tony Plana lays out how you can reform immigration using your cell phone (with English subtitles)

More Videos

Rodrigo Iglesias of Columbus, Ohio talks about the NCLR Líderes Learning to Lead, Líderes Leading to Change youth leadership program. To view, click here

Alma Aguire of Toledo, Ohio talks about the NCLR Líderes Learning to Lead, Líderes Leading to Change youth leadership program. To view, click here

Rep. Luis Gutierrez on immigration reform: "We will not wait"

NCLR Presents "Latino Youth Speak" presented at the Children Symposium October 22, 2009

Escalera Student Highlight- Jose Martin Lugo

Escalera Program: Taking Steps to Success, which promotes economic mobility for Latino youth by increasing educational attainment, career-planning, and access to information about advanced careers. Jose Martin Lugois the featured Escalera student.

Mexican American Unity Council, Inc.

The Mexican American Unity Council, Inc. (MAUC) was founded in 1967 as one of the magnificent seven community development corporations funded by the Ford Foundation. Today, MAUC continues its work as a mature community development corporation. The corporation is dedicated to the ideal of improving opportunities and promoting economic development in the low-income Hispanic neighborhoods of San Antonio. In addition, MAUC offers a wide array of critically-needed community services ranging from early childhood development to family wellness and education. MAUC has built affordable housing for the elderly and has created hundreds of family-supporting jobs through strategic investments in the community.