Revs. Rodriguez & Moore Call on the U.S. State Department to Reverse Its Decision to Deny a VISA to Iraq’s “Mother Teresa”

April 30, 2015

HOUSTON, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — At the conclusion of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)/CONEL’s annual meeting this morning, Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of NHCLC/CONEL, and Rev. Johnnie Moore, co-chairman and spokesperson for the organization’s 21 Martyrs Campaign, issued the following statements in response to the U.S. State Department’s denial of a visa to Sister Diana Momeka of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena in Iraq.

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“Our Christian faith must be preached, proclaimed, and protected,” said Rodriguez. “Having invested her life in Iraq, Sister Momeka has preached, proclaimed and served, and now she needs to be protected. We cannot be complacent when our brothers and sisters in Christ are being persecuted around the world.

“In such critical situations, prayer is vital, but following up with action is paramount,” Rodriguez continued. “Through the 21 Martyrs Campaign we are joining leaders together to pray, but we are also urging government officials to do more to specifically address the persecution of Christians by Islamist extremists and call upon the United Nations to convene a summit on Christian persecution around the world.”

According to Moore, since her own displacement at the hands of ISIS, along with 50,000 other Christians from the Iraqi city of Qaraqosh, Momeka has tirelessly taken care of thousands of displaced Christians, Yazidis, other minorities and displaced Muslims.

“Sister Momeka is a gift to the world and a humanitarian whose work reminded me – when I met her in Iraq – of Mother Teresa,” said Moore, author of “Defying ISIS” and a key partner with the 21 Martyrs Campaign. “It is incomprehensible to me that the State Department would not be inviting Momeka on an official visit to the United States, as opposed to barring her from entry. She is an example of the best of faith at a time where religion is being used to cause so much harm.

“Iraq’s Christians have faced the threat of eradication by ISIS,” Moore added. “Reports of threats, extortion, imprisonment, sexual trafficking, forced conversions, and executions are abundant. The Christian population in Iraq has declined by 90 percent in the last decade and vibrant Christian populations in cities like Mosul have been entirely eliminated, not to mention the destruction of myriad churches. Why would the United States not welcome one of those whose faith persists in the face of this terror and whose compassion calls us also to compassion? This is a shameful decision that should be immediately reversed. I truly hope it was just a mistake.”

Through the 21 Martyrs Campaign, NHCLC/CONEL has joined with religious leaders from around the nation to call upon all Christians to pray for and stand against religious persecution worldwide.

The campaign is named for the 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians murdered in February 2015 at the hands of ISIS terrorists. Following the horrendous act, NHCLC/CONEL called for churches around the globe to allocate a minute of silence followed by a prayer reflecting upon the memory of those killed and for their grieving families.

NHCLC/CONEL is the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization. It serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and another 500,000 congregations spread throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.

Gov. Mike Huckabee Stresses Importance of Religious Liberty in America at International Gathering of Hispanic Evangelicals

April 30, 2015

Gov. Mike Huckabee Stresses Importance of Religious Liberty in America at International Gathering of Hispanic Evangelicals

More than 1,000 Christian leaders assemble for
Annual NHCLC/CONEL Convention in Houston

HOUSTON, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gov. Mike Huckabee, presumed 2016 Republican presidential candidate, addressed more than 1,000 Latino Evangelical leaders as the featured speaker at the evening awards dinner at The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)/CONEL annual convention in Houston, Texas.

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“The person I am going to introduce to you is a great friend,” said Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of NHCLC/CONEL, in introducing Gov. Huckabee from the platform. “He understands with hard work and a good value system you can live the American dream. He is a born-again Christian, who loves Jesus and he is a champion of many of our causes.”

Alluding to the oral arguments regarding same-sex marriage heard by the Supreme Court on April 28, Gov. Huckabee spoke to the critical protection of religious liberty.

“All of our ancestors came to this country hoping for something that we have been uniquely given and that is liberty—religious liberty. And it is under assault,” Gov. Huckabee said. “May I say to you that I respect the courts, but the Supreme Court is only that – the supreme of the courts. But it is not the Supreme Being…the court cannot change what God has created.”

Gov. Huckabee shared a story of meeting Dmitri, a man who left the Soviet Union in 1988, just one year before the fall of The Berlin Wall. When asked about why he left, the man said it was because his government lied to him.

