15ava Cumbre de Liderazgo de la Mesa Redonda Dominico Americana en Washington, DC

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Transportation & Hotel

Washington, DC (26 de Junio, 2012) — The Dominican American National Roundtable has partnered with the Hyatt Regency Washington, DC on Capitol Hill to ensure your stay in Washington, DC during the DANR 15th Annual National Leadership Summit is productive and enjoyable.

We have an exceptional agenda for you. Read more below:

El Programa Nacional de Pasantia 2012 y la 15vaCumbre Anual de Liderazgo de La Mesa Redonda Dominico-Americana tomarán lugar en Washington, DC al final del mes de julio del presente.

El Programa Nacional de Pasantia 2012 se efectuará del domingo 21 de julio al domingo 29 de julio del presente.  Diez estudiantes universitarios de diferentes partes de los Estados Unidos participarán este año. El tema es: “Participacion Civica: Dirigiendo la Nueva Generacion Hacia Abogacia y Reforma”.

La 15va  Cumbre Anual de Liderazgo de DANR tomará lugar desde el jueves 26 de julio al domingo 29 de julio.  Las actividades principales de la Cumbre incluyen:

Jueves, 26 de Julio –  9am to 5pm  – Dia Nacional Legislativo

 

Viernes, 27 de Julio 9am – 12pm – Reunion de Junta Directiva de DANR & NDAC

Viernes, 27 de Julio – Talleres Manana y Tarde –U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (entrada gratis).

Viernes, 27 de Julio 4pm Recepcion/Preludio a La Lista Dominicana en U.S. Captiol Visitor Center, Washington, DC.

-Estreno de  “La Lista Dominicana”, una publicacion y recuento audiovisual de la contribucion Dominicana a los Estados Unidos.

- Ceremonia de Reconocimientos: Homenajeados incluyen: los cantantes Monchy & Nathalia, Julissa Marenco, Presidente de Telemundo ZGS, Nelson Valdez, Vice Presidente del 1199, Senador del Estado de Rhode Island Juan Pichardo, Dr. Karina Edmonds Montilla, Ph.D., Especialista de Tecnologia de NASA, Dr. Ramona Hernandez, Directora Ejecutiva del Dominican Studies Institute, Felipe Lopez, Ex jugador del NBA player, y el escritor Diogenes Ramon Abreu, entre otros.

Viernes 27 de julio 8:00PM: Recepcion de Apertura de la 15ava Cumbre Anual de la Mesa Redonda Dominico Americana  en el Hyatt Regency Hotel on Capitol Hill (400 New Jersey Avenue Washington, DC 20024). Inscribase pulsando aqui.

En la Recepcion participara la cantante Milly Quezada, Monchy y Nathacha, seleccionados de La Lista Dominicana , personalidades, lideres, estudiantes, auspiciadores, miembros de DANR e invitados de las diversas comunidades de los Estados Unidos.

 

Sábado, 28 de Julio, 11am – 4pm  - La Celebracion Historica de la Contribucion Dominicana a los Estados Unidos.

Lugar: Washington Monument en el National Mall (Madison Dr. NW 15th St NW Washington, DC 20001).  Gratis

Para Inscripcion gratis e informacion sobre transportacion a precio modico, visit www.danr.org.

Sábado, 28 de julio 7pm – Recepcion de Clausura VIP (TBA)

 

Domingo, 29 de julio 9am – Reunion de la Junta Directiva de DANR

Domingo, 29 de julio 11am – Resumen de Programa de Pasantia de DANR Summer

 Para reservar transportacion pulse aqui.

Para reservar alojamiento a precio especial de grupo, contacted a:

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Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 710-8426
Use Link: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/DANR

 

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Capitol Skyline Hotel
10 I Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 485-7500
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Organizaciones coordinadoras y auspiciadoras de la Celebracion Historica Dominicana 2012 incluyen, Dominican American National Roundtable, National Dominican American Council, Galo’s Corporation, Diversity Foundation, Latino Coalition, The Institute for Latino Studies, Lino Press, Dominican Republic Tourism Board, Voxxi.com y the City University of New York.

For Information and Sponsorship Opportunities
♦ National Dominican American Council
(202) 2385-0097
info@danr.org

Ganador del Premio Latino Yunel Cruz Será Galardonado en Histórica Celebración “100 Mil Dominicanos en Washington, D. C.”

