Eduardo Juárez, presidente de la Fundación Internacional del Inmigrante, junto a la junta directiva de la Asociación Nacional de Periodistas Hispanos en la ceremonia de inauguración del Centro Multicultural de la Fundación.	Luis Vasquez, de Casa de Vinos; Eduardo Juárez, presidente Fundación Internacional del Inmigrante y Joanna Hernandez, coordinadora Región 2 de la Asociación Nacional de Periodistas Hispanos en la ceremonia de Inauguración del Centro Multicultural de la Fundación.	Eduardo Juárez, presidente Fundación Internacional del Inmigrante y Rafael Olmeda, presidente de la Asociación Nacional de Periodistas Hispanos, en la ceremonia de inauguración del Centro Multicultural, localizado en el Edificio del Inmigrante, sede de la Fundación.	Eduardo Juárez, presidente Fundación Internacional del Inmigrante en el discurso de inauguración de su Centro Multicultural, junto a Joanna Hernandez, coordinadora de la Región 2 de la Asociación Nacional de Periodistas Hispanos.	Made by Izq-Der: Rafael Olmeda, president of NAHJ; Edward Juarez , president of the IIF; Dr. Guillermo Linares, Commissioner of  Immigration Affairs in NYC; Ivan Roman, Executive Director of NAHJ; Johanna Hernandez, Region Coordinator of NAHJ, in the IIFs’  Multicultural Center inauguration ceremony.

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New York March 9, 2007. The International Immigrants Foundation located at 7 West 44^th Street , inaugurated its multicultural center with the assistance of Dr. Guillermo Linares, Commissioner of the Office of Immigrant Affairs of the Mayor’s Office in NYC the Board of Directors, and members of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists in the United States. 

The International Immigrant Foundations’ Multicultural Center open a unique space of more than 2000 square foot dedicated to the intercultural development and the business sectors that make up the community’s diversity in the tri-state area.  

The commissioner, Dr. Guillermo Linares and the members of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) cut a symbolic ribbon, officially inaugurating the International Center . Among NAHJ present were Rafael Olmeda, President, Ivan Roman, Executive Director and Johanna Hernandez, Region Coordinator and the president of the International Immigrants Foundation, Mr. Edward Juarez . 

Edward Juarez , president of the International Immigrants Foundation said, “We are very proud of this place since it was a contribution by immigrant workers for all the immigrant communities, in the heart of Manhattan . The work that the immigrants do in the social and business areas in this country is each day more outstanding,” said Mr. Juarez. 

Commissioner Linares emphasized the job of the immigrant community in the economy development, not only in New York but also in the American Union. “This Immigrant Building and its multicultural center are a clear example of the hard work of the New York City community that is mostly composed by immigrants.” 

Ivan Roman, Executive Director of the NAHJ, conveyed his gratification for participating in the inauguration event. He presented a document of the media with a fair coverage of immigration topics “Even though we cannot take position of the scene, we could help prevent discrimination against immigrants,” he said.  

The Multicultural Center will officially open its doors for workshops, conferences, exhibitions, business meetings, and cultural activities. 

Picture: Made by Izq-Der: Rafael Olmeda, president of NAHJ; Edward Juarez , president of the IIF; Dr. Guillermo Linares, Commissioner of  Immigration Affairs in NYC; Ivan Roman, Executive Director of NAHJ; Johanna Hernandez, Region Coordinator of NAHJ, in the IIFs’  Multicultural Center inauguration ceremony. 

Picture: Courtesy International Immigrants Foundation. (Picture made by Angelica Peña)