Melissa Mark Viverito

Latino Victory Project's Political Arm Names 3 Prominent Latinos as Honorary Co-Chairs

The Latino Victory Fund, a "super" political action committee (PAC), named three Latinos, all affiliated with the Democratic Party, as honorary co-chairs to further boost Latino voter engagement.

Pope Francis Speech to Congress: Latino Lawmakers React to Historic Address

Following Pope Francis’ historic address to a joint-meeting of Congress, Latino lawmakers are responding to his call to act on important issues.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Garcia Padilla Invites New York Elected Officials to Help Economic, Health Crisis

New York officials will make a one-day trip to Puerto Rico to discuss the island's economic and health crisis. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo leads the delegation comprising of the state's elected officials and Medicaid experts.

Puerto Rico News 2015: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to Visit Commonwealth with Financial Experts

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will embark to Puerto Rico to support the island as the commonwealth faces an excruciating debt crisis.

Immigration Reform News: NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Applauds Initative Providing Aid to Undocumented Migrant Children

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is expected to make an announcement Monday highlighting the success of a city initiative that provides undocumented children in NYC with free legal representation and protection from deportation.

Immigration Reform News Update: NYC Council Speaker to Pitch NYC Municipal ID Program in Arizona

New York City's municipal ID program will be pitched in Arizona by City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito later this month.

NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Discusses Effort to Mobilize Latino Voters, Says GOP Congress is 'Toxic'

The New York City (NYC) metropolitan area is home to the second-largest Latino population in the U.S., and NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito has become one of the major figures on advocating the rights of Latinos, specifically the undocumented population and encouraging political engagement. Latin Post interviewed Speaker Mark-Viverito about immigration, Congress and mobilizing the Latino vote.

Bronx President Ruben Diaz Jr. Talks Borough's 'Transformative' Developments, Future for Latinos

For Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., the "transformative development" for the borough’s Latino population has ranged from jobs, housing, employment, all while debunking claims of gentrification.

Ted Cruz on Immigration: Republican Texas Senator Downplays Government Shutdown Option Over Immigration

At the Americans for Prosperity conference, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, downplayed his political party's plans for a government shutdown over the immigration crisis.

NY City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Discusses Municipal ID Program

Melissa Mark-Viverito has boosted a flagship program, which seeks to provide representation and identification to undocumented people, and she has helped to foster the NYC municipal ID program.

Puerto Rican Day Parade Pre-celebration Held by NYC Officials to Honor Calle 13 as the 'Kings of the Parade'

The Spanish-language rappers that make up the duo Calle 13 -- frontman René Pérez Joglar and his brother Eduardo Cabra -- will be honored in New York City Thursday for their social activism and commentary on injustice, inequality and Puerto Rican issues, BuzzFeed reported.

Puerto Rican-born Melissa Mark-Viverito Is the First Latina to be Elected Speaker of the New York City Council

Puerto Rican-born lawmaker Melissa Mark-Viverito made history on Wednesday as the first Latina and first person of color to serve as New York City Council Speaker.
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