Press Releases

CAMPAIGN: Nativists Fail to Sway Election in Arizona - Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010

Statement by Rudy Lopez, field and political director for the Campaign for Community Change

Obama Administration Heads for Record Number of Deportations, Leaving Record Number of Families and Communities Devastated - Thursday, Aug 19, 2010

Immigrant advocates urge Administration to stop deporting hardworking members of our communities

Immigration Leaders Blast Congress for Politicizing Border Security and Failing to Act on Comprehensive Immigration Reform - Tuesday, Aug 10, 2010

 

Senate’s Weak Week: Legislative Body’s Actions Harmful to Poor and Immigrant Families - Friday, Aug 06, 2010

Statement by Deepak Bhargava, Center for Community Change

Emergency Border Spending Misguided; Focus Should be on Comprehensive Immigration Reform - Thursday, Aug 05, 2010

Statement by Deepak Bhargava, Center for Community Change

Pending Deportation of 17-year-old Highlights Need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform - Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010

High school grad latest immigration story featured by the We Are America stories project

Federal Judge to Arizona: Immigration Enforcement Can’t Come at the Cost of Every Arizonan’s Civil Rights - Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010

Now that judge has issued preliminary injunction, Congress needs to act, pass comprehensive immigration reform

Obama Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform; Republican Obstructionism Must End - Thursday, Jul 01, 2010

 

Grammy Award-Winning and Internationally Renowned A Capppella Ensemble Sweet Honey In the Rock to Release “Are We A Nation?” in Response to Arizona’s Immigration Law SB 1070 - Monday, Jun 14, 2010

 

Unity in Our Movement - Friday, Jun 11, 2010

Statement by Deepak Bhargava, executive director of the Center for Community Change

President Needs to Reassert Federal Responsibility over Immigration During Tomorrow’s Meeting with Arizona Gov. Brewer - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2010

It’s time to end border-security-only measures and pursue comprehensive immigration reform

Fair Immigration Reform Movement’s Response to the Moral Crisis Facing the Nation - Thursday, May 27, 2010

 

Dozens of Activists Risk Personal Freedom to Push for Passage of Comprehensive Immigration Reform - Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Arrests in Chicago and New York City part of a continuing wave of civil disobedience protesting enforcement-only measures and lack of action in Congress on immigration reform

Hundreds Continued Escalation of Civil Disobedience Tactics to Push for Immigration Reform in Seattle - Friday, May 21, 2010

ICE field office is taken over and downtown intersections are blocked

Palin’s Followers Don’t All Agree with her Support of SB1070 - Thursday, May 20, 2010

On Web site, Palin encourages her followers to attack CCC for boycotting Arizona, but many write to express their support for our efforts

Courageous Second Grader Puts Human Face on Immigration Debate for First Lady - Wednesday, May 19, 2010

CCC exhorts President to end suffering caused by deportations and separations of families

Groups Announce Campaign of Non-Violent Acts of Civil Disobedience and Non-Compliance - Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Leaders pledge to sustain campaign until Congress delivers comprehensive immigration reform

Deepak Bhargava Challenges Sarah Palin to Debate Over Arizona's SB1070 and Immigration Reform - Monday, May 17, 2010

Country deserves hashing out of facts, debate beyond political posturing

Republican Leaders to Attend Anti-Immigrant Rally in Arizona Sponsored by Hate Groups - Thursday, May 13, 2010

Statement by Deepak Bhargava, executive director of the Center for Community Change

McCain’s ‘Danged Fence’ Latest Example of GOP Hypocrisy and Dishonesty on Immigration Reform - Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Deputy in McCain ad not from border; law enforcement from county in ad disputes McCain’s assessment

Latest Unemployment Numbers Show no Evidence of a Quick Recovery, Bold Spending for Direct Job Creation Still Needed - Friday, May 07, 2010

Statement by the Center for Community Change

Center for Community Change Joins Efforts to Boycott Arizona - Thursday, May 06, 2010

