President Biden to speak at Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute awards gala

President Joe Biden will speak Thursday at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Earlier this week, Biden celebrated the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month with a reception at the White House.

Thursday's speech is part of the institute's multi-day event called "Latino Excellence in Action: Innovation, Influence, Representation."

"It is an honor to have President Biden and Vice President Harris participate in this year's CHCI Leadership Conference and Gala as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month," said CHCI Board Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat. "Their participation is a powerful reminder of the Administration's consistent work to deliver for Latino families and communities. We are appreciative of their ongoing efforts and are honored to have them join this year's events."

Vice President Kamala Harris attended the event on Wednesday evening.

"Both President Biden's and Vice President Harris' dedicated work and historic achievements speak to the power of perseverance, and their commitment to using public service to deliver for families reflects a central value of our leadership programs at CHCI," said Marco A. Davis, CHCI President and CEO. "We look forward to welcoming them to the Conference and Awards Gala, where their insights will inspire our network of leaders who will continue to shape the future of our nation."

Honored include Biden-Harris administration officials, members of Congress, celebrities, and Hispanic opinion leaders.