“I wish more people appreciated their freedom – what freedom really means from the heart of someone who knew what it was like to live without it,” said Gov. Huckabee. “God has given us, by His grace, the opportunity to be the preservers of this Republic – not so we could selfishly take from it, but rather give to it.”

Gov. Huckabee challenged attendees to pray for our country every day.

“We owe it to our children and grandchildren to give them a world that is not falling apart but one that we are working to put back together,” he said. “The one thing we need to do every night of our lives is get on our knees and thank God we live in a country where people are trying hard to get in and not trying to get out of.”

In addition to Gov. Huckabee’s address, a number of key issues were also discussed during an afternoon press conference, including:

Higher Standards of Education
The NHCLC/CONEL’s education directive advocates for Latino student success from preschool through graduate school by resourcing and activating families, churches and communities. Because each student is created in the image of God and deserves a high quality education, NHCLC/CONEL creates education resources and events, which promote discussion and action.

“What we need is to raise the standards across the board,” said Dr. Carlos Campo, NHCLC/CONEL education directive leader and founder of the Faith & Education Coalition. “We must begin a new narrative. It is now time to prepare our students effectively for life, for college and for being a citizen in this country. We must raise the standards in the classroom, church and in the home.”

NHCLC/CONEL education initiatives and resources are found online at www.faithandeducation.com, alongside links to Christian university and seminary partners.

21 Martyrs Religious Persecution Campaign
Named for the 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians murdered on February 2015 by the hands of ISIS terrorists, the NHCLC/CONEL 21 Martyrs Campaign joins religious leaders from around the nation to call upon all Christians to pray for and stand against religious persecution worldwide.

“NHCLC/CONEL is an organization that knows what it is like to be a minority,” said Johnnie Moore, author of “Defying ISIS” and a key partner with the 21 Martyrs Campaign. “And these religious groups are minorities in their countries. Populations that survived Genghis Kahn now face eradication because of ISIS.”

Moore went on to challenge the Church to educate itself, raise its voice and put unrelenting pressure on leaders of influence, provide humanitarian assistance – and most of all, to pray.

Liberty Tax Franchise Giveaway
John Hewitt, founder and president of Liberty Tax, announced it is partnering with NHCLC/CONEL to give 20 fully funded business franchises away in an effort to provide an opportunity to 20 Latino entrepreneurs.

TBN Salsa Launch
Scheduled to debut in 38 markets across the U.S. on June 1, 2015, the Convention provided a platform for NHCLC/CONEL and Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN), the world’s largest Christian television network, to announce the launch of TBN Salsa. This joint venture 24-hour affinity network will be geared toward second- and third-generation Hispanics who have embraced their culture but have let go of the Spanish language, as well as non-Hispanic viewers who enjoy the unique warmth, passion and flavor of the Latino-American culture and faith community.

In response to Rev. Rodriguez’ expressed desire to reach subsequent generations of Latinos with the Gospel, TBN Vice President Matthew Crouch said, “This is an incredible opportunity to reach tens of millions more individuals and families with programming that is engaging, inspirational, and impacts lives.”

A full list of sessions and press conferences for the remainder of the Convention and further media information can be found at http://alarryross.com/newsroom/nhclc/2015nhclcconvention/.

AT&T Completes Acquisition of Nextel Mexico

April 30, 2015

AT&T Completes Acquisition of Nextel Mexico

MEXICO CITY, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AT&T¹has completed its acquisition of companies operating under the name Nextel Mexico from NII Holdings, Inc., including spectrum licenses, network assets, retail stores and subscribers in Mexico, for $1.875 billion, less approximately $427 million of net debt and other adjustments.

Earlier this year, AT&T acquired Mexican wireless provider Iusacell. AT&T will integrate Iusacell and Nextel into one company focused on bringing more choices, better service and faster mobile Internet speeds to more locations throughout Mexico. AT&T plans to create the first-ever North American Mobile Service area, which will cover more than 400 million consumers and businesses in Mexico and the United States.

Thaddeus Arroyo, Chief Executive Officer for AT&T Mexico, LLC and Iusacell, will lead the combined company.

Mexico is the second-largest economy in Latin America and has a growing middle class. This economic strength, combined with Mexico’s close geographic, economic and cultural ties to the U.S., make it an attractive place for AT&T to invest.

