The Houston Hispanic Round Table was founded in March 1984 by a group of local Hispanic leaders who met to address social issues impacting the Hispanic community and the community at-large. In 1986, members incorporated the group to form the Houston Hispanic Forum (HHF), a non-profit organization.
Since then, HHF has grown into an organization that is respected throughout the country and lauded by the President, Secretary of Education, Governor of the State of Texas and local business and educational groups for its commitment to serving the Hispanic community and the community at large.
Career Education Day (CED), HHF’s banner event, has grown from 1,500 students to this year’s 15,000, representing a great achievement for HHF’s first 25 years of operations. Over the years, CED has served more than 200,000 students, including over 1,000 volunteers each year; and had the participation of 92 school districts in 19 counties of Texas, and school districts from other various States.
Awards
1991
Houston Association for Counseling and Development Appreciation Award
1992
Liberty Bell Award
(Awarded by Headquarters, NASA. Its highest award for support and involvement in the entire community by a minority group organization)
1999
The Holocaust Museum Houston
(One of the first ten recipients of the proceeds from its first “Human Race” event.)
2001,2004
Brillante Award
National Society of Hispanic MBAS (NSHMBA) (Nominee in the Not for Profit Category)
2007
OneStar Foundation Governor’s Volunteer Award
2008
Commendation for Meritorious Service
Outstanding Community Partner, Houston ISD
2009
Brillante Award
National Society of Hispanic MBAS (NSHMBA) (Award receipient in the Not for Profit Category)
Educational Forums and Programs
1986 – Present
Career and Education Day (Annual)
Minorities and the Military Academies, Briefing
1990, 1991, 1992
Hispanic Education Summits I, II, & III
1996
Hispanic Educators’ Hall of Fame
Recognition of Outstanding Educators
1997-2000
Regional Bilingual Spelling Competition, 3rd to 5th Grade
1999 – Presant
Senate Bill 1:
Charter Schools, The Rationale
and Their Future, Debate
1993, 1994
Youth Leadership Development Program
(Hogg Middle School, HISD)
2004
NFL Super Quiz Super Challenge
promoting Student Leadership
2007
The Real Vision:
Strategic enrollment planning, Admissions, and financial aid – Chris Munoz, V.P. Enrollment, Breakfast (Co-sponsored with Rice University)
Civic Forums and Presentations:
HHF continues to deliver forums of importance to the entire community.
1983
Hispanic and Cultural Economic Impact on Hispanics
1984
Hispanic and International Trade, Harris County
1985
Celebration of Hispanic Cultures
Vice President Bush, Guest of Honor
1990
National and State Candidates
Their Views on Education-Presentation
1991
City Council
Faces and Issues in the Hispanic Community-Briefing
1992
AIDS:
Understanding It – Forum
1993
Hispanics – A Two Party People – Debate
NAFTA and the Hispanic Community
1995
English as the Official State Language- Debate
Immigration Forum
(Co-sponsored with The Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts), – Debate
NAFTA
Houston and Texas (Co-sponsored with the Greater Houston Partnership)
1997
Life After
(Co-sponsored with TALA) -Debate
1998
ACCESS MEXICO:
A Business To Business Conference (Co-sponsored with the Greater Houston Partnership)
2006
A Panel Discussion and Open Forum on USA Immigration Truths and Myths
Cultural Presentations:
1992
Christopher C. – A Texas Columbus Quincentennial Jubilee Celebration
(A Three-Act Play for Elementary and Middle Schools in conjunction with the Houston Public Library.)
1993
Focus 93 University of St. Thomas – Art Display
1994
Hispanic Art in the U.S.
The Texas Connection – Art Display
Nobody Listened
(A Special Screening of the Documentary on Human Rights in conjunction with the Museum of Fine Arts.)
1994 – Present
Dia Del Nino (The Day of the Child)
Festival in conjunction with other organizations
2002
“El Espejo” Arte Latino from Texas
Reception and Art Exhibition (co-sponsored by ArtScan Gallery of Contemporary Arts)
Health and Social Services:
1998 & 1999
Health and Social Services Fair
Presented with the support of over 50 City, County, and State, Health and Social Services Agencies to the residents of Houston and Harris County
2002
The first Houston, Harris County Hispanic Health Summit
“Closing the Gap- Health Care Needs of Latinos” – Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management, Rice University
2003
Hispanic Health Summit (2nd Annual)
“Creating a Nexus for Hispanic Health: Effectively Linking Research, Public Awareness, Advocacy and Health Policy”, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management, Rice University
Symposia:
1986
Hispanics in Houston and Harris County, 1519
1986 (A one day symposium on the Historical, Cultural, and Economic Contributions of Hispanics)
A one day symposium on the Historical, Cultural, and Economic
Contributions of Hispanics
1989
The Impact of Hispanics on Texas in the 21st Century
Publications:
“Blueprint for Change: The 1990 Hispanic Summit Report.”
Houston VIVA! (Houston Post) V.2, No. 17.
Receptions:
1986,1995, 1999
Hispanic Elected and Appointed Officials
1990
Members of the Judiciary
1991, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2002
Outstanding Educators and Students
2003
Pre Health Summit Reception honoring
- Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S., United States Surgeon General
- Eduardo J. Sanchez, M.D., M.P.H., Commissioner of Health, Texas Department of Health
2006
Welcome to Houston reception honoring Dr. Larry Faulkner as the new President of Houston Endowment Inc.