Leading civil rights, labor, immigrant and Latino groups call for boycott of Arizona in protest of SB1070

NBA Team Shows Courage in Standing up to Arizona's SB1070 - Wednesday, May 05, 2010

FIRM applauds Phoenix Suns symbolic gesture and strong words against law that would subject Latinos to racial profiling

Clergy, Member of Congress, Organizational Leaders Risk Arrest for Immigration Reform at White House for May Day - Friday, Apr 30, 2010

Deepak Bhargava pens pre-arrest commentary in Huffington Post

Arizona Governor Signs Law, Codifies Racial Profiling - Friday, Apr 23, 2010

FIRM urges passage of comprehensive immigration reform to prevent other states from following suit and urges federal intervention to keep law from being enacted

Sens. Durbin and Lugar Call for a Halt to Youth Deportations - Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010

FIRM applauds the bipartisan leadership, urges White House to heed senators’ demand

McCain: Right Before He was Wrong on Enforcement-Only Immigration Approach - Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010

FIRM urges Republicans to show leadership and support comprehensive immigration reform

FIRM Denounces McCain for Endorsing Arizona's Anti-immigrant Law - Monday, Apr 19, 2010

Statement by Gabe Gonzalez

Major May 1 Demonstrations: Groups Ready to Turn up Heat on Congress and Administration - Friday, Apr 16, 2010

Inaction on immigration reform will have repercussions, immigration activists say

On 75th Anniversary of WPA, Jobs Coalition Calls for Action by Congress to Put America Back to Work - Thursday, Apr 08, 2010

 

RNC Missteps Continue: Business, Immigrant, Latino Constituencies Feel Betrayed - Thursday, Apr 01, 2010

Michael Steele appears to renounce pledges only hours after significant meeting

FIRM Steps Up Call to Fire ICE Director - Thursday, Apr 01, 2010

New York Times reports inhumane treatment of dozens of Haitian earthquake survivors

Immigrant Leaders Get Commitment from RNC Chairman Steele to Help in Securing Republican Support for Immigration Reform - Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010

 

Immigrant Rights Groups Tell President Obama: Fire Morton! - Tuesday, Mar 30, 2010

Groups cite ICE’s lack of accountability, misguided and inconsistent mission when demanding ouster of director

White House Credits Community Organizers for Impressive Effort in Pushing Health Care Reform Across the Finish Line - Tuesday, Mar 23, 2010

Fifth grade spokesperson stands next to President as he signs bill into law

The Center for Community Change on Health Care: Kudos to President Obama and Congress for a Historic Victory - Monday, Mar 22, 2010

Thanks to grassroots organizers who saved the bill again and again

Sit-in at RNC Offices Yields Result: Immigration Activists Scheduled to Meet with Chairman Steele on March 31 - Monday, Mar 22, 2010

Latino and new American communities to Republicans: “Will you support immigration reform, or turn your backs on Latino and immigrant votes?”

Immigration Grassroots Negotiate with Obama in White House - Thursday, Mar 11, 2010

Upcoming March for America yields results; President affirms commitment and agrees to next steps

Obama Put on Notice: Our Patience has Run Out - Monday, Mar 08, 2010

Civil rights and immigrant organizations blast President Obama's immigration policies, increased deportations and detentions, lack of progress on comprehensive immigration reform

FIRM calls for LGBT inclusion in immigration reform - Tuesday, Mar 02, 2010

Statement by the Executive Committee of the Fair Immigration Reform Movement's (FIRM) Immigrant Organizing Committee on the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA)

Latest Unemployment Numbers Prove Need for Bold Action - Friday, Feb 05, 2010

Statement by the Center for Community Change

National Tea Party Convention Kicks off with Frenzy of Immigrant Bashing - Friday, Feb 05, 2010