AT&T’s acquisition of Nextel Mexico was approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, which is overseeing the restructuring of NII Holdings. It was also approved by Mexico’s telecom regulator IFT (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones). Swift action by IFT, aided by recent regulatory reform by the Mexican government, has created a positive climate for AT&T to invest significantly in Mexico.

¹AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) helps millions of people and businesses around the globe stay connected through leading wireless, high-speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. We’re helping people mobilize their worlds with state-of-the-art communications, entertainment services and amazing innovations like connected cars and devices for homes, offices and points in between. Our U.S. wireless network offers customers the nation’s strongest LTE signal and the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network. We offer the best global wireless coverage.* We’re improving how our customers stay entertained and informed with AT&T U-verse^® TV and High Speed Internet services. And businesses worldwide are serving their customers better with AT&T’s mobility and highly secure cloud solutions.

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People en Espanol Names the 50 Most Beautiful Hispanic Celebrities of 2015

April 30, 2015

unknown — People en Espanol Names the 50 Most Beautiful Hispanic Celebrities of 2015

People en Espanol Names the 50 Most Beautiful Hispanic Celebrities of 2015

This year’s list includes Eva Longoria, Ryan Guzman, Gina Rodriguez and Sofia Carson, among others

NEW YORK, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The annual People en Espanol “50 Most Beautiful” issue, on sale now, features the hottest and freshest faces in Hispanic entertainment. Spanning the most popular names in music, TV, film and telenovelas, this year’s Bellos shoots are inspired in the four elements: water, fire, air and earth. The cover features international singing sensation Chayanne, actress/producer Eva Longoria, telenovela star actress Kate del Castillo and TV presenter Alejandra Espinoza.

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Among the new faces on this year’s list is Jane the Virgin actress Gina Rodriguez. During her interview for the issue, the actress shared her thoughts on beauty. “You don’t have to get naked to be beautiful and sexy, you don’t have to reconstruct your looks to fit into society, you don’t. You make society fit into you,” says Rodriguez to the magazine. Other new faces in the issue include singer Becky G, Orange is the New Black actress Dasha Polanco, and Disney Channel’s Sofia Carson, among others.

Returning to the Bellos this year are the beautiful and talented Sofia Vergara, Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee, and actor William Levy, among others. Bachata singer Leslie Grace gets double beauty treatment this year. Not only is she featured on the Bellos list, she is also on the cover of the magazine’s English-language insert CHICA: Trends for the New Latina. In the issue, Grace attributes her beauty secrets to her mom. “I’ve been very fortunate to count on my mom who has been in the beauty world for 38, 40 years. She is very involved in my look,” she states.

For exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of People en Espanol’s “50 Most Beautiful” 2015 shoots and interviews, visit www.PeopleEnEspanol.com. Starting May 1st, PeopleEnEspanol.com will be featuring photo galleries and interviews of behind-the-scenes moments of this year’s “50 Most Beautiful”.

Also, be sure to watch the live coverage of People en Espanol’s “50 Most Beautiful” 2015 Gala in NYC on www.PeopleEnEspanol.com on Tuesday, May 12th at 8:30 p.m. Catch the magazine’s cover stars and other beautiful celebrities live as they arrive on the red carpet.

To see the complete list of celebrities featured on this year’s “50 Most Beautiful” issue, pick up a copy of the magazine today.

Readers are invited to join the #50MasBellos conversation through the social media content hub at http://www.peopleenespanol.com/bellossocial.

About People en Espanol:

PEOPLE en Espanol was launched in 1996 as a special issue, and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Espanol reaches an audience of 6.9 million every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Espanol delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the U.S. The brand’s social media footprint includes 1,200,000 followers on Twitter and over 3,500,000 fans on Facebook. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.PEOPLEEnEspanol.com.

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Rate decrease takes effect tomorrow, May 1, for FPL customers

April 30, 2015

Rate decrease takes effect tomorrow, May 1, for FPL customers

– Residential customers to see approximately $3 reduction off a typical 1,000-kWh bill

– Typical businesses to see 3 to 6 percent decrease

JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) customers will see lower electric rates beginning tomorrow, May 1, 2015, when an approved reduction in the company’s fuel charge takes effect.

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FPL’s latest rate decrease – the second this year alone – reflects projected savings on fuel costs and will save a typical 1,000-kilowatt-hour residential customer approximately $3.00 a month.

