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Celebrating “Our Youth, Our Future, Our Legacy” During Hispanic Heritage Month
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Published on August 21, 2006

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation’s premier Hispanic youth leadership development and educational organization, announced “Celebrating Our Youth, Our Future, Our Legacy,” as this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme, commemorating three anniversary milestones: the 25th Public Policy Fellowship; 20th Congressional Internship and 5th Annual Scholarship Awards.

“The week of October 1, is the week to be in Washington, D.C.,” said CHCI President and CEO, Esther Aguilera.“This year’s events will be the most attended yet, celebrating significant milestones and gathering the nation’s top elected officials and Hispanic luminaries to achieve a common goal: help develop the next generation of Latino leaders – Our Youth, Our Future, Our Legacy.”

CHCI’s Hispanic Heritage Month events are the organization’s primary annual fundraisers, benefiting its nationally recognized leadership development programs and educational services.

Kicking off CHCI’s Hispanic Heritage Month events, is the Public Policy Conference, to be held this year at the Washington, D.C. Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, October 2 and 3.The conference includes timely policy panel discussions, lead by Hispanic Members of Congress, on immigration, labor and capital markets to events honoring veterans, Latina leaders and other Hispanic luminaries.

CHCI’s signature comedy event, Reyes of Comedy Night, is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3 at the Washington Warner Theater.The evening promises to be an unforgettable evening of laughter as Hispanic comedians take the stage of the historic Warner Theater for two non-stop hours.In the past, Reyes of Comedy Night has featured comedians such as Carlos Mencia of Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia.

Closing the week is CHCI’s 29th Annual Gala, taking place Wednesday, October 4 at the Washington Convention Center.More than 2,000 guests will help honor prominent Hispanics for their excellence in and dedication to leadership, community service, and unparalleled contributions to this great nation.