Leading national non-profit calls on Sarah Palin to cancel address to conference

Community Organizers Praise Presidential Rhetoric: Call for Bolder Action to Address Unemployment Crisis and Finish Health Care Reform Right - Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010

Statement by Deepak Bhargava, executive director of the Center for Community Change

FIRM: President Needs to Take Leadership Role in Immigration Reform - Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010

Waiting for Congress to act is not enough; President must do more to ensure immigration reform is passed in 2010

Insurance Abuse Victims Protest U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Involvement in Blocking Health Care Reform - Tuesday, Jan 26, 2010

Day before State of the Union, supporters protest to show what's at stake and demand Congress finish reform right

FIRM Applauds Sec. Napolitano's Granting of TPS to Haitians in US - Friday, Jan 15, 2010

Reform Immigration FOR America's text messaging alert delivered thousands of calls to White House in support of TPS

FIRM Urges Administration to Grant Temporary Protected Status to Haitians in US - Thursday, Jan 14, 2010

Statement by Gabe Gonzalez

America Needs Paychecks Not Pink Slips - Thursday, Dec 03, 2009

Center for Community Change Statement on White House Jobs Summit

Immigration Reform Grassroots Supporters Turn Out in Huge Numbers for National Call Laying Out Strategy for Winning - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009

More than 1,000 parties held throughout country, show support is strong and growing for immigration reform

Community Groups Applaud Inclusion of Native Communities in Health Care Reform Legislation - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009

Statement by the Health Rights Organizing Project

New Report, Documentary Debunk Myth; Show that Heartland favors Health Care Reform - Thursday, Oct 01, 2009

Congressional briefing with Majority Whip Clyburn and other Rural Caucus members

CAMPAIGN: Community Organizers Criticize Senate Panel’s Gift to Insurance Corporations and Their Lobbyists - Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009

Renew fight for the President’s health care reform plan

Diverse Communities Unite to Show Strong Support for Health Care Reform, Celebrate Citizenship - Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009

Rally in Capitol West Lawn to feature powerful testimonies by Americans affected by broken health care system

President Obama’s Speech Injects Sanity Into Health Care Reform Debate - Wednesday, Sep 09, 2009

Statement by Deepak Bhargava, executive director of the Center for Community Change

Tennesseans Share Personal Health Care Stories in National Video Project - Friday, Aug 28, 2009

Health care stories highlighted during freedom ride event and used as reminders for Congress to get back to work on reforming health care

Center for Community Change Mourns Sen. Ted Kennedy - Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009

Sen. Kennedy believed in the best values of America: our notions of shared responsibility, shared sacrifice and the idea that every person has value and deserves respect. The Center has had no greater ally or inspiration in the work we do to organize America’s communities to bring people together to make a better a life for everyone.

Grassroots Submit More than 4,000 Questions for Napolitano via Text Messages, Web Site, Facebook, Twitter and Email - Thursday, Aug 20, 2009

Leaders meeting with the DHS secretary relay nation’s anxieties over broken immigration system

Historic Black City Leads Fight for Immigration Reform, Passes Resolution - Tuesday, Aug 11, 2009

Baltimore City Council expresses support for President Obama’s efforts to fix America’s broken immigration system

CAMPAIGN: National Health Care Call-In Day: Thousands Mobilize to Urge Congress to Vote Yes Before Recess - Tuesday, Jul 28, 2009

Tennesseans tell Rep. Bart Gordon health care reform cannot wait

Report Shows Black and Latino Americans are Disproportionately Affected by Economic Downturn - Thursday, Jul 23, 2009

Economic Policy Institute produces report showing African American and Hispanic workers will continue bearing unemployment burden more heavily through 2010

Leading Progressive Nonprofit Supports New Campaign to Cap Loan Interest Rates at 10 Percent - Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009

Metro Industrial Areas Foundation to launch “Ten Percent is Enough” campaign

CAMPAIGN: Public Health Insurance Option Critical to Passing Health Care Reform - Tuesday, Jul 07, 2009