July 5, 2012 by  
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*Yonel’s hits: Dominicanita, Made for You, Don Omar “LA LLAVE DE MI CORAZON” junto a el ex Marcy Place, Yunel Cruz*

Washington, DC (July 5, 2012). El viernes 27 de julio de 2012 a las 4:00pm en el auditorio del U.S. Capitol Visitors el joven cantautor de bachata Yunel Cruz será galardonado por la Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR) por su contribucion al mundo de la música.

Yunel, quien anotó su primer hit single con “Dominicanita” en 2010, recibirá el Premio “La Lista Dominicana” en la Recepción de Bienvenida de la 15ª Conferencia Anual de DANR,  programada a celebrarse en Washington, DC desde el  jueves, 26 de julio a sábado, 28 de julio.

El premio le será presentado en presencia de celebridades, dignatarios, artistas, educadores, profesionales, lideres, estudiantes, funcionarios electos, miembros de DANR e invitados distinguidos de las diversas comunidades estadounidenses y dominicanas

Yunel fue nominado por sus fanáticos a “La Lista Dominicana”, un compendio selecto destacando dominicanos de éxito en los Estados Unidos de América. El compendio se publica acompañado del documental sobre la contribución Dominicana a los Estados Unidos en las últimas cinco décadas. Ambos serán estrenados durante la Recepción de Bienvenida el 27 de julio de 2012 a las 4 pm en los U.S. Capitol Visitors Center

El sábado 28 de julio de 11 am a 4 pm, Yunel y otros artistas actuarán en vivo en la primera “Celebración Histórica 100 Mil Dominicanos en el Washington Monument del National Mall en Washington, DC.  Esta celebración es gratuita y abierta al público en general. Inscribase aqui gratis.

Inscripción temprana para la Recepción de Bienvenida en vigencia hasta el 15 de Julio. Para inscribirse oprima here o visite www.danr.org

Para tarifa especial de grupo en hoteles recomendados y para transporte cómodo y asequible en autobús desde Nueva York, Nueva Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Florida y otros lugares de Estados Unidos, pulse aqui o visite www.danr.org

Acerca de Yunel

Yunel Cruz is a bachata singer/songwriter from New York City who scored his first hit single with “Dominicanita” in 2010. Born Jofre Cruz, he is influenced by Miles Peña and Frankie Negron, wrote his first song at age nine, and studied at Fisher College in Boston. Cruz‘s breakout single, “Dominicanita,” was released on the four-song Something Different EP on the independent label Kobe Records in 2010, along with an alternate version of the song, “Mi Mexicanita.” In 2011, Cruz released the follow-up singles “Made for You” and “Soy Tu DJ.” Yet another version of his breakout hit, this one retitled “Mi Columbianita,” was released as a single in 2012.

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Recent news about Yunel

Se suma Yunel Cruz a los Premios Latinos 2012

Otros artistas invitados son Elvis Crespo, Toño Rosario, Mayury Reyna, 24 Horas, Ana Bárbara, Sol Koral, Henry Santos y Monchy & Nathalia


NUEVA  YORK — El ganador de un premio Latino y una nominaciones a Premio Lo Nuestro, Yunel Cruz, se suma a la gran cartelera de artistas invitados a la Décima entrega anual de los esperados premios Latinos 2012 que tendrán lugar el viernes 26 de octubre, a partir de las 7 de la noche en el Symphony Space Theater, de esta ciudad de Nueva York.

El intérprete del éxito radial “Dominicanita”, versiones rancheras, bachata, pop y cumbia colombiana, se presentará con su orquesta, siendo la tercera vez que participa en este evento de gala.

Otras figuras que  están invitadas los merengueros Elvis Crespo y Toño Rosario, así como también la cantante Mexicana Ana Bárbara, quien está lanzando su nueva producción discográfica.

Además, el trío musical internacional 24 Horas y el dueto de bachata Monchy & Nathalia, este último estará presentando su más reciente producción discográfica grabada bajo el sello Terra Music.

El productor ejecutivo del evento, Félix Jerez, informó que otros artistas latinos están siendo convocados, entre ellos Daddy Yankee, Mayury Reyna, Sol Koral, Anayka, Henry Santos del Grupo Aventura, la Sonora Dinamita y se hará un homenaje al Merengue, con Sandy Reyes, Aramis Camilo, Benny Sadel & la Orquesta “Clásicos de los 80s”.

“Estamos trabajando con el equipo de producción para celebrar en grande una década de música, reconocimientos, diversión y el deber cumplido”, explicó Jerez.

Los Premios Latinos 2012 contarán este año con la producción artística de Stanley Afortunado, quien se encargará del glamour y la coordinación de los artistas internacionales y locales.

