Thread: Allstate and the National Council of La Raza Award $70,000

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Allstate and the National Council of La Raza Award $70,000 in Academic Scholarships to Hispanic Youth Who Are Exemplary Leaders in Their Communities

Twelve Winners Each Received a Líderes de Hoy Academic Scholarship at a Reception at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Annual Conference



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Washington, DC--(HISPANIC RP WIRE)--October 3, 2006--Today at a reception at the 2006 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public Policy Conference in Washington, DC., Allstate Insurance Company and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) awarded 12 Hispanic youth leaders with a Líderes de Hoy academic scholarship. In its second year, the national essay contest recognized six high school and six college scholars. For each category, one grand prize winner received a one-time scholarship of $10,000. The other five winners in each category received a one-time award of $5,000. Marco Davis, Director of Leadership Development for NCLR and Deborah Pickford, Corporate Relations Manager from Allstate, among others, recognized the winners for their extraordinary achievements and commitment to their community.

“Allstate, together with the National Council of La Raza, is proud once again to sponsor this contest and provide scholarships to young Hispanic leaders in our communities,” said Deborah Pickford. “The Líderes de Hoy national essay contest is helping young Latinos reach their career goals. We want to help inspire youth to become active leaders in their communities as they continue their education and begin to enter the workforce. Through the Líderes de Hoy national essay contest, Allstate and NCLR are helping to provide Latino youth with access to the resources and training needed to become successful leaders.”

The high school winners of the 2006 Líderes de Hoy national essay contest are Hedy Romero from Washington, DC.; Maria Becerra from San Fernando, CA; Tyler Sanchez from Racine, WI; Pedro Quintana from San Jose, CA; Greisa Martinez from Dallas, TX; and Daniel Giraldo from Apex, NC. The college winners are Cristian Arcega from Phoenix, AZ; Evelyn Flores from Las Vegas, NV; Eira Corral from Hanover Park, IL; Andrea Pardo from Kansas City, KS; Fabiola Torralba from San Antonio, TX; and Carolina Escalera from Tallahassee, FL.

“The need for more young Hispanics in leadership, community, and civic action is more apparent every day,” affirmed Marco Davis of NCLR. “Initiatives like the Líderes de Hoy national essay contest help empower and support young leaders while providing a financial and networking resource that contributes to their future goals. NCLR and Allstate are committed to discovering Latino civic leaders and helping them reach higher goals and greater leadership roles.”

Applicants to the national essay contest were asked to answer the question, “As a young leader, how have you been a catalyst for positive change and contributed to inspiring your community?” The essays were judged on the basis of the entrant’s commitment to his or her community, exemplary leadership, and promise of continued involvement in the community and civic affairs by a panel of high-profile leaders in the Hispanic community. The 12 winners were selected from over 300 entrants from throughout the United States.

About Allstate

Now celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of Allstate Insurance Company, The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate(R)” slogan, Allstate helps individuals in approximately 17 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow through approximately 14,100 exclusive agencies and financial professionals in the U.S. and Canada. Customers can access Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through Allstate agencies, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate(R). Encompass(SM) and Deerbrook(R) Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. The Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers.

About NCLR

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) – the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States – works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations (CBOs), NCLR reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. To achieve its mission, NCLR conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areas – assets/investments, civil rights/immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families. Founded in 1968, NCLR is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCLR serves all Hispanic subgroups in all regions of the country and has operations in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Antonio, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

La Raza is supposed to be a civil rights group. Then why are'nt they defending the two upstanding border agents who just happen to be hispanic!!

Why are'nt they crying for justice in their corner like the rest of us?!

Their are plently of other upstanding spanish organization to support, La Raza is not one of them!

La Raza is a racist group. They should be put out of business.

I agree that they are a racist group no different than some white supremist groups in their beliefs. The only difference is that La Raza is considered legitimate by fools who can't seem them for what they really represent. This is scary as this error in judgement allowed Hitler to rule Germany and many other fanatics in other countries.

The high school winners of the 2006 Líderes de Hoy national essay contest are Hedy Romero from Washington, DC.; Maria Becerra from San Fernando, CA; Tyler Sanchez from Racine, WI; Pedro Quintana from San Jose, CA; Greisa Martinez from Dallas, TX; and Daniel Giraldo from Apex, NC. The college winners are Cristian Arcega from Phoenix, AZ; Evelyn Flores from Las Vegas, NV; Eira Corral from Hanover Park, IL; Andrea Pardo from Kansas City, KS; Fabiola Torralba from San Antonio, TX; and Carolina Escalera from Tallahassee, FL.

Can I assume all of these folks are citizens of the United States? Allstate insures my house, cars, and boat. Should I find out just one of the scholarship awardees is not legal, I'm will immediately start shopping for another insurance provider.