Statement by Deepak Bhargava, Campaign for Community Change

CAMPAIGN: HELP for Real Health Care Reform that Americans Want - Thursday, Jul 02, 2009

Statement by Deepak Bhargava, Campaign for Community Change

Presidential Town Hall on Health Care: Tables Turned on Private Insurance Industry, Called Out for Not Doing Their Part in Reform - Thursday, Jun 25, 2009

Statement by Health Rights Organizing Project

House Proposal: Big Step Toward REAL Health Care Reform - Friday, Jun 19, 2009

Statement by Deepak Bhargava, Center for Community Change

Texas’ Construction Industry is Deadliest in the Country - Monday, Jun 15, 2009

Release of alarming new report on the working conditions of the Austin construction industry

President Obama Takes on the American Medical Association on the Public Health Insurance Option - Monday, Jun 15, 2009

Statement by Deepak Bhargava, Center for Community Change

CAMPAIGN: Immigration Reform Will be Won This Year - Friday, Jun 12, 2009

Grassroots momentum and Congressional support continue to grow

Politics As Usual: AMA’s Opposition to Public Plan Is Out of Step with the People their Membership Serves - Thursday, Jun 11, 2009

Statement by the Health Rights Organizing Project

CAMPAIGN: National Immigration Summit Grabs National Spotlight - Friday, Jun 05, 2009

Coalition to push for common-sense solution to our broken immigration system in 2009

Community Organizers Cheer President Obama for Clear Commitment to Public Health Insurance Plan - Thursday, Jun 04, 2009

Statement by Deepak Bhargava, Center for Community Change

CAMPAIGN: Sen. Robert Menendez Joins National Town Hall for Immigration Reform - Wednesday, Jun 03, 2009

Also in attendance Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA), Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and more than 600 activists, allies and advocates

The Center for Community Change Honored as a Progressive Champion - Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009

Deepak Bhargava accepts Paul Wellstone Citizen Leadership Award at America’s Future Now! conference

CAMPAIGN: National Town Hall on Immigration Reform to Jump Start Debate for 2009 - Thursday, May 28, 2009

Hundreds of grassroots advocates to hear from members of Congress and join together in a new coalition to support a just and humane reform bill

IPC Report Confirms There is no Connection Between Immigration and Unemployment - Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Statement by Marissa Graciosa, FIRM campaign coordinator

No Surprise: Insurance Lobbyist Backs off Cost Controls - Friday, May 15, 2009

Statement by Health Rights Organizing Project

AgJobs Bill Introduction Further Proof of Momentum for Immigration Reform - Thursday, May 14, 2009

Statement from the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM)

TV Ad Unveils True Motives of Health Care Reform Critic - Thursday, May 07, 2009

Ad by Health Care for America NOW! articulates Rick Scott’s hypocrisy in opposing health care overhaul

Greenspan’s Testimony Leaves No Doubt: Immigrants Benefit Economy - Thursday, Apr 30, 2009

Leading Economist Alan Greenspan testified today before the Senate Judiciary Committee

Senate Judiciary Hearing Latest Indication Immigration Reform Coming This Year - Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009

Statement by Marissa Graciosa, campaign coordinator for FIRM

Community Organizations Energized by President Obama’s Call for Immigration Reform this Year - Thursday, Apr 09, 2009

Statement by Marissa Graciosa of the Fair Immigration Reform Movement

Wake Up Call: March Unemployment Numbers Show Partisan Politics Must End - Friday, Apr 03, 2009

Statement by Campaign for Community Values

Grassroots Groups Demand Health care Talks Take Center Stage in Budget Debate - Tuesday, Mar 31, 2009

Statement by Health Rights Organizing Project

Community Organizers Won’t Take “No” for an Answer - Thursday, Mar 26, 2009

Statement by the Campaign for Community Change Reacting to the GOP Budget Proposal