“Stanley es un socio de mucho valor, un fajador, un joven cantautor y productor que sabe hacer las cosas bien; por eso tenemos muchos años trabajando juntos en proyectos como Premios Urbanos, Viva La Patria/Univision, y Viva La Juventud, así como en la promoción artística”, explicó Jerez.

Al evento de gala que contará este año con alfombra rosada, están siendo invitados todos los medios de comunicación de los Estados Unidos y América Latina.

“A partir del 15 de Julio comenzaremos la campaña publicitaria que estará en  el Diario La Prensa, Univisión, Telemundo, el Canal de las Estrellas, CNN en español y Telemicro Canal 5”, informó Jerez.

Este año se entregarán 15 estatuillas a igual número de artistas, y habrá un máximo galardón para el Latino del Año, el Empresario y la Empresaria del Año.

La presente edición de los Premios Latinos 2012 abrirá un espacio para la promoción de artistas nuevos como Dominican Queen, Yoneiry El Maestro y Bony. Además, presentará la reina Miss Latina Awards 2012, quien será la anfitriona oficial del evento.

Para mayor información sobre los premios Latinos 2012 pueden comunicarse con Stanley Afortunado al 347-977-3159 o escribiendo a stanleybachata@yahoo.com.

Entre los patrocinadores figuran BMI, International Development Institute (IDI) y El Diario La Prensa.

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Inscribase gratis aqui para el evento historico 100 Mil Dominicanos Celebran Presencia y Contribuciones a los Estados Unidos en Washington, DC, Sabado 28 de julio del 2012.

Latin Award Winner Yunel Cruz To be Honored at the Historic 100 Thousand Dominican Celebration in Washington, DC

July 5, 2012 by  
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*Yonel’s hits: Dominicanita, Made for You, Don Omar “LA LLAVE DE MI CORAZON” junto a el ex Marcy Place, Yunel Cruz*

Washington, DC (July 5, 2012).  On Friday, July 27, 2012 at 4:00pm in the auditorium of the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center, young bachata singer/songwriter Yunel Cruz will be honored by the Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR) for his contributions to the world of music.

Yunel, who scored his first hit single with “Dominicanita” in 2010, will receive the Dominican List Award at the Welcoming Reception of the DANR 15th Annual Conference slated to take place in Washington, DC from Thursday, July 26th to Saturday, July 28th.

The award will be presented to him in the presence of famous celebrities, dignitaries, artists, educators, professionals, leaders, students, elected officials, DANR members and distinguished guests of the Dominican American and U.S. diverse communities.

Yunel was nominated by his fans to The Dominican List, a select compendium highlighting successful Dominicans in the United States of America. The compendium will be published with an accompanying documentary about Dominican contribution to USA along the past five decades. Both will be released at the Welcoming Reception on July 27, 2012 at 4pm at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center.

On Saturday, July 28 from11 am to 4pm, Yunel and other artists will perform live at the First Historic 100 Thousand Dominican Celebration on the Washington Monument on the Grounds of the National Mall in Washington, DC.  This celebration is free and open to the general public.

Regular registration is open for the Welcome Reception until July 26th. To register click here or visit www.danr.org

For special group rate hotels, and for affordable and convenient bus transportation from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Florida and other U.S. locations, click here or visit www.danr.org

ABOUT YUNEL

Yunel Cruz is a bachata singer/songwriter from New York City who scored his first hit single with “Dominicanita” in 2010. Born Jofre Cruz, he is influenced by Miles Peña and Frankie Negron, wrote his first song at age nine, and studied at Fisher College in Boston. Cruz‘s breakout single, “Dominicanita,” was released on the four-song Something Different EP on the independent label Kobe Records in 2010, along with an alternate version of the song, “Mi Mexicanita.” In 2011, Cruz released the follow-up singles “Made for You” and “Soy Tu DJ.” Yet another version of his breakout hit, this one retitled “Mi Columbianita,” was released as a single in 2012.

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Recent news about Yunel

Se suma Yunel Cruz a los Premios Latinos 2012:

Otros artistas invitados son Elvis Crespo, Toño Rosario, Mayury Reyna, 24 Horas, Ana Bárbara, Sol Koral, Henry Santos y Monchy & Nathalia

NUEVA  YORK — El ganador del premio Latino 2012 y unas nominaciones al Premio Lo Nuestro, Yunel Cruz, se suma a la gran cartelera de artistas invitados a la Décima entrega anual de los esperados premios Latinos 2012 que tendrán lugar el viernes 26 de octubre, a partir de las 7 de la noche en el Symphony Space Theater, de esta ciudad de Nueva York.