With this reduction, FPL’s typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill is now more than 10 percent lower than it was in 2006, nearly a decade ago. In addition, FPL’s typical bill is approximately 30 percent lower than the latest national average and the lowest among reporting utilities in Florida.

“We’re working to keep costs down while we continue to invest in major infrastructure improvements that help us reliably deliver affordable energy from a mix of clean fuel sources, including natural gas and solar,” said Eric Silagy, president and CEO of FPL. “We take pride in providing outstanding value to the families and businesses we serve.”

FPL’s Typical-1,000 kWh Residential Customer Monthly Bill
Current Bill	Beginning May 2015	Decrease in Customer Bill
$100.12	$97.11	$3.01/month savings

Note: Bill totals include the state’s standard gross receipts tax but do not include any local taxes or fees that vary by municipality.

FPL business customers will also see a rate reduction – with typical business customer bills decreasing in the range of approximately 3 to 6 percent compared with current rates, depending on rate class and type of service.

“Lower electric bills help ensure that Florida remains a business-friendly environment,” said Carol Dover, president and CEO of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. “Hotels and restaurants are the backbone of our state’s $76 billion tourism industry and the more we save on energy costs, the more our industry can grow and deliver value for Floridians and visitors to our state.”

“Electricity usage is a significant expense for any business like ours, and FPL’s low rates and commitment to helping us better control costs is most appreciated,” said Rick Hasslinger, vice president of corporate real estate for City Furniture, a business with headquarters in Broward County and 26 locations around Florida.

FPL has been aggressively phasing out older, less-efficient fossil fuel plants since 2001 and replacing them with high-efficiency natural gas energy centers that use one-third less fuel per megawatt-hour – reducing the company’s use of foreign oil by 99 percent. To date, these investments have prevented more than 85 million tons of carbon emissions – the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-equivalent of removing more than 16 million cars from the road annually – and saved FPL customers more than $7.5 billion on fuel costs.

Residential customers can calculate their savings at FPL.com/lowerbills

FPL uses the industry-standard 1,000-kWh residential monthly bill to provide customers with a common benchmark with which to compare rates. The majority of FPL residential customers use less than 1,000 kWh a month on average over the course of a year; however, monthly usage can vary widely from one customer to the next.

FPL residential customers can calculate their individual estimated savings by entering their monthly electricity usage into the online calculator at FPL.com/lowerbills.

FPL.com’s advanced energy tools can help customers save even more

FPL’s Online Home Energy Survey can help customers reduce their bills further with personalized energy-savings plans, tips and recommendations. The survey is integrated with a customer’s individual FPL Energy Dashboard – which is updated automatically with hourly, daily and monthly energy usage data, monthly bill amounts, local temperature readings and more – so tracking and managing energy costs is easier than ever. Customers can visit FPL.com/easytosave to learn more.

Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company is the third-largest electric utility in the United States, serving approximately 4.8 million customer accounts across nearly half of the state of Florida. FPL’s typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill is approximately 30 percent lower than the latest national average and, in 2014, was the lowest in Florida among reporting utilities for the fifth year in a row. FPL’s service reliability is better than 99.98 percent, and its highly fuel-efficient power plant fleet is one of the cleanest among all utilities nationwide. The company was recognized in 2014 as the most trusted U.S. electric utility by Market Strategies International, and has earned the national ServiceOne Award for outstanding customer service for an unprecedented 10 consecutive years. A leading Florida employer with approximately 8,700 employees, FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla.-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a clean energy company widely recognized for its efforts in sustainability, ethics and diversity, including being ranked in the top 10 worldwide for innovativeness and community responsibility as part of Fortune’s 2015 list of “World’s Most Admired Companies.” NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun. For more information, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.

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Sprint Rehires Prince Royce to Fuel Sales Growth in the Newly Created Hispanic Business Unit

April 30, 2015

Sprint Rehires Prince Royce to Fuel Sales Growth in the Newly Created Hispanic Business Unit

In an unprecedented move, Prince Royce returns to his roots — Sprint retail — where he was a store host in the Bronx

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas and MIAMI, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prince Royce, award-winning artist and one of Latin music’s fastest-rising superstars, has been rehired by Sprint’s new Hispanic Business Unit. He will work with the company to help develop unique music-related initiatives and programs.