DREAM Act Good Start to Healing Country - Thursday, Mar 26, 2009

Statement by Marissa Graciosa of Fair Immigration Reform Movement

President Obama Trumpets Community Values at National Press Conference - Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009

Statement by the Center for Community Change

Community Organizers Back Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ Call for Immigration Reform - Wednesday, Mar 18, 2009

Statement by the Center for Community Change

Job Loss Worries: Swift Action Needed to Pass Obama’s Budget - Monday, Mar 16, 2009

Statement by the Center for Community Change

Passage of Employee Free Choice Act is Critical - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009

Statement by the Center for Community Change

GAO Report Slams Immigration Enforcement Program - Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009

Community organizers call for comprehensive solution to immigration

Community Organizers Pleased with White House Reaction to Raid and Pledge for Immigration Reform this Year - Monday, Mar 02, 2009

Statement by FIRM's Marissa Graciosa and OneAmerica's Pramila Jayapal

President Obama’s Bold Federal Budget Moves Nation Toward Community Values - Friday, Feb 27, 2009

Statement by the Center for Community Change

Grassroots Groups Mobilize, Napolitano Orders Review of First Workplace Raid Under Obama Administration - Thursday, Feb 26, 2009

The Center for Community Change today met with representatives of the Department of Homeland Security to continue discussing the first workplace raid under President Obama.

FIRM Denounces Bellingham Raid, Asks President to Stop Raids and Recommit to Immigration Reform - Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009

Statement by FIRM leaders

Center for Community Change Appoints New Staff To Key Senior Management Positions - Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009

Presidential Campaign Advisor and Development Consultant Round Out Talent

Stimulus Compromise a Big Victory for Poor Communities and President Obama - Thursday, Feb 12, 2009

The Center for Community Change and community organizations across the country today heralded the package as a “down payment” on change and called for both houses of Congress to pass the recovery plan to start getting America working again.

Campaign for Community Values Applauds Passage of SCHIP in the Senate - Friday, Jan 30, 2009

Vote seen as victory for grassroots community

FIRM Ads Atop Taxi Cabs Feature Immigrant Americans Expressing Support for Obama - Friday, Jan 16, 2009

"Mr. President, Count on Me"

Grassroots Community Praises Action on SCHIP That Lifts Bar for Immigrant Children - Friday, Jan 16, 2009

 

Realizing the Promise: A Forum on Community, Faith and Democracy - Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008

A historic grassroots event by the Campaign for Community Values and Gamaliel Foundation to bring together grassroots leaders, everyday people, members of the new administration and Congress to discuss the issues facing America and solutions, to be held on Thursday, December 4 at the Washington Hilton

Immigrant Rights Organizations Announce Mass Mobilization and Renewed Call for Just and Humane Reform - Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008

Immigrant vote flexes political muscle, sets agenda for passage of just and humane reform and demands stop to raids

Center for Community Change Receives Award For its Investment in Leadership - Monday, Nov 10, 2008

The Center for Community Change is honored for its development of leaders for social and economic justice with the American Express Building Leadership Award. Presented by the Independent Sector during their annual conference in Philadelphia, executive director Deepak Bhargava accepted the plaque and $10,000 gift on behalf of the Center.

Community Organizers Welcome One of Their Own to the White House - Wednesday, Nov 05, 2008

Community Organizing Will Continue Key Role Going Forward. Deepak Bhargava Available for Interviews.

CCV Briefing Call - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008

Transcript for telephonic press briefing held on October 22, 2008 to update the media on the Campaign's post-election plans.

TELEPHONIC PRESS BRIEFING: Community Organizers Look Beyond Election Day - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008

An informative discussion of community organizers’ plans to create power in low income and minority communities by building on recent successes of registering voters and turning them out to vote.

“COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS SPEAK OUT: AN ORGANIZER'S PERSPECTIVE ON THE 2008 ELECTION” - Friday, Oct 03, 2008

Center for Community Change and its regional partners to host forum at 10 a.m. Monday, October 6 to discuss the 2008 Election and the Campaign for Community Values.