El intérprete del éxito radial “Dominicanita”, versiones rancheras, bachata, pop y cumbia colombiana, se presentará con su orquesta, siendo la tercera vez que participa en este evento de gala.

Otras figuras que  están invitadas los merengueros Elvis Crespo y Toño Rosario, así como también la cantante Mexicana Ana Bárbara, quien está lanzando su nueva producción discográfica.

Además, el trío musical internacional 24 Horas y el dueto de bachata Monchy & Nathalia, este último estará presentando su más reciente producción discográfica grabada bajo el sello Terra Music.

El productor ejecutivo del evento, Félix Jerez, informó que otros artistas latinos están siendo convocados, entre ellos Daddy Yankee, Mayury Reyna, Sol Koral, Anayka, Henry Santos del Grupo Aventura, la Sonora Dinamita y se hará un homenaje al Merengue, con Sandy Reyes, Aramis Camilo, Benny Sadel & la Orquesta “Clásicos de los 80s”.

“Estamos trabajando con el equipo de producción para celebrar en grande una década de música, reconocimientos, diversión y el deber cumplido”, explicó Jerez.

Los Premios Latinos 2012 contarán este año con la producción artística de Stanley Afortunado, quien se encargará del glamour y la coordinación de los artistas internacionales y locales.

“Stanley es un socio de mucho valor, un fajador, un joven cantautor y productor que sabe hacer las cosas bien; por eso tenemos muchos años trabajando juntos en proyectos como Premios Urbanos, Viva La Patria/Univision, y Viva La Juventud, así como en la promoción artística”, explicó Jerez.

Al evento de gala que contará este año con alfombra rosada, están siendo invitados todos los medios de comunicación de los Estados Unidos y América Latina.

“A partir del 15 de Julio comenzaremos la campaña publicitaria que estará en  el Diario La Prensa, Univisión, Telemundo, el Canal de las Estrellas, CNN en español y Telemicro Canal 5”, informó Jerez.

Este año se entregarán 15 estatuillas a igual número de artistas, y habrá un máximo galardón para el Latino del Año, el Empresario y la Empresaria del Año.

La presente edición de los Premios Latinos 2012 abrirá un espacio para la promoción de artistas nuevos como Dominican Queen, Yoneiry El Maestro y Bony. Además, presentará la reina Miss Latina Awards 2012, quien será la anfitriona oficial del evento.

Para mayor información sobre los premios Latinos 2012 pueden comunicarse con Stanley Afortunado al 347-977-3159 o escribiendo a stanleybachata@yahoo.com.

Entre los patrocinadores figuran BMI, International Development Institute (IDI) y El Diario La Prensa.

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Inscribase gratis aqui para el evento historico 100 Mil Dominicanos Celebran Presencia y Contribuciones a los Estados Unidos en Washington, DC, Sabado 28 de julio del 2012.

 

Registration Open for July 27th Welcoming Reception of DANR’s 15th Annual Leadership Summit and Historic Celebration in Washington, DC

June 26, 2012 by  
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Washington, DC (June 25, 2012)— The 2012 National Youth Fellowship Program and the 15th Annual Leadership Summit of the Dominican American National Roundtable will take place in Washington, DC at the end of July.  Welcome Reception regular registration is open until July 26th. Register Now Here.

The first part of the Fellowship Program will be from Sunday, July 21st to Sunday, July 29th, 2012.  Ten college students from around the U.S. will participate this year undergoing intense training in DC during the summer and in their home states in the fall 2012. The program’s theme is “Civic Engagement: Leading the Next Generation Towards Advocacy and Reform.”

The DANR 15th Annual Leadership Summit will take place from Thursday, July 26th to Sunday, July 29th.  Highlights include:

Thursday, July 26th 9am to 5pm  – Annual National Legislative Day

Friday, July 27th –8am Registration Open

8:30am – 10pm – Meeting of the DANR & NDAC Board of Directors and volunteers

10am – 3:30pm Morning and afternoon workshops –U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (Free with registration)

Friday, July 27th 4pm – 8pm – Welcome Reception at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (limited space to 400 guests)

-Premiere of “The Dominican List”, a publication and audiovisual account of Dominican past and present contributions to the United States.