Prince Royce got his start as a Sprint employee in New York, working toward his goal of becoming a professional musician. Using the money he made at Sprint, Prince Royce recorded the very demo that helped launch his first album and kick-start his musical career.

Prince Royce recently scored a mainstream US hit with his first English-language single, “Stuck On A Feeling” featuring Snoop Dogg. Royce also has a song featured in the “Furious 7” soundtrack, entitled “My Angel” and will soon be releasing “Back It Up” featuring Pitbull, the second single off his upcoming debut album in English, due out this summer. The artist will also be a Special Guest on Ariana Grande’s Honeymoon Tour starting in July. Young, but well-decorated, Prince Royce has garnered over 150 nominations from the likes of the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards, Premios Juventud, Premios Lo Nuestro, Broadcast Music Awards, the Latin Grammys, MTV Video Music Awards, Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Awards. In sum, the royal record producer has won 66 awards for his contributions in the Latin music industry.

“Sprint has been a part of my journey from the beginning and I feel honored to be reunited with a brand I believe in, and that also believes in me. Together with Marcelo Claure and his Sprint team, I look forward to hearing from and connecting more closely with fans and customers across the country.”

Prince Royce

“We are on a mission to give our customers more of what they want, including greater access to their passions like music and all things entertainment. Given his history with our brand, passion for his fans and incredible talent, collaborating with Prince Royce was an easy decision to make.”

Marcelo Claure, CEO of Sprint

When fans look at Prince Royce, they see a relatable, hard-working guy with an incredible success story and a voice that speaks directly to them – the ideal person to tap to collaborate with Sprint. In his first act as a Sprint employee, Royce will attend today’s event at the Miami-area Sprint store, getting to know customers, fans and community members as part of his trip to Miami for the 2015 Premios Billboard. Royce will present Sprint’s $10,000 donation to ASPIRA of Florida – a nonprofit Hispanic organization dedicated to developing the Hispanic youth’s educational and leadership capacity – to help further its overall reach.

About Prince Royce

According to Billboard, Prince Royce is “the most successful new Latin act in recent years”. His self-titled debut album has been certified 3x Platinum in the US and Puerto Rico, and 4x Platinum in Chile. His latest album Soy El Mismo debuted at #1 in US and PR and has been certified Platinum according to the RIAA. Its first single “Darte Un Beso”, was the #1 song in the country for 14 weeks according to Billboard’s “Hot Latin Songs” chart, joining a long list of #1 hits including “Stand By Me”, “Corazon Sin Cara”, “Las Cosas Pequenas” and “Te Me Vas”. Second single “Te Robare” reached #1 on Billboard’s “Latin Airplay” chart recently, marking Royce’s eighth #1 and his 7th consecutive #1 single on the chart. The twenty-five year old has recorded hit songs with superstars Snoop Dogg, Mana, Daddy Yankee, Selena Gomez, Thalia and Michel Telo, toured the US with Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull, headlined three 30-city US tours which included sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall and the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE. Royce has won 20 Latin Billboard Awards, 16 Premios Lo Nuestro and 18 Premios Juventud. He is a seven-time Latin Grammy nominee. At the age of twenty-two, Royce garnered the Composer of the Year Award at the 2012 Latin Billboard Awards, becoming the youngest person in the history of the awards to receive the honor; and at 23 he won the 2013 BMI Latin Songwriter of the Year Award. In 2013, the artist signed a major recording contract with Sony Music Entertainment for the release of Spanish-language albums through Sony Music Latin as well as English-language albums via RCA Records. Royce, who has performed on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show, the X-Factor and has been a special guest on Extra!, is currently putting the finishing touches on his first English-language album slated for release later this year. His new single “Back It Up” is available on iTunes May 4. Prince Royce is managed by David Sonenberg and William Derella of DAS communications.

About ASPIRA

The mission of ASPIRA of Florida is to foster Latino youth through empowerment in their pursuit of educational excellence through leadership development programs that emphasize commitment to the community. For more than thirty-years, ASPIRA of Florida has played an integral role in shaping the lives of Latino youth throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. For more information please visit: www.ASPIRAfl.org.