Interviews with Community Organizers Available - Thursday, Sep 04, 2008

Center for Community Change and partners respond to attacks on field

Workers’ Alliance for a Just Economy Condemns Mississippi Raid as Detrimental to American Values - Wednesday, Sep 03, 2008

 

National Social Justice Nonprofit Expands Policy Unit, Appoints New Directors - Monday, Aug 11, 2008

Steve Savner appointed as director of public policy and Kate Kahan joins staff as legislative director

Housing Advocates Applaud Creation of National Housing Trust Fund to Benefit Low Income Households - Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008

 

The Center for Community Change Announces Nationwide Mobilization of Community Values Voters - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2008

Grassroots Community Organizations Show Strength As Community Values Define Movement For Change, Emerge As Important Voting Block

Community Voting Project Teleconference - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2008

Transcript of the 2008 Community Voting Project Launch.

TELEPHONIC PRESS BRIEFING: Grassroots Community Organizations Show Strength in Key States - Wednesday, Jun 18, 2008

Community Values Voters Define Movement for Change, Emerge As Important Voting Block

President Bush Must Act to Stop Destruction of Families and Communities Through Raids and Deportations - Tuesday, May 13, 2008

 

Gala Commemorates 40 Successful Years of Building Social Movements - Monday, May 12, 2008

 

Harsh Immigration Proposals Destructive and Divisive - Friday, Mar 14, 2008

 

Experienced Nonprofit Leader Joins Staff of Major Social Justice Organization in Washington, DC - Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008

 

What’s Going On?: Perspectives on Black America An Effort by the Center for Community Change - Thursday, Feb 28, 2008

 

New Blog Launches: Debates Visionary Ideas with Grassroots Leaders Nationwide - Monday, Nov 05, 2007

 

REAL ID Act: Result of Anti-Immigrant Political Grand Standing - Wednesday, Oct 31, 2007

 

DREAM Act Fails in Senate Immigrant Youth Left in Limbo - Thursday, Oct 25, 2007

 

Media Pioneer, National TV and Radio Personality, Community Advocate Cathy L. Hughes to Moderate Historic Iowa Presidential Candidate Forum - Wednesday, Oct 17, 2007

 

Des Moines Mayor Endorses Historic Heartland Presidential Forum - Monday, Oct 15, 2007

 

Linchpin Survey Results: Donor Enthusiasm for Organizing Outpaces Contributions - Tuesday, Oct 09, 2007

 

SS No Match Temporary Restraining Order Must Be Extended Indefinitely - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007

 

Because Farm Workers Are Vital to this Nation - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007

 

Heartland Forum Attendance Ticket Requests Nearing Three Thousand People - Thursday, Sep 27, 2007

 

Local Communities become Training Ground for Organizing Work - Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007

 

Telephonic Press Conference sponsored by the National Housing Trust Fund Campaign - Thursday, Jun 28, 2007

 

Housing Trust Fund Reports $1.6 Billion Committed to Address the Country's Housing Needs - Monday, Apr 16, 2007

 

Progressives shouldn't party just yet - Thursday, Nov 16, 2006

 

Welfare Reform, 10 Years Later - Tuesday, Aug 22, 2006

 

Undocumented Student Granted One Year Deferment - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006

 

Letter thanking Sen. Reid for leadership on Immigration from the Center for Community Change - Friday, Apr 14, 2006

 

Millions March on Monday, April 10; Demanding Real, Comprehensive and Fair Immigration Reform - Friday, Apr 07, 2006

 

America Needs the DREAM Act - Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006

 

Native Media and Technology Network and Fox Entertainment Create New Opportunities for Native Americans in Media and Entertainment Industry - Tuesday, Feb 21, 2006

 

Immigrant Youth are Fed Up and Taking Action - Friday, Feb 10, 2006