-Awards Ceremony: Honorees include: singers Monchy & Nathalia, Julissa Marenco, President of Telemundo ZGS, Nelson Valdez, Vice President of 1199, RI Senator Juan Pichardo, Dr. Karina Edmonds Montilla, Ph.D., NASA Technology Specialist, Dr. Ramona Hernandez, Executive Director of the Dominican Studies Institute, Felipe Lopez, former NBA player, and among others, author Diogenes Ramon Abreu.

The welcome reception will be attended by singer Milly Quezada, Monchy & Nathalia, inductees in The Dominican List, personalities, leaders, students sponsors, DANR members and guests from the U.S. diverse communities, including Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Click Here to register now.

Saturday, July 28th, 11am – 4pm  - The Historic 2012 Dominican Washington Celebration Recognizing & Acknowledging the Contributions of Dominican Americans to the United States.

Place: Washington Monument on the National Mall (Madison Dr. NW 15th St NW Washington, DC 20001).

To register for free and for information about affordable bus transportation, visit www.danr.org.

Saturday, July 28th 7pm – Closing VIP Reception (Place TBA)

Sunday, July 29th, 9am – Meeting of the DANR National Board of Directors

Sunday, July 29th, 11am – Debriefing DANR Summer Fellowship Program

Coordinators and sponsoring organizations of the Historic 2012 Dominican Washington Celebration include the Dominican American National Roundtable, National Dominican American Council, Galo’s Corporation, Diversity Foundation, Latino Coalition, The Institute for Latino Studies, Lino Press, Dominican Republic Tourism Board, and among others, Voxxi.com, Hispanic Across America, the City University of New York.

Special Hotel Discount
Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 710-8426
Use Link: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/DANRSpecial rate will expire on July 15, 2012

 

Special Hotel Discount
Capitol Skyline Hotel
10 I Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 485-7500
Use Code: DANR

 

For Information and Sponsorship Opportunities
♦ National Dominican American Council
(202) 2385-0097
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2012 National Youth Fellowship Program in Washington, DC: Deadline for applications is May 18, 2012

May 9, 2012 by  
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Online application form: Apply Here

2012 DANR National Youth Fellowship Application Form

Washington, DC (March 20, 2012).– Applications are now available for the Dominican American National Roundtable’s 2012 National Youth Fellowship Program. This year’s theme is: Civic Engagement: Leading the Next Generation towards Advocacy and Reform.

The program will take place in Washington, D.C. from July 22 to July 29, 2012.

This training will bring together college students of Dominican descent both at the undergraduate and graduate levels who are interested in taking on leading roles in becoming agents of change in their communities though civic engagement.

DANR Fellows will engage in a 1-week leadership development training in Washington, D.C. where they will learn about the current state of policies affecting the Latino community and how to take action towards reform throughout a series of workshops, events, site visits, and congressional visits, and project development.

In the fall of 2012, fellows will then participate in advocacy projects for 12 weeks where they will put forth their training and knowledge into practice. Projects may include self-produced community workshops, a DANR.org online newsletter initiative on topics such as education and literacy, housing, immigration, economic development and others.  Fellows will develop a deeper understanding of how they can affect positive change in their communities and their nation.  All majors welcome. Travel, lodging,  and selected activities will be covered.

Online applications are now available: Apply here.

Deadline for applications is May 18, 2012 11:59 P.M. (Eastern Time)

Become an Agent of Change in your community! Apply today and take advantage of this great leadership development opportunity.

“Being able to participate in the DANR National Youth Fellowship Program inspired and motivated me to become even more involved.” said Dahiana Tejada – 2011 Fellow Alumni. ” Now more than ever is the time to advocate and work towards the betterment of the Dominican-American community.  This fellowship provided me with the necessary tools to become a leader in my community.”

SPONSOR A FELLOW:  DONATE

For more information contact:

Maria D. Moreno, DANR National Youth President & Fellowship Program Director

mmoreno@danr.org

(202) 505-4693

 

Ms. Pierina Sanchez

National Youth Fellow Alumni

917-727-4190

psanchez@danr.org

This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund, and the National Supermarket Association (NSA).

Ford Motor Company Fund & National Supermarket Association (NSA)

Quedan 109 Dias Para Celebracion 100 Mil Dominicanos en Washington, DC

April 10, 2012 by  
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Acentuacion Omitida

Washington, DC (10 de abril del 2012).– Quedan 109 dias para la gran celebracion historica de 100 Mil Dominicanos en Washington, DC.