About Sprint

Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served nearly 56 million connections as of Dec. 31, 2014, and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Sprint has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the past four years. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

Gov. Jeb Bush Speaks to Hispanic Evangelical Group about How His Faith & Life Experiences Impact Key Political Views

April 30, 2015

Gov. Jeb Bush Speaks to Hispanic Evangelical Group about How His Faith & Life Experiences Impact Key Political Views

President and First Lady George H.W. Bush in Attendance; USCIS Director Leon Rodriguez Discusses Fixing Broken Immigration System

HOUSTON, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gov. Jeb Bush, presumed 2016 presidential candidate, today addressed The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)/CONEL annual convention of more than 1,000 Latino Evangelical leaders in Houston, Texas. As his parents, President and First Lady George H.W. Bush looked on, Gov. Bush spoke about the importance of faith and the Latino culture on issues of education, immigration, religious liberty and the economy.

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“Jeb Bush is a blessing for our nation,” Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of NHCLC/CONEL, said in introducing him from the platform. “He speaks the language of faith, family, religious freedom and entrepreneurship. And he agrees we don’t want our children to have multi-generational dependence on Uncle Sam … we don’t want to survive, we want to thrive.”

Gov. Bush shared about the importance of meeting his wife Columba, a native of Mexico, converting to Catholicism, and the valuable lessons he learned from his first unsuccessful run for governor in 1994.

“Life is full of disruptions and learning from failure—we need to restore that in America with the right to rise,” said Gov. Bush. “It doesn’t matter where you come from, where you are from, the color of your skin or the income of your family, every American should have the right to rise up and pursue your own dreams.”

Gov. Bush continued by sharing about the importance of raising education standards in our nation, providing examples from his own state of Florida, which is now the national leader in education. The Governor also addressed the topic of immigration and ensuring an immigration policy that made it easier to immigrate legally, rather than illegally.

“Immigration is a key element of our country’s success. We are nation of immigrants. This is not the time to abandon something that makes us special and unique,” said Gov. Bush in his remarks. “Only America, a country of scale, has the chance to become young and dynamic again. We have the ability — because of immigration — to be an emerging country again, to believe our future is brighter than our present. We have to fix a broken immigration system, and we have to do it in short order.”

Earlier in the day NHCLC/CONEL hosted a panel to discuss the issue of immigration. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Leon Rodriguez emphasized that programs through his office are not substitutes for comprehensive immigration reform.

“I am a patriot, I believe in America, and I believe that anything that is broken in America can be fixed,” Director Rodriguez said during his remarks. “And what needs to be fixed right now is immigration reform. Besides the political speed bumps we have encountered, I believe we can still get this done.”

Believing immigration reform is as much a religious, as it is a policy, issue, NHCLC/CONEL leaders have been actively rallying support from the Evangelical Christian community, which was once hesitant to embrace reform but now believes it is necessary to heal communities, usher in peace and promote righteousness and justice.

“Sometimes the first reaction when discussing immigration is that it is a political issue, but as Christians we should be looking at it through Scripture, and there are very many verses that call us to love others, seek justice, show compassion and also respect the rule of law,” said Matthew Soerens, U.S. Church Training Specialist for World Relief. “We’ve seen research that shows attitudes toward immigration change when someone knows someone who is personally impacted. It is really important that we share our stories – not just in the local church but in your community, because when people hear stories, it changes their perspective.”

NHCLC/CONEL supports reform focused on three main elements that puts an end to all illegal immigration. First, increasing border protection, including using infrared, satellite, and other technologies in addition to border patrols. Second, creating a market-driven, guest-worker program that provides clear avenues by which millions of undocumented families can obtain legal status in a manner that reflects the Judeo-Christian value system on which this nation was founded. And finally, developing standards for undocumented residents without a criminal record who are earning citizenship status to go to the back of the citizenship line and receive a financial penalty, while acquiring civic and language proficiency and serving the local community.

“We are all created by the same God. We all equally possess the image of God and that alone should be enough to cause us to call for immigration reform,” said Barrett Duke, vice president of The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of The Southern Baptist Convention.

NHCLC/CONEL leaders, including President Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, have held numerous meetings with The White House and Congress working within the legislative system toward comprehensive immigration reform.

Gov. Mike Huckabee will join the evening session of the Convention as a special guest for the dinner and awards presentation. A full list of sessions and press conferences for the remainder of the Convention and further media information can be found at http://alarryross.com/newsroom/nhclc/2015nhclcconvention/.

