Today, we celebrate a groundbreaking victory for families and communities that have long suffered the consequences of environmental injustice.
Statement on President Biden's Executive Order on Environmental Justice for All
Statement on the Nomination Hearings of Julie Su as U.S. Secretary of Labor
Statement from Felipe Benitez, Executive Director & Founder of Corazón Latino, on the Nomination Hearings of Julie Su as U.S. Secretary of Labor
🌱 Words from the Heart Newsletter: Growth, Love, Gratitude 🙏 & Transformation 🦋
Querida Familia:
As the Executive Director and Founder of Corazón Latino, I am filled with immense joy and gratitude as we celebrate our fifth year of empowering and inspiring communities.
Transforming Lives Through the Power of Music
This groundbreaking program aims to transform the lives of low-income, at-risk children and their families from BIPOC communities in the Washington DC Metropolitan area, using the incredible power of music education.
Jugadores Santistas Compartieron su Experiencia a Jóvenes Latino es Los Angeles
Club Santos Laguna's social responsibility efforts continued today, now internationally, through a Guerreros de Corazón program in the United States, in which the "Winning through Serving" culture was transmitted.
Biden Administration Continues Historic Environmental Actions
President Biden announced historic land and water conservation protections at the White House Conservation in Action Summit.
SOTU: Corazón Latino Supports the Biden Administration’s Plan to Complete Its Progressive Agenda
We are proud that this administration has proven to be a climate ally focused on social and environmental justice. President Biden was confidently able to discuss all of the accomplishments already made by this administration that have laid the foundation for remarkable progress to improve the quality of life for generations of Americans.
Corazón Latino Celebrates U.S. Forest Service Actions to Curb Climate Change
“We have to keep taking action to protect Madre Tierra by reducing our dirty energy consumption. If we take care of our Mother Earth, she will also take care of us.”
Soy Latino, Sí Voto campaign fights back against fake news with inspiring new animated video produced by legendary cartoonist, Trino
Mexican cartoonist (monero) José Trinidad 'Trino' Camacho joins the Soy Latino Sí Voto campaign alongside award-winning Chicano cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz.
Univision Contigo Arizona and Corazón Latino to hold an Arizona town hall on combating disinformation in Latino communities.
On October 15, Univision Arizona and Corazón Latino will host a town hall and panel discussion on the impact of disinformation on Latinos. The program is sponsored by Front Page Live, Copper Courier, and Climate Power.
Corazón Latino Commends President Biden’s Puerto Rico Strategy
President Biden visited Puerto Rico to assess the damage from Hurricane Fiona and also announced a new initiative to strengthen the island’s electric grid and to make decisive progress on clean energy transformation. Biden highlighted the $60 million in funding that was earmarked for Puerto Rico through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law last year, which will be used to shore up levees, strengthen flood walls, and create a new flood warning system.
Soy Latino, Sí Voto Popular Voter Engagement Campaign Relaunched
Award-winning nationally syndicated cartoonist, Lalo Alcaraz, will provide strategic, issue-oriented cartoons to energize the Latino electorate.
Hurricane Fiona and Puerto Rico Community Leaders in Puerto Rico and DC Available for Interviews
WHAT: Corazón Latino leaders in Puerto Rico (San Juan and Fajardo) available for interviews to provide community perspectives on Hurricane Fiona.
Celebrate NPLD by Giving Back
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is our opportunity to celebrate the beauty in nature and to be inspired to give back to Mother Earth for all that she has provided to us. We can get a head start on doing our part for the environment by joining a volunteer activity on NPLD! It’s the best way to gather with others and discover the treasures that nature yields. She’s given us so much, it’s our turn to give back together.
Corazón Latino Hails Largest Climate Legislative Action in U.S. History
“Today is a joyous celebration for our Madre Tierra and for families across the nation who are experiencing an aggregation of emergencies from medical to climate disasters and now serious inflation. Congress took the necessary, yet extraordinary, steps to unite around The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a critical line of defense against ongoing health, financial, and climate catastrophes.
Corazón Latino Celebrates Life Saving Executive Actions on Climate
"Today's ruling stifles the Environmental Protection Agency's authority and will hinder President Biden and his successors from being able to set standards to regulate carbon emissions caused by existing power plants. We are shocked that this decision was made during our time's most urgent environmental crisis- and as our power plants emit some of the worst climate-destabilizing pollution in the world.
Supreme Court Stifles EPA Authority
"Today's ruling stifles the Environmental Protection Agency's authority and will hinder President Biden and his successors from being able to set standards to regulate carbon emissions caused by existing power plants. We are shocked that this decision was made during our time's most urgent environmental crisis- and as our power plants emit some of the worst climate-destabilizing pollution in the world.
Two-Time Liga MX Soccer Champions, Atlas FC, in Chicago!
Two-Time Liga MX Soccer Champions, Atlas FC, Hosts Multi-Day Community-Wide Celebrations across Chicago
Events are coordinated and sponsored by Orlegi Sports, Corazón Latino, Alderperson Michael D. Rodriguez, Colores Mexicanos, Beyond the Ball, and community leaders and local organizations.
Latino Environmental Organization Corazón Latino joins the NFT fiesta by Launching Milagritos Collection
The Latino environmental organization Corazón Latino partners with blockchain platform Eluv.io to launch “Milagritos,” a Web3 experience offering limited-edition NFTs, with a free live stream featuring Mexican recording artist Nicho Hinojosa on Earth Day. Those streaming the performance will be eligible to participate in giveaways.
Corazón Latino delights in Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Confirmation to the Supreme Court
Today marks a transformational moment in our nation’s history: the first Black female justice has been confirmed to the Supreme Court, making us a stronger and better nation. As a result of her perseverance, Judge Jackson has shattered the glass ceiling and redefined our nation’s history.