 

“La fecha es sabado 28 de julio del 2012 a las 11:00am”, dijo desde su despacho en Washington, DC, la Dra. Maria Teresa Montilla, Presidente de la Mesa Redonda Dominico Americana, la unica organizacion sin fines de lucro y no partidaria que representa mas de 2 millones de dominicanos en los Estados Unidos y sus territorios, incluyendo Puerto Rico y las Islas Virgenes Americanas.

 

“Mas de 100 mil compatriotas dominicanos se reuniran en el corazon de Washington, DC para celebrar mas de medio siglo de presencia dominicana en USA y para destacar sus logros”, enfatizo la Presidente Montilla.

 

El evento es coordinado por cientos de organizaciones, lideres y voluntarios en USA, incluyendo La Mesa Redonda Dominico Americana, el Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano, Hispanics Across America, Voxxi.com, Comite Provincial Puerto Plateno USA, The Institute for Latino Studies, the New Jersey Latino Leadership Alliance, Quisqueya International, El Instituto Duartiano, Concilios Dominico Americanos de Puerto Rico, and among others, the New Jersey Conference on Dominican Affairs.

 

Para mas informacion e inscribirse, pulse aqui.

 

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 English Note

 

Washington, DC (January 4, 2011).– For the first time, thousands of like-minded Dominicans and Dominican Americans, their families, friends and supporters from the U.S. Latino diverse communities will join DANR, the National Dominican American Council, hundreds of local organizations and leaders on the National Mall in Washington, DC, for a massive national gathering to celebrate Dominican contribution, accomplishments and over fifty years of continuous presence in the United States of America.

This historic national gathering is slated to take place on Saturday, July 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM on the Washington Monument.

Organizers advise to make early transportation and lodging arrangements.

Those who prefer traveling in groups are encouraged to sign up for affordable bus ride to Washington, DC.  Reserve your bus round trip by sending an e-mail to nationalcouncil@danr.org.

The program will feature a comprehensive report about the State of Dominicans in the US, a wide variety of speakers, including scholars, dignitaries, leaders and students, special audio visual presentations, music and well-known entertainers.

To register visit www.danr.org or click here.

Video message from DANR President Dr. Maria Teresa Montilla, click here.

For more information contact 202-238-0097 or via e-mail at nationalcouncil@danr.org.

RESERVE LA FECHA: El 28 de Julio Usted y su Familia Estan Invitados a Unirse a Miles de Dominicanos y Latinos en Washington, DC

January 5, 2012 by  
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RESERVE LA FECHA/SAVE THE DATE: SABADO 28 DE JULIO DEL 2012, 11:00AM.

Washington Monument ubicado en the National Mall in Washington, DC.

Inscríbase/Register here.

Para más información contáctenos en/For more information contact us at nationalcouncil@danr.org or call at 202-238-0097.

DANR Brunch and Afternoon of Latin Jazz in Washington, DC

November 18, 2011 by  
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You Are Invited to DANR’s Brunch and Latin Jazz in Washington, DC

Register here

Join Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR)

for

Brunch and Afternoon Latin Jazz

Featured Guest Artist:

Alfredo Mojica and Friends

Jazz Club HR 57

816 H Street NE Washington, DC  20002

Sunday, December 4, 2011, 12PM-4pm

Suggested Online Donation: $40.00.

Register here or at www.danr.org

At the door: $45.00

Includes brunch, music, and complimentary refreshments.

Help us support the work of DANR’s Youth Fellowship Program, which provides summer training and semester-long leadership development activities for Dominican college students.

The Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR) is a non-partisan, 501 (c)  (3) membership organization established in 1997 to advance the educational, economic, legal, social, and political interests of 1.4 Dominicans residing in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.  We are involved in a number of projects designed to empower Dominicans in the US: a summer youth fellowship program; a national council; redistricting and citizenship projects, a national voter registration drive; and among other initiatives, partnerships between small Dominican-owned businesses and international enterprises.