Marian Wright Edelman Honored by the Education Law Center

April 30, 2015

Marian Wright Edelman Honored by the Education Law Center

ETS President Walt MacDonald presented the award

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Education Law Center (ELC) presented this year’s Education Justice Award to Marian Wright Edelman, President and Founder of the Children’s Defense Fund. The award was presented by Educational Testing Service President Walt MacDonald during last evening’s annual ELC fundraising event which honors individuals and organizations for their commitment to public education.

Also feted at this year’s event was Rutgers Law Professor Paul Tractenberg who was presented with the Morheuser Humanitarian Award which honors dedication to the advancement of the educational rights of students in New Jersey’s public schools. It is presented in memory of the late Marilyn Morheuser, ELC’s long-time Executive Director and advocate for education justice.

“It is difficult to offer fresh praise to this year’s recipient of the Education Law Center’s Education Justice Award,” said Walt MacDonald, ETS President and CEO, who presented the award. The `simple’ reason, if anything in the fight for justice in education is simple, is that Marian Wright Edelman has won so many awards and honors over the past 50 years — every one of them hard won and richly deserved. Her name is synonymous with the cause of equity in education, and tireless defense of children’s rights and well-being.”

“As Marian often says, `Service is the rent we pay for living.’ That being the case, she has paid an awful lot of rent these past 50 years. And countless children are the better for it. On behalf of the Education Law Center and Educational Testing Service — and on behalf of your many fans throughout the country — I am honored to present you with the 2015 Education Justice Award in honor of your outstanding service and commitment to advancing equal educational opportunity for public school children across the U.S.”

A graduate of Spelman College and Yale Law School, Ms. Edelman began her career as an advocate for the disenfranchised in the 1960s. As the first African-American woman admitted to the Mississippi Bar, she directed the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund office in Jackson. In 1968, she moved to Washington, D.C., to work with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as counsel to the Poor People’s Campaign.

She later founded the Washington Research Project, a public interest law firm, and served as the Director of the Center for Law and Education at Harvard University. In 1973, she founded the Children’s Defense Fund. As president of the CDF, Marian Wright Edelman has proved to be one of the most effective advocates for disadvantaged children and families not only of our time, but in American history.

The CDF’s “Leave No Child Behind” mission is to ensure that every child gets a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life, and a successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.

Previous winners have included Dr. Pedro Noguera, Professor and Director of the Metropolitan Center at NYU, Wade Henderson, President of the Leadership Conference for Human and Civil Rights, Diane Ravitch, noted educator and New York University Professor and Benjamin Todd Jealous, President and Chief Executive Officer of the NAACP.

About ELC
Founded in 1973, the Education Law Center (ELC) serves as the leading voice for New Jersey’s public school children and has become one of the most effective advocates for equal educational opportunity and education justice in the United States. Widely recognized for groundbreaking court rulings on behalf of at-risk students, ELC also promotes educational equity through coalition building, litigation support, policy development, communications, and action-focused research in New Jersey, in other states, and at the federal level.

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, the GRE® tests and The Praxis Series® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

How Can You Assess Whether You Need Life Insurance? Let Us Count The Five Ways…

April 30, 2015

How Can You Assess Whether You Need Life Insurance? Let Us Count The Five Ways…

Many Underestimate Need for Life Insurance yet Overestimate the Cost, According to New Study

NEW YORK, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Choosing the right type and amount of life insurance is key to a sound financial plan for many people—but how can you determine whether you need it? Asking yourself some simple questions can help, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).

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If you decide you do need life insurance, the good news is, it may be cheaper than you think. While many people underestimate the need for life insurance, they often overestimate its costs, according to a 2015 Insurance Barometer Study released this month by LIMRA and Life Happens. The survey revealed that 80 percent of consumers misjudge the price for term life insurance, with Millennials and Gen-Xers among the groups that overestimated the cost by the widest margins.

To assess your life insurance needs, the I.I.I. suggests asking yourself the following five questions.