For donations or to register go to: www.danr.org

Additional Information: JLara@danr.org or call 202 841 9391

202-238-0097

Register here

DANR Says “Presente” at One Nation Working Together March In Washington, DC

October 3, 2010 by  
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One Nation Working Together March
Washington, DC. – DANR President Nestor Montilla and a delegation of the DANR  Board and members attended the One Nation Working Together March at the Washington Mall on Saturday, October 2, 2010.
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The march, organized with the purpose of “bringing people from different places as one nation in support of jobs, justice and public education,”  drew a crowd of over 175,000, as per official estimates.
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“It is inspiring to see representation of labor, non-profit organizations, students and professionals highlighting education, employment, justice, immigration and other important issues that are basic to all Americans,” said President Montilla.
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According to organizers, as indicated on the One Nation Working Together website (http://www.onenationworkingtogether.org/organizations), over 400 organizations supported the march, including human and civil rights organizations, unions and trade associations, nonprofit organizations, youth and student groups, faith-based groups, educational, peace, environmental, and ethnic associations, and many other groups and individuals who are committed to pulling our country back together now.
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Following is a list of some of the more than 400 organizations endorsing the One Nation Working Together campaign:
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Sojourners
SEIU 1199
National Action Network
United States Students Association
UAW, International Union
Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
SEIU: Service Employees International Union
Rainbow PUSH Coalition
PowerPAC
National Council of La Raza
NAACP
Green for All
Communications Workers of America
American Federation of Teachers
Center for Community Change
AFL-CIO
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
The Shalom Center
Children’s Defense Fund
Colage
Climate Crisis Coalition
NYC Environmental Justice Alliance
Chesapeake Climate Action Network
Earth Day Network
National Wildlife Federation
Transition United States
United Puerto Rican Organization of Sunset Park
Sierra Club
Center for Biological Diversity
Apollo Alliance
Green Party
Union Jobs Clearinghouse
American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
The Southern Anti-Racism Network (SARN)
Green Party USA
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
General Board of Church and Society- United Methodist Church
TransAfrica Forum
Democracy for America
National Jobs For All Coalition
The Power: The People United for LGBT Equality
Ya Ya Network
Working Families Party
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom
Women’s Caucus for Political Science
WPFW
WAND: Women’s Action for New Directions
Whitman Walker Clinic
Witness Against Torture
Wishadoo
Win Without War
Ward 7 Business Professional Association
Veterans for Peace
Voices for Creative Nonviolence
Voice of Haitian Americans Inc.
Harlem One Stop
Welfare Rights Committee
Veterans for Peace NY
Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
Urban Agenda
United Mine Workers of America
US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation
US Peace Council
US Human Rights Network
TWU Local 100
William Kelibrew Foundation
Sikh Coalition
The Religious Institute
The New York Immigration Coalition
Imani Group
The Opportunity Agenda
Stonewall Democratic Club – Los Angeles
Student World Assembly
Society of American Law Teachers
Women’s Funding Network
Teamsters Local 808
The Community Church of NY Unitarian Universalist
SEIU Local 722
Single Payer New York
Single Payer Action Network Ohio – SPAN Ohio
SEIU Local 32BJ
September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union
Riverside Edgecombe Neighborhood Association (RENA)
Reform Immigration for America
School of Americas Watch (SoA Watch)
Progress Ohio
Progressive Democrats of America – NYS and NYC
Progressive Congress Action Fund
People’s Organization for Progress
Planned Parenthood
People for the American Way
Physicians for a National Health Program
Pennsylvania Council of Churches
Peace and Freedom Party
Peace Action Maine
Peace Action Education Fund
Peace Action Montgomery
Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore
NYC LCLAA
Ohio AFL-CIO
NY Coalition of 100 Black Women
New York Urban League
North Suburban Peace Initiative
New York State AFL-CIO
New York City Democratic Socialists of America
US Peace Council– Wisconsin
P.A.P.A.II People Assisting Positive Actions
The New Testement Revival Cathedral
The L.I.F.E. Institute
Suffolk Peace Network
Resurrection Temple of the Lord
Prayer, Praise and Worship Centers of America
Pledge of Resistance – Baltimore
One of the 266 Wrongfully Terminated
Northeast Connecticut Coalition for Peace and Justice
North Country Peace Group (Long Island)
New Jersey Black Issues Coalition
NYU Nursing Doctoral Students Organization
North Manhattan Neighbors for Peace and Justice
New England Region – AFSC
National Urban League
New Haven Peoples Center
National Union of Home and Health Care Employees
National Organization for Women California
National Nurses United
National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth
National Missionary Baptist Church
National Immigrant Solidarity Network
National Exhoodus Council
National Domestic Workers Alliance
National Council of Negro Women
National Community Reinvestment Coalition
National Black L.U.V. Festival est. 1997
National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
National Alliance Against Racist and Political Oppression, Chicago Branch
National Association of Black Social Workers
Mother A.M.E. Zion Church
Minnesota Coalition for a People’s Bailout
Midwest Academy
Maryland and DC AFL-CIO
Mexican American Coalition
Maine Green Independent Party
Make the Road NY
Lincoln Park Neighbors United for Peace, Chicago
Lemeul Haynes Congregational Church
Long Island C.B.T.U.
Left Labor Project
Latino Federation of Greater Washington
Latino Action Coalition of DC
Latino Equality Alliance
Jewish Labor Committee
Latin America Solidarity Coalition
Jewish Arab Dialogue Association
Iraq Veterans Against the War
International Socialist Organization
Interfaith Worker Justice
International Federation of Black Prides
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Injured Workers United
Institute for Policy Studies
Illinois Single Payer Coalition
HOFADS Corp., Inc.
Humanist Party, New York City Chapter
Haitian American Caucus
Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement
Gray Panthers
Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral
Girldrive
Next Step
Gertrude Stein Democratic Club
Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition
Generation Change
Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley
Fur Cultural Revival (Darfur Community Center)
Friends of the Earth
Free Speech TV
Friends of the Poor
Fellowship of Reconcilliation
Ex-Offenders Association of PA
Equality Wisconsin, Inc.
Drum Major Institute
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DC Support Group
Energy Action Coalition
Detroit Democratic Socialists of America
Demos
Democratic Socialists of America
Demand Equity Now
DC Vote
Delaware Pacem in Terris
DC Asian American and Pacific Islander Democratic Caucus
DC 1707, AFSCME
DC Latino Caucus
CUSH
CUNY University Student Senate
Community Empowerment Network
Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago
Communist Party USA (CPUSA)
Communication for Social Change Consortium
Communications Workers of America Local 2336
CODA (Coalition for a District Alternative)
Committee of Correspondence for Democracy and Socialism
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Region One
Coalition for Peace Action
Cleveland Peace Action
Citizen Wave
Church of the Evangelical United Church of Christ
Chicago Teacher’s Union – AFT Local 1
Chicago Democratic Socialists of America
Charlie Fink Productions
Central Jersey Coalition Against Endless War
California Black League of Voters
California National Organization for Women
Brooklyn United for Innovative Local Development
Brooklyn United for Innovative Local Development
Bryn Mawr Peace Coalition
Bronx for Change
Black Youth Vote
Black Women’s Roundtable
Unid@s LGBT- The National Latin@ LGBT Human Rights Organization
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) Coalition
American Muslim Association of North America (AMANA)
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
AIDS Walk Washington
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
1Sky
Black Leadership Forum, Inc.
Beulah Church of the Nazarene
Bethel Tabernacle AME Church, Brooklyn
Bail Out the People Movement
American Rights at Work
Americans for Democratic Action
American Association of University Professors
AFGE: American Federation of Government Employees
Amalgamated Local 171 UAW
Alliance for Democracy
All Hands on Deck
AFSCME 3800 – University of Minnesota Clerical Workers
Action LA Network
A. Philip Randolph Institute – The Metropolitan New York Chapter
350.org
Young People For
Working America
War Resisters League
Washington Peace Center
National Center for Transgender Equality
True Colors, Inc.
National Stonewall Democrats
Stonewall Democratic Club
Stonewall Young Democrats
Solidarity
Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO
United Steel Workers
US Labor Against the War
US Action
Unite Here
United for Peace and Justice
United Food and Commerical Workers Minority Coalition
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
Transport Workers Union of America
The Other 98%
Roosevelt Institute
Queers for Economic Justice
Pride at Work
Policy Link
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, AFL-CIO
People’s Organization for Progress
Progressive Democrats of America
Peace Action
Pax Christi USA
Tikkun-Network of Spiritual Progressives
National Education Association
National Congress of Black Women
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
National Black Police Association
National Black Law Students Association
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
National Black Justice Coalition
National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
Mass Transgender Political Coalition
Mass Equality
Maryland Black Family League
Majority Agenda Project
Jordan / Rustin Coalition
Jobs with Justice
Jewish Funds for Justice
immigration Equality
Human Rights Campaign
Institute of Caribbean Studies
Generational Alliance
Get Equal
Gathering for Justice
Family Equality Council
Disciples Justice Action Network
Equality Federation
Courage Campaign
Campaign for Peace and Democracy
Color of Change.org
Coffee Party Progressives
Coalition on Human Needs
Campus Camp Wellstone
Campaign for Community Change
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists
Campus Progress
Brooklyn for Peace
A. Philip Randolph Institute
Americans for Financial Reform
AFSCME
American Friends Service Committee
Coalition of Labor Union Woman
Campaign for America’s Future
Code Pink
CEEF: Center for Community and Economic Justice
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