Does anyone depend on me for financial support?
Whether it’s a spouse/domestic partner, children, grandchildren, or even aging parents, you’ll want to make sure they’re left financially secure. Buy enough life insurance to replace your income while also financing the expenses your beneficiaries will incur to replace services you provide within the household (e.g., landscaping, tax preparation). Stay-at-home parents, and those caring full-time for an adult family member, should also consider purchasing life insurance to allow for hiring professionals to undertake these tasks.
Your family may have other sources of post-death income, such as Social Security survivors benefits, but this is rarely enough, particularly if you have children under 18 and want to fund their education.
Are my retirement and other savings alone enough to support my dependents?
Unless your savings and retirement benefits are substantial, the income they generate is unlikely to be enough to pay for the housing, education and other day-to-day needs of your financial dependents. And, remember, they will also have to take on the cost of replacing your employer-provided benefits, such as health insurance premium payments and retirement contributions.
Will estate and inheritance taxes significantly reduce the amount my dependents receive?
Even if you are leaving a considerable inheritance, don’t assume that will be enough; consult with your financial advisor, or an insurance professional, on how your tax situation impacts the type and amount of life insurance you should purchase.
What is my plan for covering final expenses?
Whether or not you have dependents, you’ll want to be able to cover the expenses incurred by funeral related costs, outstanding taxes and debts, and the administrative fees associated with “winding up” an estate. These expenses can total upwards of $15,000, and can be defrayed by having the right life insurance policy in place.
Will I be able to leave a donation to my favorite charity?
A beneficiary does not necessarily have to be a loved one; it can be a much-loved cause. If you have a favorite charity, foundation, museum, etc, you can use a life insurance vehicle to leave the organization a more sizable donation than you might have otherwise.

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, it may be time to talk to your insurance professional.

Keep in mind there are two major types of life insurance—term and whole life. Term covers the policyholder for a specified period—usually from one to 30 years. Whole life, sometimes called permanent life insurance, covers the policyholder for as long as they live—even if it’s to 100.

“Because there are many options when it comes to purchasing life insurance,” said Michael Barry, the I.I.I.’s vice president for Media Relations, “it is important that consumers work with an insurance professional who can explain the various types of life insurance policies—and make sure they get the best coverage for their specific needs and budget.”

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NHCOA Continues Initiative To Help Close Latino Healthcare Access Gap With Anthem Foundation Grant During National Minority Health Month

April 30, 2015

NHCOA Continues Initiative To Help Close Latino Healthcare Access Gap With Anthem Foundation Grant During National Minority Health Month

90K Grant Allows NHCOA

‘s signature ECET Leadership program provides local leaders with the tools to help community members navigate the U.S. healthcare system

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Although recent polls show the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has decreased the percentage of uninsured Latinos, evidence still suggests that Hispanic outreach remains a problem. To help close this gap, the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) announced today a $90,000 grant from the Anthem Foundation to add a health literacy component to their signature Empowerment and Civic Engagement Leadership Training program in Miami, Florida and Dallas, Texas.

The training is aimed at empowering grassroots and community leaders with culturally and linguistically appropriate tools and resources to be their own best advocates, including community education to help local residents navigate the health care system. The expansion of the ECET leadership program will train community leaders to provide members of the Spanish-speaking Hispanic community with a basic understanding and tools to navigate the U.S. healthcare system.

This important effort comes at a critical time as increased access to healthcare alone will not close the health disparity gap that persists among Hispanics and other racial and ethnic groups. Newly insured Latinos through the Affordable Care Act, as well the Hispanic healthcare beneficiaries still need help understanding the U.S. healthcare system and how to make best and proper use of their coverage. This is especially important for beneficiaries who lack English proficiency and face multiple barriers accessing care despite having coverage.

“NHCOA is pleased to team with the Anthem Foundation to expand on these tools as we continue to build a network of NHCOA leaders who are helping their communities bridge the health attainment gap by grasping and understanding how to navigate the U.S. healthcare system, whether it’s practicing preventive care or knowing how to access medical care,” said Dr. Yanira Cruz, NHCOA President and CEO. “As we commemorate National Minority Health Month, we are committed to doing our part in taking action for health equity.”

“We know that navigating the health care system can be confusing for many, but when coupled with language barriers, there is greater opportunity for gaps in care to occur,” said Marc Russo, president of Medicare programs for Anthem, Inc. “We’re pleased to support the National Hispanic Council on Aging and their efforts to arm local leaders in our communities with training that will help empower members of our Spanish-speaking community with valuable information and resources to take control of their health care.”

Since 2010, NHCOA has trained more than 1,000 local community leaders who now form part of a network of NHCOA leaders extended across the country. For more information about the Empowerment and Civic Engagement Leadership Training program please visit: www.nhcoa.org.

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